MABE Maryland Association of Boards of Education Serving & Supporting Boards of Education Since 1957
The mission of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education is to support local boards in fulfilling their multiple roles through Professional Development, Advocacy, and Member Services
Core Values • We serve public school boards above all else • We champion local governance • We create collaborative relationships • We are a safe place to learn, laugh, share and network
Professional Development Opportunities: • New Board Member Orientation • Leadership I and II Programs • Boardsmanship Academy • Fellows Academy Program • Individual Board Retreats • Master Board Programs • Board Assistants Program • Annual Conference
In 2012 - 2013 : Provided: Eight Boardsmanship Academies Leadership I for 5 participants Leadership II for 2 participants Six board retreats Technical assistance to six boards New Board Orientation Annual Conference Board/Superintendent Assistant Certificate Program,10 participants Board/Superintendent Assistant Academy
Governmental Relations Services: • Lobbying representation • Member Alerts and Call-to-Action communications • Written and oral testimony • Annual primer on MABE’s legislative process • Legislative Toolkit presentations • Talking points and sample letters to the editor • Issue and advocacy presentations in local districts • Online access to testimony, meeting materials, and advocacy resources • Publications: the Monitor , the GreenSheet, and Legislative Positions
In 2012 - 2013: Monitored more than 350 bills Provided testimony on more than 75 bills Coordinated lobbying efforts with stakeholders Hosted Legislative Day Provided the Monitor , legislative updates & alerts Succeeded in bills regarding collective bargaining, special education, charter schools, and school safety
Legal Services Benefits: • Statewide seminars on school law issues • Amicus (Friend of the Court) briefs • Monitoring of school law changes • Reference on school law and policy subjects • Seminars-To-Go • Litigation support fund maintained • Reduced fee attorney panel
In 2012 - 2013: Conducted five statewide seminars for hundreds of staff and board members Conducted 20+ Seminars-To-Go Participated in two Amicus Curie briefs Provided litigation assistance Provided reduced fee attorney panel, saving members 15-20% on attorney fees Published 2013-2014 Maryland School Law Deskbook
Policy Services: • LSA policy listserv alerts for member staff on the latest issues facing schools • Statewide training on the latest school policy issues • Facilitation of policies and regulations between member districts • Seminars-To-Go on a wide range of policy topics • Model and sample policies addressing developing areas of need
In 2012 - 2013: Conducted six policy development seminars Assisted members with: Ethics policy changes Social networking issues Technology issues Student discipline issues Appeal hearing procedures COMAR amendments
Insurance and Financial Services • Group Insurance Pool • Workers ’ Compensation Group Self-Insurance Fund • OPEB Pooled Investment Trust • Flexible Spending Program • Group Term Life Insurance • Student Accident Coverage • Catastrophic Coverage
2012 - 2013 Risk Management Activities • Facilitated Peer Group Meetings • Awarded Scholarships • Presented Incentive Awards • Provided Risk Management Grants • Provided Access to SafeSchools • Provided Infra-Red testing • Conducted Risk Assessments • Provided Customized Training • Provided Custom Loss Analysis
Community Engagement: In your district: • What Counts forums • Community presentations as requested 2012 - 2013: • What Counts forum in Calvert County
Communication Services: • MABE website • Social Media presence • News Alerts and Event Notices • Electronic Publications E-Brief newsletter The Monitor State Board meeting summary GreenSheet legislative update • Hard copy publications Board Development Programs Conference materials Annual Directory Legislative Positions Advocacy Toolkit
In 2012 - 2013: Members received: Fourteen e-Brief newsletters Eleven Monitors Nine GreenSheets 26 news alerts and event notices MABE Directory MABE Board Development Programs book MABE Advocacy Toolkit
MABE membership entitles your district to Superintendent Search services at a cost well below market average and specific to the needs of Maryland boards of education
In 2012 - 2013: MABE conducted: Six Superintendent Search overview presentations Two Superintendent Searches Charles County Kent County
In 2012 - 2013, Officers and Members: Conducted a search resulting in the hiring of a new executive director Initiated a comprehensive review of MABE’s financial systems Developed a Strategic Plan Conducted a Bylaws Review Initiated meetings with education partners Developed a strategy to increase revenue
In 2012 - 2013, Officers and Members : Served on panels or gave remarks: Maryland State Board of Education Maryland Association of Counties General Assembly Teacher Effectiveness Work Group School Safety Center Task Force Professional Standards & Teacher Education Board Governor’s P-20 Leadership Council School Discipline Work Group
Comprehensive Benefits of Belonging to an Association: • Access to the latest and best information, presenters and speakers, products and services available • Membership in the National School Boards Association • Collaboration with stakeholder groups • A committee structure that emphasizes member participation in the development of association policies and actions • Representation by local board members on committees, panels and task forces at all levels • The strength of 24 boards working together for public education in Maryland
Do you take advantage of the benefits of membership? Partnership Services Publications that keep that support your you abreast of the latest MABE school system news at MABE and in education Services Legal & Policy Services Professional that support your board Development to inform and enhance your work Advocacy Services representing you A variety of Insurance Programs on the state and federal level to serve your system’s needs Maryland Association of Boards of Education Serving & Supporting Local Boards Since 1957
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