MSBA offers interactive workshops on important topics for school boards. Training is led by experienced professionals and is based on current research. No two workshops are alike: each is customized to meet the needs of your board. 

Topics Include 

Board Governance 

• Board Roles and Responsibilities that Impact Student Achievement 

• Board Self Evaluation Results Discussion 

• Developing Board Norms 

• Identifying Key District Performance Measures 

• School Board’s Role in Strategic Planning 

Board and Superintendent Relationship 

• Developing Positive Board and Superintendent Relations 

• Superintendent Evaluation Is a Process 

Equity Issues 

• The Board’s Role in Pursuing Equity 

• An Introduction to Implicit Bias 

School Safety 

• School Board Leadership for School Safety 

Legal Issues 

• Avoiding Conflict of Interest and Nepotism 

• Collective Bargaining 

• Confidentiality Essentials 

• School Personnel Employment Issues 

• Social Media Considerations 

• Student Discipline 

• Sunshine Law for School Boards 

• What Boards Need to Know About Special Education 

Retreats 

• Plan and facilitate governance leadership team retreats 

Please contact the Leadership Development department at 573-208-7847, or email training@mosba.org.