April 17, 2022

Answer: YES, the board chair has the EXACT same rights as any other board member. AASB model policy BB9121 states: The board…

January 3, 2022

I'm hoping to start a conversation with our board about our committees, with the intention of evaluating our need, establishing committees…

December 3, 2021

Alaska Statute 14.12.080 states to be eligible to be a member of a school board, a person must have the…

October 7, 2021

ANSWER: Though AASB does not have a specific policy regarding censure in our model manual, it is mentioned in the policy…

August 23, 2021

Answer: Most school boards utilize Robert’s Rules when running their meetings, and in Robert’s Rules, a tie is a failed…

May 24, 2021

ANSWER: The quick answer is no, you do not. You can simply fill the seat that has been vacated. A…

February 21, 2021

Q: If the superintendent transfers or changes a staff member to a new position, such as from Principal to Assistant…

September 17, 2019

A: We are happy to customize any workshop your board may need. Some of the workshop topics we offer are…

September 17, 2019

A: State statute asserts that the REAA must establish an ASB for any community over 50 people of permanent residence…

September 17, 2019

A: It is outlined in statue 14.14.070: "Within seven days after the certification of the results of each regular election,…