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ALL workshops are available on DVD
following the workshop.

The DVDs are chapterized by topic. The VSBA charges $20 for the DVD and handouts (except the 3R's workshop which requires a Resource Directory. There is an additional $15 charge for the Resource Directory). You may register to receive a DVD on the same page you would register for a workshop. The invoice will be mailed to your supervisory union and the DVD with handouts will be mailed to you

Mark Your Calendar!!!

The VSBA/VSA Annual Conference will be on October 30 & 31, 2008 at the Lake Morey Resort. More information coming...

Roles, Responsiblities and Relations
Dates, times and locations listed below
Cost: $35.00/Each participant

Registration Deadline: One WEEK prior to event
If you’ve recently been elected to the school board, you’re one of approximately 250 new board members who have assumed the responsibility for overseeing the delivery of high quality education for students in your community. If you want to assure your success as you take on this important leadership role, and you’d like to acquire new skills and more knowledge, turning to your state association for assistance is a great first step to help you hit the ground running.

These 5 annual spring workshops discuss the basics of school board roles and responsiblities. It is presented for novice and experienced school board members alike. Bring the whole team to a venue near you. They are presented at different locations, time frames and dates. The longer workshops present more information than the shorter.

Date Time Location
May 15, 2008 6:00-9:00 PM Williamstown High School
May 24, 2008 9:00 - 3:00 PM Montpelier - VSBA Offices
May 27, 2008 6:30 - 8:30 PM 15 Vermont Interactive Television Sites

REGISTRATION FORM

The School Board Chairperson
May 5, 2008 - Vermont Interactive Television
6:30 pm to 8:30pm
Cost: $35.00/Supervisory Union

15 Vermont Interactive Television Sites
(Montpelier VIT is now open)
Registration Deadline: April 28

The board chair role is critical to the effectiveness of the board and the overall leadership team. The board chair must be well organized, run crisp meetings, develop a strong collaborative relationship with the superintendent, and be able to read the pulse of the school and community. If you’re a new board chair or just want to increase your board leadership skills, then plan to participate in the upcoming Board Chair workshop. Board Chair Workshop Agenda:
  • Legal Duties
  • Managing Contentious Meetings
  • Use of Parliamentary Procedures
  • Establishing and Implementing Board Goals
  • Communicating with the Community and Media
  • Evaluating the Performance of the Board and Administrators
  • Dealing with Difficult Behaviors

    • REGISTRATION FORM

    The VSBA Regional Meetings
    5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

    Registration Deadline: 4 days prior to event
    Date Region (County) Meeting Location
    September 4 Orange & Washington Counties Spaulding Union High School
    September 8 Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties Winooski High School
    September 11 Essex, Caledonia, & Orleans Counties Lake Region Union High School
    September 15 Addison County Middlebury Union High School
    September 18 Bennington & Rutland Counties Manchester Elementary School
    September 22 Franklin & Lamoille Counties Bakersfield Elementary School
    September 25 Windsor & Windham Counties Green Mtn Union High School

    The regional meetings are FREE of any charge. The meetings will begin at 5:00 with a light dinner, continue into regional elections and regional discussions followed by a workshop/discussion time regarding statewide issues.

    VSBA, like all membership organizations, depends on participation from you "local school board members" for its strength and vitality. The primary purpose of VSBA’s regional meetings is to provide you the opportunity to provide important input and representation to the Association by electing members from your region to serve on the VSBA Board of Directors and Resolutions Committee. VSBA Board provides direction and support for the programs and services offered to the member boards, while the Resolutions Committee recommends positions on various issues that the Association membership acts upon at the Annual Meeting.

    REGISTRATION FORM

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