Reimagine and Reinvigorate Your Board: Cultivating a Thriving Culture
Reimagine and Reinvigorate Your Board: Cultivating a Thriving Culture
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BCEC, Meeting Room 204B
Are you having difficulty keeping your board engaged or recruiting new board members? How can you make your board work more appealing to potential candidates? We’ve found that building a dynamic and engaged governance culture starts with having the right systems and processes in place to recruit, train, and leverage the expertise and collective influence of your board members. In today's increasingly digital and individualistic world, your board can become a ‘third place’ for trustees, offering valuable opportunities for social interaction, community support, and a sense of belonging. In turn, they can contribute to building strong communities and fostering civic engagement. In this collaborative session led by BoardOnTrack staff and leaders from Kairos Academies, we will identify some of the best practices of charter school boards and how you can nurture your board and create a thriving board culture.
Facilitated Discussions
Govern
The Changing Landscape of Education
Participants will be able to describe the roles and responsibilities of charter board members regarding diversity, engagement, and advocacy.
Participants will be equipped to compare their board members’ engagement to the best practices of other boards across the U.S.
Participants will compose a list of actions their board can take to create a more positive and productive culture.
Presenters
CEO
Kairos Academies
Dr. Khalil Graham’s experience in charter education and nonprofits spans over 15 years and includes a strong record of strategic direction, leadership development, stakeholder engagement, and team productivity. Prior to joining Kairos, Khalil served as the Executive Director of Liberty STEAM Charter School in Sumter, South Carolina. He has previously served as the Managing Director of the Aspiring Leaders Program in Dallas, Texas; as the Principal of Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, D.C.; as Principal of IDEA Public School in San Antonio, Texas; and in numerous other educational roles.
Vice Chair- Governance Chair
Kairos Academies
Whitney Young currently serves as VP, Auto Care Category Leader, at Energizer Holdings where she oversees the strategy and execution of the Auto Care business. Whitney has worked at Energizer Holdings for the past 4 years in a number of positions including Sr. Director, Global e-commerce and Director, Marketing overseeing global Creative Services, Consumer Care, Licensing, and Media. Prior to 2018, Whitney spent nearly 15 years at Deloitte Consulting working in the Retail & Consumer Products Goods Strategy group. At Deloitte, Whitney led global transformational projects focused on strengthening brands and customer experience, growing demand, and optimizing profitability. Whitney has an MBA from the University of Texas in Austin, TX, and a BA from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME. Since high school, Whitney has always been involved in a variety of community activities, with a focus on children and education. She joined the Kairos Academies Board in 2019.
Facilitated Discussions
Govern
The Changing Landscape of Education
Participants will be able to describe the roles and responsibilities of charter board members regarding diversity, engagement, and advocacy.
Participants will be equipped to compare their board members’ engagement to the best practices of other boards across the U.S.
Participants will compose a list of actions their board can take to create a more positive and productive culture.