2023-07-14T15:46:43-05:00 2022-08-31 910189318 MOSS ADAMS LLP 14555 DALLAS PARKWAY STE 300 DALLAS TX 75254 990 2021-09-01 742275519 TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC TEXA 5124670222 PO BOX 400 AUSTIN TX 787670400 DAN TROXELL PHD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5124670222 2023-07-10 1 DAN TROXELL PHD 999009999 STEVEN TALBOT P01695427 9724582296 2023-07-10 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z DAN TROXELL PHD 12007 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN TX 78759 86559492 0 X WWW.TASB.ORG X 1999 TX TASB'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR TEXAS SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH ADVOCACY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, AND HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS. TASB'S WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES LESSENS THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES LOCATED IN TEXAS AND OTHER STATES. 41 41 552 59 1283163 0 170506 350334 70366850 77267212 3804763 1536311 4411465 5304647 78753584 84458504 65500 81000 0 0 54407929 52472110 0 0 0 21193354 24230291 75666783 76783401 3086801 7675103 90920389 90991754 20223092 20990620 70697297 70001134 X TASB'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR TEXAS SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH ADVOCACY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, AND HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS. TASB'S WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES LESSENS THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES LOCATED IN TEXAS AND OTHER STATES. 0 0 26797129 29433915 TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND - THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT, TASB PROVIDES OVERALL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TO THE TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (FUND), AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK SHARING POOL FOR TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL-RELATED GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. THE FUND OFFERS WORKERS' COMPENSATION, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, PROPERTY, SCHOOL LIABILITY, AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, AND AUTO LIABILITY COVERAGE TO ITS MEMBERS. TASB'S PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE UNDERWRITING, MARKETING, CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION, LOSS PREVENTION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND OTHER MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT SERVICES. THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY THE FUND AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY TASB ON THE FUND'S BEHALF ARE DESIGNED TO REDUCE AND MINIMIZE THE RISK OF LOSS BY THE FUND'S MEMBERS THROUGH EFFECTIVE LOSS PREVENTION, CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THE FUND PROVIDED COVERAGE TO 1,040 MEMBERS DURING THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR. 7055940 4513167 TASB OFFERS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. BASIC MEMBER SERVICES TO BOARDS OF TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS AT THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE; BOARD TRAINING CREDIT AND TRACKING; AND A SUBSCRIPTION TO TASB'S FLAGSHIP PUBLICATION, TEXAS LONE STAR. IN ADDITION, TASB PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO MEMBERS. TASB ATTORNEYS ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT PUBLIC SCHOOL ISSUES AND PROVIDE COUNSEL TO SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES AND THEIR ADMINISTRATORS AND ATTORNEYS DAILY. THROUGH TASB MEMBERSHIP, OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ON AN ADDITIONAL FEE BASIS. TASB SERVICES WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO 1,046 ACTIVE, 200 ASSOCIATE, AND 78 AFFILIATE MEMBERS DURING THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR. 8907737 12493414 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING - THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (PURCHASING COOPERATIVE), TASB PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATING TO COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS. THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE SERVED ALMOST 1,800 GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT PURCHASED APPROXIMATELY $1.6 BILLION IN GOODS AND SERVICES DURING THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR. THROUGH A SERVICE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT AND A SALES AGREEMENT, TASB ALSO PROVIDES PROCUREMENT-RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND SALES/MARKETING SUPPORT, RESPECTIVELY, TO THE NATIONAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (NATIONAL COOPERATIVE). TASB HAS ALSO MADE ONLINE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AVAILABLE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE NON-PROFITS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. THESE THREE PURCHASING INSTRUMENTALITIES OPERATE AS, AND ARE KNOWN AS, BUYBOARD, A TASB-TRADEMARKED NAME. PROGRAM REVENUE ALSO INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE FEES EARNED THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TASB