NEW THIS YEAR:  The Arkansas School Boards Association is holding a personal essay/speaking contest where 11th and 12th grade students will have an opportunity to present before an audience of more than 600 school board members and administrators during the ASBA Annual Conference, held December 5-7, 2018 at the Marriott Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center […]

Join the Arkansas School Boards Association in Northwest Arkansas and experience the beauty of an Ozark fall!  Register to attend our first ASBA Fall Leadership Institute, Friday, October 26, 2018, at the Chancellor Hotel just off the square in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas. The day will include topics you’ve told us you want to know more […]

ASBA’s regional dinner meetings are the perfect opportunity for board members and superintendents to network with colleagues and hear timely information about district governance, special events, and the upcoming legislative session. During each meeting, individual board members elected before January 1, 2018 who have earned at least 25 hours of continuing education credit will be […]

It’s time to share your most exiting, innovative and successful programs, best practices and initiatives at the 2018 Arkansas School Boards Association Annual Conference, set for December 5-7. ASBA is seeking presentation proposals from school district personnel, school board members and other organizations for high-quality, breakout sessions that focus on topics of critical interest to […]

Do you and your district employees responsible for the hands-on management and administration for absences, disability and FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) really understand the intricacies and requirements of the laws that apply? Do you/they have the skills and knowledge needed to keep from misinterpreting or unintentionally not comply with the law? Once again, ASBA […]

You are invited to register and join ASBA staff attorney Kristen Garner for this popular summer training session – Administrative Directives and Hard Conversations. Kristen will use real-life scenarios to teach building administrators and classified supervisors how to properly document employee misconduct or performance problems, while at the same time explaining to school board members […]

The ASBA Educational Foundation is currently seeking applications for the 2018 Scholarship Award Program. The Foundation has awarded college scholarships to children of Arkansas school board members since 1994. The awards are based on a student’s academic record and leadership potential. The ASBA Freshman Scholarship is a $650 scholarship awarded to four high school seniors who […]

Join ASBA in celebrating School Board Member Recognition Month as we salute more than 1500 Arkansas school board members serving the children in school districts across Arkansas. During this month-long observance, show appreciation to these elected volunteers who generously give of themselves to ensure that decisions affecting local schools are made by representatives of their […]

Clint Hull, a longtime board member of the Pottsville School District, was recently recognized as the recipient of the Dr. Daniel L. Pilkinton Award during the Arkansas School Boards Association’s 2017 Annual Conference in December. Since 1993, ASBA has honored outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to public education with this prestigious award. Hull […]

For a leader, careful listening with presence and awareness is a critical skill that you must master. When you tune out the wrong people and information, you run the risk of depriving yourself of priceless learning. During the 64th Annual Conference, the Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) will encourage you to “Listen. Learn. Lead.” This […]

Do you know an outstanding board member, administrator, teacher, school attorney or community member who you feel is worthy of a state award? If so, nominating this person for ASBA’s Dr. Daniel L. Pilkinton Award would indicate your appreciation of his or her accomplishments. The “Dr. Dan Award,” which recognizes outstanding service to public education, […]

It’s time to submit applications for the 2nd Annual Arkansas School Board Association’s School Board of Excellence in Leadership Award. This award was created to recognize school boards whose dedication and ethical service have made a positive impact on the students in their district. A committee comprised of six ASBA board members will name two […]

ASBA’s regional dinner meetings are the perfect opportunity for board members and superintendents to network with colleagues and hear timely information about district governance and upcoming events. During each meeting, individual board members who have earned at least 25 hours of boardsmanship training credit will be recognized for achieving Outstanding Board Member status. Additionally, elections […]

The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) is accepting pre-orders for the 2017-2018 Arkansas School Law Book. The book will include all of the school law revisions enacted during this year’s legislative session, including changes from the First Extraordinary Session of 2017. Each Arkansas School Law Book costs $65, which includes shipping and handling. You may […]

This training is an annual favorite with new and updated scenarios to help make it real! Join ASBA staff attorney Kristen Garner for her updated version of Administrative Directives and Hard Conversations, an in-depth training that teaches building administrators and classified supervisors how to properly document employee misconduct or performance problems, while at the same […]