Congratulations on being elected or appointed as a school board member! You’ve taken on one of the most important responsibilities in public education—helping shape the future for every Michigan student. While this role comes with significant responsibilities, please know that you're not alone on this journey. MASB exists specifically to support dedicated school board members like you.
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You’re now part of a powerful network of more than 4,000 school board members across Michigan. Together, our collective voice shapes educational policy at both the state and federal levels. Whether you’re attending our training sessions, accessing our resources, or connecting with fellow board members, we are committed to helping you become as effective as possible in your role.
The Certified Board Member Awards (CBA) program takes you from foundational concepts to advanced certifications, equipping you with essential knowledge to make informed decisions and serve your community effectively.
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Through MASB's year-round Institutes and Annual Leadership Conference, you'll experience focused, intensive learning while building valuable connections with fellow board members—helping you advance your certification journey.
Online Courses – Our self-paced online courses make it easy to fit board development into your busy schedule. All of our 100-level foundational courses are available asynchronously online, along with many others.
Training Reimbursement – Many of our CBA courses qualify for up to $100 reimbursement for individual board members through the Michigan Department of Education, making training accessible to all board members regardless of their district's financial resources.
CBA 101
MASB encourages all newly elected or appointed board members to take our 101 Board Member Certification Class (CBA), which covers the Fundamentals of School Board Service. This comprehensive course provides an essential overview of school district governance and board responsibilities.
CBA 101: Fundamentals of School Board Service @ Monroe ISD
Whether you just won your election or have been serving your community for some time now, Fundamentals of School Board Service will provide you with both a broad overview of your role in school district governance and explore key aspects of school board work. Topics include school board responsibilities, school district structure, effective school board meetings, legal considerations and much more. This course is full of the “just-in-time” information and skills you will need to serve with confidence.
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CBA 101: Fundamentals of School Board Service @ CCRESA
Whether you just won your election or have been serving your community for some time now, Fundamentals of School Board Service will provide you with both a broad overview of your role in school district governance and explore key aspects of school board work. Topics include school board responsibilities, school district structure, effective school board meetings, legal considerations and much more. This course is full of the “just-in-time” information and skills you will need to serve with confidence.
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The New Board Member Series is designed to support you during your first year of board service. Starting in January, MASB offers FREE monthly webinars covering essential topics for effective board service.
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New Board Member Series: Understanding the Open Meetings Act
Join MASB Assistant Director of Labor Relations and Legal Services Daniel Feinberg, J.D. to explore aspects of the Michigan Open Meetings Act and how it affects your governance role.
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New Board Member Series: From Advocacy to Action
Join MASB Director of Government Relations Jennifer Smith and Assistant Director of Government Relations Brenda Pilgrim to learn about the fundamentals of advocacy.
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New Board Member Series: Collaborating Effectively With Your Superintendent
Join Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search Services Greg Sieszputowski, M.Ed. and Assistant Director of Executive Search Services Jay Bennett, M.Ed. to learn how to best support your superintendent.
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New Board Member Series: Board Leadership: Certification and Development
Join Education Programming Manager MacKenzie Feldpausch, M.A. and Certification Manager and Instructional Designer Amy Rucker, M.S. to learn about individual and whole board development.
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New Board Member Series: Guide to School Finance
Join MASB Deputy Director Kent Cartwright, CPA, Ed.D. and Director of Government Relations Jennifer Smith for a high-level overview of school finance.
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New Board Member Series: Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
Join Assistant Director of Leadership Development Debbie Stair, M.N.M.L. to learn about the comprehensive process that districts use to identify things like mission, vision and beliefs that drive their decisionmaking at all levels—from board to bus driver.
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