New Trustee Series Session I - Kickoff: Trustee Foundations – Roles, Responsibilities & School Culture

New Trustees Series This series equips new board members with the knowledge, frameworks, and community they need to govern with confidence. Topics span governance fundamentals, finance, strategic planning, AI policy, and DEI — everything a trustee needs to lead with clarity and purpose. This 5-part series is for new trustees in their first two years as trustees. Attendees are registering for the complete series. Individual session registrations will not be permitted. The New Trustee Orientation is not included in this series and requires separate registration. Session I Description : A practical and welcoming introduction to independent school trusteeship. New trustees gain a clear picture of what the role requires, how independent school governance differs from other nonprofit boards, and how to contribute meaningfully from the very first meeting. The foundation for a year of confident, engaged governance. Speaker: Cheryl Adenekan

Descriptions on this page are excerpted from CAIS's own published materials.