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Master the art of making effective motions at your next school board meeting

March 7, 2024

It's particularly important for publicly elected boards to follow established procedures to be transparent and ensure fair decision-making. One key way to participate and introduce new business for discussion is by making a motion.

By clearly stating your motion, you initiate the process of bringing it before the board for consideration and potential approval.

This just got easier with our step-by-step guide, a handy cheat sheet for the six key steps of making a motion— from being recognized to voting on the motion — and definitely one to keep for future reference.

Download our guide today to ensure smooth and effective governance in your board meetings!

A step-by-step guide to making a motion for publicly elected boards