School Governance Evaluation.
When exploring schools it is important to understand the governance structure within schools and school districts. This assignment allows you the opportunity to research the governance structure within schools and school districts. Attend or research a school board meeting or a site council meeting at your selected district. This may include the district in which you are employed. Write a brief summary (minimum of 3 pages) of your experience addressing the following points:
□ What was the purpose of this meeting?
□ What was accomplished?
□ What will be the ramifications of this work on teachers and students?
□ Who are the people or the person facilitating of this meeting?
□ Whose voice or interests do they represent?
□ Would you feel comfortable as a teacher being governed by this group? Why or why not?
□ Would you feel comfortable as a student being governed by this group? Why or why not?
□ What initial thoughts came to mind during the meeting that relate to issues of social, historical, and philosophical conversations in education? In essence, connect to ideas we’ve been discussing in class.
□ What was your overall reaction to the meeting?