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New Board Members

Welcome new school board members!

From mandated training, meetings, working with the superintendent, and learning the work of the board, IASB is prepared to assist you in gaining the knowledge and skills to become an effective school board member. This webpage serves as a guide to information and resources to help you carry out your duties and develop your leadership skills throughout your journey as a school board member.

Map Your Journey

Download and use IASB’s New Board Member Roadmap to help guide you through your first year. IASB’s Roadmap to Success was developed to guide your first year with information on the New Board Member Training Bundle, Waypoint Webinars for new members, and additional learning opportunities provided by IASB.

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The New Board Member Online Training Bundle sets you on the road to success and includes three courses produced by IASB for new board members:

  1. The Basics of Governance
  2. Open Meetings Act (OMA)
  3. Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for School Board Members, including state-mandated training on trauma-informed practices. Student outcomes content will be included for new board members in 2025.

Learn more about the New Board Member Training Bundle.

Register for the New Board Member Training Bundle

Accelerate Your Learning

IASB will host a series of Webinars designed to accelerate learning during your first six months of board service. Dates and topics will be available soon.

Super Saturday for New Board Members 

Connect with other new school board members, learn from experts to better understand your governance role, and get your questions answered. 

View Locations and Program Information

Resources to understand the role of board members and the work of the board

IASB has a variety of training resources to facilitate school board governance and policy work including the Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, Code of Conduct, and building the board team.

Additional reading: 

Have a question?

As a new board member, you're bound to have a few questions. Reach out to your Association for support and resources needed for a successful journey.