Use and Complaint Policy

Alabama Association of School Boards Policy 2.18

Complaints about the Association
Any member who has a complaint connected with the Association should submit a signed complaint in writing to the Executive Director. If the Executive Director is unable to resolve the matter satisfactorily, the member lodging the complaint then is invited to refer the matter to the Board of Directors at its next scheduled meeting. The decision of the board shall be final.

Alabama Association of School Boards Policy 2.161

Social Networking
Opinions, advice, statements, offers, links, materials and other information (together "Postings") may be generated by participants in AASB’s social networking domain, including Facebook, Twitter and other online sources (“Social Network”). Said Postings and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies or opinions of AASB and AASB is not responsible for the content of any Postings. No Postings are endorsed, adopted, or published by AASB unless explicitly stated otherwise by one of AASB authorized agents acting in an official capacity. AASB bears no responsibility for any Postings approved, edited, or rejected by AASB or its employees or agents.

When you log into or otherwise participate in AASB’s Social Network, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• You grant AASB the non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free unrestricted license (with the right to sub-license) to reproduce, distribute, publicly display and perform, adapt, translate, and modify your Postings in whole or in part in any form now known or later developed.
• You will not use AASB’s Social Network to send chain letters, unsolicited advertising, or any other junk or bulk mail.
• You will not upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any information, files, code or other materials that are unlawful, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or libelous, or that are threatening, abusive, or harassing on the basis of an individual’s (or groups of individuals’) religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
• You will not upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any information, files, code or other materials that contain viruses or are able to disrupt or damage AASB members’ software, hardware or equipment.
• You acknowledge and agree that AASB has the right to delete, modify or supplement Postings or the content of AASB’s Social Network at any time for any reason without notification to anyone and to ban or restrict AASB’s Social Network users for any reason at anytime.

Privacy Policy

Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB)
Last Updated: April 2026

The Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members and website visitors.

Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide to us, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, and organizational affiliation.

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to communicate with you about AASB programs, services, events, and resources.

Conference and Event Registration
When you register for an AASB conference or event, your registration information — including your name, school system, and email address — may be shared with AASB business partners and exhibitors participating in that event. This allows exhibitors to connect with attending members before, during, or after the event. If you prefer not to have your information shared with exhibitors, you may opt out by contacting us at the time of registration.

General Data Sharing
Outside of the conference exhibitor context described above, AASB does not sell, rent, or share your personal contact information — including email addresses and phone numbers — with third parties. This does not apply to trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also disclose your personal contact information to trusted third parties when we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable law, enforce our policies, or protect the rights, property, or safety of AASB, its staff or others.

Third-Party Links 
Third-party links may be included on our website. These third-party sites have separate privacy policies. AASB is not responsible or liable for the content, activities, or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage users to be aware when leaving our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site.

Member Communication Preferences
As an AASB member, you will receive certain communications that are necessary to administer your membership, including renewal notices, legislative updates, and other essential member information. These communications cannot be opted out of while your membership is active.

Members may manage the following preferences at any time through their member profile in the AASB member database:

• Promotional emails — opt in or opt out of receiving promotional emails from AASB.
• Text messages — opt in or opt out of receiving text messages from AASB.

Members may also opt out of specific newsletters by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email.

Non-Member Newsletter Subscribers
Individuals who are not AASB members may sign up through our website to receive AASB Network, our newsletter for non-members. Contact information collected from non-member subscribers is stored separately from AASB member data. In addition to AASB Network, subscribers may occasionally receive advocacy-related education updates from AASB. Non-member subscribers may opt out of any or all communications from AASB at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any AASB email.

Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

AASB may periodically change this privacy policy by updating this page. AASB encourages users to check this page periodically to view the most recent privacy policy. This privacy policy is not intended to and does not create any contractual or other legal rights in or on behalf of any party.

By using our website, you accept the terms of our privacy policy.

Contact Us
For questions or requests related to this policy or about your communication preferences, please contact us at publicrelations@alabamaschoolboards.org or at (334) 277-9700.