Advocacy: Legislative/Governmental Relations
Monitoring legislative activity and representing school boards when legislation affects them |
Dax Gonzalez
800.580.4885, x1088 |
Area School Board Associations
Providing information on regional school board groups in Texas |
Tami Nagar
800.580.8272, x2463 |
Board Consultation
Assisting school boards based on their specific needs |
Robert Duron
800.580.8272, x3596 |
Board Development Services
Enhancing effectiveness of district leadership teams through training, consulting services, conferences and events, and information resources |
Susan Elliott
800.580.8272, x2873 |
Board Officer Resources
Offering training and resources for school board leaders |
David Koempel
800.580.8272, x2459 |
Board Training
Providing training for boards and superintendents to ensure district success |
Robert Duron
800.580.8272, x3596 |
BoardBook®
Providing paperless meeting agenda and board packet preparation |
Dianne Gorvin
888.587.2665, x3664 |
Business Recognition Program
Assisting districts in recognizing business and community organization that supporters |
Stephanie Butler
512.467.3688 |
Business Services Sales and Marketing
Representing BuyBoard®, Facility Services, and TASB Energy Cooperative |
Mark Wey
800.580.8272, x3692 |
BuyBoard®
Helping local governments save money by combining their purchasing power |
Steve Fisher
800.695.2919, x7153 |
Candidate Information
Offering resources for anyone considering running for a school board seat |
David Koempel
800.580.8272, x2459 |
Community College Services
Providing legal expertise and comprehensive policy development and maintenance for Texas community colleges |
Amy Magee
800.580.8272, x2904 |
Continuing Education Credit Reporting Service (CECRS)
Allowing superintendents and boards to view and track board training credits |
Taylor Thompson Cañas
800.580.8272, x3611 |
Convention
Providing leadership teams with training unique to their roles in the state’s public school system at this annual event, conducted jointly with the Texas Association of School Administrators |
Taylor Thompson Cañas
800.580.8272, x3611 |
Delegate Assembly
Bringing delegates together to forge a shared vision for the Association |
Susan Tabbee
800.580.8272, x3573 |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Creating and cultivating an inclusive culture that champions diversity and equity for members, employees, and suppliers |
Cecilia Chavez
800.580.8272, x3620
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Energy Services
Providing energy efficiency audits and upgrades and a co-op for purchasing electricity and fuel at fixed rates |
Mark Wey
800.580.8272, x3692 |
Executive Search Services
Helping boards navigate the process of finding new superintendents |
Butch Felkner
800.580.8272, x3561 |
Facility Services
Offering professional services and training to help districts manage their facilities |
Jeff Clemmons
800.580.8272, x2850 |
Field Services Representatives
Promoting TASB programs and services to school districts |
Carolyn Counce
800.580.8272, x3546 |
First Public®
Providing investment and insurance options for school districts and other local governments |
Marketing and Sales
Cole Hentschel
800.558.8875, x3593
Operations
Trent Toon
800.558.8875, x3695 |
Goal-Setting and Planning Services
Helping districts assess and update district improvement plans |
Robert Duron
800.580.8272, x3596 |
Governance Camp
Offering training for new and experienced board members focused on governance and student voice |
Kathy Dundee
800.580.8272, x2462 |
Governmental Relations
Monitoring legislative activity and representing school boards when legislation affects them |
Dax Gonzalez
800.580.4885, x1088 |
Grassroots Process
Developing TASB’s Advocacy Agenda and electing representatives for TASB’s Legislative Advisory Council |
Dax Gonzalez
800.580.4885, x1088 |
HR Services
Supporting human resources leadership in public schools |
Compensation Services
Zach Hobbs
800.580.7782, x2879
Membership/Online Access
Kathie Randolph
800.580.7782, x2410
Staffing Review HR Consulting
Karen Dooley
800.580.7782, x2414
TASB HRDataSource
Catherine Rubiera
800.580.7782, x2407
Training and Member Resources
April Mabry
800.580.7782, x2403
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| Invoices |
TASB
Gayla Lantzsch
800.580.8272, x3534 or
FinanceAR@tasb.org
TASB Legal Assistance Fund
Annette Moseley
800.580.8272, x2909
Risk Management Services
Jasmine Baker
800.482.7276, x3533 |
Leadership TASB
Providing opportunities for school trustees to form networks and influence state and national policy and governance |
Kay Douglas
800.580.8272, x2456 |
Legal Services
Providing legal resources to keep district leaders up to date on developments affecting Texas public schools |
Legal Questions
800.580.5345, x6320
TASB Legal Assistance Fund and Training
Mark Tilley
800.580.5345, x1066
Texas Council of School Attorneys
Annette Moseley
800.580.5345, x2909 |
Lone Star Investment Pool
Making fund management easy for district leaders |
Marketing and Sales
Cole Hentschel
800.558.8875, x3593
Operations
Trent Toon
800.558.8875, x3695 |
Media Honor Roll
Recognizing representatives in print, radio, television, and digital media who promote public schools as quality places to educate Texas schoolchildren |
Theresa Gage-Dieringer
800.580.8272, x3564 |
Membership Information
Providing customer service to TASB members and those seeking information on membership |
Michael Pennant
800.580.8272, x1074 |
myCEC
Making reporting of continuing education credits fast and easy through a web-based application |
Taylor Thompson Cañas
800.580.8272, x3611 |
myTASB
