Board Members, Superintendent Complete State Leadership Program
The Ocean View School District is proud to announce that Board Vice President Jack C. Souders, Board Member Joseph Gaglione, Board Member Norm Westwell, and Superintendent Carol Hansen have completed the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Masters in Governance Program. According to CSBA, Board members and Dr. Hansen have demonstrated their mastery of the roles and responsibilities of school boards and a strong understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to build and support an effective governance structure that helps produce better outcomes for students in OVSD.
“As a superintendent for the first time in my career, I want to expand my capabilities and learn as much as possible about my field, in particular the education governance structure, so that I can positively contribute to the education and success of our students and the well-being of our employees,” said Dr. Hansen.
“This symbolizes a profound commitment to learning, leadership and sound governance,” said CSBA President and MIG graduate Susan Henry. “Continuous learning is the hallmark of an engaged individual.”
Since its inception in 1998, more than 3,000 board members and superintendents have participated in the highly acclaimed certification program. To receive the Masters in Governance certificate, candidates must complete 35 hours of intensive training on the role of the governance team in setting the direction of the district, student learning and achievement, school finance, human resources, policy and judicial review, collective bargaining, and community relations and advocacy.