As the premier advocate for students, boards of education and public education, Missouri School Boards' Association represents the interests and concerns of school boards and districts before the General Assembly, the Governor's Office and various administrative agencies. With more than 3,600 lay citizens elected to local boards of education, the association is able to have a significant impact on education at both the state and local levels. These changes are reviewed by the Board of Directors and are sent to the Delegate Assembly for approval. The Advocacy Committee also identifies emerging issues that MSBA may wish to pursue. Every member board should appoint an MSBA delegate and alternate.
Delegates vote for officers and approve legislative resolutions and platform positions.
One of the delegate's most important duties is to keep its local board informed of MSBA activities and to provide feedback to MSBA staff and the Board of Directors. Education Roundtable - MSBA chairs this group, representing the major education associations in the state, and attempts to coordinate efforts on issues of common interest. Comments on DESE's proposed rules and regulations are often submitted. MSBA officers and members of the State Board of Education meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual interest. Federal Relations Network - MSBA is engaged in efforts to influence Missouri's congressional delegation to support positive changes in federal law.