NSBMA believes that preparing students to serve on school boards is fundamental to successful and effective student board members. Understanding board budgets, operating within Roberts Rule of Order, and evaluating plans to raise test scores are complicated but essential aspects of governance . We believe that when student board members understand education policy, they are best equipped to represent students and strengthen the entire school board.

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NSBMA hosts conferences designed to equip the nation’s student board members for a distinctive term of service dedicated to a student constituency. NSBMA’s conferences take a hands-on approach to learning, providing current student board members with first-hand experience in writing resolutions, pitching policy, balancing budgets, and communicating with their student body.