CASBO is now accepting applications for state leadership positions on its 2024-25 Board of Directors.
The following positions are currently open: Vice President, Southern Section State Director, and Eastern Section State Director.
CASBO members who are interested in giving back to their profession, improving their leadership skills, and expanding their network are encouraged to apply. Candidates should review Section 2005 of the CASBO Manual of Procedures to understand the role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors before applying.
All applicants must submit their application no later than Friday, October 13, 2023.
Review & Election Process
Section leaders validate the eligibility of applicants for the position of State Director. Section validation is not required for applicants for other board positions, such as Vice President.
The Nominations & Elections Committee reviews each eligible application and submits them to the Board of Directors.
If there is only one applicant for a board position, the Board of Directors votes to ratify the applicant in an uncontested election.
If there is more than one applicant, CASBO holds a public election in the first two weeks of December. All active CASBO members are eligible to vote. Please note, campaigning is not allowed by candidates or their supporters in public elections.
Vice President
CASBO’s Vice President serves as a member of the Executive Committee and as an officer on the Board of Directors. The individual serves for one (1) year as Vice President, beginning at the conclusion of CASBO’s 2024 Annual Conference in April, followed by one (1) year as President-Elect, one (1) year as President, and a final year as Immediate Past President.
The Vice President is required to participate in:1
- Monthly Executive Committee meetings
- Four (4) regular meetings of the Board of Directors (held in October/November, January, April and June)
- Other CASBO events and activities, including, but not limited to:
- New Board Orientation
- All CASBO leadership events (when held)
- Annual Conference
- CBO Symposium
- Promotional videos and interviews
To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
- CASBO individual member in good standing for at least five (5) consecutive years2
- Three (3) years experience in a responsible leadership position, for example a chair or assistant chair of a committee or council at the state or section level
- Awareness of and commitment to CASBO’s goals and objectives as defined in the current strategic plan
- Actively employed at a California Local Educational Agency (LEA)
State Directors
There are currently two openings on CASBO’s Board of Directors, one for Southern and Eastern Sections.
CASBO’s Board of Directors has one representative from each section, with staggered terms to ensure continuity. State Directors serve three (3) year terms, beginning at the conclusion of CASBO’s 2024 Annual Conference in April. Current directors are eligible to reapply. State Directors are required to participate in:1
- Four (4) regular meetings of the Board of Directors (held in October/November, January, April and June)
- Other CASBO events and activities, including, but not limited to:
- New Board Orientation
- Select CASBO leadership events (when held)
- Promotional videos and interviews
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- CASBO individual member in good standing for at least three (3) consecutive years2
- Two (2) years in a responsible leadership position, for example serving as a chair or assistant chair of a committee or council at the section level
- Awareness of and commitment to CASBO’s goals and objectives as defined in the current strategic plan
- Actively employed at a California LEA
Thank you for your interest in this rewarding experience as a member-leader and for being part of the CASBO network!
Has your CASBO membership expired? Please visit our membership page to renew and keep your leadership eligibility intact!
Need assistance with the application or other governance questions?
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1Required events may be held in-person or online. When in-person, CASBO pays all travel expenses associated with the events.
2A “CASBO individual member” is anyone who has been a member of CASBO for the consecutive membership period required by their desired position, through any of the following membership types: Organizational Subscriber Employee Member, Honorary Life Member, or Career Builder Member. Please note, Retiree members are not eligible due to their lack of active employment at a California LEA
