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Board Governance & Trustee Development

Strengthen oversight, sharpen mission, and keep every decision rooted in Christ.

Why Christ Centered Boards Matter

Unclear roles, policy drift, and short meeting agendas can pull a school off course. Board governance for Christian schools gives directors—and the Head they oversee—a shared playbook that blends accountability with mission fidelity.

 Biblical Grounds for Wise Governance

Principle

Verse

Board Application

Stewardship

1 Cor. 4:2

Guard tuition dollars and talent as gifts from God.

Unity

Psalm 133:1

Resolve conflict quickly; speak with one voice.

Counsel

Prov. 15:22

Seek expert input before major moves.

Integrity

Titus 1:7

Model transparency in policy and finance.

 The True North Governance Framework

 Carver Model Training & Policy Refresh

  • Walk directors through ends vs. means, guardrails, and monitoring.
  • Rewrite outdated policies so they align with Scripture and local law.
  • Provide a meeting template that keeps the board out of day‑to‑day management.

Board President & Trustee Duty Sessions

  • Clarify chair, secretary, and committee roles in one afternoon workshop.
  • Map annual task lists—budget approval, Head evaluation, and risk review.
  • Supply a one‑page Duty Matrix for new members’ onboarding.

Quarterly Retreat Facilitation

  • Half‑day or full‑day retreats that tackle one pressing theme (finance, culture, growth).
  • Guided prayer, SWOT review, and action steps logged before adjournment.
  • Slide deck and minutes delivered within 48 hours for easy follow‑up.

Ongoing Coaching Calls

  • Monthly or bi‑monthly Zoom check‑ins with chair and Head.
  • Address hot topics—enrollment dips, policy questions, Head support.
  • Keep governance work steady between meetings.

Four Step Engagement Path

  • Listen – 30‑minute call with chair and Head to outline current pain points.
  • Assess – Policy review, meeting‑minute audit, and board self‑survey.
  • Equip – Workshops, retreat, and new policy drafts delivered.
  • Sustain – Coaching calls and annual refresher retreat.

Results You Can Expect

  • Clear split between governance and management
  • Faster meetings with focused agendas
  • Stronger unity; fewer off‑line side conversations
  • Confident oversight of mission, money, and Head performance

Case Snapshot: Grace Covenant Academy

  • Problem: Meetings ran past three hours; policy manual dated 2009.
  • Action: Two‑day Carver boot camp + quarterly retreats.
  • Outcome: Meetings now 90 minutes; policies trimmed from 120 pages to 45; Head evaluation tied to mission metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

All voting members and key committee leads—typically 7‑15 people.

Training works both in person and on Zoom; retreats often benefit from an off‑campus venue.

We adapt the core concepts to fit your by‑laws and state requirements.

 Governance Toolkit Download

Grab our Board Duty Matrix & Meeting Agenda Pack—simple PDFs that cut prep time in half. Great for onboarding new trustees.

 Schedule a Board Discovery Call

Ready to sharpen oversight and protect mission? Book a free 30 minute discovery call with a True North governance coach.

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