Registration is Open! FSBA, a founding member of COSSBA, is proud to announce the opening of registration for COSSBA’s Inaugural National Conference to be held March 30 – April 2, 2022, here in Florida at the Tampa Convention Center. The Inaugural National Conference, Leading and Learning Together, will be held in conjunction with Urban Boards…
How Can FSBA Help Your School District? FSBA stands ready to assist any School Board Member with their questions. We have experience in assisting school districts during their recoveries from weather and other catastrophic events and, as your professional association, are here to assist you in any way we are able. For your convenience, we…
Citrus County School Board Member Thomas Kennedy Elected FSBA President Tampa, FL – Citrus County School Board Member Thomas Kennedy has been elected President of the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA), the statewide organization representing school boards across the state. Kennedy was sworn in with FSBA Executive Officers, during the Thursday June 9th General Membership…
Tampa, FL— Representative Rene “Coach P” Plasencia was named the 2022 recipient of the Friend of Education Award by the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) at the FSBA/FADSS Annual Summer Conference in Tampa, FL on Friday, June 10, 2022. Dr. Danielle Thomas, FSBA’s Director of Advocacy and Legislative Services, presented the award. As a former…
Tampa, FL— Dr. Steve Gallon III, School Board Member for Miami-Dade County Schools was named the 2022 recipient of the FSBA President’s award by the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) at the FSBA/FADSS Annual Summer Conference in Tampa, FL on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Chris Patricca, FSBA President, presented the award. Each year the…
This morning we spoke with Jamie Gansmann and Kim Bolz-Andolshek of Gaggle. We learned ways districts can support students’ mental health, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaggle, the pioneer in student safety, will explain how districts can leverage their district-provided communication tools, like Google and Microsoft Office 365, to more easily identify students suffering in silence. Watch…
Click Here to Watch the Replay In this webinar, we will provide you with a deeper understanding of the bills that passed and their implications, as well as a breakdown of the 2022-2023 budget as passed. Presented by: Dr. Danielle Thomas (FSBA) Dr. Kim McDougal (GrayRobinson, P.A.) Wendy Dodge (FELL) Colin Kirkland (FELL)
FSBA is excited to introduce a new partnership with Hennes Communications to provide issues management and strategic communications consulting services to Florida’s public school districts facing sudden challenges to their reputations and operations. Whether you are a small district, rural district, or a large district with a full communications department, Hennes Communications has an extensive track record…
Here’s a list of digital learning resources to help students in your community get affordable high-speed internet plans during the ongoing pandemic. Here are some resources to share with your students: Internet For Students This resource provides information on internet discounts and programs for students. These programs apply to different people in different situations and…
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is announcing the launch of the third annual Florida Agriculture History & Creativity Award Essay Contest. The 500-word essay contest encourages Florida students in grades 4-12 to learn about hemp and the diverse commodities that can be made from it in an effort to create a…