MS SB2716

Requires all school board members selected after July 1, 2016, to hold at least an associate degree from an accredited junior or community college or a minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university, with proof provided via certified transcript at time of candidacy.

Allows local school districts to apply for school board members to receive membership and benefits in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Requires school board members to meet at minimum twice monthly on separate days of the week.

Establishes that school board members who miss 20% or more of meetings during a calendar year must reimburse the district a proportionate amount of their annual salary, except for absences due to required military duty.

Requires school board presidents to submit annual reports to the State Board of Education by February 1 listing any members who missed 20% or more of meetings in the preceding calendar year.