Every board member has a responsibility to make the school board effective, but the chairman carries the heaviest responsibility since she/he was selected by peers to be their leader. Certain skills and actions simply are required if the chairman is to get the job done properly. This workshop was developed to help the board chairman..
To provide local board chairmen with the necessary tools to work effectively with the superintendent, other members of the board, the local funding agency and the public to improve student achievement.The TSBA Leadership Conference will be held from Thursday, November 16 to Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in..
The TSBA Annual Convention will be held from Friday, November 17 to Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. The TSBA Leadership Conference is Thursday, November 16 to Friday, November 17. You must register for the Leadership Conference separately. Be sure to attend the Annual Convention as we..
To provide an overview of the roles, responsibilities and legal duties of school board members.Board members who assumed office after July 1, 2023, are required to attend the orientation session before June 30, 2024.This course is designed to meet the needs of new board members. Through active participation in this course, you learn the do's..
To provide an overview of the board’s role in developing the school budget.In this session, board members will learn their role in the budget process and how it relates to the board’s mission and vision for the school system Major topics covered during this session include: History of School Finance Overview of the BEP Local..
The TSBA Legislative and Legal Institute is a seminar that will focus on a number of issues. Attendees will gain insight on how the General Assembly operates, receive an update on pending legislation, and discuss legal issues impacting school districts.JTVCYnV0dG9uJTIwdGV4dCUzRCUyMkFnZW5kYSUyMC0lMjBUQkQlMjIlMjBjb2xvciUzRCUyMnNlY29uZGFyeSUyMiUyMGV4cGFuZCUzRCUyMjElMjIlNUQ=
To provide an overview of the board’s role in developing the school budget.In this session, board members will learn their role in the budget process and how it relates to the board’s mission and vision for the school system Major topics covered during this session include: History of School Finance Overview of the BEP Local..
To provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the school board and the superintendent.This session focuses on ways to select a superintendent, build the board/superintendent team, and evaluate the performance of the superintendent. During the course of the meeting, you have the opportunity to look closely at both roles and learn more about..
To provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the school board and the superintendent.This session focuses on ways to select a superintendent, build the board/superintendent team, and evaluate the performance of the superintendent. During the course of the meeting, you have the opportunity to look closely at both roles and learn more about..
To provide a deep dive for seasoned board members into the most important aspects of boardsmanship. This course will explore, in depth, answers to the many questions that have arisen since the new board member took office and first attended the Orientation course. Major topics covered during the session include: The Evolution of Boardsmanship Promotion of..
To determine the legalities that govern the school board.School board members must be familiar with the legal issues that affect policy. In this session, participants review the legal duties of the school board and the Tennessee Sunshine Law. Major topics covered during the session include: Duties and Powers of the Board, Superintendent, and Local Legislative..
To determine the legalities that govern the school board.School board members must be familiar with the legal issues that affect policy. In this session, participants review the legal duties of the school board and the Tennessee Sunshine Law. Major topics covered during the session include: Duties and Powers of the Board, Superintendent, and Local Legislative..