Board Gear: Roles and Responsibilities - Communications and Ambassadorship

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Thank you for your interest in our governance curriculum and resources. This quiz is intended for CMU-authorized board members to receive professional development credit. If your organization is interested in partnering with us for governance resources, please contact Orlando Castellon at ocastellon@thecenterforcharters.org.

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1. The goals of the video are:

To discuss the importance of effective communication with one voice.

To understand the importance of strategic messaging to stakeholders.

To discuss the board’s role in ambassadorship.

All of the above.

2. Which role of the board is discussed in the video?

Fiscal management.

Curriculum development.

Effective Communication and Ambassadorship.

Facilities maintenance.

3. Communicating strategically with one voice is important because:

Board members do not have individual authority.

Presenting a unified front once the decision is made ensures clarity and consistency.

Ensures stakeholders understand accomplishments, goals and priorities.

All of the above.

4. What is the purpose of developing a communication plan for board members?

To make meetings shorter.

To ensure the board’s communication efforts are effective and organized.

To limit communication to only social media.

To reduce the number of meetings.

5. When developing a Communication Plan, the board should consider the following audiences: 

Parents and students.

School leader and staff.

Local businesses and community stakeholders.

All of the above.

6. All messages from the board should originate from individual board members' personal opinions.

True

False

7. Messages from the board should be communicated through multiple platforms including:  

School newsletter.

School website and social media.

Talking points for board members and administration.

All of the above.

8. Ambassadorship includes attending key events at the school.

True

False

9. What should board members be prepared to share as part of their ambassadorship?

Budget reports.

Minutes from meetings.

Success stories and priorities of the organization.

Personal opinions.

10. When board members are strategic in the ambassador role, they ensure messaging is effective, organized and supports the school’s goals and priorities. 

True

False

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Board Gear: Roles and Responsibilities – Communications and Ambassadorship