Boards and Educational Governance

Abstract

[enter Abstract Body]There are many problems associated with being a member of a local school board. One issue by some individuals is a concern about the lack of diversity on school boards with a large students of color population. According to research, one main mission of a school board is to enforce and reinforce teaching and learning. According to (Townsend et al. 2005, p.18)” the board through its governance role does its best to encourage, provide, and reward these conditions and activities. All board members and the superintendent need to be clear as to the character tics of powerful teaching and learning and then model those in their work.” Therefore, from this perspective, it is my purpose to present data such as community relationships, role clarification, and student academic success as key variables in becoming a member of a board of trustees and promoting student’s excellence.