NISD Board Member Interview – Everett Sanderson
EDLD 5371 – Dr. Nicks
Submitted by: Scott Clemmons


Most Important Skill for a Board Member
· Interpersonal skills – must be able to work with other board members and district stakeholders for the best interest of the students


Most Difficult Experience as a Board Member
· Attempting to be diplomatic when faced with a major difference in opinion with district administration.


Greatest Accomplishment as a Board Member
· Greatest accomplishment has not happened yet. Once the search, interview, and hiring processes for a new superintendent are complete, this will be the greatest accomplishment.


Vision of the Future
· Does not feel that the district is broken or needs to be fixed, but believes that it needs to continue to move forward in its present direction. This is not an easy task because of budgetary strains and the inequity of the state financial system, but the district must work through these issues and continue to move forward.