Running for the Board

Board Elections

Beginning in 2023, the Board will be elected in a two-week period prior to the annual conference. The volunteer board consists of 13 members, including four officers. Each year, three board member positions become available and one Vice President position. The Vice President ascends to the President role after also serving as President-Elect for a year. TASBO seeks the most qualified and dedicated candidates for its board of directors.

Key Dates for Board Candidates

• November 1 - Begin Accepting Board Applications (application link below)
• December 1 - Board Application Deadline - by 5:00 PM
• December/January - Candidate Orientations
• January 23 - February 6 - Electronic Voting Period
• February 13 - 17 - Annual Conference
  

Qualifications

Candidates for Director shall have attended three of the last five Annual Conferences prior to the filing deadline AND shall meet at least one of the following additional requirements:

• Served as an Officer of a Committee;
• Served as an Officer of an Affiliate Chapter;
• Presented at TASBO Annual, Summer or Maintenance and Operations Conference;
• Presented at a TASBO workshop or academy;
• Presented two or more webinars for TASBO;
• Served as an instructor for a TASBO certification course; or,
• Written curriculum for a TASBO certification course.

Candidates shall have been a K-12 or Education Service Provider member of TASBO for the immediate three preceding years and hold a TASBO certification.

Click on the Election Rules button below to download full eligibility and candidate requirements.

Candidate Application Checklist

> Resume information (Employment history, leadership experience, professional activities, education etc)

> Professional bio (300 words or less in the third person)

> In the application, you will make known your intent to run as Director or Officer

> Letter from the candidate’s immediate supervisor indicating their support and approval of the time and effort required to be a member or officer of the Board of Directors

> High-resolution head shot photograph (at least 1 MB)

Board Member Schedule

Below are the expected commitments for the 2023-24 Board of Directors:

* Optional