ASBA Overview

The Arizona School Boards Association is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization that provides training, leadership and essential services to public school governing boards statewide. More than 240 governing boards, representing nearly 1 million Arizona students, are members of ASBA.  Membership Directory

We are governed by a board of directors, comprised of school board members from throughout the state, and through direct member action.

The best schools in every community.

We cultivate excellence in locally-governed school districts.

Provide training and leadership development.
Represent and advocate for the diverse needs of our membership.
Provide products and services that support district success.

• The basic life needs of children must be met for them to succeed.
• Meeting the unique educational needs of all students must be the foundation of our school systems.
• The governance of publicly-funded schools must lie with locally-elected and publicly-accountable governing boards.
• The responsibility for student success is shared by students, parents, governing board, district staff and the community.
• Public education funding must be broad-based, stable and at a level that assures all students are successful.
• Knowledgeable and professionally trained governing board members are fundamental for ensuring student success.
• Closing the opportunity and achievement gap is a moral and economic imperative that must be addressed to ensure all Arizona’s students are successful.
• Systemic inequities must be removed so every student achieves their fullest potential.

Leadership Development

Goal:  Develop highly effective board members and educational leaders and promote leadership opportunities beyond their district.

Advocacy

Goal: ASBA is the most influential voice for public education.

Equity in Education

Goal:  Arizona school district leaders understand equity in education and are taking action steps to ensure every student achieves their full potential.

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