What Utah School Boards Association does

The Utah School Boards Association (USBA) is a non-profit membership association founded in 1932 that represents all 41 public school districts in Utah, providing governance training, legislative advocacy, risk management, insurance pooling, and member services to locally elected school board members, superintendents, and business administrators. Headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with 11-50 employees, USBA delivers its services through annual conferences (e.g., January Statewide Annual Conference), regional trainings, Delegate Assemblies, Legislative Day on the Hill, the monthly Policy Webinar Series, and the Master Board Certification (MBC) program. The association is governed by a Board of Directors with representation from 16 association regions and works in close coordination with the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), the National School Boards Association (NSBA), and the Utah School Superintendent Association (USSA).

USBA operates three core insurance and benefits subsidiaries that generate recurring revenue beyond membership dues: Utah School Boards Risk Management Mutual Insurance Association (USBRMMIA) for workers' compensation; the Group Health Insurance Pool, which provides self-funded medical, prescription, and dental coverage to approximately 2,400 employees and retirees across 15 school districts through partnerships with PEHP, Delta Dental, and Total Dental Administrators; and AxisPlus Benefits, established in 1999 to administer Flex Spending, Health Savings Accounts, and related employee benefits. The association also resells BoardBook digital board-packet software to member districts at special pricing, offers superintendent and business administrator executive search services, and publishes standardized policy templates and evaluation tools.

USBA's business model combines subscription-style membership dues from all 41 Utah school districts with managed-services revenue from the insurance pools and benefits administration. Distribution is entirely direct (field/enterprise) within Utah, with no third-party channels or geographic expansion. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The technology footprint is intentionally minimal and non-proprietary, relying on standard web, email, and webinar platforms alongside partner-provided tools such as BoardBook.

Name

Utah School Boards Association

Legal name

Utah School Boards Association

Website

https://usba.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Utah School Boards Association (USBA) is a non-profit membership association founded in 1932 that represents all 41 Utah school districts, providing governance training, legislative advocacy, risk management, pooled insurance programs (workers' comp, group health), and benefits administration to school board members, superintendents, and business administrators statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Governance Bodies & Board/Trustee Administration (EDADAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Elected School Boards & Governance Councils (EDADABAE)

Keywords

• School board governance
• Education policy advocacy
• Public sector insurance
• Board member training
• School district services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: USBA operates as a membership association representing all 41 Utah school districts. Revenue is generated through membership services including training programs, conferences, and member resources.
2. Insurance Programs: USBA administers group insurance pools including Workers' Compensation (USBRMMIA) and Group Health Insurance Pool, providing risk management services to member school districts.
3. AxisPlus Benefits Administration: Since 1999, AxisPlus Benefits program has been exclusively partnering with school districts providing Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, and employee benefit administration services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Utah School Boards Association (USBA) is a non-profit membership association that represents all 41 school districts in Utah. It delivers governance training (Master Board Certification, New Board Member Institute, Leadership Academy), legislative advocacy, risk management, and group insurance pools (Workers' Compensation via USBRMMIA, Group Health Insurance Pool with PEHP, and AxisPlus Benefits for flex spending/HSAs). It also provides policy consultation, superintendent and business administrator searches, and digital meeting tools (BoardBook).

