BoardBook Premier

BoardBook Premier is web-based software for preparing meetings and managing the materials around them. It is best suited to organizations with recurring board meetings and a need to control and publish documents. Its chief advantage is a connected workflow from agenda assembly to public sharing; packet preparation still requires internet access.

Overview

Developed by the Texas Association of School Boards, BoardBook Premier brings agenda preparation, document handling, attendee communication, meeting workflows, and recordkeeping together. It serves school boards, government entities, nonprofits, libraries, and businesses, with tools for both internal coordination and public-facing records.

The combination of access controls and public posting is a strong fit for organizations that must manage restricted materials alongside public agendas, notices, or minutes. The limitation is important for meeting teams working away from reliable connectivity: saved packets can be reviewed offline, but building and compiling them cannot.

Key features

Agenda packets and documents

Teams can add, remove, and rearrange agenda items, then share packets digitally or print them. Uploaded file types are converted to PDF and attachments are paginated, helping produce a consistent packet from varied materials. A complete packet can be downloaded as a PDF for offline review. That makes preparation and distribution more organized, but offline access is for reading, not packet creation.

Permissions and public sharing

Different permission levels let organizations limit access to people who need particular information. A public portal can expose selected documents while allowing other meeting documents and links to be shared or restricted. BoardBook also integrates with an organization’s public website to post agendas, notices, and minutes. This balance is useful for public-serving bodies that need to publish records without making every document public.

Recurring meeting workflow

The workflow feature helps manage multiple contributors to recurring meetings. It is aimed at organizations coordinating materials across a continuing schedule, rather than teams looking only for a place to store documents. The product also supports voting and approvals and governance records.

Training and support

A subscription includes unlimited training and support, with self-training materials and instructor-led webinars. Support is available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. That is a useful provision for organizations onboarding contributors, though the stated support window is weekday-only.

Pricing

BoardBook Premier is paid, with custom pricing available by contacting sales. There is no published seat count, quota, trial length, or renewal term to compare, so organizations should request a proposal for their meeting needs before budgeting. The subscription includes unlimited training and support.

Platforms

BoardBook Premier supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. It is web-based, and a browser and internet connection are required to build or compile agenda packets; downloaded packets remain available for offline viewing.

Who it's for

BoardBook Premier is a considered choice for school boards, government entities, nonprofits, libraries, and businesses that run recurring meetings, need controlled access to documents, and publish selected records. Organizations that need to assemble packets without a connection should look elsewhere; offline PDF review does not remove the internet requirement for preparation.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Agenda editing, PDF conversion, attachment pagination, sharing, and printing bring packet preparation into one workflow.
• Pros: Permission levels and selective public sharing support a mix of restricted materials and public records.
• Pros: Unlimited training and support are included with a subscription.
• Cons: Internet and a browser are required to build or compile packets, limiting offline work to review.
• Cons: Custom pricing requires a sales conversation, making costs harder to compare upfront.

Alternatives

Consider BoardiGO if a free entry point matters: its Free plan covers one organisation, up to 10 users, and 2 GB of storage, with core board-governance workflow and task management. BoardPAC is another paid option, with Android, iOS, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows platforms.

Computershare BoardWorks may suit organizations seeking all modules and unlimited committees in a subscription, with additional users charged. GlobalBoards is a paid option for iOS and web. Choose Boardable if a free trial is useful; it has no free plan and supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.

Simbli offers personalized pricing and an implementation proposal after consultation. Board Director has a custom plan based on seats, business phase, and organizational complexity, plus a free trial. Diligent Audit is a paid option with pricing by request. For broader comparisons, see Board Management Software and Board Portal Software.

Verdict

BoardBook Premier is best for organizations that coordinate recurring meetings and must manage both controlled materials and selected public records. Its integrated packet workflow, permissions, and public sharing make a clear case for that audience. Look elsewhere if offline packet creation is essential, or if you need a price you can compare without contacting sales.