Vincent Champion, Esq. and William Zee, Esq. testified on PSBA's behalf at the House Children and Youth Committee hearing recently in Montgomery County to discuss issues related to confidentiality and information sharing among schools, counties and local agencies.

The 2021 virtual School Leadership Conference is being offered free-of-charge to all members, thanks to the generous support of the PSBA Insurance Company. Claim your spot today on myPSBA.org. #PASLC2021

PSBA membership gives you access to unique insurance products designed specifically for the needs of your school entity. Visit psbains.com to learn how your school entity can benefit from these services.

In November 2021, many PA school boards will face a significant transition as they welcome new directors to their governance Team of 10. Attend 2021 Start Strong to hear best practices for onboarding new directors. Learn more or register: ow.ly/5pcU50G3miw

myPSBA offers courses leading to 10 digital badges - one in each of the seven Principles for Governance and Leadership as well as public and community relations, school board secretaries, and trauma-informed. Explore courses, webinars and webcasts on myPSBA.

The 2021 PSBA Equity Summit seeks to identify equitable practices, highlight stories of change, and provide strategies for moving Pennsylvania schools toward systems that honor our students’ hopes, dreams and potential. Learn more or register: ow.ly/Bsex50G3vkm

Rep. Rosemary Brown introduced HB 1749 to address the overpayments school districts make to charter schools for special education. To learn more about this important issue, read PSBA's closer look: ow.ly/MhLC50G3vmQ #TakeACloserLook

Happy Labor Day! We wish you a safe and relaxing holiday.

Today's episode of #VideoEDition covers school board voting rights of the superintendent and Act 18 of 2019, which created new requirements regarding threat assessments. Watch now: ow.ly/6iW650G3JXh

Now, more than ever, the work you do at your local district is essential in navigating the challenging year that lies ahead. Gain valuable insights at the complimentary 2021 School Leadership Conference. Learn more at paschoolleaders.org. #PASLC2021

PSBA thanks House Ed Chairman Sonney for working to introduce a bill which would ensure payments to charter schools are accurate. Reach out to your representatives and ask them to co-sponsor this important piece of legislation: ow.ly/zZUE50G6pbR

The health secretary's masking order is being challenged by House GOP but they say it's not about masks or no masks. Rather they say it's a question about whether the health secretary has the authority to issue that order. Dems call it political theater pennlive.com/news/2021/09/p…

CM Regent Insurance Company protects your school district from liability arising from lost computer equipment, network security breaches and human errors. Learn more about their coverage: ow.ly/fhf250G9UpI

New Trial Start Date Scheduled In PA School Funding Lawsuit; Trial Now Slated To Begin Nov. 12 fundourschoolspa.org/news/new-trial…

The right communication can make all the difference in challenging times. PSBA is here for you when you need us, with crisis communication services available to all member districts at no cost, 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Learn more: ow.ly/DPKe50ERxVQ

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On today's episode of #KeyEdRadio, Dr. Donna M. Beegle, co-founder and president of Communication Across Barriers and keynote speaker at #PASLC2021, discusses her passion and commitment to breaking the poverty cycle. Listen on your favorite podcast app or on keyedradio.org.

PA school districts and taxpayers overpay cyber charter schools hundreds of millions of dollars each year due to the state's flawed funding mechanism for charter schools. Read more: ow.ly/ZPXz50Ge3kW #TakeACloserLook

PA House Education Committee passed House Bill 1254, sponsored by Representative Lewis DelRosso, which mandates the creation of voucher programs in school districts by a vote of 14 to 11.

SB552 - regarding RTK law reform passed the senate by 34 to 15. Thank you to all who supported this reform.