Our News 06-Mar-2018
Statement of Sally Smith, J.D., Executive Director of the Alabama Association of School Boards, on the Governor’s Smart on Safety Initiative FOR RELEASE: March 6, 2018 "The gov... Read More
Court Report 19-Oct-2018
Read the October 2018 issue of Court Report, which includes cases involving Immunity, the First Amendment and guidance on miscellaneous campaign and election issues. Click the case names to read t... Read More
For Your Information 13-Apr-2018
State Superintendent Finalists Announced; Board Approves 10th Grade Pre-ACT, Discusses SDE Reorganization Gov. Kay Ivey chaired a special-called State Board of Education meeting today du... Read More
For Your Information 09-Mar-2018
Ed Prep Report Card Gets Green Light, Board Discusses ALSDE Reorganization, Assessment Update The State Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the development a... Read More
For Your Information 09-Nov-2018
Below is the November 9, 2018, edition of AASB's FYI Newsletter, which includes a recap of this week's State Board of Education meeting and work session as well as information about upcoming... Read More
For Your Information 14-Dec-2018
Below is the December 14, 2018, edition of AASB's FYI Newsletter, which includes a recap of this week's State Board of Education retreat, meeting and work session as well as information abou... Read More
For Your Information 11-Jul-2019
Below is the July 10, 2019, edition of AASB's FYI Newsletter, which includes a recap of this week's State Board of Education meeting, work session, as well as information about upcoming AASB... Read More
Our News 13-Feb-2016
Calling all Alabama public school students in grades 6-12. Enter the 2016 statewide “How We Achieve Excellence in Our School” video contest. $3,250 in prizes available to winners. Win $3,250 ... Read More
Our News 14-Feb-2016
A highlight of the June 16-19 AASB Summer Conference and Orientation will be the presentation of the Champion for Children Award to Dr. Bice on June 19. Orientation courses will be taught prior to... Read More
Our News 25-Mar-2016
Click this article to view handouts and presentations from AASB's March 2016 core course, Leadership for Financial Accountability. Please contact the speaker for presentations that were not ... Read More
Our News 25-Mar-2016
Take a field trip April 27 with the Alabama Association of School Boards to visit the Roanoke City Schools Outdoor Educational Center and see best practices in action! Earn 2 training hours. ... Read More
Our News 18-Apr-2016
Alabama's high school juniors now take the ACT college readiness test at no cost to them. What effect will that have on high school graduates? Time will tell. To take a look at the Public Affairs ... Read More
Our News 24-May-2016
Are You Ready for the Upcoming Policy Pipeline Subscribers-only Conference Call? AASB’s Policy Pipeline is an annual publication that helps your board keep its policies current. Subscribe to... Read More
Our News 26-Aug-2016
The Every Student Succeeds Act Implementation Committee, created by Gov. Robert Bentley, is charged with creating a plan to implement the ESSA in Alabama. Every Stude... Read More
Our News 04-Nov-2016
The Alabama Association of School Boards is pleased that the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has now ruled in favor of both the Escambia County and Boaz City Boards of Education two im... Read More
Our News 22-Jan-2016
Register for AASB's spring core course, Leadership for Financial Accountability, set for March 18 and 19 at Hyatt Regency Birmingham. March 18 features a Poverty Simulation Seminar ($25) and Stude... Read More
Our News 09-Mar-2016
Registration is Now Open for AASB's Sept. 8 "Get the Graduation Rate You Dream of" webinar featuring Alabaster City Schools Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers and Student Services Coordinator Dorann... Read More
Our News 10-May-2017
Congratulations to the 2017 Winners of the "How We Achieve Excellence in Our School" Video Contest The Alabama Association of School Boards has announced the winners of its 2017 statewid... Read More
Our News 19-Dec-2017
January is Alabama's 25th Annual School Board Member Recognition Month. Schools, employers, community leaders and education supporters across Alabama will salute the state's more than 800 school b... Read More
Our News 25-Aug-2017
Nominations are now open for director elections in AASB Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8. Ballots will be mailed, and nominations must be made in writing and postmarked or received by Sept. 1. Download nom... Read More
Our News 01-Mar-2017
Click this article to view handouts and presentations for AASB's March 2017 core course, Leadership for Developing a Highly Effective Staff. ................................................ Read More
Our News 07-Nov-2017
More than 500 education leaders are expected to attend AASB's Annual Convention in Birmingham, Dec. 7-9, for variety of informative sessions designed to help school board members strengthen ... Read More
Our News 24-Feb-2017
Spend a day in Montgomery with AASB staff during the Association's annual Advocacy Days, where you'll get an up-close view of the legislative process and meet your lawmakers at the State Hou... Read More
Our News 20-Jul-2017
Click this article to view handouts and program for AASB's Board Member Orientation courses, Effective Boards & Relationships and Roles & Responsibilities, which will be held July 21... Read More
Our News 05-Apr-2018
Booster, Clubs & Other Non-Public Funds Thursday, April 19 (1.5 hours) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. While booster clubs are an essential part of nearly any successful K-12 athle... Read More
Our News 30-May-2018
Gov. Kay Ivey today announced the Alabama Sentry Program, a voluntary initiative permitting administrators in schools without an SRO to maintain an on-campus firearm in a secured safe in order to ... Read More
Our News 01-Mar-2018
More than 300 Alabama school board members are expected to attend AASB's March Conference, Leadership for Policy and Planning, in Birmingham, March 2 & 3. View speaker information and download... Read More
Our News 27-Aug-2018
The Fall Academy Core Conference, Leadership to Create the Optimal Learning Environment will be held Sunday, Sept. 30 and Monday, Oct. 1 at the Renaissance hotel in Montgomery, Alabama. Earn 6 tra... Read More
Our News 28-Feb-2019
More than 300 school board members and education leaders are expected to attend AASB's March Conference, Leadership for Financial Accountability, March 1 and 2 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - Th... Read More
Our News 11-Jan-2019
Spend a day in Montgomery with AASB staff during the Association's annual Advocacy Days, where you'll get an up-close view of the legislative process and meet your lawmakers at the State House. ... Read More
Our News 10-Apr-2019
Results from the 2019 PARCA Public Opinion Survey show Alabamians place education among the top priorities for state services and believe more should be spent on public education. .................. Read More
Our News 11-Apr-2019
The Alabama Association of School Boards is accepting clinic proposals now through June 29 for the annual AASB Convention in December. Have a governance best practice or innovative program yo... Read More
Our News 26-Apr-2019
The Alabama Association of School Boards is accepting student entertainment applications now through August 31 for vocal, instrumental, performing arts and ROTC groups interested in performi... Read More
Our News 13-May-2019
The Alabama Association of School Boards today announced the winners of its 2019 statewide student video contest, “Road to Success.” This is the 8th year the contest has been held, although the... Read More
Our News 19-Jun-2019
There is still time to register for AASB’s new board member orientation courses. Whether you are a new school board member eager to learn the nuts and bolts of school board service or a vete... Read More