Earn his or her respect and the board will respect you in turn. Listen to and respect board members even when you don t agree with them. React analytically, not emotionally. Learn to play the game. Be a strong , well-informed presence.
Respect comes from working together in a professional way.
There s no other way around it. Speak from your heart as a student. Respect the other board members when you state your position. Have a goal in mind and communicate it clearly. Emphasize that your objective in improving student learning.