Superintendents and residents urge changes to proposed supervisory-union map, citing travel, safety and governance concerns Superintendents and residents told the Senate Education Committee the proposed supervisory-union boundaries risk geographically isolating some towns, complicating voluntary mergers and increasing transportation burdens; witnesses urged flexibility, 'gray' status options, or map adjustments to reflect daily travel and historical ties.

Superintendents warn that the proposed supervisory-union map could isolate communities, complicate mergers, and increase travel times for students, urging the Senate Committee to reconsider the boundaries for better alignment.

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A Governor and Trustee’s guide to ICT procurement compliance - Everything ICT School procurement governance explained: how governors and trustees can oversee compliant ICT procurement, manage risk and ensure best value.

ICT procurement may sit with leadership teams — but it has clear governance implications.

Our latest guide explains how governors and trustees can ensure ICT procurement is compliant, transparent and delivers value for money.
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Hazleton Area School District approves broad consent agenda while K–12 guidance plan item fails The Hazleton Area School District board approved multiple consent-agenda items covering finance, facilities, special education and technology but did not approve Item 11, the Chapter 339 K–12 guidance plan, after a failed motion to table and subsequent votes left the policy item without approval.

The Hazleton Area School District's board approved a comprehensive agenda, but a crucial K–12 guidance plan faced intense debate and ultimately failed to pass.

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The Education Workforce Council (EWC) is the independent professional regulator for the education workforce in Wales.

We spoke to David Browne, its Director for Regulation, about how it operates and how governors can work with it: www.governors.cymru/news/2026/02...

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Welcome back!

We hope you had a good half term break.

Remember, we are always here to support you as schools return to their normal busy day-to-day routines.

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Will teachers pay the price for student ICE protests amid GOP backlash? Walking out of school is a tried and true student protest tactic, but recent protests against ICE seem to have struck a nerve. Some Republican leaders want teachers to face consequences.

Republican officials in multiple states launched investigations and legislative actions targeting educators tied to student anti-ICE protests, expanding protest-control pressure into public school governance. #Trump #EducationPolicy #K12 #PublicSchools #SchoolGovernance #Protest #Chalkbeat

Seven safeguarding must-haves for governors - Headteacher Update Discover 7 key steps school governing boards must take to ensure a culture of vigilance and effective safeguarding

#Safeguarding in #schools is everyone’s responsibility – but what does that mean for governing boards? Steve Barker – @JudiciumEDU – explores 7 must-haves for #governors & #trustees to lead a culture of vigilance & ensure compliance: buff.ly/bC1yl4P #SchoolGovernance

Omnibus bill would redefine unused‑facility rules, allow remote proctoring and tighten truancy and governance penalties An unnamed sponsor presented SB 311, a multi‑topic education bill that would define the 60% capacity threshold for unused school facilities, allow charter/nonpublic schools to bid for closed buildings in some cases, require an annual Nov. 30 report of unused facilities, codify remote proctoring rules with a nine‑student proctor limit and expand truancy monitoring and superintendent licensure penalties.

Ohio's new omnibus education bill could reshape school facility rules, enhance remote proctoring, and impose stricter penalties on superintendents—are you ready for the changes?

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Seven safeguarding must-haves for governors - SecEd Discover 7 key steps school governing boards must take to ensure a culture of vigilance and effective safeguarding

#Safeguarding in #schools is everyone’s responsibility – but what does that mean for governing boards? Steve Barker – @JudiciumEDU – explores 7 must-haves for #governors & #trustees to lead a culture of vigilance & ensure compliance: buff.ly/Uay8q89 #SchoolGovernance

Senate Education Committee advances bill to replace SBDMs with advisory councils, 10-2 The Kentucky Senate Education Committee voted 10-2 to advance Senate Bill 152, which would replace site-based decision-making councils (SBDMs) with school-based advisory councils (SBACs), shifting final authority on hiring, curriculum and leadership to principals and superintendents while retaining advisory roles for parents and teachers.

The Kentucky Senate Committee has voted to transform school governance by replacing decision-making councils with advisory councils, sparking a heated debate over parental and teacher authority.

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House Education committee debates hybrid school governance; staff outlines Act 46 limits On Feb. 11 the House Education committee continued talks on whether Vermont should use a hybrid mix of supervisory unions and school districts, weighing impacts on rural schools, funding and representation; staff warned Act 46 and Title 16 create legal and operational constraints. No votes were taken.

The House Education committee is grappling with a proposed hybrid school governance model that could reshape how Vermont's rural and small schools operate, raising crucial concerns about funding and representation.

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Paradise Valley Unified board adopts hearing officer's findings, terminates superintendent Todd Cummings The Paradise Valley Unified District governing board voted unanimously to deny a continuance request and to adopt a hearing officer's recommended decision, terminating Superintendent Todd Cummings effective immediately. District counsel told the board the record shows misstatements about a prior buyout and investigator findings of misconduct.

In a shocking turn of events, the Paradise Valley Unified District board has terminated Superintendent Todd Cummings immediately after uncovering serious misconduct during a two-day hearing.

