ITEM NUMBER: 5.G.
School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 07/11/2016
- Prepared By:
- Sheri L. Allen
Item Type:
Action
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 District 77 for 2016-17 are $12,258. This amount is determined by way of a formula based upon the number of students in our District. The membership dues for 2015-16 were $11,590 and the slight increase for the current year is due to our increased enrollment numbers.
Membership dues for District 77 for 2016-17 are $12,258. This amount is determined by way of a formula based upon the number of students in our District. The membership dues for 2015-16 were $11,590 and the slight increase for the current year is due to our increased enrollment numbers.
Recommended Action:
The administrative team recommends continued membership. Statutes require that election for membership in the MSBA pass by a two-thirds majority vote.