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Board reviews MSBA school board handbook template and customization guidance
Summary
Work-session materials included the MSBA School Board Handbook template (Revised 8/14/2024) and guidance on district customization, annual review procedures, and onboarding. The deck listed board contact information and handbook maintenance steps.
At the Sept. 5 work session the presenter walked through the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) School Board Handbook template and highlighted sections the district should customize. Slides noted: 'This handbook is designed as a place for your board to house essential information, guidelines, and best practices' and included a 'Note to Users' advising removal of blue-highlighted customization notes after editing.
The slides included procedural guidance for an annual review (suggested in July) and adoption by majority vote, a list of references for further information, and a leadership directory with named board officers and the superintendent (e.g., Tricia Meling, Chair; Dr. Michael Rivard, Superintendent). The presenter described expected onboarding steps for new board members, the mentorship program, and MSBA training resources. No policy changes were adopted at the session; the handbook template was provided for the board to edit and adopt at a future meeting.
