Governance and Policy ResourcesResearch, guidance and services for effective school board governance

Welcome to CSBA!

Congratulations on your recent election to an important leadership role. This page is designed to help you navigate your role as a newly elected trustee effectively by providing resources and training tailored for new board members.  

To begin, please check out the New Member Toolkit on GAMUT, where you will find valuable resources listed by topic. CSBA looks forward to supporting new trustees as they begin their governance journey and aim to positively impact students in school districts and county office of education throughout the state.

Resources for new and first-term board members

• New Member Toolkit on GAMUT
• Report: The School Board Role in Creating the Conditions for Student Achievement
• Professional Governance Standards for school boards
• Professional Governance Standards for county boards of education
  
• Primer: What it Takes to Lead: The role and function of California school boards
  

Stay up to date with the latest education news

• California School News: A monthly newsletter mailed to all CSBA members and available online.
• California Schools Magazine: This quarterly magazine goes features in-depth articles and interviews and is mailed to members and available online.
• CSBA blog: Daily posts on the latest education topics and trends, available online.
• Follow CSBA on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.