ASBA Scholarship application period open
Children of current publicly elected Arkansas school board members may apply for the ASBA Educational Foundation Scholarship. Click here for eligibility information, application requirements and links to the application form. Application form and all required documentation must be received by ASBA by April 1.

Fayetteville site of 2010 Educational Technology Visit
School board members in Arkansas won't have to go far to participate in the Technology Leadership Network (TLN) 2010 Education Technology Site Visits. Fayetteville was chosen to host a site visit on March 14-16, 2010. For more information and to learn how to register, click here.

Boards may apply for Healthy School Board "Diamond Award"
The Coordinated School Health Program is accepting applications for the Healthy School Board "Diamond Award." The award recognizes schools with policies and educational programs that promote an environment that creates healthy students and learners. Click here to visit the Coordinated School Health Web site for an application form. Deadline for application is Feb. 26, 2010.

ASBA leadership passes to Boeckmann
Gene Boeckmann of Wynne assumed the office of president of ASBA at the 2009 ASBA Annual Conference. Boeckmann accepted the leadership gavel from Cathy Allen of Rogers, who will now serve as past president. The Delegate Assembly approved this slate of officers on December 10: Wayne Gibson of El Dorado, president-elect; Dr. Paul Hance of Batesville, vice president; and Maxine Nelson of Watson Chapel, secretary-treasurer. Look for more information about the annual conference, including handouts and photos, in the coming weeks. A special thanks to Cathy Allen for her commitment and dedication as president during 2009. Click here to view photos from the conference. Click here to view Pinnacle Award recipients. Click here for conference handouts.

Workers' comp. claims to move in-house at ASBA
As of January 1, 2010, ASBA is handling workers’ compensation claims service in-house. Since ASBA already self-administers its property and vehicle coverage, the workers’ compensation claims service will allow us to provide top-notch service across the board for school districts.

ASBA has added experienced workers’ compensation claims specialists to process your claims and to answer any questions you may have. Please direct all correspondence and claims forms to:

Risk Management Program
Arkansas School Boards Association
P. O. Box 165460
Little Rock, AR 72216

If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact Shannon Moore at 866-223-9587 ext 300. For claim forms, please click here.

Upcoming Training:

NSBA Annual Conference
April 10-12, 2010
Chicago, IL

NSBA Southern Region Conference
July 11-13, 2010
Colonial Williamsburg, VA

ASBA Annual Conference
Dec. 8-10, 2010
Little Rock, AR