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.

UPDATE! New Board Members Need to Know

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.

Understanding Your School Board

Download this helpful brochure and learn the essentials of school boards and school board meetings.

Recommended Reading List

Find various publications designed to help you begin your board service by reviewing and download the Recommendend 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.

Boardmanship Briefs

First aids for first-year school board members.

Government Relations Boardsmanship Brief
Policy Boardsmanship Brief
School Law Boardsmanship Brief
Marketing Boardsmanship Brief
Board/Superintendent Relations Boardsmanship Brief
Goal Setting Boardsmanship Brief
Superintendent Search Boardsmanship Brief

Ten Tips for Board Members

Learn ten valuable tips that will help you be productive and feel rewarded.

Online Publications

Look at MASB's array of online publications to help you. All of the publications are available as a PDF including Headlines, Field News, and numerous reports and brochures.

MASB Bookstore

Visit MASB's bookstore for the educational resources you need to suceed— including everyone's favorite— Surviving Your First Year: What Every New Board Member Needs to Know!

Need Help? Have a Suggestion? MASB is Here for You!

Contact MASB's inhouse staff experts to assist you in any way. Have questions about professional development? Need legal advice? Want to order a educational resource? It's all just a click away. Email us and let us know what you think.

Rookie Report - Fall 2005

Rookie Report - Winter 2006

Rookie Report – Spring 2006

Rookie Report - Summer 2006

Rookie Report - Fall 2006

Rookie Report - Winter 2007

Rookie Report - Spring 2007

Rookie Report - Summer 2007

Rookie Report - Fall 2007

Rookie Report - Winter 2008

Rookie Report - Spring 2008

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• Useful Links
  
• New Board Members Need to Know
  

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