ITEM NUMBER: 5.F.
School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 07/17/2023
- Prepared By:
- Paul Peterson
Item Type:
Subject:
Renewal of Membership in the Minnesota School Boards Association
Background:
The Minnesota School Boards Association is a service organization for Minnesota school districts. The organization is directed by a Board of Directors consisting of local school board members elected from director districts. The Association provides legislative assistance, assistance with negotiations, informational services regarding finance and legal matters, and in-service opportunities for School Board members.
Membership dues for 2023-24 are $14,847. This amount is determined by way of a formula based upon the number of students in our district.
Recommended Action:
The administrative team recommends continued membership. Statutes require that election for membership in the MSBA pass by a two-thirds majority vote.