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Using the Round Robin Method for efficient board meetings

By Ann Macfarlane / May 30, 2019 / Comments Off on Using the Round Robin Method for efficient board meetings

The simplest way to make board meetings more efficient is to use the Round Robin Method of discussion. In a round robin, each member of the body is given an opportunity to speak once before anyone may speak a second time, commonly by calling on the members around the table in turn. Sometimes, however, it’s…

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Do you have a bully on board?

By Ann Macfarlane / February 15, 2016 /
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Reader Lon Garrison from Alaska asks how to deal with a bully who intimidates other members of the school board, including the chair. There are several things a body can do to resolve this unfortunate situation. Points to consider: 1) Bullying is never allowed at board or council meetings. It’s just common sense that when…

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