It is the goal of the School/University Partnership Office (SUPO) at Saginaw Valley State University to provide quality educational opportunities that are accessible to all. As a school board member, you play an incredibly important role in the success of the academy you serve. We feel honored to be able to partner with each of our academy boards to ensure best practice and alignment with state and federal requirements.
Each school board member will be required to complete two (2) hours of professional development annually. There will be many opportunities available to meet this requirement – more specific information will be forthcoming, but here is a preview!
We recognize that your service is volunteer and in conjunction with all of the other obligations in your life. It is our full intent to provide each of you with an opportunity that will serve your needs. Thank you again for your continued service!
Candice Casey
Director of Operations
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In 2023 the School/University Partnership Office provided training for all new board members. Below are eight one-hour training segments presented by former Bay City Superintendent and current field representative, Doug Newcombe. The training covers board member roles and responsibilities as well as all aspects of board policies, procedures, and other real-life situations that public school boards may encounter.
Overview and Importance of Board PD (397KB) PowerPoint
Overview and Importance of Board PD Video
Board Member Responsibilities (449KB) PowerPoint
Board and Board Member Responsibilities Video
Open Meetings Act (442KB) PowerPoint
Open Meetings Act Video
Budget and Finance (1,355KB) PowerPoint
Budget and Finance Video
Navigating Your Role as a New Board Member (1,364KB) PowerPoint
Navigating Your Role as a New Board Member Video Recording
Why Can't We Just All Get Along? (1,690KB) PowerPoint
Why Can't We Just All Get Along? Video Recording
Handouts
Identifying Bad Board Behavior (43KB)
10 Questions to Ask a Prospective Board Member (46KB)
Sample Communications Framework (52KB)
Professional and Ethical Conduct (50KB)
How to Become an Effective Board President Video Recording
How to Become an Effective Board President (2,029KB) PowerPoint
Board President Practical/Leadership Roles (37KB) Handout
How to Be a Good Board Chair (32KB) Handout
How to Engage in Legislative Advocacy Video Recording
How to Engage in Legislative Advocacy (857KB) PowerPoint
Legislative Advocacy Sample Communications Framework (50KB) Handout
How to Protect Against Charter School Closure Video Recording
How to Protect Against Charter School Closure (749KB) PowerPoint
Contract at a Glance (77KB) Handout
Wise Questions Template (57KB)
How to Ensure the Safety and Welfare of Students Video Recording
How to Ensure the Safety and Welfare of Students (1,294KB)PowerPoint
What's to Be in 2023? Video Recording
What's to be in 2023? (3,243KB) PowerPoint
Action Plan Template (45KB)
Assessing Your Governance Work Video Recording
Assessing Your Governance Work (3,611KB) PowerPoint
Governing Over the Unexpected (1,808KB) PowerPoint
Sample Communications Framework (49KB)
Governing Over the Unexpected Video Recording
Governing Beyond the School Year (2,162KB) PowerPoint
Reflecting, Identifying and Bridging Gaps (42KB) Handout
Governing Beyond the School Year Video Recording
School/University Partnership Office
Office Location: Gilbertson Hall
Email: supo@svsu.edu
Phone: (989) 964-4623