Yes. One of charter school boards’ biggest stumbling blocks is dealing with unproductive board members. Attendance at board meetings is a key component of performance expectations for individual board members. When people agree to serve on the board, they must also agree to fulfill these expectations. The rest of the board has to hold each member accountable and be prepared to take action if someone does not follow through. The board meeting minutes must include attendances and absences.
Include an annual attendance chart at the top or bottom of the monthly minutes. This is a simple way to show who routinely attends meetings and who does not, and build a sense of accountability.
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