Minnesota School Boards Association

Through our One Voice project, MSBA is making an intentional effort to promote a unified voice throughout the state of Minnesota on behalf of our kids. Visit https://lnkd.in/gwUsByQX to watch the One Voice video that debuted January 16 during the 2025 MSBA Leadership Conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Learn more about the One Voice project in the comments below.

Has your school identified its visionary roadmap for the next 3-5 years? Nicollet Public School is beginning work on their new Strategic Plan. Gail Gilman, MSBA Director of Strategic Planning and Board Leadership, can assist your school. For assistance, click on the link in the comments below to access contact information for Gail Gilman.

Alexandria School Board members Alan Zeithamer (pictured) and Laura Knudsen share their feelings about the importance of public education. See both Alan and Laura in a One Voice video at https://lnkd.in/gN3aXzny. ? In the comments below, access a link to the MSBA YouTube channel to hear additional Minnesota voices speak out for public education. #MSBAOneVoice

Learn how your policies help you be a high-functioning board member — and learn to use effective community engagement to get input on complex issues! Visit the Representing Your Community Through Policy and Engagement: Phase IV Workshop webpage at https://lnkd.in/gFY6hHzf to learn why you should attend this workshop. Please coordinate registration through your school district office.

Empower your school board with the tools and strategies to foster collaboration, enhance leadership, and drive student success! Visit the Building a High-Performance School Board Team: Phase III Workshop webpage at https://lnkd.in/gQDCHyHH to learn why you should this session. Please coordinate registration through your school district office.

?? REMINDER: Members are welcome to attend our Officers’ Workshop session in ROCHESTER as walk-ins! This session is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Rochester Public Schools’ Edison Building (located at 615 7th Street SW). Visit https://lnkd.in/g_ADXd_N to see what school board officers will learn from these sessions and to view the remaining in-person schedule.

? Time is running out to register for one of the upcoming MSBA Officers’ Workshop sessions! ?? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 7, in ROCHESTER (Walk-ins are welcome to attend!) ?? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in ERSKINE (Walk-ins are welcome to attend!) ?? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 14, in STAPLES (Registration is closing TODAY!) ?? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 28, in MARSHALL ?? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in MOUNTAIN IRON Visit https://lnkd.in/g_ADXd_N to see what school board officers will learn from these sessions.

La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its Superintendent. The application deadline is March 24, 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/grJmvbQ to apply through the MSBA Executive Search Service.

MSBA President — and Shakopee School Board member — Kristi Peterson says public education is the greatest equalizer that we can give our students. Do you agree? Share your thoughts by visiting our One Voice webpage by creating your own easy-to-make video today. Please access the link in the comments below. #MSBAOneVoice

? Time is running out to register for one of the upcoming MSBA Officers’ Workshop sessions! ?? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in ST. CLOUD (Walk-ins welcome!) ?? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 7, in ROCHESTER (Registration is closing soon!) ?? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in ERSKINE (Registration is closing soon!) ?? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 14, in STAPLES (Registration is closing soon!) ?? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 28, in MARSHALL ?? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in MOUNTAIN IRON Visit https://lnkd.in/g_ADXd_N to see what you will learn from these sessions.