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The Goal

TASBO’s goal in offering this Mentoring Program is to help districts attract and retain the caliber of people required to successfully manage school business and operations.

Program Eligibility

All TASBO members and non-members, across all specializations, are eligible to participate.

Protégés Benefit By:

• Building a relationship with a mentor
• Gaining access to knowledge and skills
• Learning what you need, when you need it
• Expanding professional capabilities

Mentors Benefit By:

• Sharing their hard-earned wisdom
• Developing rewarding relationships
• Renewing their sense of mission
• Continuing the spirit that makes TASBO great

School Districts Benefit By:

• Enhanced confidence in the overall management of business and operations departments
• Improved managerial productivity and efficiency
• Increased energy and resources to focus on student achievement

How It Works

The TASBO Mentoring Program is tailored to the needs of its participants. Matching is done based on protégé needs and mentor experience, taking into consideration district similarities and area of specialization (job duties).

The mentors and protégés will communicate through telephone mentoring. 30 minute calls are recommended on a weekly basis. In addition to these regular sessions, the mentor will spend one full day with the protégé at his/her district. Additional onsite visits may be arranged if mutually agreed upon.

Training and Support

TASBO provides a mandatory, competency-based training program for mentors and protégés (one day for the mentors and one half-day for the protégés). All participants are required to attend training. In addition, TASBO will provide periodic support calls, to both mentors and protégés, to ensure that the program is meeting their needs.

Program Fees

The cost of participating as a protégé is $495. This covers the costs of materials, assessment instruments, and training, and includes a one-year membership in TASBO. Mentors will receive a nominal stipend as well as travel reimbursement for the training and the visit to the protégé’s district.

If you are interested in serving as either a mentor or protégé complete the attached application form. If you know of someone you think would benefit from the program, call us and we will invite them to participate.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Dee Kile, TASBO Associate Executive Director, at 512-462-1711, ext. 215 or 1-800-338-6531, ext. 215 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .