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PGUSD trustees workshop governance norms, role clarity and onboarding ahead of self‑evaluation
Summary
Trustees discussed governance norms, role clarity between board/superintendent/cabinet, onboarding practices, and scheduling for a facilitated self‑evaluation. The board agreed to complete a self‑evaluation tool prior to a future facilitated session and solicited teacher input for the governance review.
At a Nov. 20 special meeting, the Pacific Grove Unified School District board engaged in a governance training and self‑evaluation workshop focused on chapters 3 and 4 of the district governance handbook.
The facilitator led a short icebreaker built on themes from The Energy Bus and Crucial Conversations, prompting trustees to reflect on the "energy" they bring to meetings and share strategies to stay grounded under stress. Trustees reported techniques such as breathing exercises, walks and gratitude practices.
The board read and discussed governance norms from the handbook…
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