VSBA is a nonprofit membership organization for the purpose of improving education for all children in Vermont by:

1. supporting school boards to function effectively, use resources wisely, and develop strategic plans;
   
2. advocating on the local, state and national levels to create effective policy and legislation;
   
3. facilitating communication where common ground can be reached on the needs, goals and continuous improvement of education.

VSBA is governed by a Board of Directors including six officers elected at the annual meeting (President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Treasurer, and two Members-at-Large)and a regionally elected president and vice president from each of the eight VSBA regions (only one vote from each region).

The VSBA office has a three-member staff to assist districts with our services, locate or provide information, or refer to other appropriate organizations as needed. Member boards vote each year at the VSBA annual meeting on legislative positions concerning statewide issues in education.

Membership

There are five categories of membership in the Vermont School Boards Association:

1. Regular Membership. Any Board of Education, Board of School Directors, or Board of Trustees of a city, town, incorporated, union school, comprehensive school district, or private school in the State of Vermont may become a member by notifying the Executive Director of its intentions and by paying the annual dues based on net expenses (contact VSBA for a dues schedule).

2. Associate Membership. A nonprofit association, which has as its primary purpose providing educational programs or services in Vermont may become an associate member by notifying the executive director of its intentions and by paying the annual dues based on net expenses (contact VSBA for a dues schedule). Associate members have all the rights and privileges of regular members, except the right to vote at the annual meeting.

3. VSBA Affiliate. Any association, corporation or company interested in education in Vermont may become an affiliate member by paying $75.00 to the association annually. Affiliates may not vote at the annual meeting, nor be listed on the membership list for participation in other member benefit programs.

4. Individual Membership. Any individual interested in education in Vermont may become an individual member by paying $25.00 to the association annually. Individual members may not vote at the annual meeting, nor be listed on the membership list for participation in other member benefit programs.

5. Honorary Membership. Any individual who has rendered significant service as a school board member or educator or who merits recognition for contributions made to public education may become an honorary member of the Association. An honorary member may be nominated by any member of the association or the Board of Directors and so designated by a vote of the membership at an Annual meeting. Honorary members shall have the same rights and privileges as an individual member.
   

Contact Kerri Lamb for more information.