It’s National School Bus Safety Week! A reminder to keep safety top of mind around buses and to appreciate the drivers ensuring every student arrives safely and ready to learn! #MSBA #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #ThankYouDrivers #MNPublicSchools

Registration opens TOMORROW MORNING for the 2027 MSBA Leadership Conference! Get ready for a guided two days of learning, networking, and inspiration. Board members, talk to your administrative assistant or superintendent to secure your spot! mnmsba.org/workshops-events/…

Daphne Edwards' son needed special education support, and Minnesota public schools met him where he was. That kind of early support reaches far more families than you might expect — 11,279 Minnesota kindergartners received early childhood special education services in 2024, nearly 1 in 5 of the entire statewide kindergarten class. For many Minnesota kids, support begins before they ever set foot in a kindergarten classroom. Learn more: minnesotakidsrise.org/ #MSBA #MinnesotaKidsRise #MinnesotaPublicSchools #EducationMatters

MEA Weekend is here! We wish educators a wonderful conference, and students a fun and safe break! Thank you, educators, for everything you do for Minnesota’s students. #MSBA #MEA #ThankYouEducators #MNPublicSchools

Learn more about the proposed Permanent School Fund constitutional amendment and what it could mean for Minnesota schools: countrymessenger.com/news/vo… For additional information and facts, visit mnpsfamendment.org. #MSBA #PermanentSchoolFund #ConstitutionalAmendment

Learn more about the proposed Permanent School Fund constitutional amendment and what it could mean for Minnesota schools: ccxmedia.org/news/on-your-ba… For additional information and facts, visit mnpsfamendment.org. #MSBA #PermanentSchoolFund #ConstitutionalAmendment

Minnesota public school buildings: 3.76 million hours of community use in one year. That's over 10,000 hours a day, statewide. School doesn't stop at the bell. #MSBA #MinnesotaKidsRise #MinnesotaPublicSchools #EducationMatters

Fall is in full swing, and there are plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and get involved this month! From workshops and webinars to advocacy opportunities and special events, October has something for everyone. Take a look at what’s ahead and mark your calendar! #MSBA #MSBAEvents #MNSchoolBoards

Today, we recognize our school custodians who keep learning spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. Thank you for all that you do behind the scenes! #MSBA #CustodianAppreciation #SchoolCustodianAppreciationDay #MNPublicSchools

As Minnesota School Board Recognition Month comes to a close, we want to express our sincere appreciation to school board members across the state. Thank you to the MANY districts that posted and highlighted their board members on social media this month! Your dedication, leadership, and service help strengthen public schools and create opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for all you do to help Minnesota kids rise! #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #MSBA #MinnesotaKidsRise #MNPublicSchools

Time is running out! If you're planning to submit a nomination, application, or presentation proposal for the Leadership Conference, be sure to review upcoming deadlines. Learn more at mnmsba.org. #MSBA #LeadershipConference #MNPublicSchools #MNSchoolBoards

Did you know? Minnesota’s Permanent School Fund distribution formula is written into the state constitution. That means any changes to the formula must be approved by Minnesota voters. This short video explains why the question is on the ballot, how the amendment reached voters, and why your choice on Election Day matters. #MSBA #PermanentSchoolFund #MNPublicSchools #MNConstitutionalAmendment

Do you know a school board member who has shone from day one? Nominate a new school board member for MSBA's Rising Star Award! Nominations are due by September 30, 2026, so don't wait. Submit your nomination today! mnmsba.org/workshops-events/… #MSBA #LeadershipConference #RisingStarAward #MNPublicSchools #MNSchoolBoards

Today we celebrate the food service professionals who help keep students nourished and ready to learn. MSBA appreciates the vital role these professionals play in creating welcoming and supportive school environments. Thank you for the important work you do in schools across Minnesota! #MSBA #MNPublicSchools #FoodServiceWorkersAppreciationDay

Got ideas worth sharing? Inspire your peers! Share your district's innovative practices at Minnesota's largest gathering of school board leaders. Applications are due by September 30, 2026, so don't wait. Submit your application today! mnmsba.org/workshops-events/… #MSBA #LeadershipConference #BoardBestPractices #ShareYourStory #MNPublicSchools #MNSchoolBoards

Learn more about the proposed Permanent School Fund constitutional amendment and what it could mean for Minnesota schools: pbs.org/video/constitutional… For additional information and facts, visit mnpsfamendment.org. #PermanentSchoolFund #MNPublicSchools #MNConstitutionalAmendment #MSBA

Thanks to MSBA’s delegation for making sure Minnesota is well represented at this week’s COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C.! From left to right: MSBA Board Director Dave Klatt (Albert Lea School Board), MSBA Executive Director Kirk Schneidawind, MSBA staff member Kimberley Dunn Lewis, MSBA President Kristi Peterson (Shakopee School Board), MSBA Board Director Michelle Langenfeld (Anoka-Hennepin School Board), MSBA President-Elect Tim Riordan (Rock Ridge School Board), and MSBA Board Director Hunter Feldt (Watertown-Mayer School Board). #COSSBAFAC2026 #MSBA #Advocacy #MNPublicSchools

Do you know a school board member who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for MSBA's highest honor: the All-State School Board! The deadline is September 30, 2026, so don't wait! Submit your applications today! mnmsba.org/workshops-events/… #MSBA #LeadershipConference #AllStateSchoolBoard #MNPublicSchools #MNSchoolBoards

November ballot question: More money for schools without hiking taxes? - Pioneer Press - goo.gl/alerts/en8vAQ #GoogleAlerts

November ballot question: More money for schools without hiking taxes? - Pioneer Press - goo.gl/alerts/en8vAQ #GoogleAlerts