Competitions and Challenges
VSBA hosts a number of contests and competitions to help school districts celebrate successes and best practices. Click on any of the links below to learn more about the programs.
Recognition
Each year, VSBA honors individual school board members, as well as entire governing boards for efforts toward improvement, as an incentive for voluntary board member in-service training, to promote the idea of better boardsmanship, and for service to public schools in the form of advocacy. VSBA also offers programs to assist boards and divisions recognize their local partners.
Initiatives
VSBA recognizes several month-long initiatives throughout the year to help showcase the hard work of Virginia’s public schools. Learn more about each by exploring the links below.
New Member Resources
Helpful documents for new members
Resources, Publications & Articles
Upon being elected or appointed, school board members and superintendents…
VSBA School Board U
VSBA’s School Board U provides what
you need to meet the ever-changing challenges of board governance.
School Board News Podcast
Bylaws
Student School Board Representatives
Board of Distinction
Clerks Homepage
COSSBA
Participation in VSBA initiatives and observances is optional. Any related materials from the Association are shared as suggested ideas and resources for implementation. Member school boards may choose not to participate locally.