During board communications at the Jan. 7 special meeting, a board member raised the idea of formalizing continuing education expectations for board members. The member suggested that the board could add language to annual board norms—for example, expecting one or two training classes per year—and noted there are virtual and association-based options (the transcript referenced "MASV" as an offering). Members said the topic warrants more detailed discussion in small groups and agreed to return it to the board agenda after those discussions.

Board members framed the proposal as a way to reinforce continuous learning and stewardship: several members said they already take more than the minimum required training and liked the idea of reaffirming a commitment to ongoing education when signing norms each January. No formal motion was made at this meeting to change the board norms; direction was to discuss further in small groups and report back.