Membership

NFNSSAA Membership
The National Federation of Nonpublic State Accrediting Associations (NFNSSAA) is an organization comprised of state chapters that accredit nonpublic schools within their individual states. The National Federation recognizes and supports the state chapters in their accreditation process and the individual schools approved by the state chapters. The purpose of the organization is to share information, provide guidance, and collaborate on national and local issues impacting state nonpublic schools.

A State Chapter of NFNSSAA can be comprised of various nonpublic schools and systems. If a school within the state chapter is seeking dual accreditation with another association, both accrediting associations must be part of the validation team and site visit. State chapters pay an annual membership fee, submit annual reports, and attend an annual conference.

Membership in NFNSSAA is determined by Accreditation Standards and Criteria.
Accreditation Standards:
Mission / Philosophy, Administration, Governance, School Climate, Parental and Community Involvement, Student Services, Professional Staff, Curriculum, Instructional Resources, Finances, Strategic Plans, and Development.
NFNSSAA Criteria for State Membership:
Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws, Tax Exempt Status 501(c)(3), Board of Directors & Governing Body, Established Educational Standards, Annual Reporting Process, Tracking Procedures for Recommendations, Board Meeting Minutes, Appeals Process, and NFNSSAA Annual Meeting Attendance

For Additional Membership Information contact: Dan Bauer, MNSAA Executive Director & NFNSSAA President / bauerda@swbell.net

State Chapter Membership and Contacts

Arkansas
Kristine Grelle                                                       479-246-0032
ANSAA Executive Director                                  kristine.grelle@cox.net
2209 South 18th Place                                           http://www.ansaa.com                                                                                                             Rogers, AR 72758

Michigan
Angelia Salas, NFNSSAA Vice-President              517-372-0003
MANS Director Constituency Services                 asalas@m-a-n-s.org
501South Capitol Avenue                                       http://www.m-a-n-s.org
Lansing, MI 48933-2306

Minnesota
Sarah W. Mueller, NFNSSAA Treasurer                 952-758-5985
MNSAA Executive Director                                    smueller@mnsaa.org
205 Lexington Avenue South                                   http://www.mnsaa.org
New Prague, MN 56071

Missouri
Dan Bauer, NFNSSAA President                           314-606-4712
MNSAA Executive Director                                 bauerda@swbell.net
10324 Topaz Spring Drive                                     http://www.moqualityschools.or g
St. Louis, MO 63123

Wisconsin
Beatrice Weiland, NFNSSAA Secretary               262-895-3679
WRISA Executive Director                                   wrisa@wrisa.net
P.O. Box 685                                                         http://www.wrisa.net
Muskego, WI 53150