role in shaping the educational landscape across Florida’s 67 school districts. “Our mission is to increase student achievement through the development of school board leadership and advocacy for public education,” says Andrea Messina, Executive Director of FSBA.“The two pillars we focus on are leadership and advocacy.” TRAINING CITIZEN-LEADERS TO GOVERN EFFECTIVELY Unlike in many states, Florida’s school board members are constitutionally elected, and the training provided by FSBA is voluntary—except for a state-mandated four-hour annual ethics course. Despite this, the association prioritizes in-depth educational programs designed to support both new and seasoned board members. 427 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07 FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (FSBA)
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