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Board workshop focuses on governance roles, teamwork and practical steps for clearer decision making
Summary
The school board received leadership training from FSBA consultant Carol Cook on governance roles versus operations, Tuckman’s team‑development stages and practical practices (listening, staying in role, aligning to strategic plan) to improve efficiency and trust.
The School Board of Broward County on Thursday participated in a governance workshop led by Carol Cook, leadership development consultant for the Florida School Boards Association, designed to clarify roles and to improve board‑superintendent teamwork.
Cook emphasized the distinction between governance (the board’s responsibility for “what”) and management (the superintendent’s responsibility for “how”), and used Tuckman’s forming, storming, norming and performing model to describe how governance teams mature. She urged board members to “stay in their lane” on operational matters while maintaining strong oversight of strategy, policy and budget.
Why it matters: The training came during a meeting…
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