Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name and Mission
- Name: Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
- Mission: Promoting educational excellence for Texas public schoolchildren through advocacy, visionary leadership, and high-quality services to school districts. TASB aims to build a stronger future for Texas through public education.
Founding Details
- Founded: 1949
- Founders: A group of school trustees from the Houston area
Key People
- TASB Board Officers:
- Rolinda Schmidt – President, Kerrville ISD
- Tony Hopkins – President-Elect, Friendswood ISD
- Mary Jane Hetrick – First Vice-President, Dripping Springs ISD
- Dan Micciche – Second Vice-President, Dallas ISD
- Sylvia Sánchez Garza – Secretary-Treasurer, South Texas ISD
- Armando Rodriguez – Immediate Past President, Canutillo ISD
- Executive Management Team:
- Dan Troxell – Executive Director
- Tiffany Dunne-Oldfield – Deputy Executive Director
Headquarters
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Employees
- Number of Employees: No information is available
Revenue
- Revenue: No information is available
Known For
- TASB is recognized for its comprehensive services supporting Texas public school boards, promoting educational excellence, and its advocacy on behalf of school districts.
Products and Services
Products Offered
- Boards & Leadership: Programs to improve skills and outcomes for trustees, school boards, and superintendents.
- Policy & Governance: Tools and support for strong governance, legal, and regulatory compliance.
- District Operations: Services for efficient operation in areas like facilities, HR, and risk management.
- Human Capital: Trends, training, salary data, and recruitment services.
- Legal: Support on legal cases and compliance.
- Safe Schools: Risk minimization programs and solutions.
- Student Success: Training, consulting, and resources to enhance student focus and educational outcomes.
Product Descriptions and Features
- District Operations: Expertise in facilities management, HR, and risk management.
- Legal Support: TASB provides a dedicated team to keep up with legal developments and support districts.
- Training & Events: Continuous education and skill improvement for school board members.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments
- TASB launched the Texas Trustee Institute: An immersive learning experience for new trustees.
- 75th Anniversary Celebration: TASB is celebrating its 75th year as a premier member association for school boards in Texas.
New Products Launched
- BoardBook® Premier: An updated tool to help with paperless board meetings and agenda management.
New Features
- Online Policy Assistance: First interactive application on the TASB website to manage policy online.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- BuyBoard: A purchasing cooperative initially created with partners, now a TASB-owned entity.
Additional Information
- TASB was established in response to the Gilmer-Aikin laws passed in the same year and has since grown into an association serving nearly all public school boards in Texas, with a focus on governance, member services, educational advocacy, and operational support.
For more detailed insights into TASB’s operations, governance, and other specific services, further research and access to internal documentation might be necessary.
