During your mandated NBM training you planted the seeds of effective boardsmanship. In this meet-up with group leaders, designed for board members in their first year, we will celebrate your successes and discuss the obstacles you faced. • Where have you been able to be a positive change agent? • How are you enhancing achievement opportunities for all students in your district? • What are the unique challenges you/your district are facing? • What ‘out-of-the-box’ solutions have you/your board developed? Participants will leave with enhanced confidence, an enriched network of resources and renewed enthusiasm for the challenges ahead.