“When someone is elected, there’s a transition from private citizen to elected official,” Messina explains. “We start with training that includes public records, Sunshine Law—because our goal is to keep them out of jail—and then move into policy, budgeting, and governance.” In addition to training individuals, FSBA also emphasizes the importance of cohesive governance teams: the superintendent and board working in tandem. “We do extensive training focusing on common goals and strategic planning,” Messina says. “The more aligned the leadership, the more focused the district is on achieving student success.” LOCAL PRIORITIES, STATEWIDE SUPPORT FSBA serves as a bridge between state policy and local governance without imposing a one-size428 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07
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