Regional Workshops
In-person regional workshops are a popular training modality for NYSSBA members. Topics focus on board leadership and governance, team roles and responsibilities, new member orientation, emerging issues, legal matters and policy. Members benefit with the ability to network with other school board members and learn about best practices in other districts.
Click on each tab below in order to see the courses that fall within each of the four curricula strands.
| GOV - Governance and Leadership General governance and leadership duties of the board are addressed in each of the courses in this strand. Find topics on open meetings law, policy, superintendent evaluation, the media, conflict and others like the Key Works of School Boards that deal with good management practices. |
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| Course Number | School Board U Regional Workshops | Format |
| GOV 101 | Essentials of School Board Governance | Workshop |
| GOV 201 | Board Officer Academy | Workshop |
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GOV 101: Essentials of School Board Governance Serving on a board of education is a daunting task for even the most seasoned board member, let alone a novice. This critical daylong academy provides hands-on knowledge and tools that will help you confidently fulfill your governance, legal, and fiscal responsibilities. Learn the ropes of school boardsmanship. Gain an understanding of the board-superintendent relationship, key operational procedures for board meetings, Open Meetings Law, and legal rights, risks and responsibilities. This course is also available online Tentative dates and locations for 2016 are as follows:
GOV 201: Board Officer Academy Board leadership has never been more challenging and with it comes the responsibility to influence on behalf of all students. NYSSBA is ready to help you take your board to a new level! You’ll learn about the board’s expanding role in student achievement, examine how the board president helps create and maintains the board culture and performance and understand the importance of superintendent performance and leadership.
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| FIS - Fiscal Responsibility The board's role in fiscal responsibility is paramount, particularly in the difficult economic times. Learn more about fiscal management, on everything from the budget process to sound fiscal oversight and fundraising with school foundations. |
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| Course Number | School Board U Regional Workshops | Format |
| FIS 101 | Fiscal Oversight Fundamentals | Workshop |
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FIS 101: Fiscal Oversight Fundamentals Fulfill your state-mandated six hours of fiscal training that you are required to take within your first year. Learn how school districts are funded, the responsibilities of financial positions, the key reports you'll need to rely on, and how to spot fraud, waste and abuse of resources. This course is also available online. Module 1: School District Finances: Roles and Responsibilities Tentative dates and locations for 2016 are as follows:
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