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Seven safeguarding must-haves for governors - SecEd Discover 7 key steps school governing boards must take to ensure a culture of vigilance and effective safeguarding

#Safeguarding in #schools is everyone’s responsibility – but what does that mean for governing boards? Steve Barker explores 7 must-haves for #governors & #trustees to lead a culture of vigilance & ensure compliance: buff.ly/Uay8q89 #SchoolGovernance

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Committee approves extra school‑finance training hours for school board members Sen. Matt Deneen’s SB71 requires two additional hours of school‑finance training (an incremental hour every two years) for school board members to strengthen local budget oversight; the committee passed the bill unanimously and adopted a title amendment.

Senator Matt Deneen's new bill demands extra training for school board members to master school finance, ensuring they can effectively manage local budgets and support their districts.

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We're Samantha MacNamara and Jane Morris, Directors of Governors Cymru Services.

We offer a unique, high-quality service to support you on your governance journey.

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Really enjoyed listening to Rosemary Hoyle with Dr Andy Allen on the 4th ‘Talking Research’ podcast from @belmasoffice.bsky.social.

Key takeaways: invest in relationships, build trust, clarify roles, and improve mandatory governance training for SLT & governors.

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Committee backs 'school board members' bill of rights' after contentious Volusia County‑focused testimony SB 16‑20, which would require free and timely access to district documents, ban NDAs and allow board members limited direct access to staff, passed committee despite warnings that the measures could undermine superintendent authority and risk operational confusion without clearer guardrails.

Tensions rise in Florida's Senate as a contentious bill aims to redefine the power dynamics between school board members and superintendents, sparking heated debate over transparency and governance.

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SchoolWorks supports charter school boards with governance training, strategic planning, organizational reviews, and coaching.

Coming soon: Governance 101, our new self-paced online charter board training course.

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Seven safeguarding must-haves for governors - Headteacher Update Discover 7 key steps school governing boards must take to ensure a culture of vigilance and effective safeguarding

#Safeguarding in #schools is everyone’s responsibility – but what does that mean for governing boards? Steve Barker explores 7 must-haves for #governors & #trustees to lead a culture of vigilance & ensure compliance: buff.ly/bC1yl4P #SchoolGovernance

Seven safeguarding must-haves for governors - SecEd Discover 7 key steps school governing boards must take to ensure a culture of vigilance and effective safeguarding

#Safeguarding in #schools is everyone’s responsibility – but what does that mean for governing boards? Steve Barker – @JudiciumEDU – explores 7 must-haves for #governors & #trustees to lead a culture of vigilance & ensure compliance: buff.ly/Uay8q89 #SchoolGovernance #edusky

"Solicitors tell parents straight:
'The governors always back the headteacher.'
Instead, it's reputation over safeguarding.
When deference wins, children lose.
Time for real accountability in our schools. 💔🏫
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Have you seen our digital self-evaluation tool for governors?

Our e-toolkit enables you to review the way your governing body works, so you can identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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In our latest Q&A, we speak to Nik Dart, Chair of Governors at Ysgol Bro Ogwr in Bridgend.

We discuss her governance journey, the school's emotional and family wellbeing team, and how she's become an expert in slow worms!

Read it here: www.governors.cymru/news/2026/01...

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CFB ISD board approves consent agenda, accepts clean audit, nominates Denton CAD candidate and extends superintendent contract Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD trustees on Jan. 8 approved the consent agenda, accepted an unmodified financial audit, nominated a Denton County Appraisal District candidate, and unanimously extended Superintendent Eldridge's contract after a closed session.

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD trustees made significant moves, including extending Superintendent Eldridge's contract and approving a clean financial audit.

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With the Senedd election just months away, our Co-Director Jane Morris has written for Education Wales about the need for school governors to be listened to by politicians.

📰 Read her powerful piece in the Western Mail today.

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Des Moines school board completes organizational business, approves consent items and several SBRC budget requests At the Nov. 25 meeting the board approved the agenda and consent agenda (including $4,171,180.60 in bills), accepted election canvass results, swore in new directors and elected Kim Martorano chair and Dr. Skyler Mayberry Mays vice chair; the board also approved a Central Academy repair project, a personnel termination recommendation, and two SBRC modified-allowable-growth requests.

The Des Moines school board's recent meeting was packed with crucial decisions, including a $4.2 million consent agenda and the election of new leadership.

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Duncanville ISD board accepts clean audit, hires principal and greenlights CTE furniture talks At its November meeting the board accepted an unmodified audit opinion for fiscal year 2024–25, approved a one‑year principal contract for Caesar Quintero, authorized negotiations for $1M+ in CTE furniture and cast the district's 20 DCAD votes for Cassandra Phillips.

Duncanville ISD just wrapped up a pivotal board meeting, approving a clean audit, hiring a new principal, and greenlighting over $1 million for CTE furniture!

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Council education committee hears ILEA review; presenter warns IPS could lose about $40 million without a referendum The Indianapolis education committee received a progress report from the Indiana Local Education Alliance that will deliver recommendations on governance, facilities and transportation to the state by Dec. 31, 2025. Presenter Michael O'Connor warned IPS could lose roughly $40 million in operating revenue in 2027 without a new referendum; councilors

The Indianapolis City Council is facing a critical decision that could cost IPS about $40 million in 2027 if a new referendum isn’t approved!

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