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Productive Board Meetings

Philip Horst April 24, 2020

It has been said that your greatest personal asset is your time and school board members are often among the busiest men in the community. How can board meetings become highly productive and an excellent investment of time for the good of the school community? Consider the preparation, format, engagement and conclusions that contribute to productive meetings.

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