November Business Meeting Evaluation and Future Agenda Items

Meeting Evaluation
	DIRECTIONS: By evaluating our past meeting performance, we can discover ways to make future meetings shorter and more productive. Check each item "Adequate " or "Needs Improvement. " If you check "Needs Improvement, " include suggestions for improvement.
	Date:	Monday, November 26, 2012
Adequate	Needs Improvement
7		Our meeting was businesslike, results-oriented and we functioned like a team.
7		Our discussion was cordial and well balanced (not dominated by just a few members).
7		We confined our discussion to agenda items only.
7		Our agenda included positive issues as well as problems.
7		We discussed policy issues rather than day-to-day management issues.
5	2	We followed parliamentary rules and consulted legal or professional counsel when needed.
7		The president or chairperson controlled and guided the meeting.
6	1	We dealt successfully with controversial items and attempted to develop solutions acceptable to all members.
7		Everyone contributed to the meeting.
6	1	All members were prepared to discuss material that was sent to them in advance.
7		Reports were clear, well prepared and provided adequate information for decision making.
6	1	Printed materials given to us were easy to understand and use.
6	1	Our meeting room was comfortable and conducive to discussion and decision making.
7		All members were in attendance and on time—and the meeting began and concluded on time.
6	1	For committees and ad hoc groups: There was adequate reason for us to meet.
My best suggestion for improving our next meeting is...
Plan  better for the number of people.  Student recognition should be in a school.

Items for future board meetings:

• Policy JJ and IHBH for the January Work Session
• Policy KE for the January Work Session
• Policy JLCF for the January Work Session
• Policy GBEBC for the January Work Session
• Benchmark effort of high school course scheduling improvement - hotline update
• Communications Committee Update
• iRock update - December Business/Work Session