"So you want to be on the school board" The public school system is critical to the economic, social and political health of a community. In most communities, the education policy of your public school is set by an elected School Board. Many parents and concerned citizens get their first experience in elected office by running for the School Board. Before long, they are confronted with a broad range of topics pertaining to school governance and management, policy making, student achievement, and the many challenges that go with school leadership. Recently, Janet Ryan, a member of the Fresno Board of Education sat down with Michelle Asadoorian, Clerk of the Fresno Unified Board. They discussed the job of a school board member, how board members respond to the public, and public oversight — without micromanaging the school superintendent. And who, exactly, oversees the Board?
A joint production of 90.7 KFSR and The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute at Fresno State present a new public affairs program - The Maddy Forum. The weekly program features conversations about the important public policy issues facing the San Joaquin Valley, and interviews with local leaders and elected officials. It airs Saturdays at 1:00 PM and Sundays at 11:00 AM.
The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute at California State University, Fresno was established in 1999 by the California Legislature in honor of State Senator Ken Maddy, whose 28 years of public service demonstrated the successful application of personal integrity, legislative know-how and bipartisanship to the governance of the State of California. The Maddy Institute mission includes providing non-partisan, interdisciplinary and fact-driven analysis of public policy issues impacting our region and state.The Institute also provides practical training for local officials and civic leaders, fellowships for Fresno State students with local state and federal legislators, as well as symposia and extension courses on a range of topics relating to public policy and public administration. 2010 Season Audio Archives 2009 Season Audio Archives 2008 Season Audio Archives
