Prelude: The Genesis of School Boards Introduction.

Chapter One: Board Panache.

Chapter Two: Peer Points: Building Board Relationships.

Chapter Three: Heart Healthy Relationships: Keeping Families and Friends Close.

Chapter Four: The Parent Connection.

Chapter Five: Staff Stuff: Working With Principals, Administrators, and Teachers.

Chapter Six: Money Matters: Dealing With Budget Decisions.

Chapter Seven: Constituents’ Capers: Handling Those Special Cases.

Chapter Eight: Community Challenges: Keeping Your Hometown on Your Side.

Epilogue.

Share Your Snapshots.

Appendix A: Toolkit for Success.

Appendix B: Acronyms: Interpreting School Lingo.

Appendix C: Bringing the Art of Communication to You.

About the Authors.