Board Secretaries
The job of board secretary is critical to the success of any school district. A number of resources are designed to help board secretaries do this job more effectively and efficiently. Click on a section below.

All You Need to Know About Meetings
Answering Sunshine Law Requests Like a Pro
Beyond Public Comment Community Engagement Strategies
Beyond Public Comment Participant Practice
Minutes and Agenda Roundtable PDF
Minutes and Agenda Roundtable PPT
Public Comment Policy, Process and Practice
Records Retention and Management
Oath of Office
Board Reorganization FAQs
How Do I Become a School Board Member
Ballot Issues and Public Funds
Ballot Issues and Public Funds Summary Chart
Declaration of Candidacy – Most Districts
Declaration of Candidacy – Districts Designated as “Urban”
MO Form 5120, Affidavit that Candidate Is Not Delinquent on Taxes
What Happens If A District Does Not Have Enough Board Candidates?
Board Candidate Information Form (online)
Board Candidate Information Form (fillable for email or fax)
Board Candidate Welcome Letter
Candidate Filing is Over. Now What?
Candidate’s Legal Guide to Running for the School Board
Free Resources for Board Candidates
2022 Secretary of State Election Calendar
Vacancies on the School Board
Application for a Vacated Board Position (most Districts)
Application for a Vacated Board Position (Urban Districts)
Notice to File a Personal Financial Disclosure Statement (HAS NOT filed a conflict of interest policy with the Missouri Ethics Commission)
Notice to File a Personal Financial Disclosure Statement (HAS filed a conflict of interest policy with the Missouri Ethics Commission)
Contact
Legal and School Personnel
Susan Goldammer, Esq. – Associate Executive Director, Employment and Labor Relations
573-445-9920, ext. 355
goldammer@mosba.org
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.