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Board votes not to renew Arizona School Board Association membership; trustees split on training value
Summary
The Gilbert Public Schools governing board voted to discontinue its membership with the Arizona School Board Association after trustees split on ASBA’s training and advocacy value and the district’s fiscal priorities.
The Gilbert Public Schools governing board voted on June 10 not to renew its membership in the Arizona School Board Association after a contentious discussion about training value, cost and governance.
Board member Mr. Thompson (maker of the motion) proposed that the district discontinue ASBA membership, arguing the district no longer relies on ASBA for policy development and that training can be obtained by individual board members as needed. He…
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