Board Member
Guidance for trustees on Head of School succession, leadership transitions and running a search the board can be proud of.
Board guides
The calendar a board should work back from, and the signs that the time to start is now.
What an interim year is for, when it is the right call, and how to set one up so it works.
Who should serve, how large the committee should be, and what the board keeps for itself.
How a board prepares for a leadership transition before it has to.
What trustees can do to help a new Head of School start well.
Governance insights
Insight · October 29, 2026
Insight · March 11, 2026
ISC Report · March 3, 2026
For Board Chairs and trustees
Whether your Head’s departure is years away or already announced, a 30-minute call can clarify timing, process and options for the board.