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In the Spot Light

Upcoming Events

Spring Workshops and Regional Meetings

On-site Registration is still Available.

May 23 Lewistown 

June Symposiums - Helena

June 8 Newly Elected
Symposium

June 8 Leadership
      Symposium


NSBA Resources

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) provides leadership on a national scale for school boards and children all across the United States.  Below are some useful links.  MTSBA is proud of its affiliation with NSBA and we believe you will find the resources below to be useful as you look for balanced information on K-12 public education. 

 NSBA
 
  Legal Clips 
  
  Center for Public Education  
  School Board News Today   
  American School Board Journal   
  Food Allergy Guide  
 

Montana School Boards Association

863 Great Northern Blvd

Suite 301

Helena, MT 59601

(406) 442-2180


Welcome

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 of "maximizing the potential of every child through school board leadership"
New Policy Notes Have Arrived
Updated policies as a result of the 2013 legislative session are now available HERE.  There are two sets of policies.  One set shows the changes that have been made based on legislative action.  The other set is a “clean” set which can be used for adoption.  A couple of the policies have a “legal reference” as the Legislative Bill number.  This is due to the fact that an MCA code has not been assigned as of this time.  Once the code is assigned, MTSBA will get that information to the schools.  Also, within Policy 3123 (Truancy), each District will need to insert their definition of non-attendance without excuse and choose one of the 4 options for appointing an attendance officer.
 

Updated Links for Senate Bill 175, Updated April 17, 2013:

MTSBA's position on school privatization bills this session, passed by a near-unanimous vote at our annual membership meeting (1 opposed)

Final Bills Status List (Updated Through May 1)

2013 MTSBA Preference List Education Bill Tracker

2012 Resolutions Adopted by the MTSBA Membership

MTSBA Principles and Guidelines

The Affordable Care Act and Public Schools

FAQ on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Jointly Prepared by MUST and its Sponsors, MTSBA, SAM and MEA-MFT (Updated 2-8-13)