I am seriously considering running for school board here in my local community in North Carolina because I do believe in public education that serves all the kids who deserve a second to none education. It is our future.
Frankly I really do not know much about how a school board is actually ran. I have a vision, but doing the actual job is something I lack knowledge in.
I would like to set up an exploratory committee or something to flesh out if it is for me or not. I'm looking for advice. I'm looking for someone who knows he ins/outs of being on a school board, or someone anyone who knows how it actually operates. How it operates per the county commission, and per any state mandates, regulations, laws ect.
Where do I start?
Any help would be nice.
My platform is no CRT, no outcome based results, no LGBTQIA2+P, no common core. I want to support teachers and parents. I want a good solid curriculum that actually produces results.
I love kids because I love my daughter who also attends public school.
Anyone wanna give some advice or pointers?
You should do it!
For anyone that wants to make a difference on a board or in government, my best advice is to understand how general assembly and government procedure works. If you know how to control a debate or general assembly, many times it allows you to control an outcome.
As an example, if CRT is a topic for discussion and is being reviewed as an option of learning, a board member can quickly make a “motion to postpone the topic indefinitely”,... then you get someone to second it and a quick vote of approval,..... tah-dah,... you just dismantled the conversation and ended that debate before anyone knows what happened.
Having the ability to steer the conversation is very powerful. Here is a link to Robert’s Rules of General Assembly. It is a cheat sheet for how to run a general assembly meeting. It includes many avenues to steer and control a dialogue as well as which motions can be over ruled and which motions cannot be amended.
https://diphi.web.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2645/2012/02/MSG-ROBERTS_RULES_CHEAT_SHEET.pdf
Good luck and Make A Difference!
^^^THIS^^^ Excellent advice! There is a lot to learn, more than most will let on. There’s the procedural side, and the substance of what is taught in schools. So you can see that you can vote things out that you don’t want. But, be ready to offer up what it is you DO want. What do you think a school is for? What topics should be taught? Then present THAT to the board. Do your research, it’s not that hard although there is a learning curve. But all the information is out there, for sure.
You might find your new voice and a place to really make a difference!
Plan and Go!
thank you for your advice