# Attendance is diagnostic. Start treating it that way

Denise Wang-Kline

June 12, 2026

If less than half your board shows up to meetings, that's not a scheduling problem. That's a morale problem. This free Excel template gives you the structure to see it clearly and act on it early.

## **Built from over a decade of board meetings**

This isn't a generic spreadsheet. It's everything you'd want in a board attendance tracker from someone who's been in the room.

**Rolling 12-month reporting**: A living view that updates as you log meetings. Set your anchor date and the numbers adjust.

**LOA-adjusted calculations**: Members on leave aren't penalized for meetings they weren't expected to attend. Fair math means credible data.

**Optional meetings and events**: They aren't official board meetings, but they give you insight into board health. Track them separately so you see the full picture.

**Board health at a glance**: See how your board distributes across attendance bands. Know immediately if you have a few members slipping or a systemic issue.

## **Your board wants accountability. Give them the structure.**

Good board members appreciate knowing what's expected. This tool makes attendance expectations concrete and measurable — so the give/get conversation happens upfront, not after things have already slipped.

Clear expectations prevent harder conversations later.

## **Get the Free Board Attendance Tracker**

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