“Our role is to provide space for board members to find consensus,” Messina says. “We look for the issues where everyone agrees—those are the ones we advocate for.” She adds that proposals that benefit only certain districts are filtered out through a rigorous multitier committee process. “That doesn’t mean they’re not good ideas,” she says. “It just means we, as a statewide association, won’t advocate for them.” LOOKING AHEAD As FSBA charts its path forward, one overarching goal remains clear: ensuring Florida’s public schools remain the top choice for families. “We want to make sure our districts reflect their communities’ values and priorities,” Messina concludes. “That’s how we make public education strong and sustainable—by keeping it relevant, responsive, and resilient.” 434 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07
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