TASB Events

Spring

Board Candidate Workshops

TASB offers workshops on line for community members considering a run for the school board. Presented by experienced board members, these workshops offer a look at what it’s like to be on a school board and will help point candidates toward helpful resources. The workshops are available at no charge during election seasons. Visit LTS.tasb.org/candidates for more information.

Celebrating Educational Opportunities For Children Of All Cultures Conference

A collaborative effort of the Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas school boards associations, this conference focuses on innovative programs, projects, and strategies to increase educational opportunities for Hispanic students. Each spring a different state hosts the conference. Visit LTS.tasb.org/events or call Leadership Team Services (LTS) at 800.580.8272.

Grassroots Meetings

Grassroots meetings are held across the state in even-numbered years, when the Legislature is not in session. At these meetings, school board members provide input about which issues TASB should Advocacy at the Texas State Legislature begins with Grassroots meetings.

pursue as advocacy priorities in the coming legislative session. Also, each region elects representatives to TASB’s Legislative Advisory Council, which compiles the proposed priorities for recommendation to the TASB Board. TASB also solicits proposals for advocacy resolutions that guide the TASB Board, staff, and members in reacting to issues that may arise before the Legislature. Visit gr.tasb.org or contact Governmental Relations at 800.580.4885.

SMART Members' Conference

A spring conference is held every year for members of TASB’s SMART program, which assists districts in billing Medicaid for services eligible under the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program. Visit medicaidservices.tasb.org or call 800.580.3399.

Spring Workshops

Spring workshops are offered by LTS throughout Texas in conjunction with education service centers (ESCs), state colleges and universities, and area school boards associations. Timely topics are selected by area school board members and conducted by a mix of TASB staff, legal professionals, ESC staff, board members, and university staff. Visit LTS.tasb.org/events or call 800.580.8272.

TASB Risk Management Fund Members' Conference

The TASB Risk Management Fund hosts an annual spring conference, free to Fund members, featuring a keynote speaker, a networking reception, and numerous risk management training sessions. During the conference, usually held in April, Fund Innovation Awards are presented and coverage credit drawings are held. Visit tasbrmf.org or call 800.482.7276.