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The CLEAR Leadership Framework
Advisory Board Health Assessment

By Dr. Angie Jenkins  |  The Grow You Group

Rate each statement using the 1–5 scale. Your responses will be collected and analyzed with other board members to generate shared recommendations for your advisory board system.

1Not in place
2Emerging
3Partially in place
4Mostly in place
5Fully in place
C

Clarify Purpose & Outcomes

Do we know why this group exists and what success looks like?

1.Our advisory board or partnership has a clearly defined purpose.
2.We have identified a specific problem or challenge this group is responsible for addressing.
3.Our work is focused on improving student outcomes, not just activities.
4.Members share a common understanding of why this group exists.
5.We have defined what success looks like in one year and three years.
6.We use data or evidence to measure progress toward outcomes.
7.Our priorities align with district and workforce goals.

Reflection

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L

Leadership Alignment & Role Clarity

Do people know who leads, supports, and decides?

1.Leadership roles are clearly defined across this partnership.
2.We know who sets direction and priorities.
3.We know who coordinates and supports implementation.
4.Partners understand their role in the work.
5.Decision-making processes are clear and transparent.
6.Responsibility for outcomes is shared, not centered on one person.
7.Working groups or action teams are aligned to specific goals.

Reflection

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E

Engage Partners with Intentionality

Are partners co-creators or just participants?

1.Partners are engaged around specific goals and outcomes.
2.Partners have meaningful roles beyond attending meetings.
3.Employer and community expertise is used to design solutions.
4.Our meetings focus on problem-solving and action, not just updates.
5.Partners see value in their participation.
6.Communication with partners is clear and purposeful.
7.Partner contributions are recognized and sustained over time.

Reflection

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A

Advance Action Through Continuous Improvement

Are we learning from what we do?

1.Our strategies are connected to clearly defined goals.
2.We test ideas and adjust based on what we learn.
3.We use data to guide decisions and improvements.
4.Action steps are clearly assigned and monitored.
5.We regularly reflect on what is working and what is not.
6.Partners participate in improvement efforts.
7.We adapt strategies rather than repeating the same approaches.

Reflection

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R

Reinforce Sustainability & Continuity

Will this work last beyond individual leaders?

1.Roles and responsibilities are documented.
2.Processes and procedures are clearly defined.
3.Leadership is shared across multiple individuals or organizations.
4.New members are oriented to the purpose and structure of the work.
5.Partnerships are maintained intentionally over time.
6.Institutional knowledge is preserved.
7.This work is embedded into broader school or district systems.

Reflection

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Ready to submit your results?

Complete all sections, then submit to see your personal results. Your responses are aggregated for the assessment administrators to review.

C
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L
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E
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A
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R
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