2009 VSBA Resolutions Submission Form

VSBA Resolutions are the Association's official positions on important educational issues and are adopted by the membership for each biennium. These positions guide your Association Board of Directors and staff as they represent you in Montpelier and at the federal level. Resolutions adopted in October 2009 will remain in effect through the 2010-2011 Legislative session. Please check the current resolutions. If your board (not individual members) has additional suggestions for resolutions, please submit them for consideration by the Resolution Committee no later than July 15, 2009.

Resolutions may cover any topic of significant statewide or national concern. They address desired legislative or governmental initiatives. Please be concise and clear so the intent, as well as the requested action is understandable. It is the "Resolved" portion (or action requested) that is voted on, not the "Whereas" rationale, which should be used only to explain your board's position.

We encourage you to submit resolutions for consideration. Please remember that member school boards must approve a resolution for submission.

Sponsoring School Board:
Topic of Concern:
WHEREAS:
(please explain why
the action you are requesting
should take place
AND
WHEREAS:
(further explanation
if necessary)
BE IT RESOLVED:
(explain what action you desire)

Your resolution(s) must be received at VSBA by 5:00 pm on July 15, 2009.

NOTE: Resolutions may also be submitted from the floor at the business meeting, provided they are "in writing with sufficient copies for voting delegates. A majority of the voting delegates present must approve a motion to allow the resolution to be introduced for discussion." [VSBA Bylaws]