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2024 COSSBA Annual Conference!
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We're excited to connect with so many of our partners and friends in Dallas, Texas at the 2024 COSSBA Annual Conference this year!
Interested in learning about our latest school board governance solution? Ask us about Diligent Community, the next generation of school board governance from the people behind BoardDocs.
Here are a few features we're most excited about:
- Policy Publisher
- Video Manger HD for Diligent Community
- Committee Manager for Diligent Community
Visit us at booth #300 for other exciting activities!
- New! Learn about our new cybersecurity certification program--designed in collaboration with PennSSI exclusively for school boards and district leaders
- Scan the QR code and share your story of school board governance making a difference in the community
- Join our dynamic education sessions, led by Diana Baker Freeman
- Hear about our upcoming Diligent customer conference, Elevate 2024, formerly known as Modern Governance Summit--enter to win a special Elevate registration package!
The Board's Role in Budget Development
SATURDAY, FEB. 24TH | 10:45AM | EMERALD
Join Diligent's Diana Baker Freeman, Senior Manager of Modern Governance and Advocacy, as she delivers an interactive discussion "The Board's Role in Budget Development"
THAT is the Question: Developing Effective Questioning Techniques for Board Members
SUNDAY, FEB. 25TH | 9:45AM | SAPPHIRE
Join Diligent's Diana Baker Freeman, Senior Manager of Modern Governance and Advocacy, again for a compelling discussion back by popular demand,"THAT is the Question: Developing Effective Questioning Techniques for Board Members"
Asking better questions is key to unlocking better answers. Learn to ask questions in a way that demonstrates commitment to the mission yet adds understanding.
A Closer Look at AI and Public Education
Our latest infographic looks at the role of AI in public education, what teachers and students think, how to adopt responsible policies and the risks of not creating those policies to oversee and govern its use.
Creating a Positive School Board Culture in Challenging Times
As educational and community leaders, it is incumbent on boards to set an example of politeness and respect. In this article, we explore what culture means for school boards, along with effective tactics that your board can adopt to build a positive culture.
Demystifying School Board Budgeting: Your Essential Guide
In this guide to school budgeting, you'll discover:
- Key components of the budgeting process for school boards
- Data needed for budget development
- How your board management software can help with your budget process
What School Boards Need To Know—and Do—About Cyberthreats Today
What do superintendents, board members and secretaries like you need to know? Even more importantly, what do they need to do to stay ahead of threats and be ready for the next threat?
Equipping Your School Board for the Future: A Comprehensive Guide
Future-ready education takes shape in the classroom, administrative offices and the school board meeting. With its role in oversight of governance, the board has the onus of responsibility to ensure its schools and students are future-ready. But what does that look like now, and how can school boards ensure they help their schools — and students — continue to meet the changing definitions of future-readiness?
