The Course
Dive into the foundational elements of ethical governance and decision-making with this engaging and insightful training. Developed with a keen focus on fostering transparency and responsibility, the module lays the groundwork for transforming you into a trusted and effective school board member. You'll explore the cornerstones of integrity, including maintaining public trust, adhering to legal standards, and upholding the principles of equitable stewardship. By learning through real-life scenarios and interactive content, you'll gain the critical skills needed to navigate the complex ethical landscapes you'll encounter in your role.
Now, who wouldn't want to be that board member who truly makes a difference? By the end of this training, you'll be equipped to apply these principles in the real world, ensuring that every decision you make positively impacts students, schools, and communities. Get ready to elevate your board contributions to new heights and set a standard of integrity that becomes the hallmark of your service.
What you will learn
When putting together this first module, my main goal was to lay a rock-solid foundation that you can build upon as you progress through the training. I've meticulously organized the content so that each section naturally flows into the next, making sure you grasp the essentials of ethical decision-making, accountability, and transparency in an engaging and clear manner. What's really exciting about your journey here is the value you'll gain right from the get-go. You'll discover practical strategies for maintaining integrity in challenging situations, which is not just beneficial for your role but also incredibly rewarding on a personal level. I'm confident you'll find the interactive elements and case studies helpful for applying these concepts to real-world scenarios, fostering a deeper understanding that'll stand you in good stead throughout your career.
Curriculum
- About Us (0:58)
- Video One - Intro to the Course (0:57)
- Video Two - Five Principles (2:36)
- Video Three - Finding Our Why (1:32)
- Video Four - Building a Strong Campaign (2:19)
- Video Five - Messaging and Branding Pt 1 (1:27)
- Video Six - Campaign Messaging Pt 2 (1:42)
- Video Seven - Voter Contact (3:34)
- Video Eight - Digital Engagement (1:32)
- Video Nine - Fundraising (1:29)
- Video Ten - Next Steps (0:54)
- Video Eleven - Outro (0:48)
Your instructor
Kyrstin Schuette is determined to make an impact. She serves as a principal at Apparatus General Benefit Corporation, a women-founded, led, and operated public affairs firm headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. At Apparatus, Kyrstin leads the firm's campaign, policy, and community engagement work.
With over a decade of experience working for progressive organizations and on campaigns for individuals and issues up and down the ballot, Kyrstin is always on point to help direct, manage, and ensure those around her are able harness their own organizing power.
As part of her work at Apparatus, Kyrstin also serves as founder and executive director of the School Board Integrity Project, a nonprofit that provides training, resources, and information to current and potential school board candidates as they run for office. Kyrstin's personal experience with the real-life impact of discriminatory policies put into place by those in power with opposing values and motives as a student drive her to inspire and support candidates and activists who have the success of all students the center of their work.
Her advocacy and campaign work has contributed to multiple awards including the Department of Justice Pride Award for her work in the Anoka-Hennepin school district and Independent Expenditure Campaign of the Year from the National Association of Political Consultants.
Kyrstin lives in Minneapolis with her wife (and high school sweetheart), Kayla, and their menagerie of pets.