While researchers noted that the Legislature recently made a historic $116 million one-time investment to identify and support students experiencing homelessness, addressing the challenges of youth homelessness must be prioritized on an ongoing basis.

Student voice is more than an opportunity to speak at a board meeting. It is an essential source of insight into whether our schools are meeting their purpose. Students experience our decisions every day. They know what engages them, where they encounter barriers and what gives their learning meaning. If we want to make informed decisions, we need to understand their experiences and listen to what they tell us.

To aid in cultivating safe environments, CSBA’s Safe Schools Toolkit, which has been regularly updated since the latest iteration was published in 2024, covers strategies for governance teams to support the well-being of students and staff.

Appointments to committees for 2027 were ratified at the September CSBA Board of Directors meeting and can be viewed below. Congratulations to those who were selected to serve and thank you for your time and commitment. To those interested in serving on a committee in the future, please contact the Regional Director for your region or the Executive Office when interest forms are made available in June.

The report, informed by CSBA’s Small School District Advisory Workgroup, is based on a survey of dozens of dual-role administrators regarding challenges and opportunities for support related to the position.