School Board Secretaries
More than the district record-keeper, the board secretary also ensures district compliance with legal requirements, handles contentious situations, responds to the needs of board members and the public.
More than the district record-keeper, the board secretary also ensures district compliance with legal requirements, handles contentious situations, responds to the needs of board members and the public. Managing the many hats worn by board secretaries is challenging. Your association wants nothing more than to see you succeed by helping you carry out your legislated duties, overcome your board’s challenges and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with improving students’ chances to succeed.
Resources
Resources to assist you the board secretary as you master the multiple daily demands and legal responsibilities.
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Board Secretaries Resources
Information about the Board Secretaries Department, listing of current Executive Committee members, as well as a job description, and the role and legal responsibilities of the board secretary.
Directory
Finally -- an affordable solution for the expense and inconvenience of finding up-to-date editions of the Public School Code, other laws and court cases
Discussion Board
A place for members – such as Forums groups, Solicitors, Board Secretaries -- to share their issues, knowledge and expertise. Also included is a board where you can “Ask PSBA!”
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Resources targeted specifically to PSBA members and members of Pennsylvania school management team. Here you will find online versions of publications including the weekly School Leader News and bimonthly PSBA Bulletin, policy samples and Policy News Network newsletter, as well as links to the Legislative Advocacy Center, where members can learn about pending legislation, sign up to receive Action E-Alerts and communicate with your legislators.
Publications Online
PSBA members get online access to association publications including the School Leader News, PSBA Bulletin, Policy Samples, Risk Manager and Product Periscope.
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Events
Get news and updates, find important deadlines and dates, and see what meetings are coming up in your area.
Calendar
The master calendar of education-related and PSBA-specific upcoming dates and events.
PSBA News
Important updates, news and information from your association.
Current PSBA Workshops
All currently scheduled program information and registration.
Act 1 Timeline
Find important deadlines related to Act 1.
Services
If your school district has a need, chances are that PSBA has a service, expert or program to meet that need.
BoardDocs
Turn your board meetings paperless: process agenda items, supporting documents, policies and procedures, and determine who has access to each document - such as board members and staff, or the general public.
EasyProcure
An educational procurement card that allows districts to earn rebates on purchases.
Legal Services
Learn about the Legislative Advocacy and Forums programs, find recent testimony, and the official association legislative platform and priorities.
Legal Services
Information on legal services and assistance, Laws On Line, and read a judicial advocacy report.
Policy Development Services
Services to develop, review, maintain and audit policies, online samples and Policies on the Web services.
PSBA Headquarters & Conference Center
Host a meeting at our state-of-the-art facility; members receive 50% discount.
Training
PSBA, through its various programs, strives to provide school board members, chief school administrators, board secretaries and other school leaders with the tools they need to meet the responsibilities of school governance and leadership.
Current PSBA Workshops
All currently scheduled program information and registration.
On-site and Customized Workshops
PSBA will provide an experienced facilitator to help you design a workshop that meets the needs of your board-superintendent team. Workshops also are available for staff to meet professional education needs.