What is NCSBA?
For nearly 90 years, the NC School Boards Association has operated as a nonpartisan organization supporting local school boards in striving for good governance and transparency for the benefit of their students, families, and local communities.
What do you mean by "nonpartisan?"
Our organization works with elected officials from every party at all levels of government with the sole focus of enabling school boards to govern effectively. NCSBA does not endorse political candidates or make campaign contributions and will never have a political action committee.
Which local school boards are members?
We are a voluntary membership association made up of the 115 public school boards in North Carolina and the board of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
How do you interact with your members?
NCSBA facilitates state-required ethics and conflict-of-interest training, offers practical workshops to elevate board performance, and consults on policy development for school systems’ statutorily mandated responsibilities.
Can you change my local school board's policy?
Our association has no regulatory authority over local school boards. Instead, we encourage transparent governance for school boards and facilitate training on effective community engagement processes.
Organizational limitations
As a nonpartisan membership association:
- We have no regulatory authority over local school boards, as that authority is vested in the State Board of Education and the NC Department of Public Instruction.
- We cannot assist individual students or their families with individual school or district administration related issues.
- We do not endorse political parties or candidates.
- Instead, we work with elected officials at all levels of government to support quality public education.
Purpose
Mission
NCSBA provides advocacy, leadership, and services that enable school boards to govern at the highest level.
Vision
NCSBA is the essential resource for school leaders as they work to provide a quality education for all students.
Governance
NCSBA leadership includes a Delegate Assembly, Board of Directors and Executive Committee that set the direction for association activity and training.
Beliefs
- The best way to educate the populace is through public schools.
- The most effective way to govern public schools is through local boards of education which are representative of the community.
- Members of local boards of education make better decisions when they are educated about their roles and the issues in public education.
- Legislative and policy making bodies must provide coordinated support to public education;
School board members must recognize and accept the importance of their roles as educational leaders. - Local boards of education are responsible for the education of all public school children; and
School board members must make the best decisions for children and the community.
