This handbook provides an overview of what a school board member needs to know, including duties and responsibilities, the structure of school governance, financing the schools, relations with administration and staff, board meeting procedures, and other information.
Written primarily for new board members, this publication is an introduction to the basics of school board work that can be referenced throughout a board member’s tenure. It is revised and updated to ensure that it remains true to principles of governance endorsed by experienced school board members and IASB staff. Published by IASB, 2026.