New Member Learning to Lead Workshop

Newly elected school board members are required by law (NDCC §15.1-09-32) to complete training within their first year of service. NDSBA’s New Member Workshop fulfills that requirement. Attendance and participation are checked at the completion of the session to ensure the legal requirements are met.

Registration is open | LEARNING TO LEAD WORKSHOP pdf

2025 New Member Learning to Lead Workshop  |  October 9  |  8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  |  Bismarck Event Center

7:00 a.m.  Registration & Continental Breakfast                                                                                                         

8:00 a.m.  Welcome and Overview of the Day -- Amy De Kok, NDSBA Executive Director

8:10 a.m.  Foundations of School Board Service -- Amy De Kok, NDSBA Executive Director

9:00 a.m.  Open Records, Open Meetings, and Executive Session -- KrisAnn Norby-Jahner, NDSBA General Counsel

9:45 a.m.  Break

10:00 a.m.  Message from State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler

10:15 a.m.  School Board Powers & Roles and Responsibilities -- Amy De Kok, NDSBA Executive Director

11:00 a.m.  School Law 101 -- Amy De Kok, NDSBA Executive Director

11:45 a.m.  NDSBA at Your Service -- How We Support Your Board Work -- Amy De Kok, NDSBA Executive Director

12:00 p.m.  Lunch (Hall B)

12:45 p.m.  NDSBMCP Graduation Ceremony (Hall A)

1:00 p.m.  Public School Finance -- Dr. Paul Stremick, Dakota Leadership Solutions

2:00 p.m.  Experienced Board Member Q&A -- Board members will separate into subgroups by region and meet with NDSBA Board of Directors representatives: NW Region -- James Vannett, Nedrose and Patti Stedman, NDSBA Past President; NE Region -- Marlana Knudson, Mayport CG; SW Region -- Michelle Orton, Dickinson and Lucas Greff, NDSBA President; SE Region -- Nikkie Gullickson, Fargo and Nathan Berseth, NDSBA Vice President

2:30 p.m. Adjourn