Providing a secure portal that allows members to access information from TASB service areas |
Aaron Dodds
800.580.8272, x2928 |
New Board Member Launch (formerly known as TASB ISD)
Offering basic training sessions for new school trustees |
Susan Elliott
800.580.8272, x2873 |
Online Learning Center
Providing online professional development for school trustees |
Renee LeClaire
800.580.8272, x2455 |
Parliamentary Procedure
Understanding the rules that govern board meetings |
David Koempel
800.580.8272, x2459 |
Planning and Research
Offering research, planning, and program evaluation for TASB and its members |
Shevis Moore
800.580.8272, x2875 |
Policy Service
Helping school leadership teams develop and maintain district policies |
General Inquiries
Gail Ayers
800.580.7529, x3640
Policy On Line®
Katie Fierst
800.580.7529, x3624 |
Printing Services
Offering high-quality printed products at competitive prices |
Eddie Fitzgerald
800.580.8272, x7119 |
Public Information
Providing assistance to media and community members interested in the board’s role in public education and sharing information to help support public schools |
Theresa Gage-Dieringer
800.580.8272, x3564 |
Publication Sales
Selling books, posters, and other items of interest to school districts and school leaders |
Christina Velasquez
800.580.8272, x1068
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Purchasing Cooperative
Helping local governments save money by combining their purchasing power |
Steve Fisher
800.695.2919, x7153 |
Risk Management Services
Providing comprehensive risk solutions for Texas school districts |
Mary Barrett
800.482.7276, x2828 | 512.505.2828
Claims Administration
Hiawatha Franks
800.482.7276, x3615 | 512.467.3615
Finance
Dawn McMurtrey
800.482.7276, x2861 | 512.505.2861
Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Paul Taylor
800.482.7276, x3663 | 512.467.3663
Member Support Services
Dawn McMurtrey
800.482.7276, x2861 | 512.505.2861
Risk Solutions
Janina Flores
800.482.7276, x2833 | 512.505.2833
Strategic Initiatives and Operations Support
Mary Barrett
800.482.7276, x2828 | 512.505.2828
Underwriting and Marketing
Mary Barrett
800.482.7276, x2828 | 512.505.2828
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School Board Advocacy Network
Helping school board members become involved in the legislative process |
Dax Gonzalez
800.580.4885, x1088 |
School Board Recognition Month
Recognizing elected boards of trustees each January for the crucial role they play in communities and schools |
Stephanie Butler
512.467.3688 |
School Finance
Offering expert answers on school funding issues |
Dax Gonzalez
800.580.4885, x1088 |
Special Education Solutions
Helping schools bill Medicaid-eligible services under the School Health and Related Services program |
Karlyn Keller
888.630.6606, x2896 |
Spring Workshops
Offering training in locations around Texas |
Tami Nagar
800.580.8272, x2463 |
Student Solutions
Offering customized consulting services to assist districts in implementing best practices and maintaining compliance of their special education, Section 504, and English language learner programs |
Karlyn Keller
888.247.4829, x2896 |
Summer Leadership Institute
Meeting the training needs of school board members through a flagship training conference |
Kathy Dundee
800.580.8272, x2462 |
Superintendent Evaluation
Helping school boards measure the work and results achieved by superintendents |
Robert Duron
800.580.8272, x3596 |
Superintendent of the Year
Honoring outstanding administrators for achievement and excellence in public school administration |
Joan Randall
800.580.8272, x2983 |
Superintendent Search Services
Helping boards navigate the process of finding new superintendents |
Butch Felkner
800.580.8272, x3561 |
TASB Benefits Cooperative
Providing districts and employees with a variety of insurance benefits |
Marketing and Sales
Cole Hentschel
800.558.8875, x3593
Operations
Trent Toon
800.558.8875, x3695 |
TASB Board and Management Services
Supporting the work of the TASB Board of Directors |
Kelly Panfilli
800.580.8272, x2800 |
TASB Conference for Administrative Professionals
Offering intensive training and networking opportunities for administrative support personnel at the district level |
Joan Randall
800.580.8272, x2983 |
TASB Energy Cooperative
Helping districts secure fixed electricity and fuel rates |
Mark Wey
800.580.8272, x3692 |
TASB Store
Selling books, posters, and other items of interest to school districts and school leaders |
Christina Velasquez
800.580.8272, x1068
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TASB Talks Podcast
Interviewing Texas education experts on advocacy, governance, and other education-related topics |
Stephanie Butler
512.467.3688 |
Team Building
Helping school boards learn to work together to improve their effectiveness |
Orin Moore
800.580.8272, x2458 |
Texans for Strong Public Schools
Educating and mobilizing education advocates in support of Texas public schools |
Stephanie Butler
512.467.3688 |
Texas Lone Star Magazine
Providing timely information on policy and governance, legislative developments, and other education news |
Laura Tolley
737.708.1156 |
The Star E-Newsletter
Keeping school board members informed with a monthly newsletter |
Stephanie Butler
512.467.3688 |
University Partnership Initiative
Working with education administration programs at Texas public universities to reach out to aspiring school administrators |
David Koempel
800.580.8272, x2459 |
XG (eXceptional Governance) Board Development
Working with boards to build skills that support improved student success |
Orin Moore
800.580.8272, x2458 |