Certified Support Professional (CSP) Program

Mission

To equip school board support staff with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to navigate the complexities of supporting school district governance effectively.

FSBA’s Support Staff Workalike Group is designed to empower and enhance the skills and knowledge of support staff members working within the school board. This comprehensive program aims to provide support staff with the necessary tools, resources, and opportunities to excel in their roles, contribute effectively to the educational environment, and advance their professional growth.

This program is available for all Board support staff of member districts.

How does FSBA support School Board Support Staff?

• By hosting webinars on the third Wednesday of each month, on topics that directly impact support staff such as Parliamentary Procedure, Minutes and Meetings, Roles and Districts.
• By sending a detailed and comprehensive updated annual calendar each month.
• By continuously updating our BoardDocs library that offers customizable forms such as How to Onboard a New School Board Member and FSBA Suggested Items for Board Member Exit. Our library also includes pertinent documents including Who Can Administer an Oath of Office, Florida Statute on Meeting Notices, and many more!
• By answering questions they have concerning topics like recording meeting minutes, how a Board member abstains from a vote, when does the term for a new School Board member go into effect?

Program Overview

FSBA’s Certified Support Professional (CSP) program aims to elevate the competence and professionalism of school board support staff.  By participating in this program, individuals can gain recognition for their skills and knowledge, enhance their stature among peers and supervisors, and contribute to their professional development.

(This program is at no cost, it is an additional benefit to your school board’s membership to FSBA)