Area School Board and Affinity Associations
Learn more about other school board associations and how they can support your school community.
Area School Board Associations
Since 1952, TASB and Area Associations have collaboratively worked together, exercising a proactive approach to offer current information and training to trustees within their respective regions. This collaboration is characterized by a focus on addressing contemporary educational issues, thereby establishing a strong foundation for continuous growth and dedicated service to the education community. The Area School Board Associations reflect a steadfast commitment to networking and providing essential support/training to trustees in their crucial roles.
Looking for additional resources? Connect with these regional independent school board associations to amplify support for public education and your school community.
Bexar County School Boards Coalition (Region 20)
Meeting Dates
Association Meetings
TBA
Contact: President - Bobby Blount, Northside ISD
Email: bobbyblount22@gmail.com
For more information go to: wegopublic.com
Central Texas School Board Association (Region 13)
Meeting Dates
Association Meetings
2nd Wednesday of each month rotating among member districts. All meetings will be held at the Region 13 ESC unless otherwise specified.
Contact: President - Trish Bode, Leander ISD
Email: tbode02@hotmail.com
For more information go to: CTSBA
Far West Texas School Boards Association (Region 19)
Meeting Dates
TBA
Contact: Chair - Marlene Bullard, Tornillo ISD
Email: Marlene@tisd.us
Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards (Region 4)
Meeting Dates
Spring Workshop
April 10, 2024, 6 p.m. - Katy USD
Association Meetings
TBA
Contacts: President - Chris Janicek, Needville ISD and Executive Secretary - Grayle James
Email: gcschoolboards@aol.com
North Texas Area Association of School Boards (Regions 10 and 11)
Meeting Dates
Association Meetings
April 17, 2024, 6 p.m. - Birdville ISD
Contact: President - Julie Cole, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
Email: juliecole2@hebisd.edu
For more information go to: North Texas Area Association of School Boards
Starting an Area School Board Association
Don’t see one close to home? Bring together trustees in your area by starting your own area association. To learn more about the start-up process, please review the guidelines below:
Starting an Area School Board Association
TASB Contact for Area Associations
Cristina McKee, TASB Conference and Event Planning
800-580-8272, extension 2463
Email: cristina.mckee@tasb.org
Affinity School Board Associations
Mexican American School Boards Association
The Mexican American School Boards Association (MASBA) is a voluntary, nonprofit, statewide education association that has served local Texas school boards since 1970. MASBA is focused on closing gaps in Texas public schools, particularly for Latinx students, who comprise the majority of students in Texas public schools, and for English language learners, whose enrollment continues to increase in our schools.
Additionally, MASBA is committed to providing high-quality continuing education opportunities for Texas superintendents and scool board members, with a special focus on equity issues and the closing of educational gaps, and the organization actively advocates at the state and federal level on behalf of its members.
Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members
The Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members (TCBSBM) is a nonprofit organization that speaks on behalf of quality education for African Americans in the state of Texas, advocating at the state and federal level. TCBSBM’s mission is to:
- Provide a forum for the unique issues faced by African-American school board members and students throughout the state;
- Serve as an official advisory body on matters relating to issues of concern to African-American school board members and to positions on the Texas Association of School Boards and the National School Boards Association;
- Promote better relationships and understanding between African-American school board members, their local communities, and local school boards; the Texas Association of School Boards; and other education organizations; and
- Provide a means whereby African-American school board members can actively participate in the state and national dialogue on educational problems, issues, and concerns.