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From Vision To Learning: Effectiveness Measures Of Christian School Boards, Ryan G. Zonnefeld Jan 2009

From Vision To Learning: Effectiveness Measures Of Christian School Boards, Ryan G. Zonnefeld

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This exploratory study investigated the effectiveness of Christian School boards, as perceived by its members, and examined patterns and characteristics that describe internal board activities. The study employed a quantitative survey research design that revealed areas of strength and areas of growth for Christian School board operations. Board effectiveness was measured in accordance with Smoley's (1999) Model for Effective School Boards.

The research focused on four questions: (a) What are the background characteristics of Christian School board members? (b) What patterns exist in the Christian School board effectiveness ratings of school board members, presidents, and school administrators? (c) Are there …