Representing Your Community Through Policy and Engagement: Phase IV focuses on in-depth discussions and examples of a board member’s role as a policymaker and interactive small-group sessions that walk through an actual community engagement activity. This workshop will also have a segment on working with the media and public forums.

• How can you respond and be effective if you are on social media?
• Learn how your policies help you be a high-functioning board member.
• Use effective community engagement to get input on complex issues – virtually or in-person.
• Get tips on communicating with the media.
• Take a deep dive into how your policies can show you how your board works.

Testimonials from MSBA members who have attend the Phase IV workshop:

• “I never knew policy could be so interesting.”
• “This was the best workshop yet. I took so much away.”

Note: The sessions in the MSBA Learning to Lead Workshop Series (Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, and Phase IV) can be taken in any order. This session closes the Learning to Lead Workshop series and can qualify you for our Leadership Development Certificate.

Registrants must attend both Part A and Part B (of the virtual option) to receive full attendance credit.

Two-part virtual session in October 2026:

• Part A: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026
• Part B: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026

Note: You are required to attend both Part A and Part B to receive full attendance credit!

Workshop fees: $210 ($230 for late registration, registrant may not receive materials prior to the workshop)

All registrations should be coordinated through the district office. Direct registration-related questions to Jen Ebert at registration@mnmsba.org.

Registration deadline: Advance registration closes October 13, 2026. Registrations received after October 13, 2026, will be considered late/walk-in and registrant may not receive printed materials prior to the workshop.

Registration webpage: Click here to access the MSBA Event Registration webpage.

Check back for upcoming registration announcements.

Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the event will not be charged.

Cancellations made 3 to 9 days prior to the event will incur a $100 fee.

Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to the event will be responsible for the full fee.