As a qathet School Board Trustee I have learned…
- Structure and process that dictate meetings
- Rules and parameters that inform how we discuss, advocate and compromise
- How to interpret and evaluate a large budget
- Transparency and accountability build trust
- To listen actively and reflect on differing perspectives
- Importance of interpersonal skills: the ability to advocate passionately and maintain positive relationships
- Importance of connecting provincially: to learn about the how School Boards across the province are addressing the challenges that we all face
- How to propose, submit and present a motion at the provincial trustee AGM
- To make connections and build relationships through meaningful engagement at the committee level