School Board Members

Your responsibility as a school director means you are committed to creating a positive learning environment where students can realize their potential and enter the world ready for the challenges ahead.

Your responsibility as a member of the board of school directors means that you are committed to creating a positive learning environment where students can realize their potential and enter the world ready for the challenges ahead.

PSBA is an association created especially for school directors in Pennsylvania. Whether you were just elected or have been a member for years, PSBA is here to help you.

Your association wants nothing more than to see you succeed by helping you carry out your legislated duties, overcome your board’s challenges and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with improving students’ chances to succeed.

Resources

Valuable tools and information to keep you up to date on the latest news, access valuable research resources and publications, and network and share ideas through a message board.

Community Message Board

A place for members – such as Forums groups, Solicitors, Board Secretaries -- to share their issues, knowledge and expertise. Also included is a board where you can “Ask PSBA!”

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PSBA Forums Groups

The Forums Program, initiated by the PSBA’s Board of Directors in 1992, provides special opportunities for PSBA member districts to address their common needs through better planning and coordination of educational/inservice programs, publications and information sharing at all levels of the organization.

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Issues & Advocacy

When new legislation passes, PSBA is seen as the leader in analyzing it and helping members make sense of it.Resources grouped here by topic or issue and include research findings and reports, advocacy resources and legislative testimony.

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Members Only

Resources targeted specifically to PSBA members and members of Pennsylvania school management team. Here you will find online versions of publications including the weekly School Leader News and bimonthly PSBA Bulletin, policy samples and Policy News Network newsletter, as well as links to the Legislative Advocacy Center, where members can learn about pending legislation, sign up to receive Action E-Alerts and communicate with your legislators.

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Pride & Promise

A public outreach campaign to educate local communities about school district funding, increase awareness of the community leadership role of school boards and promote the value of public education. Includes resources for local implementation, personal testimonials and useful FAQs on public education in Pennsylvania.

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PSBA Publications

Find online versions of many of PSBA's popular and essential publications, including the weekly School Leader News and Legislative Update, the PSBA Bulletin, ProductPeriscope, PNN, Risk Manager, School Law Information Exchange and Public Sector Arbitrations.

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Research Resource Center

Contact PSBA for fast access to resources on more than 130 topics listed here.

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PSBA is always looking for members who want to do more for public education. Learn how you can participate and take action.

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Take a quick tour of PSBA's new website to get some tips on navigating the site and locating the information you need!

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Events

Get news and updates, see what meetings are coming up in your area.

Calendar

The master calendar of education-related and PSBA-specific upcoming dates and events.

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PSBA News

Important updates, news and information from your association.

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Current PSBA Workshops

All currently scheduled program information and registration.

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Act 1 Timeline

Find important deadlines related to Act 1.

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Services

If your school district has a need, chances are that PSBA has a service, expert or program to meet that need.

BoardDocs

Turn your board meetings paperless: process agenda items, supporting documents, policies and procedures, and determine who has access to each document - such as board members and staff, or the general public.

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EasyProcure

An educational procurement card that allows districts to earn rebates on purchases.

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Legal Services

Learn about the Legislative Advocacy and Forums programs, find recent testimony, and the official association legislative platform and priorities.

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Policy Development Services

Services to develop, review, maintain and audit policies, online samples and Policies on the Web services.

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PSBA Headquarters & Conference Center

Host a meeting at our state-of-the-art facility; members receive 50% discount.

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Training

PSBA, through its various programs, strives to provide school board members, chief school administrators, board secretaries and other school leaders with the tools they need to meet the responsibilities of school governance and leadership.

Current PSBA Workshops

All currently scheduled program information and registration.

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On-site and Customized Workshops

PSBA will provide an experienced facilitator to help you design a workshop that meets the needs of your board-superintendent team. Workshops also are available for staff to meet professional education needs.

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