9 Feb 2007
Workshop is free and open to the public
DALLAS–Area school board candidates and interested citizens can learn more about the demands and rewards of school board service at a candidate workshop, Tuesday, February 27, 7-9 p.m. at the Region 10 Education Service Center, 904 Abrams Road (Service Center/Abrams Building/Pecan Room).
The workshop will provide interested community members and individuals thinking about running for the board with a better understanding of what is involved in being elected and serving as a local trustee. Experienced school board members will explain board members' key responsibilities and outline the qualities necessary for effective service.
Topics to be covered include: what it's like to be a trustee, key responsibilities of the board, division of authority with staff, how to campaign constructively, and where to find more information. Participants also will view A Call to Service, a Texas Association of School Boards' video, which highlights many aspects of board service and features several experienced school trustees.
The workshop is open to the public and admission is free. For more information about the workshop, call Tanya Barnett at 512-467-0222 or 800-580-8272, extension 6248; or visit the TASB Web Site at www.lts.tasb.org/candidates, for additional dates and locations.