Board Chair Forum

This interactive forum for Board Chairs will explore building effective boards including choosing, developing and equipping Directors. This webinar is exclusively for Board Chairs of CSA member schools.

Building Effective Boards: Choosing, Developing and Equipping Directors

Strong boards do not happen by chance. They are built through thoughtful succession planning, intentional recruitment and the careful development of every director. This interactive forum for Board Chairs will explore practical approaches to identifying and recruiting new board members, designing meaningful induction processes in order to develop capability and strengthen governance. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, discuss common challenges and exchange ideas with peers from Christian schools across Australia.

Please note this webinar will NOT be recorded.

Event Information

This webinar event is open to all Board Chairs from CSA member schools. Please note, you will receive a zoom link for the webinar the week before the webinar is scheduled to commence.

There is no registration cost for this event.

Program Overview and Learning Outcomes

Program Overview
The program will cover key questions such as:
» Does your constitution enable you to recruit the board your school needs?
» How do you best assess board needs when recruiting?
» How do you find the best candidates and recruit well?
» What should be part of induction for new board members?
» How do you ensure the continuing development of board members?

Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
» Identify strategies for recruiting directors who will strengthen the board and support the school's mission.
» Explore effective practices for inducting and developing new board members.

How to Register

To register for this event, simply click on the Register Now button and follow the prompts through to 'submit'. If you do not already have a profile on the CSA website, please create an account and then email [email protected] to have your profile linked to your school. Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration (please note this may also end up in your junk mailbox).

A professional development certificate will be made available at the conclusion of the event.

You will receive the zoom link prior to the event.

Facilitators

Daniel Pampuch: CEO Christian Schools Australia. BA, GDipEd, MEd, MBA, MTh, PhD

Daniel has been in Christian Education for 30 years working across all Australian states and territories. He has served in on a range of educational, NFP, and charity boards. Currently he is the Chair of Wesley Mission Qld and serves on the Synod Standing Committee of the UCA. He also has served as a facilitator with the Governance Institute of Australia for the past 9 years and is a Fellow of GIA, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries, as well as a graduate of AICD. Daniel was a co-contributor to the 12 module Effective Governance course developed in conjunction with Hopgood Gamin advisory group.

Dr Maria Varlet: Director of Member Services, Christian Schools Australia. BEd, GradDipEd(Media), BEdSt, MEd, EdD, GAICD

Dr Maria Varlet has been involved in Christian Education for over 30 years, holding a variety of leadership positions including Head of Research & Innovation and Campus Principal. She has served on a number of school, church and not for profit Boards, including as Deputy Chair of the CSA National Council. Maria has completed extensive formal study and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Maria holds the position of Director of Member Services and her professional interests include leadership development, professional learning, effective governance and school improvement.
When
13/08/2026 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Webinar AUSTRALIA
Registration
Registration not available.

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