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HALLADAY EDUCATION GROUP
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Friday, January 25, 2008

Starting Your Private School Board


Hi Inner Circle Member:

Some you may know that I live in Vancouver, Canada. On days like today, I would rather not live anywhere else. This week we have had clear blue skies and temperatures hovering around freezing. I had a chance to go for walk today and was inspired by the beautiful scenery that surrounds Vancouver - 3 ski skills looking down on Vancouver with dozens of freighters anchored lazily out in English Bay. To top it off, I am heading over to Hawaii next week to work with clients who are starting a private high school. It is like going from paradise to heaven.

My hat goes off to all of you who have the enthusiasm and vision to start your own school and want to give back to your community. As Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” Today I am going to share a few ideas about starting your first board of governs for your school.

Enjoy the eNewsletter


Doug Halladay
President and Founder
Halladay Education Group Inc.

www.HalladayEducationGroup.com

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In This Issue

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1. In The News

2. Strategic Planning Services

3. Starting Your Private School Board

4. Products To Invest In

5. Inner Circle Thought of the Week

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1. In The News

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Private School Closes

St. Catharines Standard - St. Catharines,Ontario,Canada

I know the parents really want the school to continue.” But Clark said she’s not optimistic the school will reopen. The single mom is starting to search for ......

To read more click on the following:

http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=867080&auth=By+TIFFANY+MAYER

Warning Over Private Schools' Status

The Press Association –

Private schools face losing their charitable status if they operate as "exclusive clubs" for the children of the rich, the charities watchdog has warned. ...

To read more click on the following:

http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jEIMD0ru4DqFELLm1trQAIlZZDoA

Oprah Throws Young Sarusha an Education Lifeline

The Times - Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa

A POOR Durban schoolgirl will no longer have to worry about her education or where she will get her next meal after being accepted by the prestigious Oprah ...

To read more click on the following:

http://www.thetimes.co.za/PrintEdition/Article.aspx?id=677622

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2. Strategic Planning Services

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Do You Want A Tool To Significantly Improve Your School? Then We Can Help You With The Development of Your Schools’ Strategic Plan. Our Plan is a Comprehensive Approach to Building Consensus and Motivating Support, and Defining Critical Priorities for Your Board and Administration.

Our Proven Strategic Planning System Approach will:

  • Define school priorities, reducing weaknesses, and refocusing your resources.
  • Strengthen the partnership between Administration and Board, making both aware of their roles, boundaries, and the school’s mission.
  • Define benchmarks for success and accountability, creating a huge bull’s eye.
  • Analyze critical issues, identify what’s holding you back, and provide a road map for success.
  • Improve finances and projections; know where and why you are putting funds in your budget, and help your parents understand your current and future tuition fee increases.
  • Energize everyone to get involved and create a shared vision and sense of ownership.
  • Build stronger academic and extra-curricular programs or even revitalize them.
  • Catapult your fundraising campaigns to the next level.
  • Form the criteria for yearly Head and Board evaluations.

Click on the following link to download our brochure on Strategic Planning or call me at 1-604-868-0002 or email me at info@halladayeducationgroup.com

http://www.halladayeducationgroup.com/File/heg_strategic_planning_services-1.pdf

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3. Starting Your Own Private School Board

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The role of the board is best understood when each board member accepts and follows the one-voice principle, whereby each board members have the authority to speak in their governance capacity only when attending official board meetings. When the board speaks, it must speak with one voice rather than multiple voices of the individual members.

TERM LIMIT – ROTATION FOR BOARD MEMBERS

The trend seems to be changing bylaws that limit terms:

- Two 3-year terms

- Three 2-year terms

FUNCTION OF THE BOARD

- Determine the mission, vision, core values, and educational philosophy of the school

- Maintain school policies

- Select, evaluate, and nurutre the Head of School

- Ensure financial solvency

- Require periodic audits

- Help represent the school externally

- Serve as the final court of appeals

- Evaluate and improve itself as a governing body

Starting a school begins with a dream, grows with hope and succeeds with hard work of a founding board. If you are up for the challenge, I can be of assistance in making your dreams come true. If you would like more information about STARTING YOUR OWN SCHOOL, call me at 1-604-868-0002 or email me at info@halladayeducationgroup.com

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4. Products To Invest In

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Do you want effective tools that can help you start and lead your own school? These 2 products can help.

(A). STRATEGIC PLANNING TOOLKIT (#1 BEST SELLER)

Learn How To Develop Your Own Strategic Plan Like The Pro's With This Easy To Follow, Step-By-Step, All-In-One Strategic Planning Toolkit. Get all the details here:

http://www.halladayeducationgroup.com/products/stratgic_planning_toolkit.php

(B). INNER CIRCLE SERIES – DISCOVER FROM THE EXPERTS HOW TO START YOUR OWN SCHOOL (#2 BEST SELLER)

Are you still struggling with starting your own for- or non-profit K-12 School, College, University, or Institute? You're not alone. I share with you how to start a school from the viewpoint of those who have been in the trenches and understand how to put a school together efficiently, and cost effectively. These include:

1. Independent School Formation: The Critical First Steps

2. 9 Secrets To Starting A US Charter School

3. 8 Golden Rules of Starting a Junior School

4. Starting a Successful Private Senior School from the Ground Up

5. 10 Steps To A Winning Strategic Plan

6. The Whole Enchilada - All 5 Webinars at 40% Off

Get all the details here:

http://www.halladayeducationgroup.com/products/webinaroverview.php

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5. Inner Circle Thought of the Week

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The following are quotes from exams and papers assigned to 7th through 12th students and, for the music section, college students. They were supplied by teachers across the nation.

* When you breathe, you inspire. When you do not breathe, you expire.

* H2O is hot water, and CO2 is cold water.

* Respiration is composed of two acts, first inspiration, then expectoration.

* Dew is formed on leaves when the sun shines down on them and makes them perspire."

* Germinate means to become a naturalized German.

* A fossil is an extinct animal. The older it is, the more extinct it is.

Smile and enjoy the day.

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To your success,


Douglas Halladay
President and Founder
Halladay Education Group Inc.

P: 604.868.0002 / F: 868.472.8737 / Email: info@halladayeducationgroup.com
www.HalladayEducationGroup.com

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