Linda, You're right on track! Your posting indicates a well thought-out approach to addressing your board as peer professionals. Tying back to the reason they joined the board is very solid and should further reinforce their individual commitments to your school. It's interesting how much value that follow-up phone call can be to maintaining attendance and demonstrating “your” commitment to the board's importance and input. How would you handle the situation, if you had to remove a board member because of inconsistent attendance at your board meetings? R. Roehrich