AND THE TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE (ENERGY COOPERATIVE). THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE OFFERS ENERGY AGGREGATION AND COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT SERVICES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND ALLOWS THEM TO OBTAIN A COMPETITIVE RATE. THERE WERE 206 ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE ELECTRICITY PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22, WITH 1.29 BILLION KILOWATT-HOURS OF ELECTRICITY PURCHASED. THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE ALSO OFFERS A TRANSPORTATION FUEL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FIXED-RATE PRICING FOR FUEL COMMODITIES, INCLUDING GASOLINE AND DIESEL, OVER PRE-SET PERIODS OF TIME, OR TERMS. THERE WERE 97 ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE FUEL PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22, WITH OVER 12.4 MILLION GALLONS OF TRANSPORTATION FUEL DELIVERED. THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, NATIONAL COOPERATIVE, AND ENERGY COOPERATIVE ASSIST THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERS BY FACILITATING COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH ECONOMIES OF SCALE IN PURCHASING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS. AS A RESULT, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES CAN OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. 23936948 81000 28352665 I. BOARD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAMS THROUGH TRAINING, PUBLICATIONS, PLANNING AND CONSULTING, AND FACILITATION SERVICES CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR SCHOOL BOARDS. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE IN-DISTRICT TRAINING, TEAM BUILDING SESSIONS, LEADERSHIP TASB (INCLUDING COST-SUBSIDIZED TRAINING FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS), AND THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER. THESE SERVICES, PRODUCTS, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22, BOARD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PERFORMED OVER 90 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS, SOLD ALMOST 900 PUBLICATIONS, AND HAD OVER 5,300 ONLINE TRAINING COURSES VIEWED. BOARD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HAS ALSO MADE CONSULTING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. II. FIRST PUBLIC, LLC (FIRST PUBLIC) - DIRECTLY AND THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LONE STAR INVESTMENT POOL, FIRST PUBLIC PROVIDES INVESTMENT SERVICES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SUCH AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CITIES, AND COUNTIES, AS WELL AS OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. FIRST PUBLIC ASSISTS THESE ENTITIES IN MANAGING AND OFFERING INVESTMENT PROGRAMS. FIRST PUBLIC SERVICES HELP GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES REDUCE THE TIME AND EXPENSE OF MANAGING THEIR INVESTMENTS, AND PROVIDE FOR INVESTMENT DIVERSIFICATION. THESE SERVICES ENABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR, THERE WERE OVER 650 PARTICIPATING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE LONE STAR INVESTMENT POOL. THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT, FIRST PUBLIC ALSO PROVIDES OVERALL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TO THE TASB BENEFITS COOPERATIVE (BENEFITS COOPERATIVE). THE BENEFITS COOPERATIVE WAS CREATED IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH ATTRACTING AND RETAINING GOOD EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING GROUP BENEFITS COVERAGE AND ADMINISTRATION TO DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. FIRST PUBLIC'S PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE IN THE SELECTION OF PROVIDERS, MARKETING, PARTICIPANT ENROLLMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BENEFITS COOPERATIVE INITIATIVES. THERE WERE 35 PARTICIPATING TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE BENEFITS COOPERATIVE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22. (SEE PART IV LINE 33 STATEMENT IN SCHEDULE O.) III. FACILITY SERVICES PROVIDES ITS PARTICIPANTS WITH ASSISTANCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ISSUES, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO FEE-BASED SERVICES SUCH AS ASBESTOS SAMPLING, INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, INDOOR AIR QUALITY, ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLANNING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS STAFFING ANALYSIS, BOND ELECTION ASSISTANCE, AND FACILITY ASSESSMENTS. FROM APRIL 2019 THROUGH JANUARY 2021, FACILITY SERVICES HAD A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH AN OUTSIDE PROVIDER THAT OFFERED AN EFFICIENT BUILDINGS PROGRAM SERVING PARTICIPANTS THROUGH ENERGY UPGRADES, ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS THAT INCREASED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. THE SERVICE AGREEMENT ENDED JANUARY 31, 2021, WITH TRAILING ACTIVITY REPORTED IN 2021-22. FACILITY SERVICES ALSO OFFERS FACILITY PLANNING, DEMOGRAPHICS, A CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICE AND OTHER FACILITY CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH