Board Presidents
The board president has the responsibility for managing meetings so that the board can conduct its business in an orderly manner.

Structures for Effective Governance
Friday, November 3, 2022 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | REGISTER
Registration fee: $50
Agenda: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Effective governance requires skill, discipline and commitment. In this session, we will explore structures and strategies to lead your governance team in developing and improving governance practices based on the book, The Governance Core.
Preference will be given to board presidents but other board members may attend as space allows.
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Recording of March 17, 2022
Virtual Board President Workshop
Workshop Recording
Workshop Handouts
Contact
Leadership Department
573-445-9920 ext. 329
training@mosba.org
Parliamentarian Support
MSBA members receive access to a professional parliamentarian free of charge.
Member-Only Documents
Use your MSBA login and password to access member-only documents. If you need an account or forgot your password, email Eileen Woody, woody@mosba.orgfor assistance.
Documents & Resources
Click on a category below to access documents.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Board Presidency Roles and Responsibilities
- Board Reorganization FAQ
- Confidentiality
- BBA School Board Powers and Duties Sample MSBA Policy
- BCB Board Officers Sample MSBA Policy
- Resources for New Board Members
Parliamentary Procedure and Meetings
- Annual Leadership Team Calendar
- Are You Using Your Board Agenda Effectively?
- Common Educational Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Parliamentary Procedures for School Boards
- Parliamentary Procedures, 6-Part Video Series
- Phrases Every Board President Should Know and Use
- Ranking Motions Chart
- Tips for Shortening Your Board’s Meetings