A Course That Tells the Story
Board Member Fundamentals
Eight case studies built from real community-association court decisions. Each module opens on a situation a board actually faced — then walks you through the rule, the ruling, and the right call.
Includes Book 2 of the FOAM Series — The Volunteer Board Member — with enrollment.
What's Included
- 8 case-study video modules
- The Volunteer Board Member — FOAM Series Book 2 (digital)
- A 5-question quiz after every module
- A 45-question final exam (75% to pass)
- Self-paced — complete on your schedule
- Completion acknowledgment
- Lifetime course access + 12 months of CICSC premium resources
One-time enrollment. Lifetime access.
Eight Case Studies
Each module narrates a real decision, then gives you the playbook a good board follows.
The Seat and the Shield
Grand Harbour CA v. G.H. Vero Beach
- The business judgment rule
- When the shield cracks
- D&O insurance
- Documenting your decisions
Getting People in a Room
Tuscany Cove Condo Assn v. Wexler
- Quorum and proper notice
- The walking-quorum trap
- Executive session
- Running a clean election
The Money You're Guarding
Florida reserve-funding litigation
- Fiduciary duty and the budget
- Operating vs. reserve funds
- Funding adequacy
- Special assessments
Saying No to a Neighbor
Springs Lake Estates HOA v. Clark
- The enforcement ladder
- Due process and the hearing
- Selective enforcement
- Consistent application
Fair Housing on a Tuesday Night
A reasonable-accommodation request
- Federal law above the documents
- Reasonable accommodation
- Assistance animals
- The interactive process
The Things You Can't Ban Anymore
Cauthorn v. Pirates Beach POA
- Rules vs. resolutions vs. the Declaration
- Statutory carve-outs
- No retroactive enforcement
- Adopting a restriction properly
The Records Request
Pecchia v. Wayside Estates HOA
- Owner inspection rights
- Response timelines
- What may be withheld
- Retention policy
The People You Hire
BLF LLC v. Landing at Blanco POA
- Conflicts of interest and recusal
- Competitive bidding
- Manager vs. board roles
- When to engage counsel
Serve With Confidence.
Eight case studies. Practical playbooks. The reference book that goes deeper.
Independence Notice: The Common Interest Community Standards Council (CICSC) is an independent organization and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Community Associations Institute (CAI) or the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB). CICSC credentials and professional development certificates are independent of CAI designations and CAMICB certifications. CICSC does not issue, administer, or replace any credential offered by CAI or CAMICB.
Disclaimer: CICSC provides educational resources, governance standards, and practical advisory support. CICSC does not provide legal advice, accounting advice, tax advice, engineering advice, insurance advice, or reserve study services. Board members and associations should consult qualified professionals for matters requiring professional judgment or legal interpretation.