BOARD PRESIDENTS LEADERSHIP RETREAT
Strengthen Your Board. Strengthen Your School.
A day of research, practical tools, and peer learning designed to help charter school board leaders lead with greater clarity, accountability, and effectiveness.
Leave with more than ideas. Leave with tools you can put to work.
- Understand what research tells us about high-functioning boards
- Explore a new governance framework and board evaluation tool
- Get practical approaches for strengthening accountability and governance
- Learn from other high-performing boards through peer-to-peer discussion
- Consider the board's role in navigating AI and emerging technology
- Identify concrete next steps to take back to their own boards
Who Should Attend
Bring a colleague. Leave stronger together.
We encourage boards to send two representatives so you can learn together, discuss what applies to your board, and return ready to take action.
What You'll Explore
RESEARCH
Discover what the latest research says high-functioning boards do differently.
TOOLS
Explore GVSU's emerging governance framework and draft board evaluation tool.
PEER LEARNING
Discuss real challenges and best practices with fellow board leaders.
AI & GOVERNANCE
Consider the questions, guardrails, and accountability boards need as AI transforms schools.
Featured Conversation
A Conversation with President Mantella
A fireside chat on leadership, vision, and the role of strong governance in advancing student success.
Agenda
A Day of Learning, Discussion & Action
8:30 AM — Arrival, breakfast & networking
9:00 AM — Welcome & opening
9:15 AM — Lobbying 101: Your Role
10:00 AM — Governance Framework & Board Best Practices
12:00 PM — Lunch & Fireside Chat
1:00 PM — AI & Charter School Governance
2:00 PM — Closing & Next Steps
2:30 PM — Departure
Location
Kintsugi Village
2020 14th St. Detroit, MI 48216
Ready to strengthen your board?
Join the DEISS fellow charter school board leaders for a day focused on research, practical tools, peer learning, and action.
Questions?
For more information about the 2026 Board Presidents Leadership Retreat, please contact the GVSU School Consultant assigned to your school.