Committees 101
From Hybrid School Builders by Rebecca Foley
February 17, 2026 · 18 min · Season 2 · Episode 14
About this episode
Rebecca Foley discusses the essential role and structure of board committees for hybrid schools.
Optimizing Board Committees for Hybrid School Success In this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley explores the essential role and structure of board committees for starting and maintaining a sustainable hybrid school. She discusses the importance of various committees such as finance, governance, and strategic planning, and offers practical advice on how to set them up efficiently, especially for small boards. Rebecca provides insights into the responsibilities of committee chairs, the strategic use of ad hoc committees, and methods to prevent committees from overstepping into operational tasks. This episode is essential for anyone involved in the governance of hybrid schools looking to improve their board's effectiveness. 00:00 Welcome to the Hybrid School Builders Podcast 00:57 Understanding Board Committees 02:28 Finance Committee: Roles and Responsibilities 05:50 Governance and Strategic Planning Committees 08:05 Executive and Ad Hoc Committees 11:26 Simplifying Committee Structures 16:12 Final Thoughts on Committees 17:25 Closing Remarks and Resources
People in this episode
Host: Rebecca Foley
Topics covered
- board committees
- hybrid school governance
- finance committee
- strategic planning
- committee structure
Keywords
- board committees
- hybrid school
- finance committee
- governance
- strategic planning
- ad hoc committees
- committee chairs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hybrid School Builders
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