Adviser Archive

If you are plagued with a prickly problem of school board service, school governance, or school administration, throw it in the lap of American School Board Journal's cadre of consultants, known collectively as the Adviser. We'll change the names of persons and places. Then, we'll describe the problem and its suggested solution for our readers.

Write to Adviser, American School Board Journal, 1680 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Or send an e-mail to Adviser. Although the Adviser strives to be accurate, it should not be construed as legal advice.

May 2012 Adviser
What would you do if … your board wanted 'increase achievement' as a goal?
May 2012

April 2012 Adviser
What would you do if … your board were considering changing auditing firms?
April 2012

March 2012 Adviser
What would you do if … a superintendent wanted the board to make its self-evaluation public?
March 2012

February 2012 Adviser
What would you do if … a board member wanted the board to use tablets instead of computers?
February 2012

January 2012 Adviser
What would you do if … a new wellness policy might offend?
January 2012