OUR MISSION
Virginia School Boards Association, a voluntary, nonpartisan organization of Virginia school boards, promotes excellence in public education through leadership, advocacy and services.
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A message from the VSBA Executive Director, Gina Patterson
The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Executive Director, Gina Patterson, has an important message that she would like to share to address some questions and misconceptions about the Association. You can click the button below to read her full message.
What is the VSBA?
Below is a video that offers an insightful look into the efforts of the Virginia School Boards Association. We invite you to view and share this presentation, which underscores our collaborative endeavors with school boards throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Spotlight News
Many communities in Virginia struggle with funding their schools
It has been over one year since Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) released its findings on an 18-month study of the Commonwealth’s funding of K-12 public schools. This eye-opening report confirmed for the public what many educators, parents, and stakeholders already…
Addressing Misconceptions about the Virginia School Boards Association
The VSBA is a voluntary, nonpartisan organization of Virginia School Boards that promotes excellence in public education through leadership, advocacy and services. Click the link below to learn more about the Association and some common misconceptions.
Development & Adoption of School Board Policies
The VSBA offers additional services to it’s members, one of which is Policy Services. Click the link below for a document with more information on the development process of the VSBA Sample Policies as well as what the VSBA does and does not do regarding policies for school boards.
Many communities in Virginia struggle with funding their schools
It has been over one year since Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) released its findings on an 18-month study of the Commonwealth’s funding of K-12 public schools. This eye-opening report confirmed for the public what many educators, parents, and stakeholders already…
Addressing Misconceptions about the Virginia School Boards Association
The VSBA is a voluntary, nonpartisan organization of Virginia School Boards that promotes excellence in public education through leadership, advocacy and services. Click the link below to learn more about the Association and some common misconceptions.
Development & Adoption of School Board Policies
The VSBA offers additional services to it’s members, one of which is Policy Services. Click the link below for a document with more information on the development process of the VSBA Sample Policies as well as what the VSBA does and does not do regarding policies for school boards.
News Release: Virginia Named America’s Top State for Business 2024
The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) is thrilled to announce and celebrate Virginia being named America’s Top State for Business in 2024. This accolade comes from the Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) and is a testament to the Commonwealth’s outstanding schools and robust infrastructure…