WASB Peer Mentoring Program
Would you like to have the guidance and support of an experienced board member?
The WASB Peer Mentoring Program is a complimentary service for school board members – new and experienced. Whether you are new to the board, new to being a board officer or just would like an additional resource, WASB Peer Mentors are available for advice, support and guidance.
Mentors are available to listen to a board member’s concerns and help them identify the problem.
Mentors can support a board member in understanding his/her primary role and responsibility, including:
- Setting a vision for the district
- Ensuring accountability for the public
- Setting district policies
- Providing community leadership
- Developing effective board and superintendent relationships
Mentors:
- Place the interests of children first.
- Support the board member as a part of the board team to resolve issues at the local level.
- Understand and support the role and relationship of the board and the superintendent.
- Support the district’s chain of command.
- Direct a board member to the WASB if the issue is legal or technical in nature.
Questions? Contact Ben Niehaus, WASB Communications Director, at 608-512-1706.
