BLAQUE Kansas City Board Collective

Nurturing Kansas City’s Educational Leaders

The BLAQUE Kansas City Board Collective unites Kansas City’s newest school board leaders and program alumni to grow, connect, build confidence, and strengthen our local schools.

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About the Board Collective

High-Quality Leaders Build High-Quality Schools

Built on the belief that change happens through intentional relationships, not just a curriculum, the Board Collective is a two-year leadership community for newly placed charter school board members and Charter School Board Draft alumni.

Across curated sessions, members grow alongside their peers and tackle real governance challenges to continually strengthen Kansas City’s educational approach and methods.

What Collective Members Can Expect:

Six Curated Sessions

Over two years, each building on the last

Peer 
Connection

To share and solve real challenges

Governance 
Skill Building

Based on real Kansas City school contexts

Relationship Building

Across districts, along with community engagement

A Capstone Learning Journey

Celebrating their service and growth

Interested In Joining The BLAQUE Kansas City Board Collective?

Involvement begins by applying, or being nominated, for the Charter School Board Draft, which places qualified candidates onto school boards throughout Kansas City.

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Centering Every Child

Our approach focuses on three pillars to develop educational leaders who ensure each student feels seen, valued, and supported in class.

Build
The Data
Creating a space for peer connection and honest dialogue.
Govern
Clarify Duties & Build Capacity
Through skill building sessions, cross-district learning, and exposure to new thinking and innovative models.
Sustain
Joy & Dignity of the Role
To ensure members feel celebrated, supported, and sustained throughout their journey.

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What is the BLAQUE Kansas City Board Collective?

The BLAQUE Kansas City Board Collective is a two-year leadership community for newly placed charter school board members selected through the Charter School Board Draft and program alumni. It's designed to be a peer community, where education leaders can connect, grow, and be supported in their work.

How is the Board Collective different from the Charter School Board Draft?

Through the Charter School Board Draft, Kansas City community members are recruited, trained, and placed onto charter school boards. They join the Board Collective following the Charter School Board Draft to continue their leadership growth. These two programs form a full education leadership pipeline, from recruitment to sustained, skilled governance.

Can I join the Board Collective without going through the Charter School Board Draft?

The Board Collective is designed specifically for community leaders who have been placed through the BLAQUE Kansas City Charter School Board Draft. If you're interested in joining the Board Collective, the best place to begin is by learning more about the Charter School Board Draft and applying for the next cohort. Applications and nominations for the Charter School Board Draft will open in fall 2027.

What does the Board Collective’s two-year program look like?

The Board Collective is built around six curated sessions, including education governance skill building, data accountability, resource stewardship, and community engagement. It culminates in a capstone learning journey consisting of a three-day trip, intended to study models in other cities that will ultimately inform our work in Kansas City.

Ready to Lead Change in Kansas City Schools?

Drive the policies and decisions that center very child. School board leadership starts with the Charter School Board Draft.

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