This book can form part of the foundation for coaching heads of school and board chairs as they learn to navigate their roles with success.

From the NAIS website:

The International Trustee Handbook provides insights into the essentials of board service—and it does so from the unique perspective of international schools. You’ll find the book useful as:

• A training tool during new-trustee orientation

• An instruction manual for your new board chair and head of school

• A discussion prompt during your board’s professional development meetings

• A reference source when your board faces a challenge

Contents include the following:

• Foreword by NAIS President Donna Orem

• The International School Context—forces that affect international schools

• Performing Roles and Fulfilling Responsibilities

• Meeting Fiduciary Responsibilities

• Being a Strategic Board—working in the three modes of governance: fiduciary, strategic, and generative

• Hiring and Supporting the Head of School

• Optimizing Board Operations

• Growing and Sustaining the Board: Structures, succession planning, goal-setting, and self-appraisal

Appendices

• NAIS Principles of Good Practice for Boards of Trustees and for Independent School Trustees

• Trustee Qualifications, Expectations, and Responsibilities

• Sample Code of Conduct

• Sample Conflict-of-Interest Policy

• Board Checklist for the Head of School Transition

• Head of School Evaluation Guidelines

• Guidelines for Board Committees and Task Forces

• Annual Board Calendar

• Sample Table of Contents for a Board Procedures Manual

• Sample Board Self-Evaluation

• Agenda and Guidelines for New Board Member Orientation

• Board Retreat Agenda