Interview Questions for Charter School Board Members

Last month we talked about the characteristics of an effective charter school board and the importance of the board to your school’s success. Today we want to offer some interview questions that may be helpful in your search for charter school board members that will advance your school.

• How do you plan to use your networks and connections for the benefit of the school?
• Are there any conflicts of interest that could potentially interfere with your service on the board?
• What other projects are you passionately committed to right now?
• Can you describe the goal and outcome of a project that you raised money for in the past?
• Describe your group leadership style. What have you learned about yourself when leading groups or projects in the past?
• Describe a past experience with conflict resolution and consensus building.
• What is your vision of an excellent charter school?
• If you have children, are you satisfied with the school they attend? Why or why not?
• Do you have an experience or achievement from your own schooling that was particularly powerful for you?
• How would you describe effective charter school board members?
• What are the outputs of this school that matter most to you? How will you be accountable to them as a board member?
• How would you recommend board members evaluate school, teacher and student performance?
• What do you see as opportunities and challenges for this school?

To determine your school’s success, there is no substitute for the right people on your charter school board. The experts at Charter CFO are available for consulting, speaking, educating, advocating and training to ensure the success of your board. Contact us today for a consultation.