North Dakota School Boards Association - NDSBA

08/09/2026

NDSBA welcomes all newly elected school board members! Your commitment to serving students, families, educators, and your community is commendable and deeply appreciated. As a school board member, you play a vital role in shaping the future of our schools!

As a leading advocate for public education in North Dakota, NDSBA is here to assist you as you serve your school district. Mark your calendar for the New Member Learning to Lead Workshop on Oct. 8 during our annual convention at the Bismarck Event Center. All new school board members are required by law to attend this workshop.

08/08/2026

We're looking forward to the 2026 NDSBA Annual Convention and excited to have North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund as our School Law Seminar sponsor!

Thank you, NDIRF!

08/08/2026

NDSBA is excited to announce that award-winning keynote speaker and mental performance coach, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, will be the featured keynote speaker at the 2026 NDSBA Annual Convention on Thursday, October 8.

Cindra is the owner of the Mentally Strong Institute, a firm that provides coaching to leaders and athletes. She has provided mental training for the Minnesota Vikings, and the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team.

Cindra will deliver a message from her upcoming book, The Confidence Habit: 7 Core Practices to Transform Self-Doubt into Self-Belief.

In her engaging keynote, you'll discover the seven research-backed practices that build durable, lasting confidence. You'll leave with practical mental performance tools to strengthen your own confidence, respond effectively to adversity, and create a culture where people have the confidence to contribute, lead, and thrive.

08/07/2026

The 2026 NDSBA Annual Convention is coming up October 8 and 9 at the Bismarck Event Center, and we're so grateful for EAPC Architects Engineers for sponsoring the "Class Dismissed!" Social & Celebration! The event will wrap up our first day of the convention, Thursday, October 8, with music, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks.

Thank you, EAPC Architects Engineers!

08/07/2026

https://news.prairiepublic.org/local-news/2026-08-05/north-dakotas-bell-to-bell-cellphone-ban-in-k-12-schools-described-as-a-resounding-success

Students aren't allowed to use cell phones during in-school hours.

08/07/2026

NDSBA is excited to announce the kickoff of its Launch Institute for school districts participating in the StudentsFirst Governance Program.

StudentsFirst Governance is a certification program designed to help school boards and district leaders strengthen governance practices and align efforts focused on positive outcomes for all students. Through the Launch Institute experience, district leadership teams will engage in guided learning, collaboration, and planning to support long-term improvement and student achievement.

NDSBA looks forward to partnering with districts as they begin this important work. If your district is interested in joining an upcoming Launch Institute or learning more about the StudentsFirst Governance Program, contact Amy De Kok at [email protected], or click the StudentsFirst Governance link on the NDSBA home page.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

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08/06/2026

NDSBA is pleased to announce that new Title IX Training is available to purchase for the 2026-2027 school year.

This training will meet compliance requirements for Title IX members and is also offered as “best practice” in training all staff.

If your school district is interested in NDSBA's Title IX Training opportunity, please reach out to NDSBA General Counsel KrisAnn Norby-Jahner at [email protected].

08/06/2026

Early Bird Registration is now open for the 2026 NDSBA Annual Convention.

These rates are good until Friday, September 18. Fees will increase on September 19. No refunds after Friday, October 2. The district business manager or another designated individual should complete registration. Call NDSBA at 1-800-932-8791 for assistance.