2017 - 2018 Board Service Academy
Unless otherwise specified, all workshops take place at the MABE office. Additional workshops will be offered as the need or issue arises.
There is a charge of $75.00 per workshop, payable via the online registration link provided for each workshop.
For more information about Board Development Programs, please contact Molly Young, Director of Board Development.
Telling Your Story
March 9, 2018, 9:30-12:30
Based on the National School Board Association (NSBA) publication, Telling Your Story, A Communications Guide for School Boards, this session will explore ways to counteract the negative messages that are prevalent in the media and communities today. We’ll explore communication and public relations techniques that will enable you to ‘tell your story’ of how your board is making a difference, how your district is improving student achievement, and why public education matters in your community. (Publication included in the cost of the session.
2018 Legislative Session Wrap Up
May 3, 2018, 9:30-12:30
This session will provide an overview of the 2018 Maryland legislative session, as well as inform and prepare your board and senior staff to undertake legislative requirements that have immediate impact for all Maryland schools.
Open Meetings Act
May 14, 2018, 9:30-12:30
During the 2017 Legislative Session, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Open Meetings Act training requirements for public bodies, including local school boards. As part of these new requirements, at least one member of each local Board of Education must be designated to take a training class on the Open Meetings Act. MABE’s training will focus its Open Meetings Act training on the unique role of local school board members so that you feel confident in your knowledge of and ability to implement the necessary components of the Open Meetings Act.
Parliamentary Procedure
May 14, 2018, 1:00-4:00
Parliamentary Procedure can be a source of frustration for boards. This is not because there is a problem with Robert's Rules of Order, it is because board members typically receive little or no training on how to use Robert’s Rules of Order effectively. This lack of training leads to confusion, frustration, and wasted time. This session promises to be highly interactive and engaging, providing you with a clear understanding of ways to use Parliamentary Procedure to make your meetings more efficient and productive.
Work of the State Board
May 22, 2018 - 8:30-1:00
This session is designed to give board members a greater understanding of the State Board, how it operates, and the kind of decisions it makes. You will observe the State Board of Education in one of its meetings, and then have an opportunity to “debrief” with MABE staff over lunch. This Board Service Academy will be held from 8:30 am-1:00 pm at the MSDE Office in Baltimore. Directions will be sent to participants.