The Clerking Workshop
Facilitating Friends Decision Making in a Friends School

How can we develop a clear understanding of roles, responsibilities, and inclusivity, as these relate to decision-making in a Friends school?

This workshop is for trustees, administrators, faculty, and committee clerks.

Whether you're new to clerking, looking to strengthen your skills, or preparing to clerk a committee, this workshop is for you! Dive into the essential roles, responsibilities, and the importance of inclusivity in Friends school decision-making. Don't miss this chance to enhance your clerking abilities and foster a more collaborative environment for your school/community!

What You'll Learn & Experience:

• Understanding the Spiritual Foundations: Dive into the unique spiritual underpinnings of Quaker decision making.

• Practical Activities: Engage in hands-on practice to develop your clerking skills and grow empathy for the clerk’s role.
• Common Language and Practices: Get familiar with the terminology of Quaker Decision Making (QDM), understand the difference between clerking and chairing, and learn the basics of running effective meetings.

• Nominations Process: Gain insight into the nominations process specific to Quaker schools.

• Effective Committee Work: Learn how to run meetings when unity is not immediately apparent, including techniques like threshing and clerking in virtual settings.

• Responsibility Charting: Explore how to clarify responsibilities and embrace ongoing learning in the clerking process.