Board governance of independent schools: A framework for investigation

Abstract

Purpose

This paper develops a theoretical framework to guide future inquiry into board governance of independent schools.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors' approach is to integrate literatures related to corporate and educational boards, motivation, leadership and group processes that are appropriate for conceptualizing independent school board governance processes.

Findings

Shows that the institutional role of an independent school board is likely to be quite different, and considerably more significant than the role of a board of a systemic school.

Originality/value

This paper develops an original theoretical framework that will provide a sound basis for investigation of an important but neglected aspect of educational administration in Australia.

Citation

McCormick, J., Barnett, K., Babak Alavi, S. and Newcombe, G. (2006), "Board governance of independent schools: A framework for investigation", Journal of Educational Administration, Vol. 44 No. 5, pp. 429-445. https://doi.org/10.1108/09578230610683741