Board discusses leadership themes from Brené Brown's 'Strong Ground' at retreat

At the Farmington Board of Education retreat on May 9, 2026, board members discussed Strong Ground by Brené Brown and reflected on how the book’s themes apply to district leadership and culture. The minutes record that the Board engaged in dialogue about trust, leadership and the importance of strong foundations for sustainable change.

Board members framed the book study as part of ongoing leadership development. The minutes do not list verbatim remarks or attributable quotes for this item; discussion was described generally as reflecting on leadership, trust and organizational culture. The board used the session as a formative conversation intended to inform future work, training and leadership succession planning.