Welcome to school boardsmanship--the highest form of public service. Thank you for your commitment to shaping the education of 1.7 million Michigan students. This web page is designed specifically for you--the new board member. You will find useful information about MASB, boardsmanship and resources to help you be the best school leader you can be.
New Opportunity! TRUSTteam™
The TRUSTteam™ program provides first year trustees the opportunity to discuss and explore current issues facing board members. Topics include keys to building strong team relationships, win-win solutions to challenging problems and strategies for stressful situations. Click on the link above to learn more or to register.
Indicators of Effective Boards and Board Members
Ethics are essential to the successful operation of the educational system. MASB has developed indicators of effective boards and board members that encompass the most important responsibilities of a board of education.
Members Assisting Peers Mentors
The MAP mentors are a team of veteran school board members who can be called on to help walk you through those challenging situations, or to serve as a sounding board for your thoughts and ideas.
MASB has developed this guide to help prepare new board members for the complex task of serving on a board of education. The guide holds a wealth of information to guide new board members including information on the legal authority of school boards, roles and responsibilities of the board of education, the board-superintendent team, attributes of a successful school board member and much, much more. Click on the link above to download your free copy.
Click the link above to learn the difference between the superintendent's role and the board's role. Learn your obligations as a board member in Michigan and the nuts and bolts of school board agendas.
Download this helpful brochure and learn the essentials of school boards and school board meetings.
Find various publications designed to help you begin your board service by reviewing and download the Recommended Reading List for basic certification (CBA 100-level classes). Your superintendent may have many of these publications on hand. To place an order through MASB's Bookstore, click here.
Learn ten valuable tips that will help you be productive and feel rewarded.
Visit MASB's bookstore for the educational resources you need to suceed.
The Importance of School Board Training
View survey results on the public's view of school board member training.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rookie Report - a quarterly publication especially for new board members.