Policy and Government Affairs
ISBA has a mission to help support and improve policy decision making and implementation by Idaho school districts by providing the training and education necessary. ISBA provides a wide range of policy services to our members.
ISBA Government Affairs & Advocacy staff represent the ISBA membership at the Idaho State Legislature. Advocacy provided on behalf of members can be followed online through our weekly publication during the Legislative Session.
Policy Update Service
Maintaining school district policies as laws change is a legal requirement for trustees. The process can be cumbersome, but with assistance from ISBA policy staff districts can be assured they have reliable, authoritative specialist to assist the board and provide essential information along the way. Over 85 Idaho School Districts and 14 Charter Schools are currently members of the Policy Update Service.
Legal Services
ISBA members are eligible for legal services designed to assist school districts, trustees, superintendents, clerks, and business managers with guidance on issues as they arise. Should you need legal assistance, please email Anderson Julian Hull (AJH) and someone representing the firm will respond.
When you contact AJH, please indicate you are an ISBA member. You can also contact Brian Julian or Amy White at (208) 344-5800. Each district can receive up to four hours per year of legal assistance free of charge. Additional time will be billed to your district.
Clerk’s Manual
This includes forms, timelines, and supplemental information to help your district comply with State law. Click Here To View.
If you need help accessing this handy resource, please contact April Hoy at april@idsba.orgor call (208) 854-1476.
Contacting Legislators
Contact information for all State Representatives and Senators is available through the State of Idaho website.