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Student BOE Governance Training

Student school Board of Education members at Governance Training.

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Governance Training New BOE 2026

Newly elected school board members attended the MCSBA SED-approved training course on Board Governance.

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MCSBA Officers 2026-2027

MCSBA Officers for 2026-2027. Scott Adair, Past President; Matt Sullivan, Vice President; Karen Hatch, President; and John Abbott, Treasurer.

What is MCSBA?

Monroe County School Boards Association (MCSBA) is a non-profit membership organization of school board members and superintendents who lead 21 school districts and 2 Boards of Cooperative Educational Services in the greater Rochester area. Since its inception in 1970, MCSBA's mission has been to support public school leaders as they strive to provide an equitable education for all students. The Association offers over 50 informational programs, seminars, and professional development trainings along with a wide array of advocacy efforts in support of public education. MCSBA is considered one of the most active and effective school board associations in New York State.

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Governance Training for Student Representatives

"I liked hearing from different board members who answered questions explaining different things about being on the board. I also enjoyed hearing from a student who is currently a student representative."

MCSBA Programming and Advocacy

"MCSBA has always been an incredible resource and a powerful voice of advocacy for public education in Monroe County and its surrounding area. Keep crushing it!"

District Clerk Conference

"Thank you, I always enjoy attending!"

"I enjoyed the board clerk conversation more than usual. The ladies had prepared information and shared great insight."

School Law Conference

"Great seminar, lots of information and a lot to digest but really important and of course timely."

"This was a great reminder of the basics for governance of School Districts and for the Constitution in this day and age."

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