School board members and school administrators are buzzing about the success of 2008 ASBSD and SASD Joint Convention, calling the two-day event as the best convention the two organizations have ever offered.

In response to members’ requests, ASBSD developed a new service to answer questions and help members comply with the new regulations by the January 1, 2009 deadline.

Board members endorsed a slate of legislative resolutions and standing positions during the ASBSD Board of Directors Meeting August 8 in Sioux Falls.

ASBSD members gave a new ASBSD GAVEL training program high marks, attendee evaluations show.

Leadership for student learning, board meeting legalities and board productivity will be the focus of the upcoming ASBSD Board Presidents’ Institute, scheduled for October in Rapid City and Sioux Falls.

Upcoming Board Presidents' Institutes will feature case studies and sample policies, giving board members a chance to discuss issues and learn from other board members, according to ASBSD Executive Director Wayne Lueders.

ASBSD staff continues to develop agenda material for the new School Board Leadership Conference, scheduled for Nov. 22, the Saturday following the ASBSD Delegate Assembly.

2008 ASBSD Award Winners