The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to invite proposals (“Proposals”) for the selection of an individual or firm (“Firm”) to assist the Durham Public Schools Board of Education (“Board”) in governance that supports our mission to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead. To this end, the Board seeks Proposals from experienced and qualified Firms specializing in training public governing boards, commissions, and other bodies on building skills, structures, and systems for strong governance, healthy communication, and related issues. I. SCOPE OF SERVICES Under the direction of the Board, the Firm shall fulfill the following Scope of Services: 1. Provide training on strong governance including the discussion of governance frameworks for consideration by the Board; 2. Provide facilitation and consultation for the Board on the establishment of communication norms that result in the most effective governance; 3. Provide these services with the full Board, groups of Board members, and individual Board members, as deemed necessary to achieve the best outcomes; and
