NASBE’s membership annually elects individuals to serve on the organization’s board of directors. The board consists of a chair, chair-elect, secretary-treasurer, immediate past-chair, area directors, and a new member representative. According to NASBE Bylaws, the Nominating Committee solicits individual recommendations from NASBE member state boards. The committee then reviews candidates and makes nominations for election.
Recommendations are now being accepted for the 2025-26 NASBE Board of Directors. Members are invited to submit nominations for candidates for the positions of chair-elect, secretary-treasurer, and directors for the Northeast and Southern areas. Individuals elected to these positions will take office at the close of the Annual Business Meeting in October 2025.
Illinois, Indiana, Utah, and Texas will maintain representation on the NASBE board. Candidates from these states are not eligible for board service this year because NASBE Bylaws prohibit more than one board member from the same state.
The NASBE Bylaws also states that candidates for chair-elect must have current or prior service on the Board of Directors or have demonstrated a strong commitment to NASBE through significant service. Candidates for any board position may not be in the final year of their term on their state board of education. (This limitation may be waived by the Board of Directors under exceptional circumstances.)
The deadline for submitting your recommendation to the Nominating Committee is June 13, 2025. Please contact Paolo DeMaria with questions about board recommendations.
Chair-elect:
A chair-elect is chosen each year and serves in three capacities over a three year period: serving as chair-elect in the first year, chair in the second year, and immediate past-chair in the third year.
According to the NASBE Bylaws, to be eligible to serve as Chair-elect, individuals shall:
- be a member of a dues-paying state board of education (candidates from Illinois, Indiana, Utah, and Texas are not eligible for NASBE board service this year because NASBE Bylaws prohibit the board from including more than one member from the same state);
- have current or prior service on the Board of Directors or have a demonstrated commitment to the association by significant service to the association;
- not be in their final year of a term of service on their state board of education; and
- present a letter of support from their state board of education.
Secretary-Treasurer:
The secretary-treasurer serves a two-year term. An election is held every two years. This position is eligible for election in 2025-26.
According to the NASBE Bylaws, to be eligible to serve as secretary-treasurer, individuals shall:
- be a member of a dues-paying state board of education (candidates from Illinois, Indiana, Utah, and Texas are not eligible for NASBE board service this year because NASBE Bylaws prohibit the board from including more than one member from the same state);
- not be in their final year of a term of service on their state board of education; and
- present a letter of support from their state board of education.
Area Directors:
(In 2025-26, only southern and northeast regions are up for election)
Area directors represent the northeastern, southern, central, and western regions on the board of directors. Area directors serve a two-year term and elections are staggered by region.
According to the NASBE Bylaws, to be eligible to serve as an area director, individuals shall:
- be a member of a dues-paying state board of education (candidates from Illinois, Indiana, Utah, and Texas are not eligible for NASBE board service this year because NASBE Bylaws prohibit the board from including more than one member from the same state);
- not be in their final year of a term of service on their state board of education; and
- present a letter of support from their state board of education.
New Member Representative:
The new member representative serves a one-year term and is chosen annually by new members attending NASBE’s New Member Institute.
Board of Directors Nomination Form
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