School board service involves a substantial time commitment. And remember, there’s no salary.

 

Boards typically meet in the evening once or twice a month. Before the monthly meetings, you need to plan time to read and study the materials provided so you can make informed decisions. Then there are various committee meetings, work sessions and appearances on behalf of the district. During collective bargaining with employees, you may find yourself immersed in a process that can take countless hours.

 

ISBA encourages you to take advantage of the resources and training opportunities we offer throughout the year. Our workshops will keep you up-to-date on school issues and provide an opportunity to meet board members from throughout the state.

 

One experienced board member said, "I was surprised at the amount of reading and committee time that board service requires. Time nobody else knows about."

 

Another board member explained, "If someone polled all board members about what they wish they had known about school board service, I suspect the answer would be time, time, time."