Serving on the Board of Directors 

The Iowa Association of School Boards^® is governed by a 17-member Board of Directors, which includes officers and regional directors from nine Director Districts and representatives from Iowa's Area Education Agencies and Community Colleges. Directors serve three-year terms. The IASB President-elect is elected by the Delegate Assembly for a two-year term.

Timeline for President-elect Position

Nominations for IASB president-elect are open to any member of a local school board in good membership standing with IASB. This position has a two-year term which will begin in January 2027. Nominees do not have to be a current member of the IASB Board of Directors. 

As an officer of the association, this position requires the ability to serve as a spokesperson and advocate for IASB, local governance, and public education. It also requires a commitment to statewide leadership, including serving on related boards and committees.

Timeline for selection of the President-elect:

• September 16-17, 2026:  Nominating Committee recommendation for president-elect presented to IASB Board of Directors in preparation for submission to Delegate Assembly.
• November 18, 2026:  President-elect nomination brought before the Delegate Assembly. 
• January 2027: Terms begin.

Role & Responsibility of the IASB Board of Directors

• Current IASB Board of Directors
  
• Role & Responsibility of the Board
• Nomination/Election Procedures for IASB District Director
  
• Time Commitment: Upcoming Meeting Dates—2027

IASB Director Districts

Under the IASB Bylaws, members are organized into regions called Director Districts. This structure supports both representative governance and networking. 

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