What is MCSBA's Purpose?

The Monroe County School Boards Association (MCSBA) is a member-driven organization providing support to public school leaders as they strive to provide an equitable education for all students.

The MCSBA serves its members through:

• Commitment to improving local school board governance;
• Promoting state and federal advocacy positions on behalf of our membership districts;
• Delivering a broad range of leadership development services and training for local school board members and staff;
• Encouraging collaboration with community-based organizations, elected officials and other state and local educational entities in areas of common interest.

To accomplish this mission, MCSBA adopted a number of service objectives:

• Function as a representative body
• Promote legislative positions developed by member district representatives
• Maintain frequent contact with state level decision makers
• Help members exchange information and develop their boardsmanship skills
• Provide inservice and data regarding labor relations and negotiations
• Develop coalitions with others seeking the same objectives