To support Colorado's boards of education, CASB established the Built to Serve campaign to encourage effective and representative school boards that meet the challenges of the diverse districts they represent. 

Click on the following icons to access valuable tools, resources, and information to learn more about what a school board member does, how to become a candidate, recruiting candidates, and more! You can also sign up below to learn more or to recommend someone that you think would make a great school board member.

What does a board member do     Becoming a candidate   Recruiting Candidates
  • What is a school board?
  • What do school boards do?
  • Why serve on a school board?
  • What are the characteristics of successful board members?
   
  • How do I prepare to serve on my school board?
  • Elections
  • Eligibility
  • Nomination procedures
  • Campaign filing requirements
  • Code of ethics for board members
 
  • Why veteran leaders should engage
  • Essential qualities in a school board candidate
  • Suggestions for seeking and encouraging candidates
  • What to say to potential candidates
  • Responding to typical concerns
  • Information to share with potential candidates
  • Questions for interviews and conversations

 

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