OR SOLELY THROUGH AN OUTSIDE FIRM. IN ADDITION, AS PART OF THE TASB ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PROGRAM, FACILITY SERVICES OFFERS EXPANDED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES THROUGH OUTSIDE FIRMS. THE SERVICES OFFERED BY THE OUTSIDE FIRMS ARE BOTH COMPLEMENTARY AND SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY TASB FACILITY SERVICES.THESE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ALLOW GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR, FACILITY SERVICES HAD OVER 650 PARTICIPANTS AND PERFORMED OVER 380 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS. APPLICABLE REVENUE EARNED FROM THE OUTSIDE FIRMS, AS WELL AS REVENUE EARNED BY MAKING FACILITY SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION AND CONTRACT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. IV. HR SERVICES PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO PUBLICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREA OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE SALARY SURVEY DATA, IN-DISTRICT TRAINING, MODEL JOB DESCRIPTIONS, MODEL EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS, AND A HUMAN RESOURCES LIBRARY. THESE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR, HR SERVICES HAD ALMOST 1,070 PARTICIPANTS, PERFORMED OVER 275 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS, AND SOLD ALMOST 2,400 PUBLICATIONS. HR SERVICES HAS ALSO MADE SUBSCRIPTION AND CONSULTING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. V. POLICY SERVICE PROVIDES SUBSCRIBERS WITH SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT HELP SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS MASTER THEIR RESPECTIVE ROLES IN PROVIDING EXCELLENT LOCAL GOVERNANCE. SERVICES INCLUDE LEGAL REFERENCE POLICIES AND UPDATES, LOCALIZED POLICY MANUALS, POLICY REVIEW SESSIONS, AND ACCESS TO AN INTERNET-BASED TOOL FOR HOSTING DISTRICT POLICIES. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THERE WERE OVER 1,050 SUBSCRIBERS TO POLICY SERVICE AND ALMOST 70 CONSULTING JOBS CONDUCTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22.VI. SCHOOL SERVICE SOLUTIONS OFFERS A SPECIAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS PROGRAM THAT HELPS TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE SCHOOL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES PROGRAM. PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO FILE MEDICAID CLAIMS ELECTRONICALLY, UTILIZING SMART (SITE-BASED MEDICAID ADMINISTRATION, REIMBURSEMENT AND TRACKING) TECHNOLOGY. ELECTRONIC FILING IS COST EFFECTIVE AND IS AN EFFICIENT WAY TO MAXIMIZE DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENTS WHILE MAINTAINING CONTROL OVER MEDICAID CLAIMS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22, THERE WERE ALMOST 70 DISTRICTS PARTICIPATING THAT SUBMITTED APPROXIMATELY $125 MILLION IN MEDICAID CLAIMS. SCHOOL SERVICE SOLUTIONS ALSO OFFERS A STUDENT SOLUTIONS PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS STAY ON TOP OF BEST PRACTICES, MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE, AND PROVIDE THE SKILLS, PROGRAMS, AND ENVIRONMENT STUDENTS NEED IN ORDER TO THRIVE. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22, THERE WERE OVER 240 DISTRICTS PARTICIPATING. BOTH SCHOOL SERVICE SOLUTIONS PROGRAMS ALLOW PARTICIPANTING TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO OPERATE MORE EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. VII. LEGAL SERVICES- IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES, LEGAL SERVICES OFFERS IN-SERVICE TRAINING, SEMINARS, AND PUBLICATIONS ON LEGAL TOPICS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. IN SUPPORT OF BASIC MEMBER SERVICES, LEGAL SERVICES RESPONDED TO OVER 3,700 LEGAL INQUIRIES FROM MEMBERS DURING THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR.THROUGH A COMMUNITY COLLEGE SERVICES PROGRAM, TASB PROVIDES LEGAL EXPERTISE AND COMPREHENSIVE POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGES THAT ARE MEMBERS OF TASB. SERVICES INCLUDE A LOCAL POLICY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND ACCESS TO AN INTERNET-BASED TOOL FOR HOSTING COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICIES.UNDER A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE TASB LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND (LAF), A 501(C)(4) TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY, TASB PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO LAF, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION. LAF'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST PARTICIPATING TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY ADVOCATING ON ISSUES OR CAUSES THAT GENERALLY AFFECT, OR WILL AFFECT, THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2022, LAF HAD 760 MEMBERS. 