Board Chair Leadership Series:

Finances, Budgeting & Audits
Feb 12, 2026 from 12p - 1p

This session offers a clear overview of the board’s financial oversight responsibilities. An experienced auditor will join as a panelist to answer questions and provide practical insights, helping board chairs feel confident in guiding their boards through budget and audit processes. **Open to current Board Chairs**

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Board Member Lunch & Learn:

Board Member Onboarding Best Practices
March 5, 2026 from 12p - 1p

Set new board members up for success with a clear and intentional onboarding process. This session will share best practices and useful templates to support a strong start. Board members will learn how to empower new members, clarify roles, and integrate them quickly into a healthy and effective board culture. **Open to all board members & Leaders**

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Board Member Lunch & Learn:

Board Member Recruiting
March 12, 2026 from 12p - 1p

Building a strong, diverse board starts with strategic recruitment. This session will explore strategies and best practices for identifying, cultivating, and selecting new board members. Participants will also hear from panelists who will share real-world examples of successful recruitment approaches. **Open to all board members & Leaders**

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Board Member Statewide Professional Development:

Board Leader Succession Planning
March 24, 2026 from 12p - 1:30p

Ensure board leadership continuity with a clear, intentional succession process. This session will help boards prepare for transitions in key roles such as board chair, treasurer, and committee leads. Participants will learn how to build a leadership pipeline, document institutional knowledge, and maintain effectiveness during leadership changes. A template will be provided to support boards in meeting the DESE requirement for a board leadership succession plan. **Open to all board members & Leaders**

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Board Chair Leadership Series:

School Leader Board Chair Relationship
April 7, 2026 from 12p - 1p

A strong partnership between the school leader and board chair is essential for effective governance and school success.This session will focus on building trust, strengthening communication, and balancing governance with management. Board chairs will also hear best practices from panelists to help cultivate a productive and resilient school leader chair relationship. **Open to current Board Chairs**

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Board Chair Leadership Series:

School Leader Evaluations
April 14, 2026 from 12p - 1p

This session supports board chairs in leading a thoughtful and effective school leader evaluation process. Participants will learn how to set clear leader goals, gather meaningful feedback, and facilitate a transparent and productive evaluation conversation. The session emphasizes how evaluations can serve as a tool for growth, accountability, and ongoing support for the school leader. **Open to current Board Chairs**

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Board Member Lunch & Learn:

Academic Oversight and the MA Authorizer
May 12, 2026 from 12p - 1p

This session will clarify DESE’s expectations for academic oversight and provide board members with an opportunity to ask questions and gain clarity on DESE’s oversight of charter public schools. **Open to all board members & Leaders**

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Board Member Statewide Professional Development:

New Board Member Roles and Responsibilities
May 21, 2026 from 12p - 1:30p

This session is designed for board members who joined within the past year and focuses on the core responsibilities and best practices of effective charter public school governance. Through interactive discussion, participants will gain a clear understanding of their role, learn how to align their work with DESE criteria for effective governance, and build confidence in contributing to their board’s success. This session is an excellent complement to any board’s onboarding process, providing both clarity and connection for new members. **Open to all board members & Leaders**

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Board Member Statewide Professional Development:

Autonomy Resilience
June 2, 2026 from 12p - 1:30p

Charter public school autonomies allow leaders and teachers to uniquely and flexibly serve their student population. Join us to learn more about what these charter public school autonomies are, and why they are critical for living out your school's mission. Additionally, learn strategies to employ in partnership with your school's Executive Director to protect and support a greater understanding of charter autonomies. **Open to all board members & Leaders**

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