Nominations sought to fill vacancies on KASA Board of Directors

KASA is seeking to fill vacancies on the KASA Board of Directors representing the following regions/role groups:

Western Lakes Region 
Dr. DeAnna Miller, superintendent in Fulton Ind., served a three-year term that concluded July 31, 2023.

North East Region 
Mr. Doug Bechanan, superintendent in Nicholas County, served a three-year term that concluded July 31, 2023.

School Counselors Role Group 
Ms. Stacy David, school counselor in Mercer County, served a three-year term that concluded July 31, 2023.

Middle School Principals Role Group
Dr. William Sims, middle school principal in Pulaski County, served a three-year term that concluded July 31, 2023

 

KASA members in these regions/role groups are invited to participate in the nomination process to elect your representative. The successful candidate will serve a three-year term which begins immediately. Nominations are being accepted through August 18, 2023, with an online election conducted shortly thereafter.

In accordance with the bylaws, nominees must meet the following criteria to serve on the board of directors:

Regional Directors

  1. Be a professional or premier member of KASA
  2. Be from a different school district and hold a different position than the previous director
  3. Be available to serve a three-year term (2023-2026)
  4. Attend board meetings in the spring and fall each year and the fall retreat (fall board retreat - September 22, 2023; fall board meeting - November 3, 2023; and spring board meeting - June 7, 2023)
  5. Coordinate the region’s annual meeting

Role Group Directors
  1. Be a professional or premier member of KASA
  2. Be from a different school district and hold a different position than the previous director
  3. Be available to serve a three-year term (2023-2026)
  4. Attend board meetings in the spring and fall each year and the fall retreat (fall board retreat - September 22, 2023; fall board meeting - November 3, 2023; and spring board meeting - June 7, 2023)

KASA provides travel reimbursement to participate in board meetings.  To learn more about this position, please review the following:

  1. Volunteer Job Description
  2. KASA Constitution & Bylaws
  3. Listing of regions by school district

If you wish to nominate someone, volunteer, or need additional information, contact Rhonda Caldwell (rhonda@kasa.org) or Wanda Darland (wandad@kasa.org).