Segment 1: School boards matter. Here's why. Even if you don't have kids, school board elections can have a profound impact on the community. We look at how schools are governed, what school board members actually do, and where to find information about candidates. Elle Moxley , education reporter, KCUR 89.3 Chuck Dervarics , author, Eight Characteristics of Effective School Boards Lisa Gooden , mother of three kids, on the board of the Kansas City Public Schools District Advisory Committee