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The KASB Board of Directors met in Salina on June 5-6, for a board retreat and regular business meeting focused on leadership development, strategic planning and organizational priorities. During

Leadership for Tomorrow (LFT) is a statewide professional learning program developed by KASB to support and grow education leaders across Kansas through a combination of structured learning and

Leadership for Tomorrow (LFT) is a statewide professional learning program developed by KASB to support and grow education leaders across Kansas through a combination of structured learning and

When Brian Fitch talks about serving on a school board, he keeps it simple.  “There’s three rules to being on a school board,” he says. “The first rule is, do what’s best for the kids. The second

Leadership for Tomorrow is a statewide professional learning program focused on developing education leaders across Kansas. As KASB’s Marketing Communications Manager, my role centers on

When Christy Weiler talks about leadership, she returns again and again to learning, listening and service. A self‑described “forever learner,” Weiler brings those values to her new role as Region 2

School board service requires more than attending meetings and voting on issues. It requires a clear understanding of governance, leadership and the laws that guide public education. To help board

The KASB Board of Directors met Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Perry-Lecompton USD 343 District Office. The meeting followed a district tour the previous day, hosted by Perry-Lecompton USD 343 —

With an enrollment of around 6,700 students, Salina USD 305 was the 16th largest school district in Kansas last year. Its percentage of low-income students and students with disabilities is nearly

With an enrollment of just 155 students last year, Northern Valley USD 212 is one of the state’s smallest districts. Based in Phillips and Norton Counties in northwest Kansas along the Nebraska

  The Kansas Association of School Boards is pleased to announce its Leadership for Tomorrow (LFT) Class of 2026. Participants are nominated and then chosen through an application process that

When Dan Patterson talks about public education, he doesn’t lead with policy or politics. He talks about people — and about giving back.  A longtime board member for Lakin USD 215 and now Region 10

When it comes to school systems outperforming expectations for student performance, Hillsboro USD 410 is among the best in the state.  KASB has developed a formula to compare each district’s state

The KASB Board of Directors conducted new board member orientation on Friday, Jan. 16, marking the start of the 2026 governance year and welcoming board leadership transitions. Dr. Emily Riner

Basehor-Linwood USD 458, a growing 3,000-student district in southeast Leavenworth County on the outer ring of suburbs west of the Kansas City metro area, is significantly exceeding expectations for