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Board runs SOFG training, completes self-evaluation and discusses superintendent evaluation alignment
Summary
Facilitator Dr. Ramos led the board through technical/tactical/strategic questioning, SMART strategic question practice, and a Student-Outcomes-Focused Governance self-evaluation. The board also reviewed a draft superintendent-evaluation instrument tying goal and guardrail outcomes to pay-for-performance and asked staff to return a revised, equally weighted draft for a formal vote.
The Creighton Elementary District board used a study session on Aug. 16 to deepen governance practice and to align accountability tools with Student-Outcomes-Focused Governance (SOFG) principles.
Training and practice: Facilitator Dr. Ramos led board members through the distinction among technical (how something is measured), tactical (how something is implemented) and strategic (how performance aligns to priorities) questions. He coached members to convert operational queries into SMART, results-focused strategic questions that can drive a productive monitoring dialogue with the superintendent and staff. Several board members practiced converting sample questions and produced draft SMART strategic…
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