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You will learn about the purpose of school boards, how to navigate board meetings and how data supports good decision-making and student accountability. You’ll also learn the legal do’s and don’ts for school boards.
It is recommended that every newly-elected or appointed school board complete this training within 90 days of taking the oath of office. Open Meetings Act (OMA) — Learn the law as it applies to school board meetings and members.
The New School Board Member Handbook draws on the deep well of knowledge and expertise of the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA). It includes references to NYSSBA’s premier handbook, School Law 39th Edition, as well as the varied programs and services NYSSBA offers members.
Location: On-Demand, Online Course. Description: By completing this course, a school board member satisfies the requirement to receive training on the Open Meetings Act. A newly-elected board member must complete the training within 90 days of taking the oath.
The New York State School Boards Association offers various online learning opportunities to enhance your board knowledge and keep you up-to-date with important topics in education. Each course is designed with opportunities for you to interact with other board members and with NYSSBA staff.
This document contains trainings that are mandated for school personnel and board members by various state and federal laws. ISBE recommends that schools review the information on the following pages annually and prior to any Regional Office of Education compliance review visit.
The Illinois Association of School Boards is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the public schools through local citizen control.