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SINCE STAFF INVOLVED IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS ALSO INVOLVED IN NON-LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, COSTS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED TO LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BASED UPON REASONABLE PERCENTAGE ESTIMATES OF THE AMOUNT OF TIME INVOLVED IN LOBBYING, IN BOTH LEGISLATIVE AND NON-LEGISLATIVE PERIODS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AS WELL AS SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF SOME OF THE COSTS. NO AMOUNTS ARE EXPENDED FOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY. 2045650 2045650 21293773 9108574 12185199 6171907 4694988 1476919 27931810 14497368 13434442 29142210 CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS 42570 42570 X PART X, LINE 2: BASED UPON A DETERMINATION LETTER OBTAINED FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS), TASB CLAIMS EXEMPTION FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. TASB CONTINUES TO OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS ORIGINAL EXEMPT PURPOSE. AS TASB CONSIDERS NEW PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, EACH OPPORTUNITY IS EVALUATED TO ASSURE IT IS IN KEEPING WITH THAT ORIGINAL EXEMPT PURPOSE. ANNUALLY, TASB FILES A FORM 990 - RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX AND A FORM 990-T - EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN, IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL JURISDICTION. FIRST PUBLIC IS INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN FILED BY TASB. NEW PROGRAMS CREATED AND ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED ARE DISCLOSED TO THE IRS ON THE FORM 990. IN ADDITION, UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME DERIVED FROM TASB ACTIVITIES IS REPORTED TO THE IRS ON THE FORM 990-T, AS REQUIRED. TASB SERVICES PROVIDED THAT GENERATED UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME DURING THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 AND 2021, INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, COOPERATIVE PURCHASING TO PRIVATE NONPROFIT ENTITIES; ONLINE DISTRIBUTION AND MANAGEMENT OF MEETING MATERIALS TO NON-GOVERNMENTAL SUBSCRIBERS AND RESELLERS; AND OTHER ANNUAL SERVICE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. TASB RECORDED ($19,752) AND $8,814 IN INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) EXPENSE ON NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 AND 2021, RESPECTIVELY, WHICH IS INCLUDED WITH OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. TASB FOLLOWS FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) 740-10, ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAX UNCERTAINTY. ASC 740-10 PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PROCESS FOR ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON VARIOUS RELATED MATTERS SUCH AS DE-RECOGNITION, INTEREST, PENALTIES, AND DISCLOSURES REQUIRED. TASB DOES NOT HAVE ANY ENTITY-LEVEL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 FOOTNOTE: WHILE TASB RECORDED INCOME TAX EXPENSE OF ($19,752) FOR THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR, ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENTS MADE TO THE IRS RELATED TO 2021-22 NET INCOME FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES TOTALED $35,000. ACTUAL INCOME TAX REPORTED ON THE 2021 990-T TOTALED $0. 1 TEXAS CAUCUS OF BLACK SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS PO BOX 15136 HOUSTON TX 77220 760481213 501(C)(3) 25000 0 CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MEXICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION PO BOX 474 AUSTIN TX 78767 741781068 501(C)(3) 25000 0 CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM UVALDE CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 1909 UVALDE TX 78802 746002426 115 10000 0 MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTION 3 0 SCHOLARSHIPS 5 7500 PART I, LINE 2: TASB PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO THREE ORGANIZATIONS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 IN THE FORM OF A CONTRIBUTION. (1) TASB MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO TWO ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. (2) TASB MADE A MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTION TO UVALDE CISD. X 1 1 X X X X 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 DUBRAVKA ROMANO ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 309282 0 15661 0 162759 0 26350 0 27026 0 541078 0 65000 0 JAMES CROW EXEC DIR THRU 8/31/21) / PT EXECUTIVE ADVISOR 289935 0 36881 0 59481 0 29000 0 24550 0 439847 0 0 0 WILLIAM MASTRODICASA FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR 286110 0 18661 0 35931 0 59000 0 38458 0 438160 0 0 0 DAN TROXELL PHD DEPUTY EXEC. DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 292475 0 17661 0 30854 0 29000 0 32414 0 402404 0 0 0 GROVER CAMPBELL ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 237150 0 12661 0 62609 0 38000 0 877 0 351297 0 25000 0 STEVEN MCARTHUR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 261582 0 13661 0 10560 0 28983 0 25470 0 340256 0 0 0 SEDORA JEFFERSON CHIEF CORPORATE COUNSEL 234858 0 13661 0 36879 0 31833 0 11610 0 328841 0 0 0 KATHRYN WETZEL ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 207996 0 7653 0 27336 0 23650 0 37201 0 303836 0 0 0 MARY BARRETT RMS STRATEGY & RISK OFFICER 197993 0 17653 0 13077 0 31800 0 33920 0 294443 0 0 0 BRIAN BOLINGER ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 184157 0 12653 0 29111 0 21500 0 36658 0 284079 0 0 0 ROBERT DURON AED THRU 422 PT EXECUTIVE LEADER MEMBER SUPPORT 