One of ISM’s longest-standing recommendations is to entrust to a Board committee the sole responsibilities of supporting and evaluating the School Head. Like all Board-level committees, the Chair and members of the Head Support and Evaluation Committee (HSEC) should be selected annually by you, the Board President, because they have the qualities necessary to excel in this governance area. Following is a checklist of the qualities you seek during your review, designed to allow you and your Committee on Trustees Chair to ensure that this crucial committee stays precisely on its proper course.