Getting Started with Virtual Board Meetings

When it's not possible to meet face-to-face, school boards must find new ways to hold meetings in order to conduct their business. Developed by eBOARDsolutions, creator of the Simbli board management system, this website has been developed to provide guidance in helping you and your board learn to navigate conducting virtual meetings.

Primary Responsibilities

WHAT'S MY ROLE?

District Leadership
Board Members

Whether preparing the board agenda and supporting materials to ensure that all board members have relevant information or evaluating and implementing the right technology tools to facilitate a secure and productive board meeting, the role of school district leadership in implementing virtual meetings is crucial in helping the board manage their responsibilities effectively and efficiently.

For more details regarding specific key district roles and responsibilities take a closer look at the 'Getting Started' section of the website.

The dynamics of running virtual meetings offer subtle differences for board chairs, board members, and board secretaries including managing video conferencing, handling public comments, and determining the process for online voting. Although some of these items will require discussion and agreement in advance, there is preparation that can be done in advance to help prepare the board for success.

For more details regarding specific key district roles and responsibilities take a closer look at the 'Getting Started' section of the website.

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