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.

If you missed our Officers’ Workshop sessions back in February, MSBA is offering a one-day virtual session from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025! Learn what the law requires of school board officers! Visit https://lnkd.in/g_ADXd_N for more information.

Princess Sarah Culberson delivered the keynote address, “Navigating Change with Courage and Unity: Empowering Leadership in Education,” during the Closing Session of the Consortium of State School Boards Association’s National Conference on Sunday, March 23, in Atlanta. In addition to being a princess of Sierra Leone, Culberson is also an author and a humanitarian. #COSSBA2025

MSBA is well-represented at the Consortium of State School Boards Association’s National Conference this weekend in Atlanta! The MSBA group is comprised of (from left to right): MSBA Executive Director Kirk Schneidawind, MSBA Board Director Collin Beachy (Minneapolis), MSBA Deputy Executive Director Gary Lee, MSBA Past President Linda Leiding (Lake Crystal Welcome Memorial), MSBA President Kristi Peterson (Shakopee), MSBA Board Director Jon Karger (Pelican Rapids), MSBA Board Director Cory Johnson (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan), MSBA Board Director Samantha Best (Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart), and MSBA staff members Tiffany Gustin, Katie Klanderud, and Gail Gilman. #COSSBA2025

Brandon Farbstein delivered his keynote presentation, “Ten Feet Tall: Rising Above Adversity,” during the Consortium of State School Boards Association’s National Conference on Saturday, March 22, in Atlanta. #COSSBA2025

Linda Leiding (MSBA Past President and Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial School Board Member) and Gail Gilman (MSBA Director of Strategic Planning and Board Leadership) presented a workshop, “One Key to Success in Goal Setting and Strategic Planning,” during the Consortium of State School Boards Association’s National Conference on Saturday, March 22, in Atlanta. #COSSBA2025

Laila Ali – an entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and the daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali – presented the opening keynote address, “Champion Mindset and Resilient Leadership,” during the Consortium of State School Boards Association’s National Conference on Friday, March 21, in Atlanta. #COSSBA2025

Missy Testerman – the 2024 National Teacher of the Year from Rogersville City School in Tennessee – delivered opening remarks during the Consortium of State School Boards Association’s National Conference on Friday, March 21, in Atlanta. #COSSBA2025

MSBA staff members Tiffany Gustin (left) and Katie Klanderud presented an “Unlocking New Perspectives: Sometimes You Need to Squint” workshop session during the Consortium of State School Boards Association’s National Conference on Friday, March 21, in Atlanta. #COSSBA2025

Milind Sohoni – an MSBA Board Director and Wayzata School Board Member – welcomed school board members during the morning session of the Consortium of State School Boards Association’s Unified Boards Alliance (UBA) meeting held Thursday, March 20, in Atlanta. Sohoni is a member of the Unified Board Alliance Advisory Board. #UBA #COSSBA2025