197687 0 5653 0 26233 0 21850 0 24363 0 275786 0 0 0 JOY BASKIN ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 155666 0 12653 0 30235 0 28225 0 33363 0 260142 0 0 0 TRENT TOON FIRST PUBLIC DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 173381 0 10653 0 19927 0 19600 0 22120 0 245681 0 0 0 HIAWATHA FRANKS RMS CLAIMS OFFICER 170773 0 15653 0 14716 0 28753 0 13786 0 243681 0 0 0 CAROLYN COUNCE ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 146478 0 12653 0 26418 0 27534 0 29185 0 242268 0 0 0 TIFFANY DUNNE-OLDFIELD DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 160583 0 13653 0 29848 0 0 0 24471 0 228555 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A REIMBURSEMENT FOR SOCIAL CLUB DUES IS RECEIVED BY ONE EMPLOYEE, GROVER CAMPBELL. REIMBURSEMENT IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME AND IS AUTHORIZED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. PART I, LINE 4B EIGHT EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN THE 457(F) PLAN, AN INCENTIVE RETENTION BENEFIT OFFERED TO CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES THAT ACCRUES OVER TIME. IN 2021, THERE WERE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PLAN FOR THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J: MARY BARRETT ($10,000) JOY BASKIN ($10,000) GROVER CAMPBELL ($12,500) CAROLYN COUNCE ($10,000) HIAWATHA FRANKS ($10,000) SEDORA JEFFERSON ($10,000) WILLIAM MASTRODICASA ($30,000) STEVEN MCARTHUR ($10,000) PART I, LINE 6 THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE TASB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INCLUDES A BONUS PLAN THAT, IN PART, CONSIDERS NET EARNINGS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE INCENTIVE PLAN, APPROVED BY THE TASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CONSISTS OF FIVE DIFFERENT PERFORMANCE METRICS, INCLUDING FISCAL-YEAR NET EARNINGS OF THE ORGANIZATION. EACH OF THE FIVE METRICS IS EVALUATED INDIVIDUALLY, USING CRITERIA ESTABLISHED IN THE INCENTIVE PLAN, AND CONTAINS A WEIGHTING FACTOR. A TARGET AND MAXIMUM BONUS AMOUNT EXISTS FOR EACH PERFORMANCE METRIC. AN ACCRUED 2020-21 FISCAL YEAR BONUS WAS PAID IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO SERVED IN THAT CAPACITY THROUGH AUGUST 2021. PART I, LINE 7 TASB'S STAFF BONUSES CONSIST OF EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS (ECAS) AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AWARDS (OPAS). ECAS, WHICH ARE MERIT BASED, ARE DESIGNED TO MOTIVATE AND RETAIN EMPLOYEES WHO PROVIDE EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATION. OPAS ARE DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE ALL STAFF FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN CONTRIBUTING TO A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THESE BONUS PROGRAMS, WHICH MAY BE ADMINISTERED ANNUALLY, ARE DISCRETIONARY AND BOARD APPROVED. TASB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADMINISTER, MODIFY, OR TERMINATE THE BONUS PROGRAMS WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE TO STAFF. FORM 990, PART I, BOX L - YEAR OF FORMATION: TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS WAS INITIALLY FORMED AS AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION IN 1949. IN 1999, TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS MERGED WITH ITS RELATED NON-PROFIT CORPORATE ENTITY BECOMING THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS, INC. (TASB). CONTINUATION OF PART III, LINE 4D: VIII. BOARDBOOK IS A WEB-BASED SOFTWARE APPLICATION THAT HELPS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER SUBSCRIBERS ASSEMBLE BOARD MEETING MATERIALS IN A CONSISTENT, EFFICIENT MANNER, AND PROVIDES FOR PAPERLESS MEETINGS. ASSEMBLED MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE WEB AND CAN INCLUDE LINKS TO OTHER DOCUMENTS. THE APPLICATION ALLOWS FOR SEARCHES OF ARCHIVED BOARD MEETING MATERIALS AND MINUTES. THE PUBLIC CAN VIEW POSTED MEETING NOTICES, AGENDA MATERIALS, AND MINUTES ON A DISTRICT'S WEBSITE. BY USING BOARDBOOK, DISTRICTS ARE ABLE TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THERE WERE OVER 800 TEXAS AND 760 OUT-OF-STATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES SUBSCRIBING TO BOARDBOOK DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22. TASB HAS ALSO MADE BOARDBOOK AVAILABLE TO NON-PROFIT AND OTHER PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. IX. EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES (ESS) IS A CONSULTING SERVICE DEDICATED TO HELPING DISTRICTS FIND A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR OTHER KEY ADMINISTRATOR. SEARCHES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE AT EACH STAGE OF THE PROCESS, FROM ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING TO OFFERING SCREENING ASSISTANCE FOR DECISION MAKERS. BY UTILIZING ESS SERVICES, DISTRICTS ARE ABLE TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. ESS CONDUCTED ALMOST 20 SEARCHES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22. X. TASB EVENTS IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAMS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. MAJOR CONFERENCES HELD INCLUDE THE ANNUAL CONVENTION, HOSTED JOINTLY WITH ANOTHER NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION, GOVERNANCE