by Neil Ranu, LAPCS Governance Director We know, first and foremost, that a charter board is responsible for oversight. Every meeting, a board ensures that its organization is financially viable, legally compliant, and academically successful. But there is more. The best boards also add value to their organizations. And this starts by setting goals. By […]
This week as I read and heard about issues regarding Cypress Academy in New Orleans leading to the unexpected and sudden take-over of the school by the Orleans Parish School Board, I thought it necessary to say a few things. First, it is unacceptable to be making closure decisions for next school year at the […]
by Neil Ranu, LAPCS Governance Director Self-awareness is our capacity to stand apart from ourselves and examine our thinking, our motives, our history, our scripts, our actions, and our habits and tendencies. – Stephen Covey We all know that a board is responsible for the ongoing accountability of the school it governs. But what about […]
by Neil Ranu, LAPCS Governance Director These are the major concerns for all of us involved in schools today. Most immediately, our interest is protecting our people: our students and staff. At board meetings, I’ve seen boards reassess their policies and procedures on school safety with the utmost care and attention. This must be done. […]
America’s devotion to local control of schools is dying, but it is also being reborn as a new faith in charter schools. These independently operated public schools—nearly 7,000 across the country, and counting—provide a much-needed option for almost three million youngsters in 43 states. As students return to school, the enterprise responsible for educating them […]
New Orleans — Caroline Roemer, executive director of the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools (LAPCS), released the following statement regarding the New Orleans Unification Transition Plan: “LAPCS supports the Unification Transition Plan that is being presented to the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) today. We thank the Unification Committee, the various task forces, and the […]
By Makiyah Moody, Governance Initiatives Director In a previous post, I discussed the importance of Relational Leadership and how strong relationships propel a board to excellence. As a reminder, the Relational Leadership model encompasses five domains: purpose, inclusion, empowerment, ethics and process. This post is a sequel and addresses how empowerment, ethics and process can […]
By Makiyah Moody, Governance Initiatives Director Leadership is always dependent on the context, but the context is established by the relationships we value. – Margaret Wheatley Take a moment to think back to circle time on the magic carpet in kindergarten. Like my teacher, I’m sure yours emphasized being respectful, not taking up more room than […]
By Makiyah Moody, Governance Initiatives Director My grandmother used to say that it only takes a spark to get the fire going. In my experience, it only takes one toxic board member to lead a board to spiral into dysfunction. I’ve worked with dozens of nonprofit boards and remain intrigued by the challenges that emerge […]
By Makiyah Moody, Governance Initiatives Director For the last two years I have worked with dozens of nonprofit boards to support them in building their capacity and competence as oversight bodies. Board members have three critical responsibilities: enable the organization to achieve its mission, provide strategic leadership, and protect the public’s interest. An extension of […]
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