Leadership, Board & Project Support

School leadership can be isolating. Sometimes leaders need ongoing coaching. Other times, they simply need an experienced person to help them think through a difficult issue, prepare for a conversation, or decide what to do next.

Kevin Davis works directly with charter school leaders and boards, providing practical guidance based on the situation in front of them.

Mentoring and Coaching for School Leaders

Support can be ongoing or arranged as needed. Kevin can help school leaders:

• Talk through operational, organizational, or leadership challenges
• Evaluate options before making an important decision
• Prepare for difficult conversations or board meetings
• Set priorities and turn ideas into workable plans
• Strengthen communication with staff and board members
• Work through an immediate issue during a one-time consultation

The goal is not to take decisions away from school leaders. It is to give them an experienced, confidential thought partner who understands charter school operations.

Helping School Leaders Work Effectively With Their Boards

A productive relationship between the board and school leader requires clear roles, useful information, and honest communication. We help school leaders:

• Understand board expectations and governance responsibilities
• Prepare clear reports and recommendations
• Communicate concerns before they become larger problems
• Establish productive routines for board meetings and follow-up
• Navigate disagreements while maintaining appropriate governance boundaries

Support and Improvement Plans

When a school leader or organization needs additional support, Indiana Charters can help the board create and implement a focused improvement plan.

We help boards:

• Clearly define the concern
• Identify the support the school leader needs
• Establish measurable expectations and timelines
• Assign responsibility for follow-up
• Monitor progress and document results
• Adjust the plan when circumstances change

Our approach is intended to help boards address concerns fairly, provide meaningful support, and maintain accountability.

Project Management and Special Initiatives

We can also manage or support short-term projects that require coordination and follow-through. This may include:

• Developing a practical work plan
• Coordinating staff, board members, vendors, and other partners
• Tracking responsibilities and deadlines
• Keeping leadership and the board informed
• Helping move a stalled project toward completion

Support That Fits the Situation

Engagements can include ongoing mentoring, short-term coaching, project support, board consultation, or a single conversation about a specific issue. Schools do not need to commit to a large consulting engagement to ask for help.