NYSSBA's President's Gavel Podcast

NYSSBA's President's Gavel -- the podcast providing insight into being a leader on the board.

NYSSBA's President's Gavel Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 73 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts NYSSBA's President's Gavel Podcast, a education show with 73 episodes published.

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  Episode #62

  Beyond the Hire: Building a Strong Board-Superintendent Partnership

  Aug 18, 202616 min

  Good governance is about strong board-superintendent relations! Today’s podcast is about the board of education and its relationship with the new superintendent. We so clearly invest in hiring a superintendent; hours go into the interview process, searching for the right candidate, preparing for the interview, doing the interviews. And then making the decision to choose the right candidate. There is a well-deserved sigh of relief when that occurs, but the job of transitioning to a new superintendent is not over. For the board and others, it has really just begun. Here with us today is Dr. Darcy Woodcock, to tell us a bit about her recipe for success as she has transitioned now in two districts, and what that transition for success looks like. Host Darci D’Ercole, Chief Governance and Leadership Development Officer, NYSSBA Guest Dr. Darcy Woodcock, Superintendent for Jamesville DeWitt Central School District Resources (NYSSBA On Board Articles) 7 questions every school board should ask the superintendent 7 Ways to build the board-supt relationship Establishing a strong board-superintendent relationship Evaluations-An opportunity to build a stronger board-supt relationship For better board-supt. relations, clarify Hired a new superintendent - Great start How to support your superintendent Little things can make a big difference for superintendents Schedule your Custom Board Retreat today! Contact Ellen Kramek at 518-783-3753 or via email at ellen.kramek@nyssba.org . Have a question about today’s topic? NYSSBA Leadership Development Trainers are here to help! Send you your questions to ld@nyssba.org . Stock media provided by www.pond5.com

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  Why vote for your board president: The attributes of effective leadership

  Jun 30, 202612 min

  Have you ever sat in a board meeting where things just… unraveled? The agenda starts strong but quickly goes off track. Conversations drift. Tensions rise. Voices overlap. And by the end of the meeting, you’re left wondering what was accomplished. Now, here’s the important question: Was that a board problem or a leadership problem? In many cases, it comes down to one critical role: the board president. Today, we’re going to talk about what school boards should be thinking about when electing their board president. Because this decision is about far more than filling a seat. It’s about setting the tone, direction and effectiveness of your entire governance team. Host: Mark Snyder, Senior Leadership Development Manager, NYSSBA Resources (NYSSBA On Board Articles): 7 key roles of every board president 7 questions board presidents should ask themselves School board vice presidents can be much more than benchwarmers The role of the school board president Schedule your Custom Board Retreat today! Contact Ellen Kramek at 518-783-3753 or via email at ellen.kramek@nyssba.org . Have a question about today’s topic? NYSSBA Leadership Development Trainers are here to help! Send you your questions to ld@nyssba.org . Stock media provided by www.pond5.com Stock media provided by Jeppe Reil/ www.pond5.com

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  What I Wish I Knew About School Board Service

  Jun 2, 202621 minS0

  Host: Ann Laszewski, Leadership Development Manager, NYSSBA Guest: Mark Snyder, Senior Leadership Development Manager, NYSSBA Episode Description: In this episode of the President's Gavel, we’re talking about something almost every board member thinks at some point: “I wish I had known that when I first started.” We’ll share a few of those lessons—so you can lead with more confidence and maybe help the next new member avoid a few surprises along the way. We’ll talk about early challenges, a few unexpected realities and the kinds of insights that really only come with time—offering guidance to help you and t...

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  Navigating the Gray Area of Governance

  Apr 28, 202635 minS0

  The line between meaningful oversight and overstepping into operations isn’t always clear—and it’s in that gray area where even well-intentioned board members can get off track. School board members step into their roles wanting to help, but good intentions don’t always translate into good governance. In this episode, we explore that gray area through real-world scenarios, highlighting common pitfalls that can lead members astray and practical strategies to stay grounded in their role, work effectively with their superintendent and build positive relationships. Host: Jamie McPherson, Deputy Director of Leadership Development, NYSSBA Guests: Darci D’Ercole, Chief Governance...

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  A Seat at the Table: The Role of the Ex Officio Student Board Member

  Apr 2, 202617 minS0

  What does it look like when a student has a real seat at the table? In this episode, we hear how one ex officio student board member turned curiosity about his district into meaningful advocacy by shaping decisions, strengthening connections and proving that the student voice can truly make an impact. Host: Darci D’Ercole, Chief Governance and Leadership Development Officer, NYSSBA Guest: Matthew (Matt) Wohlstadter, Ex Officio Student Member and Peer Leader at Chappaqua Central School District Resources: Ex Officio Student Board Member Implementation Resources: https://bit.ly/4m5a35I Schedule your Custom Board Retreat today! Contact Ellen Kr...

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