This article follows on from the previous bulletin (Redford 2020), which covered the education remit of the Parliament's Education and Skills Committee between August 2019 and January 2020. The following bulletin covers the Education remit of the Education and Skills Committee from February 2020 to August 2020. [For the previous bulletin (v52 n1…

This paper follows on from the previous bulletin (Redford 2018), which covered the education remit of the Parliament's Education and Skills Committee between August 2017 to January 2018. This bulletin covers the Education remit of the Education and Skills Committee from February to July 2018. [For the previous bulletin (v50 n1 2018), see…

Without procedural rules, school boards could not do business. Board members consulted revealed that they agree with the rules in theory but often do not follow them in practice. Lists 10 parliamentary rules to remember. Includes a brief biography of Henry M. Robert, who originated "Robert's Rules of Order." (MLF)

The learning and practice of parliamentary skills provide students with experience of this country's democratic philosophy. Students learn that participation in democratic decision making means knowing both how to fight for your beliefs and how to be a good loser. Finally, parliamentary skills provide students with a tool for effective…

This guide is intended to help student councils better represent students and improve school life. An introductory chapter presents a short history of student councils beginning with the formation of the National Association of Student Councils in 1931. Chapter 1 outlines responsibilities of a student council and its relationship with students,…

This document provides instructions for conducting an installation ceremony for a student organization. The ceremony may be used as a sample in an inservice workshop for teachers and prospective teachers as well as in leadership training workshops for youth or teacher education programs. The instructions contain a list of suggested symbols and…

Offers guidelines for planning and conducting efficient and productive school board meetings. (JG)

The basic function of any school board meeting is the transaction of the official business of the school district. Policies that direct the daily activities of the school are derived through this transaction process. If an understanding of the intricacies, actions, and interactions of each group that participates either directly or indirectly in a…

The primary goal of the project described in this monograph was to develop a competency-based training program for the preparation of school-community council members. A secondary goal was that this training program be generalizable to other educational institutions and agencies that utilize advisory councils. Interviews with 16 school staff and…

Advice and tested methods for management of meetings from superintendents and board members are combined in this reference book on conducting effective school board meetings. Intended for a wide readership, it contains three chapters and an exhibit section comprising over one-third of the document. Following a brief introduction, chapter 1,…

This handbook for school board presidents and members offers information on policy, procedures, law, leadership, and communication relevant to board meetings; each chapter features page margins for notes and a "backup materials" section for practical use. Chapter 1, "The Role of the Board President," focuses on balance of power, presidential…

This revised curriculum guide contains five units that are designed to help students develop an understanding of the mission of the Technology Student Association (TSA). Each unit follows a standard format that includes some or all of these basic components: performance objectives, suggested activities, handouts, information sheets, supplements,…

This handbook was written to help school boards conduct routine business meetings more efficiently, and thereby improve their ability to reach constructive decisions and solve problems. After a brief introduction, the first chapter focuses on organizing the new school board, electing officers, adopting policies, and appointing committees. The…

This publication, a resource for board of education presidents in the State of New Jersey, covers a wide range of topics pertaining to the board president's duties. Separate sections are devoted to the following: (1) the code of ethics for New Jersey board members; (2) statutory responsibilities of a board of education president; (3) an opinion…

This book provides basic information for new board of education members on a wide range of issues that have turned up on board of education agendas in New Jersey over the past 10 years. Separate sections are devoted to the following: (1) the New Jersey School Boards Association's code of ethics for board members; (2) the governance of New Jersey…