School Board Meeting Case Study

Assuming the team makes the decision by February 2010, the principal will now have the task of presenting the decision to the community. It appears that the principal has a great partnership with the community. According to the case study, “the school enjoys an excellent reputation in its community and an active Parent-Teacher Association has been helpful in securing additional resources for Redwood and has been particularly supportive of instructional technology” (p 129). In every school, teacher is the most noticeable person in a child’s education, yet, it is the principal who has the task of providing a first-rate education for all students. It is important for principals to understand that a successful school must work together with the community.
School Board Meetings are excellent for linking schools with the community. In fact, The Role of School Boards (n.d.) suggests that “School boards are accessible to the public and accountable for the performance of their schools and school boards are the education watchdog for their communities, ensuring that students get the best education for the tax dollars spent”. During a School Board Meeting, principals can utilize the time to communicate a clear and specific vision for technology in the schools. Successful principals recognize that the entire community must be engaged in discussions and decisions regarding schools’ instructional applications; therefore, being a part of a School Board Meeting agenda is an excellent way for principals to promote collaborative conversations with the community. Nevertheless, presenting to the community the use of technology in schools is a process that needs to convince the community that the equipment purchased will be used to individualize instructions and increase student