CAMP, AND SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. THESE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22, TASB EVENTS PROVIDED TRAINING TO ALMOST 6,000 CONFERENCE ATTENDEES. XI. OTHER REVENUE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, REVENUE GENERATED THROUGH LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SEMINARS, ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCES, SALES OF VARIOUS TASB PRODUCTS AND PUBLICATIONS, AND PRINTING SERVICES. THESE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE SALE OF CERTAIN ITEMS AND FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 33: FIRST PUBLIC, A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER AND LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY, IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF TASB AND A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES. FIRST PUBLIC IS MANAGER-MANAGED. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED BY THE TASB BOARD'S FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. ACTIVITIES OF FIRST PUBLIC AND APPLICABLE DISCLOSURES ARE CONSOLIDATED WITH TASB IN THIS 2021 IRS FORM 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE TASB BOARD EXERCISES AUTHORITY AS SPECIFICALLY DELEGATED AND, IN THE ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC DELEGATION, MAY TAKE EMERGENCY ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD UPON UNANIMOUS COMMITTEE CONSENT. THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IS A COMMITTEE OF THE TASB BOARD, COMPOSED OF THE BOARD OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS VOTING MEMBERS. THIS COMMITTEE REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF THE TASB BOARD AS IT RELATES TO FIRST PUBLIC, AN ENTITY WHOSE SOLE MEMBER IS TASB (AND A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES). PURSUANT TO TASB BOARD POLICY, THIS COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE ALL ACTION RELATED TO TASB AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF FIRST PUBLIC, INCLUDING THE HIRING AND FIRING OF FIRST PUBLIC'S MANAGING DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 TASB BYLAWS REGARDING ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF VOTING BY THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY WERE REWRITTEN TO BETTER TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FLEXIBLE VOTING OPTIONS ALLOWED UNDER STATE LAW, INCLUDING ACTION TAKEN OUTSIDE OF A MEETING THROUGH WRITTEN CONSENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 TASB HAS THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERS: ACTIVE, ASSOCIATE, AND AFFILIATE. ACTIVE IS THE PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP CLASS AND THE ONLY CLASS WITH GOVERNANCE RIGHTS. ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE BOARDS OF INDEPENDENT OR COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION, AND REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS THAT PAY MEMBERSHIP FEES. THE MEMBERSHIP YEAR OF TASB IS JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31. FOR 2022, ACTIVE MEMBER FEES WERE CHARGED AT A MINIMUM OF $800 AND A MAXIMUM OF $11,000, AND WERE DETERMINED BASED ON THE ENTITY'S PRIOR YEAR AUDITED TOTAL OF OPERATING EXPENSES. MEMBERSHIP IN TASB IS VOLUNTARY AND GENERALLY PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING: NONPARTISAN ADVOCACY AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL (EXCEPT FOR REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS), LEGAL ASSISTANCE FROM KNOWLEDGEABLE ATTORNEYS, INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES, BOARD TRAINING (INCLUDING TRACKING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS), SUBSCRIPTION TO TASB'S MONTHLY PERIODICAL - TEXAS LONE STAR - AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS, AND MEMBER RATES AT CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS. MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO SUBSCRIBE TO OTHER TASB PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ON AN ADDITIONAL FEE BASIS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS OR OTHERS WHO MAY ELECT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY: ACTIVE TASB MEMBERS ELECT THE TASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. THE PRESIDENT OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS (TAESC) ALSO HAS A VOTING EX-OFFICIO POSITION ON THE TASB BOARD BY VIRTUE OF THE TASB BYLAWS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS OR OTHERS: THE TASB BOARD RECOMMENDS BYLAW AMENDMENTS, MISSION STATEMENT AMENDMENTS, BELIEFS, THE ADVOCACY AGENDA (WHICH CONSISTS OF CORNERSTONE PRINCIPLES, PRIORITIES, AND RESOLUTIONS), AND MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR FINAL ADOPTION BY THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH THE TASB DELEGATE ASSEMBLY. (THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY IS COMPRISED OF REPRESENTATIVES DESIGNATED BY ACTIVE MEMBERS EACH YEAR AND SERVES AS TASB'S GENERAL GOVERNING BODY.) FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8A: THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED FOR CLARIFICATION. TASB BOARD OFFICERS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NON-VOTING) MAKE UP THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH CERTAIN DESIGNATED AUTHORITY. MEETING ACTIVITIES ARE DOCUMENTED, INCLUDING ACTIONS TAKEN, AT EACH MEETING. THESE INDIVIDUALS ALSO SERVE AS THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE (WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVING IN A VOTING CAPACITY). WHILE THE SAME INDIVIDUALS SERVE ON BOTH COMMITTEES, THESE ARE TWO SEPARATE COMMITTEES WITH DIFFERENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, WHICH HAS AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE TASB BOARD, DOCUMENTS ITS MEETING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ACTIONS TAKEN, AT EACH COMMITTEE MEETING. OTHER TASB COMMITTEES ALSO DOCUMENT THEIR MEETING ACTIVITIES, ALTHOUGH MOST ACTION ITEMS REQUIRE FINAL BOARD APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE OUTSIDE AUDITING FIRM ENGAGED BY THE TASB BOARD PREPARES THE FORM 990 USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY TASB'S ACCOUNTING STAFF. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY TASB'S ACCOUNTING STAFF AND CORPORATE COUNSEL. A COPY OF THE RETURN IS POSTED ON AN ELECTRONIC SITE AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS, WHO ARE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL WHEN THE RETURN IS AVAILABLE FOR THEIR REVIEW. BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT PRIOR TO FINAL SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE TASB BOARD AVOIDS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT WILL MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE INTERESTS OF TASB THROUGH BOARD POLICY. EACH BOARD MEMBER (INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO IS AN EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD) REVIEWS THE BOARD'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND MUST COMPLETE, SIGN, AND RETURN AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM, IDENTIFYING THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF ANY KNOWN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. IF A DISCLOSURE HAS BEEN MADE, THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF TASB; AND, IN THE CASE OF A DISCLOSED INTEREST MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES SUCH DETERMINATION. A PERSON WHOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS UNDER REVIEW MUST STAND IN RECUSAL AND NOT DEBATE OR VOTE ON SUCH DETERMINATION. RECORDS OR MINUTES OF THE BOARD WILL STATE THE NAME OF THE BOARD MEMBER WHOSE INTEREST WAS DISCLOSED; STATE THE NATURE OF THE INTEREST; AND SUMMARIZE THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE TAKEN BY THE DISINTERESTED VOTING MEMBERS. A SIMILAR ANNUAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT IS REQUIRED OF TASB'S KEY EMPLOYEES. KEY EMPLOYEES, AS WELL AS ALL EMPLOYEES, CANNOT HAVE FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS OR OTHER TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING TASB, WITHOUT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OR DESIGNEE) MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF TASB. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 TASB FOLLOWS BOARD-ADOPTED POLICIES REGARDING COMPENSATION OF THE TASB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER EXECUTIVES, AND THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR (DISCUSSED BELOW). THE TASB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EVALUATES COMPARABILITY DATA, INCLUDING PERIODIC INFORMATION FROM OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS, AND RECOMMENDS APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AUTHORIZED TO SET AND APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR TASB KEY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OTHER EXECUTIVES, UNDER BOARD-APPROVED PARAMETERS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RELIES ON COMPARABLE DATA FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. REGARDING THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR, AS STATED PREVIOUSLY ON SCHEDULE O WITH RESPECT TO PART VI, LINE 1, THE TASB BOARD OFFICERS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COLLECTIVELY SERVE AS THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. THE TASB BOARD HAS DELEGATED THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE MATTERS THAT TASB IS ENTITLED TO APPROVE AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF FIRST PUBLIC. THIS AUTHORITY INCLUDES APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR. THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE RELIES ON COMPARABLE DATA IN MAKING COMPENSATION DECISIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 TASB'S CHARTER, BYLAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B: TASB LEASES CERTAIN EMPLOYEES TO FIRST PUBLIC. THESE EMPLOYEES ARE DEFINED AS "ASSOCIATED PERSONS" OF FIRST PUBLIC BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. BY VIRTUE OF THE EMPLOYEE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TASB AND FIRST PUBLIC, FIRST PUBLIC HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MANAGE THE DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES OF THESE ASSOCIATED PERSONS. FIRST PUBLIC HAS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES THAT ASSOCIATED PERSONS MUST