Product overview

The Utah School Boards Association offers a portfolio of member services for Utah's 41 school districts. The core offerings include professional development programs (Master Board Certification, New Board Member Institute, Leadership Academy), insurance and risk management services (Workers' Compensation through USBRMMIA, Risk Management and Loss Control, Group Health Insurance Pool partnered with PEHP), and employee benefits administration (AxisPlus Benefits for Flex Spending and HSAs). Additional services include BoardBook digital board packets, policy consultation, superintendent and business administrator searches, and a monthly Policy Webinar Series. Training programs include annual conferences, regional meetings, and legislative advocacy events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master Board Certification (MBC) A professional development certification program for school board members that provides training on governance standards, leadership skills, and best practices for effective school board service.
• AxisPlus Benefits A comprehensive flexible-spending and employee-benefits administration program providing Flex Spending, Health Savings Accounts, and other employee benefit services exclusively for school districts and governmental agencies.
• Workers' Compensation (USBRMMIA) Workers' compensation insurance and claims management through Utah School Boards Risk Management Mutual Insurance Association (USBRMMIA), serving school districts with managed care, return-to-work initiatives, and consulting services.
• Risk Management and Loss Control Risk management programs utilizing in-house professionals including deputized state fire marshals who perform fire training and in-depth playground inspections using ASTM and CPSC guidelines, with training services to reduce liability for school districts.
• BoardBook A digital board packet service designed to make board meetings easier, offered through partnership to provide special pricing for school districts.
• Group Health Insurance Pool Self-funded medical and prescription drug coverage pool offering pooled negotiating power for school districts, with seven plan options, partnered with PEHP for health insurance and Delta Dental for dental plans.
• Superintendent and Business Administrator Searches Professional search services for superintendent and business administrator positions, providing comprehensive candidate pools and facilitation for school board responsibilities.
• Training Programs (Conferences & Institutes) Comprehensive training offerings including the Statewide Annual Conference (January), New Board Member Institute, Board Presidents' Workshop, Leadership Academy, Spring and Fall Regional Meetings, and Healthcare Seminar for school board members and administrators.
• Policy Webinar Series Monthly webinars covering USBA policy updates presented by the Executive Director and legal counsel, covering topics such as board meetings, curriculum, student rights, and compliance matters.
• Policy Reference Manual Model policies and policy consultation services providing standardized governance templates for school districts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Group Health Insurance Pool covers approximately 2400 employees/retirees from 15 school districts with historically low-rate increases
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Public Employee Health Plans (PEHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSBA has partnered with PEHP for health insurance services within the Group Health Insurance Pool. PEHP provides the administrative infrastructure for self-funded medical and prescription drug coverage offered to member school districts since 1999.
• Delta DentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta Dental provides traditional dental plans as part of the USBA Group Health Insurance Pool offerings, offering fully-funded and insured dental plans to member districts.
• Total Dental Administrators (TDA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDA provides voluntary dental plans as an additional option within the USBA insurance pool, complementing Delta Dental offerings for flexible employee benefit choices.
• BoardBooksupportingTechnology or IntegrationUSBA partners with BoardBook to provide digital board packet services to member districts. Through this partnership, districts receive special pricing on BoardBook's meeting management software.
• Utah State Board of Education (USBE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSBA collaborates with USBE on joint board meetings, legislative advocacy, and school safety initiatives. The Joint Legislative Committee coordinates with state education leadership on policy matters.
• National School Boards Association (NSBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSBA maintains representation through NSBA, with Utah board members holding elected positions at the national level (e.g., Linda Hanks as NSBA Pacific Region Chair). NSBA provides resources and advocacy at the federal level.
• Utah School Superintendent Association (USSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSBA and USSA are closely aligned organizations that jointly govern the Joint Legislative Committee and co-host advocacy efforts. Lexi Cunningham serves as both USSA Executive Director and USBA Associate Executive Director.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Texas Association of School Boards (TASB): TASB is a state-level association serving Texas school boards with similar services including policy services, training, insurance programs, and superintendent searches. Closely comparable in mission, member-driven governance, and service portfolio to USBA.
• New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA): NYSSBA provides training, advocacy, and policy services to New York school boards. Directly comparable as a state-level school board membership association serving all districts in its state.
• California School Boards Association (CSBA): CSBA serves California's K-12 school boards with policy services, training, advocacy, and governance resources. Comparable in scope, service mix, and member-driven non-profit structure to USBA.
• National School Boards Association (NSBA): NSBA is the national federation of which USBA is a member state association. Directly comparable in advocacy, training, and governance support functions, operating one level above USBA in the federation structure.
• Utah School Superintendents Association (USSA): USSA is the Utah counterpart for superintendents, sharing governance structure with USBA and jointly administering the Joint Legislative Committee. Direct peer in mission and tightly operationally intertwined with USBA.

Emerging players

• AASA (The School Superintendents Association): AASA is the national professional association for school superintendents, providing leadership development, policy advocacy, and search services—overlapping with USBA's superintendent search and executive training services.
• Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO): ASBO serves school business administrators globally with training, certification, and resources—overlapping with USBA's Business Administrator segment offerings (training, evaluation tools, insurance programs).

Broad incumbents

• Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO): CCSSO represents state education chiefs nationally on policy and standards—adjacent to USBA's K-12 governance mission but operating at the state-agency level rather than local-board level.

Others

• BoardBook: BoardBook is a technology partner of USBA providing digital board packet software to school districts. Ecosystem/technology peer in the governance tooling space that USBA resells to its members.
• Public Employee Health Plans (PEHP): PEHP provides administrative infrastructure for USBA's Group Health Insurance Pool. A core insurance/administration partner comparable in function as a health plan administrator to public-sector employees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/USBA.cc
• Xx.com/UtahSchoolBoard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/utah-school-boards-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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