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Agenda template for governing board meetings
An effective agenda helps make governing board meetings efficient and productive.
Tools & templates
16/01/2024
The full governing board is responsible for agreeing meeting agendas. In practice, the governance professional usually drafts agendas in consultation with the chair and headteacher/CEO.
An effective agenda helps to ensure that:
- the board’s discussion is focused on strategic priorities
- important decisions and actions are taken during the meeting
- the board complies with statutory timescales
Our template – together with guiding principles – provides a starting point that can be adapted to suit your needs.
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