What is the purpose of a district's risk register and how is it used in governance?

• A. A risk register documents potential risks, their likelihood and impact; used to prioritize mitigation actions and allocate resources.
• B. A list of all staff biases.
• C. A record of daily attendance.
• D. A schedule of school events.

Answer: (A)

A district's risk register is a dynamic tool that lists potential risks, estimates their likelihood and impact, and tracks the actions taken to mitigate them. In governance, it helps prioritize mitigation efforts, assigns owners, and guides how resources are allocated, so leadership can focus on the most significant threats and keep plans in place to respond if they materialize. Regularly updating the register supports strategic planning, board oversight, accountability, and overall resilience by providing a clear view of what could go wrong and how the district plans to prevent or lessen those impacts.

The other options describe items unrelated to risk management in governance: a list of staff biases, a daily attendance record, or a schedule of school events. These don’t capture identifying and mitigating risks or guiding governance decisions.