CASB Conversations: Campaign Finance
Course Number: 723ECF
One hour
CASB, in partnership with the Colorado Secretary of State's Office, is providing two webinars to discuss questions and processes associated with the upcoming school board elections. These webinars will provide an overview of the School Director Election process — including the roles and responsibilities for boards, designated election officials (DEOs), and county clerks and recorders, candidate eligibility, and the petition process. Additionally, it will provide an overview of campaign finance - including committees, disclosure reports and filing requirements, contributions, and more.
CASB Conversations: School Director Elections Process
Course Number: 423EEP
One hour
CASB, in partnership with the Colorado Secretary of State's Office, is providing two webinars to discuss questions and processes associated with the upcoming school board elections. These webinars will provide an overview of the School Director Election process — including the roles and responsibilities for boards, designated election officials (DEOs), and county clerks and recorders, candidate eligibility, and the petition process. Additionally, it will provide an overview of campaign finance - including committees, disclosure reports and filing requirements, contributions, and more.
Are you Built to Serve on your school board?
Course Number: 321ESB
One hour
Presenters: Dr. Richard Martyr, CASB Board of Directors President-Elect and St. Vrain Valley RE-1J Board Member; Sherri Wright, CASB Board of Directors and Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 Board President; Wendy Pottorff, CASB Board of Directors and Limon Public Schools Board Member; Sam Jones-Rogers, CASB Director of Legal Services
Good school systems begin with good school boards. And the quality of a school board depends, to a considerable extent, on the interest taken by citizens. Just like municipalities, community service agencies, and other worthwhile nonprofit institutions, public schools depend on effective citizen leaders for their success.
Individuals who would like to learn more about what it means to serve on your local school board are invited to join this webinar. We will explain what a school board does, the characteristics or traits important for school board service, and more.
Intended Outcomes: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the role of a school board member in regard to what they do for their district
2. Identify the characteristics and traits associated with many individuals that serve as school board members
3. Assess how well the current board reflects the demographics of the student population
Supporting Resources
Identifying community members who are Built to Serve
Course Number: 4212ECM
One hour
Presenters: Laura Case, CASB Board of Directors and Estes Park R-3 School Board president, Carlos Gonzalez, CASB Board of Directors and Widefield 3 School Board member, Monica Furey Peloso, CASB Board of Directors and Cheyenne Mountain 12 School Board president, Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning & Events
Identifying community members who are Built to Serve?
Good school systems begin with good school boards. And the quality of a school board depends, to a considerable extent, on the interest taken by citizens. Just like municipalities, community service agencies, and other worthwhile nonprofit institutions, public schools depend on effective citizen leaders for their success.
School board members and public education advocates are invited to join this webinar. We will discuss ways to recruit strong candidates in order to advance excellence in
public education and equity for each and every student through effective leadership
by the collective action of locally elected boards of education.
Intended Outcomes: At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the characteristics and traits associated with many individuals that serve as school board members
2. Assess how well the current board reflects the demographics of the student population
3. Identify ways to encourage and support school board candidates who will work to advocate for and advance public education.
