Bylaws
The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) follows a set of Bylaws, last revised in December 2021.
Board of Directors
The ASBA Board of Directors provides leadership for the organization.
ASBA has 14 regions, and members in each region elect a director during the fall Regional Meetings.
Directors serve staggered three-year terms.
Regional Director Elections
School board members interested in serving as a Regional Director must submit a Regional Director Nomination Form from their local school board.
The form must be submitted to the ASBA President, with a copy to the Executive Director, at least 14 days before the Regional Meeting where the election will be held.
For criteria and nomination details, refer to ASBA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 5.
ASBA Officer Elections
ASBA officers are elected at the Delegate Assembly, held during the annual ASBA Conference in December.
To run for President-elect, Vice President, or Secretary-Treasurer, candidates must submit an ASBA Officer Declaration of Intent Form.
The form must be sent to the ASBA President, with a copy to the Executive Director, at least 30 days before the Delegate Assembly.
Beliefs and Resolutions
Each year, at the annual ASBA Conference, the Delegate Assembly reviews and votes on a set of Beliefs and Resolutions.
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Delegate Assembly approved the 2024 ASBA Beliefs and Resolutions.
The Proposed 2025 ASBA Beliefs and Resolutions will be considered at the Annual Conference in December 2025.
Submitting a Change to Beliefs and Resolutions
To propose a change, a completed and signed Form to Submit a Change to the ASBA Beliefs and Resolutions must be submitted.
The form must reach the ASBA President at least 10 working days before the Delegate Assembly.