What is the Reform Governance® Framework?

Reform Governance® is a comprehensive theory of governance for school boards committed to effective and efficient district operations, high achievement for all children, and the elimination of the achievement gap. It is built on the belief that school boards are in position to have the most influence over a school district’s success and that to achieve a successful outcome, districts must be redesigned.

To act, boards must be firm about their core beliefs and commitments. They also need to have a clear theory of action for change that drives redesign of their district through the enactment and oversight of aligned reform policies. Policy development and approval, and all their other work, must rest on clear and shared understandings of roles, responsibilities and relationships, and board conventions about how work is done. Broad public support must also be earned and continuity assured.

The Reform Governance® framework provides the conceptual basis for Governance Solutions’ entire body of education, training, and consulting. Each component of the framework represents an important area of your school board’s responsibilities.