Webinars
Everyone registering to attend any webinar will receive an email following the webinar with a link to the video, handouts and any follow-up materials.
Board Chair-Superintendent
Joint Training Requirements
Most webinars satisfy one hour of the 8-hour annual board chair/superintendent joint training requirements as stated in 16 V.S.A. § 561(b) provided both parties attend together.
16 VSA Section 561 requires that(b) At least annually, the chairs of each school board within a supervisory union, the chair of the supervisory union board, and the superintendent shall jointly participate in at least eight hours of professional training that, at a minimum, addresses: educational leadership; the relative roles and responsibilities of the supervisory union board, the school district boards, and the superintendent; the Vermont Open Meeting Law, 1 V.S.A. §§ 310-314;Vermont law regarding access to public records, 1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320;collective bargaining; and education funding and school finance laws. (Added 1969, No. 298 (Adj. Sess.), § 38; amended 2007, No. 66, § 4; 2013, No. 56, § 13, eff. May 30, 2013; 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 67, eff. Feb. 14, 2014.)
Policy Matters
November 19, 2026
Noon - 1:00pm
Strong governance begins with clear, effective policy. This webinar will help school board members and education leaders understand their legal responsibilities and best practices for developing, adopting, and maintaining school district policy.
Grounded in Vermont law, this webinar clarifies the board’s role in setting educational policy and the administration’s role in its implementation. Participants will learn what policy is, why it matters, and how it provides stability, accountability, and risk management for school districts.
The webinar will review required, recommended, and policies to be considered, including examples driven by state and federal law. It will also outline the policy development and adoption process, statutory public notice requirements, and the benefits of uniform policies at the supervisory union and district levels.
Designed for both new and experienced board members, “Policy Matters” will offer practical guidance to ensure policies remain legally compliant, up to date, and aligned with district goals.
This webinar will be useful to newer board members and those who want a refresher on the board’s role in policy development, monitoring and review/revision.
Get on Board! School Board Candidate Training
December 16, 2026
Noon - 1:00pm
The VSBA’s annual “Get On Board!” campaign aims to recruit civic-minded individuals who are passionate about improving public education for all students in Vermont. If you or someone you know is interested in serving the community, school board service just might be the right opportunity for you.
More than a volunteer role, serving on your local school board is a chance to make a lasting impact on Vermont’s education system. It provides a platform to advocate for public education and actively contribute to the improvement of local schools.
Unlike other webinars, this one is designed for people who are considering running for their local school board and
NOT current school board members.