School District Governance Association of New Hampshire
Giving voters a voice by empowering elected school district officials to reclaim control over budgets and curriculum.
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Testimony in Support of Budget Transparency
House Municipal and County Government Committee In favor of HB 243, HB 454, and HB 415 Dear Honorable Members: As President of the School District Governance Association of NH I am testifying in strong support for these three bills, all concerning transparency in...
SDGA Testimony in Support of HB348, Transparency of Union Contracts
Re: HB 348Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Municipal and County Government Committee members,I am unable to testify on Zoom today but I wish to submit testimony to the entire committee and have this entered into the record of the proceedings.HB348 arose from a need those...
Why We Need Union Negotiations in Public
Dear Mr. Chairman and House Judiciary Committee Members: I am President of the School District Governance Association of NH. We are a private organization whose mission is to give voters a voice by empowering elected school district officials to reclaim control over...
Latest Events
Virtual Happy Hour!
Please join SDGA members for an informal virtual happy hour. This is a great chance to get to know one another and discuss issues on your mind. (BYOB 😉 All members will be sent a Zoom invitation on Thursday, March 25th. If you need another invitation, email me...
Virtual Happy Hour!
Looking to finish off President's Day with a fun event? Please join SDGA members for an informal virtual happy hour. MONDAY NIGHT 8 pm to 9:30 pm (BYOB 😉 All members were sent a Zoom invitation on Friday, Feb. 12. If you need another invitation, email me at...
Annual General Mtg
Calling all members! Once a year membership is invited to shape the direction of the SDGA for the next year by debating and voting on legislative initiatives, board members, and our budget. It is also a great time to meet your fellow warriors in the trenches. This...
Discover Your Power
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SDGA?
The School District Governance Association of
New Hampshire (SDGA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help members of school boards and budget committees discover their powers so they can effectively assert their lawful authority and be responsible to their electorate.
What does SDGA do?
SDGA Members are committed to:
- Helping school board and budget committee members discover their legal roles and responsibilities
- Publicizing and communicating best practices in governance and budgeting
- Formulating model school district policies so boards will have an independent, alternative resource
- Proposing and monitoring legislation that supports local control in education and openness in administration
Who can join SDGA?
Anyone who supports our mission. The core of our membership includes past or present elected or appointed local officials who have or have had fiduciary responsibility for a New Hampshire school district budget. We also encourage parents, taxpayers and others to join.
To be accepted as a member, you must be sponsored by a current SDGA member, get a two-thirds majority vote of the SDGA Board, and pay dues.
Dues are $20 per year, non-prorated, payable January 1st. Lifetime memberships are $200.
How can SDGA help you?
SDGA offers seminars on a range of topics related to governance: budgets, understanding of curricular and assessment issues, clarifying special education laws and so on.
We have begun to provide model policies that clarify school board and administrative roles.
Our members can offer their vast experience in many areas.
How can YOU get involved?
- Attend a seminar.
- Come to a meeting. The SDGA Board meets on the first Saturday of the month. Meetings are open to members and interested parties: there are always lively discussions.
- Join a committee or a project and help SDGA provide needed resources.
- Invite a friend to join a committee or attend a seminar.
- Donate time or money. SDGA runs on a
shoestring and every little bit helps.