Genesee Valley School Boards Association

The Genesee Valley School Board Association represents 22 Boards of Education in western New York.  This association strives to support school boards who are committed to providing quality education to the children of each district. Now, more than ever, it is so important to work in a collaborative fashion and exchange ideas, and write success stories, all on behalf of students. This association salutes each Boards of Education as they strive, in very difficult times, to endeavor to always do what is best for children.
Thank you!

Patrick Burk
GVSBA Executive Director

About Us

The Genesee Valley School Board Association (GVSBA) is a membership organization of the school board members and superintendents who lead the 22 school districts and Genesee Valley BOCES.

The objectives of this Association shall be as follows:

  • To promote and encourage cooperation between the Genesee Valley School Boards in the interest of better education.

  • To provide a forum where school board members exchange information on education-related topics.

  • To hold meetings/conferences that address specific educational issues of interest to school board members.

  • To provide a permanent organization that will voice the wishes of its members regarding legislation and other matters.

  • To further the mutual objectives of this Association and the New York State School Boards Association.

  • To annually nominate and designate a recipient of the Albert W. Hawk award.

  • To assist its members in every possible way with their school board problems.

GVSBA Board
David Woodruff
Norbert Fuest
Deb List
Julie Welch
Ann Hunt
Patrick Burk, Executive Director