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Measuring What Matters: Strategies for Effective CEO Evaluations

Join us to learn how to establish a fair, consistent CEO evaluation process that balances recognition with growth opportunities.

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BoardSavvy Governance Training Session

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Meet Your Governance Experts

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Mike Mizzoni, Chief Governance Officer, BoardOnTrack

Mike brings a wealth of experience to his role as BoardOnTrack’s Chief Governance Officer. Before joining the BoardOnTrack team 5 years ago, Mike worked for the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, where he served as the Director of Trustee and Community Relations and formerly as Deputy General Counsel. Mike began his career as a Legislative Aide at the Massachusetts State House while attending law school full-time. In addition to his professional experience, Mike volunteers for a variety of organizations. He has served as the Vice-Chair of the Town of Littleton School Committee, on the Board of Directors of the Freedom Summer Collegiate, an education non-profit that he co-founded, and as an active member of the UMass Lowell Young Alumni Council.

Mike currently lives in Littleton, Massachusetts, and is a proud graduate of both the University of Massachusetts Lowell and New England Law Boston. While not working, Mike enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, traveling, and spending time outside with his French Bulldog, Charlie!

Gina_FarfardGina Fafard, Senior Governance Coach, BoardOnTrack

Gina brings over 20 years of educational leadership experience to BoardOnTrack, having served students and families in both large urban and small suburban districts. Gina taps into her broad range of experience, from being a classroom teacher to Charter School CEO to providing governance coaching that is both practical and attainable. She believes that the key to success in growing a healthy and vibrant school or network of schools starts with its leadership. Gina helped pioneer the role of governance coach at BoardOnTrack and has twice been a BoardOnTrack Member – once serving as a CEO of a CT Charter School and the second time in Florida.

Gina holds an EdS degree, an MS degree in Ed Leadership, and a BA degree in Art. When she’s not coaching school boards, she enjoys everything outdoors, including camping, fishing, kayaking, and cycling.

About this Event:

CEO evaluations are a cornerstone of effective governance, ensuring accountability, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals. A well-executed evaluation process provides the board with critical insights into the CEO’s performance, highlighting strengths, areas for improvement, and alignment with strategic priorities. Beyond performance management, regular evaluations strengthen trust, promote organizational stability, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence, all of which are vital for your organization's long-term success. Watch the on-demand webinar to learn: 

  • How to establish a consistent and fair process for evaluating your CEO 
  • Why standards-based evaluations drive better outcomes 
  • Tips on providing constructive feedback that recognizes achievements while identifying opportunities for growth and professional development 

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