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Facilitator Roger Collins frames retreat as informal, interactive governance workshop
Summary
Roger Collins, introduced by the superintendent as an experienced educator and James Madison University faculty member, opened the board's summer retreat by emphasizing informal, participatory exercises and discussion rather than regular board business or long slide decks.
The superintendent introduced Roger Collins as the facilitator for the board's summer retreat, noting his decades of leadership experience and current role on the educational leadership faculty at James Madison University. Collins opened the retreat by stressing that the session was not for conducting regular board business but for governance skill building and team development.
Collins told board members he planned interactive activities, small‑group work and presentations rather than lengthy slides: "I do not do this. Death by PowerPoint. I do not do that." He encouraged members to use first names and described the session as an opportunity to step back from operational details and focus on communication, collaboration and leadership practices.
The facilitator also led a round of personal introductions. Board members, including Andre Key, shared brief professional and school ties as an icebreaker for breakout activities planned later in the day.
