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FREE - First 90 Days on an Education Board Checklist | PDF
Nobody hands new board members a manual. This free one-page checklist is the next best thing. It walks brand-new school, district, and education nonprofit board members through the first meeting and the first 90 days, from what to read before you vote, to how the meeting actually runs, to the words and rules that quietly trip people up. Print it, check the boxes, and walk in knowing what you are doing. Built as a practical field guide for real board work, not a policy manual. Good For: New school board members District and committee members PTA and PTO leaders Education nonprofit boards Board orientation and onboarding What's Included: 1-page printable PDF A before-your-first-meeting checklist Plain-language "know your lane" governance basics How the meeting runs (quorum, agenda, motions, public comment) A first 90 days game plan A "good to know" section with key terms and the rules that keep you out of trouble Format: Instant digital download (PDF). Free to download, no strings.
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FREE - Planning Commissioner Checklist | Public Meeting Quick Reference PDF
Public meetings move fast, and the tricky moments have a way of landing right when you are least ready for them. A heated public comment. A surprise conflict of interest. An item that needs to be continued. This free one-page checklist keeps planning commissioners, zoning boards, and public meeting bodies steady from gavel to gavel. It covers meeting prep, public comment management, follow-up planning, and the procedural reminders that are easy to forget in the moment, all in a clean, printable format. Built as a practical reference for real meetings, not a policy manual. Good For: Planning commissioners Zoning boards Public meeting chairs New commissioners Governance trainings What's Included: 1-page printable PDF Before, during, and after meeting reminders Public comment management prompts Meeting flow quick reference Governance and recusal reminders Format: Instant digital download (PDF). Print it, keep it close, and bring it to every meeting. Free to download, no strings.
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FREE - What to Write in a Board Member Card | Message Guide PDF
You have the card. Now what do you write in it? This free one-page guide gives you words for the board moments that deserve more than a quick “thanks.” Find messages for welcoming a new member, thanking someone for their support, saying goodbye to a departing member, and recognizing an outgoing board president. Each occasion has options for someone you know well and someone you don’t. Pick one, make it personal, and sign your name. Good For: Board member welcome cards Thank-you and appreciation notes Departing board members Outgoing board presidents Anyone staring at a blank card before the next meeting What’s Included: 1-page printable PDF 16 message suggestions across four occasions Options based on how well you know the person Three short lines that work for almost any occasion Format: Instant digital download (PDF). Print it or keep it on your phone for the next time you need to sign a card. Free to download. Need a card or a gift to go with your message? Browse the greeting cards and board gifts.
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