Welcome to the Montana School Boards Association (MTSBA).  We represent the interests of elected school boards governing K-12 public education throughout Montana and our membership encompasses virtually every school board in the state, from east to west, large to small and between.  MTSBA has been a leader in public education advocacy since its inception in 1926.  We provide training, advocacy, legal and policy services to Montana's public schools in pursuit of our core purpose:   “To maximize the potential of every child through school board leadership”   Our Core Values:   ü      Advocacy Focused on Children: MTSBA will lead advocacy efforts on behalf of our membership to ensure that Montana’s system of public education is focused on high student achievement, full development of the potential of all children, and development of the whole child through a system of education that includes music and the arts, healthy habits and early childhood education.   ü      Rational, Adequate Funding: MTSBA commits to funding, at all levels, which is rationally related to standards, mandates, values and all other necessary operational costs.   ü      Visionary Leadership: MTSBA will provide services that strengthen the effectiveness of local school boards as governors of public education. MTSBA will be visionary, dynamic and solution-oriented in all programs and services.   ü      Cultural Integrity: MTSBA commits to the preservation of and education regarding the cultural integrity of American Indian Tribes and peoples.   ü      Commitment to Preserving Local Control: MTSBA commits to preservation of supervision and control of public schools by elected school boards.