FOLLOW, AND SUCH PROCEDURES INCLUDE THE REQUIREMENT TO FOLLOW TASB ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES TO THE EXTENT THEY DO NOT CONFLICT WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF FIRST PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A: WHILE COLUMN (B) IN SECTION A REFLECTS FULL-TIME TASB EMPLOYEES AS WORKING AN AVERAGE OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK, THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE EXEMPT AND OFTEN WORK IN EXCESS OF 40 HOURS. PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A TASB BYLAWS PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF 44 MEMBERS, AND THAT EACH VACANCY WILL REDUCE FULL BOARD MEMBERSHIP BY ONE UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED. BECAUSE OF THREE VACANCIES, BOARD MEMBERSHIP CONSISTED OF 41 MEMBERS AS OF AUGUST 31, 2022. FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2 - PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE: CERTAIN PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE REPORTED ON LINE 2 INCLUDES INCOME DERIVED FROM TEXAS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS CREATED TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROUTINE OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT. THIS REVENUE CONSTITUTES INCOME WHICH IS RELATED TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF TASB, AND IS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RENDERED BY TASB TO THE VARIOUS CASH/PROCUREMENT/RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS ARE RELATED TO ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION OF LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT AND, THEREFORE, ARE RELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 1.513-1(D)(2) OF THE REGULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, REVENUE FROM THE TEXAS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT ADMINISTRATIVE ENTITIES IS DERIVED FROM THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION AND IS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 115 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE REMAINING ELEMENTS OF TASB'S PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE ARE RELATED TO TASB'S EXEMPT FUNCTION OF LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT OR SERVING AN EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE AND, THEREFORE, SUCH REVENUE ALSO CONSTITUTES INCOME FROM A RELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS UNDER SECTION 1.513-1(D)(2) OF THE REGULATIONS. FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 5 - ROYALTIES: ROYALTIES PRIMARILY CONSIST OF REVENUE RECEIVED THROUGH AFFINITY AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TASB AND FOUR AFFILIATED ENTITIES FOR THE USE OF TASB'S INTELLECTUAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS SUCH AS ITS NAME AND LOGO IN PROMOTING, MARKETING, AND OFFERING THEIR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THESE AFFILIATED ENTITIES ARE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES OF COOPERATING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ORGANIZED UNDER THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 791, THAT ARE MANAGED BY EITHER TASB OR ITS SUBSIDIARY (FIRST PUBLIC). SERVICES PROVIDED BY THESE AFFILIATED ENTITIES DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTE TO TASB'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, AND ALLOWING THEM TO BE MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE. OTHER ROYALTIES ARE RECEIVED FROM AN INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE FIRM, A DATA ANALYTICS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FIRM, AN ENERGY DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTOR FIRM, AND A RETAIL ELECTRICITY PROVIDER FOR THE USE OF TASB'S NAMES AND LOGOS. TASB HAS ALSO GRANTED CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL-RELATED ENTITIES A LICENSE TO USE TASB'S SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PRODUCTS, FOR WHICH A ROYALTY IS RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING: THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED FOR CLARIFICATION. THE BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE TASB BOARD ANNUALLY CONSIDERS ENGAGEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTING FIRM THAT WILL CONDUCT THE TASB FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION IS TAKEN TO THE TASB BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE COMMITTEE, AND THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS REVIEW THEIR REPORTS WITH THE COMMITTEE FOR ACCEPTANCE. THE AUDIT IS THEN TAKEN TO THE TASB BOARD FOR APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE. REGARDING FIRST PUBLIC, THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR ENGAGES THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM, REVIEWS AND ACCEPTS THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT, AND PRESENTS THE AUDIT TO THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. FIRST PUBLIC LLC 12007 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN TX 78759 742275519 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TX 7415021 3808612 TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS