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Authentic Leadership Through Ethical Governance

Board Chair Cindy Dekker

Superintendent Chris Kennedy

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Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful.

- John Madea

Simple things make a huge difference

4Strategic

Planning

Board Work Plan/

Calendar

Clear Delineation of

Policies (Board) and Procedures (Superintendent)

Clear Superintendent

Evaluation Process

Regular Chair / Superintendent

Planning Meetings

A Culture of Support and

Growth

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6 How the Superintendent Supports the Board

Regular Briefings on District Issues

and Topics

Clear Processes

Orientation

Share Information with

All Trustees

Media and Emergencies

Ensure Profile for the Trustees

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8 How the Board Supports the Superintendent

Respectful of staff time/workload/family

balance

Referring operations issues to the

Superintendent

Saying ‘Thank You’ to staff

Sharing concerns immediately with a

look to problem-solving together

Being the eyes and ears in the community – always checking for

tone and themes

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Serious Work, and we don’t always take

ourselves too seriously

Strong moral-purpose driven

leadership from all

positions