Certification Forms And Resources
Ongoing professional development for school board members is vital to maximize their contribution to the school board and superintendent governance team. Each June at the Leadership Summit, MSBA recognizes school board members for continuing their learning beyond the state-required CBM Essential Training for new board members. Applications may be submitted at any time, but are due no later than May 1. Engraved certification plaques will be presented during the MSBA Leadership Summit.
Forms and Resources
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Leadership Development at 800-221-6722, ext 329 or training@mosba.org
Board Member Certification Criteria
Advanced Application
Master Application
Distinguished Application
Distinguished Book Reflection Form
Distinguished Documentation of Activities
Booklist for Reading Requirement
Online Booklist by Strand
Additional Reading Credit Form
Frequently Asked Questions About Certification
Board Meeting Observation Credit Form
Testify on Legislative Issue Credit Form
Check Your Credits
Contact
Leadership Development
800-221-6722 ext. 329
training@mosba.org
Study Strands
BOG = Board Operations and Governance
CIE = Contemporary Issues in Education
SA = Student Achievement
SLF = School Law and Finance
SSS = School Safety and Security
Core Meetings
MSBA/CES events: Regional Meetings, Annual Conference, Safe Schools Conference, Legislative Forum, Delegate Assembly, Leadership Summit; and NSBA events: Annual Conference, Federal Relations Network.
Credit Requirement
Strand credit is awarded for participation in MSBA events such as conference concurrent sessions, regional meetings, and webinars. Strand credits are also earned for participation in MSBA Delegate Assembly, online training, whole board workshops, and board self evaluation; observing board meetings in other districts; reading extra books; and attending NSBA Conference sessions.
Book Requirement
Books must pertain to education or to board governance, must be authored in the last ten years, and must be at least 100 pages in length. Books must be on the approved booklist, unless prior permission is obtained from training@mosba.org
Request an Account
Remember, you’ll need your MSBA login and password to access these member-only documents. If you forgot your password, email Eileen Woody, woody@mosba.org for assistance.