About TASBO

An independent, not-for-profit professional association, the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) is dedicated to serving as the recognized source of accurate, objective school business and operations information, educating its diverse membership and constituency in professional best practices, and promoting high standards of conduct and professional ethics in the industry.

TASBO is one of the state and province affiliates of the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO Intl.) which serves members from the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other nations.

Established in 1946, TASBO began as a forum for exchanging ideas and sharing information about school business operations in Texas. In the early years, TASBO was operated by volunteers throughout the state, but as the Association’s membership and services grew, a center of operations was founded in Austin in 1986. TASBO celebrated the opening of its new Austin headquarters located at 2538 South Congress Avenue in August 2000.

Currently, TASBO has approximately 4,500 members and 25 regional affiliates, representing more than 850 school districts in Texas.

Organizational Structure

The Association operates under the leadership of an executive director with the guidance of a 13-member Board of Directors including four Officers. All are veteran school business and operations administrators. Currently, there are 12 full time and 4 part time staff members employed at the Austin headquarters.

Education & Training

In addition to disseminating data and providing a wealth of ideas and information to its members, TASBO works closely with other professional, governmental, and business groups to initiate and assist with programs that enhance the knowledge and competence of school business executives. As a professional association, TASBO develops and presents education workshops and training sessions to ensure the highest standards of school business and operations management practices, ethics, and professional growth.

Research Committees

TASBO is organized on the volunteer committee principle with 14 research committees and two standing committees serving as the basic, fundamental force within the Association. Committee members continually investigate and plan toward better business management of schools and effective use of educational resources.

Regional Affiliates

At this time, there are 25 regional TASBO affiliates in Texas. Affiliates are local organizations or specialty groups (such as Maintenance and Operations) which subscribe to the same mission and purpose as TASBO, i.e. to advance the profession through education, communication, recognition, information, and innovation. Regional affiliate meetings provide excellent personal and professional development programs in addition to networking opportunities with others in school business and operations. To locate the affiliate in your area, visit the TASBO Web site.

Specialized Services

Management consulting services are offered by TASBO. As school districts are required to be more efficient and effective in financial accountability and management performance, it is important to identify the strengths and weaknesses of school business operations and/or selected district services. In fact, TASBO review teams have identified millions of dollars in savings for school districts throughout the state.

TASBO consultants have the broad expertise and relevant experience to help school districts answer critical management and organizational questions. As a team, they provide honest, unbiased evaluations, offer practical recommendations, and assist school officials in implementing improvements. Going beyond dollars and cents, their analysis focuses on successful operations in addition to service levels, expectations of taxpayers and school boards, management, and accountability.

State Funding Consultation

Whether you need verification of your state aid calculations or an evening training session for the Board of Trustees on how state funding works, TASBO can provide that expertise. Fees for evaluations and consultations are based on the size and the needs of the district.

Legislative Information Pipeline

TASBO, in cooperation with the Austin consulting firm of Moak, Casey & Associates, LLP, provides subscribers of the Legislative Information Pipeline Service with detailed analytical information regarding the potential effects of legislative actions. This timely information enables school officials to communicate effectively and make sound decisions regarding finances, new programs, accountability, and possible changes in the school revenue structure.