2023-2024 Virtual Board Training Series
Throughout each school year the GVSU CSO holds monthly training opportunities for the board members governing GVSU's charter public schools to enhance their capacity to effectively steer their schools toward fulfilling their mission. The calendar of training topics was created as a result of input from the Board President’s Advisory Committee.
All training sessions count toward the school board continuous learning requirements associated with the GVSU CSO Academic Grant.
Session dates and times may be subject to change.
Session Schedule
School Budgeting and Finance: Asking the Right Questions
Date: April 29, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
Presenters:
- Matt Cawood -- School Consultant, GVSU
- Patrick Sweeney -- Partner at Croskey Lanni, PC
Description: As a charter school board member, one of your most important duties is ensuring your school is fiscally responsible and viable. This session will arm you with key questions you can ask in order to determine the fiscal health of your school.
Register for School Budgeting and Finance: Asking the Right Questions
New Board Member Orientation
Date: May 6, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
Presenters:
- Matt Cawood -- School Consultant, GVSU CSO
Description: Serving on a charter public school board is one of the most rewarding ways to give back to your community. Your service will not only impact the lives of the children who have chosen to enroll in your school, but also those of countless other adults—parents, teachers and staff, those living in the neighborhood, and more. In short, your work will impact a community. As a public official, you are also charged with the important responsibilities of ensuring that public funds are well stewarded your school operates with integrity, and academic excellence is always prioritized first. During the New Board Member Training you will learn the basics of good governance, where to find key information and get answers to any questions you may have about your new role.
Understanding the Charter Contract Review Process
Date: June 3, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
Presenters:
- Matt Cawood -- School Consultant, GVSU CSO
- Jeff Maxwell -- School Support Specialist, GVSU CSO
Description: The goal of this session is to give board members an overview of the charter contract review and renewal process. Participants will learn why we do contract reviews and what we look for in both document review and site visits. In addition, we will share who is typically involved in the process including the renewal team, school staff, and your role as a board member. Whether your school is up for a charter contract renewal review now or in the future, you will benefit from this training.
Register for Understanding the Charter Contract Review Process