New board members have a full menu

At the 2016 ASBA New Board Member Orientation, board members spent the day learning about law, finance, communication, policy, legislative advocacy, ethics, open meetings, student achievement, and creating working relationships with their Superintendents. The orientation created a foundation for board members to feel confident in their abilities as elected officials.

“Take an active role in education, use your title as elected officials to advocate for the students of your district at a state level.” – Chris Thomas, ASBA General Counsel

An important take away from the orientation is an effective school board is one that focuses on these key areas: Vision, Accountability, Policy and board operations, Community leadership, and Board/Superintendent Relationships. Although the orientation served as a crash course of important information, ASBA encourages board members to continue their professional development and training and attend future conferences, workshops and trainings.

Despite all the policy and regulations directing the work of school boards, one thing was clear; Arizona Board Members are here to serve the students of their community.