This agenda template is different from the typical (older) style board agenda template. It is more focused on modern boards using consent agendas and strategic and goal-based meetings.

For a more traditional board agenda with the standard sections and items, take a look at the committee agenda template

Meeting header

The meeting header contains the general meeting information:

• Date
• Start time
• End time
• Purpose
• Location
• Video/teleconference info
• List of participants including guests
• List of meeting documents or documents include in the meeting package

Agenda items

For each item, list the following information:

• Title
• Description
• Item type (discussion, motion, etc.)
• Person responsible for the item (lead)
• Alloted time
• List of reference documents (if applicable)

1. Approval of the agenda

2. Consent agenda items

A consent agenda is a list of non-controversial items that can be approved as a group.
Typical items on a consent agenda might include:

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Financial reports
• Routine committee reports
• Staff or volunteer appointments
• Non-controversial policy updates

3. Strategic agenda items

These focus on the long-term vision and direction of the organization.
They might include items like:

• Evaluating market trends
• Resource allocation
• Risk management

4. Goal-based agenda items

These are more specific and actionable, often tied to short-term objectives.
They might include:

• Progress updates
• Performance metrics
• Problem-solving
• Action planning

5. Adjournment items

Ending items used to conclude the meeting.
Examples are:

• Meeting summary
• Review of actions
• Announcements
• Date of the next meeting

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