The strength of any association is the combined voice of its membership, the “Power of More.” This power is meaningful when you and your colleagues get involved. The ways to get involved are as varied as the personalities that make up PSBA. Make a difference in public education across the state by participating today.

Participate in Training
Keep up with the latest issues and innovation by attending PSBA-sponsored workshops, seminars and conferences. Keeping yourself up to speed on the latest issues and innovation helps strengthen public education. Visit the Training & Events tab for details on upcoming programs.

Advocate for public education
Your direct contact with a state legislator, whether through letter, e-mail, fax, call or visit, is far more powerful than anything PSBA staff members can do. PSBA makes it simple to contact your legislators by e-mail by providing many different opportunities. Through the Legislative Action Center, members can contact their legislators via e-mail. Sign up as an advocate through the center and you will receive e-mail Action Alerts that will let you know when PSBA needs your help contacting your state officials on certain issues. (Members login is required to access the Legislative Action Center.)

Take a Role in PSBA Governance

View the PSBA Advocates: Job descriptions videos here!

• PSBA Liaison
  This person is the vital communications link between your district and PSBA.
• Legislative Coordinator
  The role of the legislative coordinator is a crucial element in the success of PSBA's Legislative Action Program.
• Regional director and assistant regional directors
  Play a key role in promoting the purposes and policies of the association as well as advocating Effective School Governance for the local board.
• Legislative Policy Council
  The one body with final authority to act on proposed legislative items and resolutions.
• Legislative Action Council
  The body whose responsibility it is to select PSBA legislative priority issues.
• Platform Committee
  The committee meets once a year, prior to the annual School Leadership Conference.
  Maureen Grosheider (North Allegheny SD) discusses her involvment with PSBA's Platform Committee

Serve on a Committee
Your talents and time are a valuable resource for PSBA. We hope that as a member, you will get involved in at least one committee during your tenure. If you are interested in serving on a PSBA committee, contact the Executive Director's office.

Governance Review Committee
At its quarterly meeting on Oct. 13, the PSBA Board of Directors gave final approval to a comprehensive review of the governance structure of the state association. The year-long process, beginning in January 2010, will examine the roles and composition of the association’s board and various association committees and produce recommendations for revisions to the bylaws and other governing documents to ensure the organization’s structure is in alignment with its strategic plan. Details concerning the process are presented in the report.

Legislative Advocacy Conference
Where members hear from key legislators and government officials, and determine the top legislative priorities. This event is held each Spring. In addition to hearing from key legislators and government officials on the topics of the day, this is where the Legislative Action Council meets to determine PSBA's top legislative priorities. This event is held in downtown Harrisburg, making it convenient for participants to schedule and meet directly with their legislators.

Federal Relations Network
The National School Boards Association grassroots advcacy program, whose members collectively propose and respond to federal legislative initiatives. NSBA's Office of Federal and National Education Issues Advocacy keeps all FRN member abreast of current and proposed federal education legislation.

NSBA National Affiliate Program
School districts can join the NSBA National Affiliate Program, which gives them access to many services available from the National School Boards Association, including the SchoolGrants biweekly newsletter, Council of Urban Boards of Education, School Board News, National Education Policy Network and much more.