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NOTE : This
registration is for participating in an individual
session as well as access to the session recording and materials. To register anyone
affiliated with your school for access to the whole
series (access to all sessions and recordings), please refer to the School Wide Registration page.
Good Governance: Ground Rules for School Growth & Leadership Stability
with Kathleen O'Neill Jamieson, Experienced Educational Leader, Executive Coach, and Board Advisor
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM PT
1:00-2:00 PM MT
Session Description Good Governance: Ground Rules for School Growth & Leadership Stability
This session offers a quick overview of expectations of Boards and trustees of independent schools. Then the fun begins as we use relevant examples to illustrate how quickly things can go south when Boards or individual trustees improvise. It is striking to consider that the Board/Head relationship is typically the cause of a head's departure--not the relationship with parents, alumni, faculty/staff, or students. By the end of this session trustees will see a pathway to improve communication, maximize trustee satisfaction and contribution, and recommit to the support of a Head of School by sharing expertise, accountability, and commitment to a well-articulated mission and the school's people.
To view session details for the rest of the series, please visit our Building Better Boards page. Meet Our Facilitator
Kathleen O'Neill Jamieson, Experienced Educational Leader, Executive Coach, and Board Advisor Kathleen O’Neill Jamieson is an experienced educational leader, executive coach, and board advisor, drawing on decades of leadership experience to guide individuals and organizations through transformative growth. Her expertise is rooted in her extensive career in education where she honed her skills in fostering collaboration, navigating complex transitions, and empowering leaders to fulfill their potential.
As a former Head of School and experienced consultant, Kathleen has guided organizations through strategic planning, change management, and mission development. She has coached leaders to build high-performing teams and cultivate productive partnerships. Those partnerships are enhanced by Kathleen’s advisory role for Boards and executives on governance and stakeholder engagement.
Throughout her career among multiple constituencies, Jamieson has interviewed hundreds of students, parents, teachers, and school administrators, as well as trustees and institutional donors. She is well-versed in the trials and tribulations of colleagues and constituents responsible for forging effective working relationships, and is a successful advisor to those focused on developing powerful partnerships that deliver positive outcomes for people and places.
The celebratory publication written at the end of her sixteen year tenure as Head of National Cathedral School, DC, described working with her as “a master class in executive leadership.” Colleagues have also noted that she sees in others potential that they didn’t see in themselves. She is known for her strategic thinking, and practical approach that empowers leaders throughout an organization to show up effectively, build successful teams, and achieve ambitious goals.
Series Overview
In 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 Boards
Attendees can register for individual workshops or your board can register for full access for the series. All registrations include access to session recordings. If you have registered individually, the recording is for your own reference and should not be shared. If you register as a board, you are welcome to share the recording with anyone affiliated with your school.
Registration
Registration is not yet open for this event This registration is for participating in an individual session. All registrations to individual sessions include access to the session recording and resource materials. Each registrant will receive emails before and after the session with access and resource links for their personal use. Access is non-transferable and
links should not be shared. If you would like full access to sessions and recordings for your school and board, please consider registering for School Wide Registration.
Pricing
Single Workshop Registration (Includes access to workshop, recording, and session materials*.)
Member Schools | $55 per session
Non-Members | $85 per session
* Links to recordings and materials will remain active until August 31, 2027, so they may be used and reviewed throughout the school year and summer.
Cancellation
Substitutions for registrations 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.
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