What You'll Walk Away With
Proven agenda and work plan strategies that set the tone for a productive school year—addressing the specific challenges board presidents face in today's evolving education landscape.
Practical tools and techniques for managing public comment effectively, creating space for community voice while maintaining focus and professionalism.
A framework for transforming common problems of practice into real possibilities—turning obstacles into opportunities for board growth and school improvement.
Insider tips from experienced board presidents on how to lead with confidence, facilitate productive discussions, and build stronger board dynamics from day one.
Meet Your Facilitator
Kristin Smith, Durango School Board President
with the Colorado Association of School Boards Leadership Team
In collaboration with the CASB Leadership Team, Kristin Smith and CASB bring decades of combined experience supporting school board presidents across Colorado, the CASB Leadership Team understands the unique pressures and opportunities of your role. They're here to share proven strategies and help you lead your board with confidence.
What You'll Experience
This isn't your typical webinar. The CASB Board Presidents Café brings together school board leaders from across Colorado for a live, interactive learning experience designed specifically for you. For 60 minutes, you'll dive into the real challenges board presidents face—from crafting effective agendas and managing work plans to handling public comment thoughtfully. But here's what makes this special: you won't just listen to experts. You'll participate in interactive presentations, engage in meaningful discussions with fellow board presidents, and discover practical tools you can implement immediately when you return to your board. Whether you're looking to streamline your meetings, create stronger agendas, or turn common obstacles into opportunities for growth, this session will equip you with both the strategies and the community of leaders who understand your unique challenges.
Sample Meeting Agenda
12:00 CASB Updates (Advertise Fall Conference, Winter Convention, and any other upcoming events) 12:05 Board President Introductions (Name and share what town, state, or country you visited this summer) 12:10-12:20 Let’s Get to Work! An Interactive Look at Agendas, Work Plans & Public Comment 12:20 Review Group Norms for Discussion 12:25- 12:40 Discussion Topic: Agendas, Work Plans, and Public Comment 12:40-1:00 Bursting the Bubble: Turning Problems of Practice into Possibilities
Register Now for Easy Access
This is your chance to connect with fellow Colorado board presidents, learn practical strategies you can use immediately, and discover how to turn challenges into opportunities. Spots are limited, and we'd love to have you join us.
Reserve your spot for the CASB Board Presidents Café