Being a school governor

[westernind]

Are any of you school governors? I've been asked to be a governor of a local special needs school. Apparently business knowledge and common sense are valuable, despite the fact I don't have kids.

Advice welcome.

[cross-posted]

Comments

[thalinoviel.livejournal.com]

No, but a governor who can understand the institutions finances is a godsend. Even more so if they can translate for the others.

[westernind.livejournal.com]

I can do that, no problems!

[sixtine.livejournal.com]

Kids aren't required for the role. A school is just a business with goals like any other. Governors are there to see good governance. You'd be a great governor but I think it can be a bit cliquey and political at times; that probably depends on the school.