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NOTE : This registration is for school wide access to the entire workshop series including all session recordings and materials. To register a single attendee for a specific session, please refer to the links under Session Overview below or on the Building Better Boards page.
BUILDING BETTER BOARDS
Full Series (School Wide Registration) Virtual Workshop Series
September 18, 2024 | 3:00-5:00 PM PT October 23, 2024 | 3:00-4:30 PM PT January 15, 2025 | 3:00-4:30 PM PT February 5, 2025 | 3:00-4:30 PM PT
March 12, 2025 | 3:00-4:30 PM PT April 23, 2025 | 3:00-4:30 PM PT
May 7, 2025 | 3:00-5:00 PM PT
**Note Date Change for May**
Series OverviewIn this series of workshops, attendees will explore the role of trustee, and provide a space for board members to learn from national thought leaders, experienced board chairs, heads of school and association leadership. Offered throughout the year, each workshop has a theme for board improvement and actionable steps to move your school forward. Previously this workshop was recommended for those new to the role, but feedback was that it was universally valuable. All independent school board members are encouraged to attend.
Making the Most of Building Better BoardsAttendees can register for individual workshops or your board can register for full access for the series. All registrations include access to session recordings* and resource materials. If you have registered individually, the recording is for your own reference and should not be shared. If you register for the full series, you are welcome to share the recordings with anyone affiliated with your school. * Links to recordings will remain active until August 29, 2025, so that they may be used and reviewed throughout the year. Building Better Boards vs. Institutional Leadership through Governance Conference: Which is right for your Board? NWAIS offers powerful programming to enhance the performance of Board of Trustees. From brand new Trustees, to seasoned board members, there truly is a program for everyone. But which program is right for your Board? Building Better Boards is a seven-part series of workshops offered virtually throughout the year. Each workshop covers a different topic related to school governance with local and, occasionally, national thought leaders. There is something for everyone in Building Better Boards, but generally speaking, you should sign Trustees up for this series if they: - are in their first three years of service on the Board;
- are looking to deepen their knowledge of good governance practices;
- are looking for a holistic overview of focus areas within the Board;
- are generally self-motivated and focused on their own growth as a Trustee.
In contrast, the Institutional Leadership through Governance Conference is an a one-day, in-person conference happening at the Silver Cloud Hotel at Point Ruston in Tacoma. This event features national thought leaders and perspectives with a focus on trends and forecasting for the future. Consider this event if Trustees: - are seasoned leaders on the Board or are part of your Board’s Executive Committee;
- are looking for a national perspective presented by thought leaders in school governance;
- are looking to dive a bit deeper into governance topics;
- hope to network with other Trustees and Heads of School from around the region;
- wish to partner with their Head of School at a deeper level.
Do you think the Institutional Leadership through Governance Conference might be a good fit? Click here to explore the program and registration information.
Session OverviewFollow the links below for more session information or to register for an individual workshop.
NOTE: All sessions will be at 3:00-4:30 PM PT except for the first and last sessions, which will be at 3:00-5:00 PM PT.
Session 1 | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 — 3:00-5:00 PM PT / 4:00-6:00 PM MT
You Are A New Trustee…Now What?
with Mark Crotty, Executive Director of NWAIS—joined By Heads of School from Across the Association
Session 2 | Wednesday, October 23, 2024 — 3:00-4:30 PM PT / 4:00-5:30 PM MT
Powerful Partnership: Skills and Tools for Effective Head/Board Collaboration with Julie Faulstich, Principal of Stony Creek Strategy and Moira Kelly, President of EXPLO
Session 3 | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 — 3:00-4:30 PM PT / 4:00-5:30 PM MT
Risk Management
with Mark Crotty, Executive Director of NWAIS
Session 4 | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 — 3:00-4:30 PM PT / 4:00-5:30 PM MT
The Board's Role in Enrollment & Retention with Mark Copestake, Enrollment Management Association (EMA)
Session 5 | Wednesday March 12, 2025 — 3:00-4:30 PM PT / 4:00-5:30 PM MT
Bias in the Boardroom: How to Create A Bias Aware Board For Better Decision Making with Mark Crotty, Executive Director of NWAIS
Session 6 | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 — 3:00-4:30 PM PT / 4:00-5:30 PM MT
Independent School Philanthropy Reimagined: Bold Strategies for Trustees
with Romayne Levee, Partner & Director of Strategy at Mission Minded
Session 7 | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 **Note Date Change** — 3:00-5:00 PM PT / 4:00-6:00 PM MT
Cultivating the Board—Head of School Relationship: Hot Topics, Tips & Traps with Sara Goldsmith Schwartz, Founder & President of Schwartz Hannam PC
Registration Registration is now open! This registration is for school wide access to the entire workshop series including all session recordings and materials. To register a single attendee for a specific session, please refer to the links under Session Overview above or on the Building Better Boards page. Schools may designate a single school representative to receive communication for the full series on the behalf of attendees. About 4 days before each workshop, the school representative will receive details to share with their attendees. This school representative will also receive links to all session recordings and materials to share with attendees. NWAIS will not contact trustees individually.
Pricing
School Wide Registration
(Includes access to all sessions and all recordings* for anyone affiliated with your school)
(Available only to NWAIS Schools) | $700
* Links to recordings will remain active until August 29, 2025, so that they may be used and reviewed throughout the year.
CancellationSubstitutions may be made any time prior to the session at no extra charge. Written cancellations received by 24-hours before the start time of the session are eligible for a refund after a $20 cancellation fee. Any cancellations received after the 24-hour window will be ineligible for refunds. Cancellations for school wide registrations are eligible for a refund after a $100 cancellation fee by September 16, 2024.
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