2025 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

This class explores essential leadership principles, ethical decisionmaking and conflict resolution strategies. Participants will examine leadership styles, core values and best practices for fostering collaboration, trust and accountability in board governance. Through interactive discussions and real-world applications, this course equips school board members with the skills to lead effectively and navigate complex challenges.

This class explores leadership by consensus, emphasizing collaborative decision-making, inclusivity and effective communication. Participants will learn the key principles, benefits and challenges of consensus-building through practical strategies and real-world scenarios. By applying these skills across board leadership, teams and organizations, leaders can create an environment of trust, foster creativity and build lasting commitment.

This session is intended for school board members—both veteran and newly elected or appointed—whose districts are using MASB’s Superintendent Evaluation Tool.