2019-07-15T16:01:59-05:00 2018-08-31 910189318 MOSS ADAMS LLP 14555 DALLAS PARKWAY STE 300 DALLAS TX 75254 990 2017-09-01 742275519 TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC TEXA 5124670222 PO BOX 400 AUSTIN TX 787670400 JAMES B CROW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5124670222 2019-07-09 0 PAMELA ALEXANDERSON P01218925 9724582296 2019-07-09 174.237.138.245 2019-07-09 15:28:02 MD P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 B42E819D00EA3FB217DBD1B5F0A4C86A4E06413A 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z JAMES B CROW 12007 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN TX 78759 74234378 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 41 591 52 1309497 547711 165905 253990 63175611 66850822 1279640 1077520 3493096 3610961 68114252 71793293 3000 16500 0 0 47719009 48672280 0 0 30788 18103879 19457356 65825888 68146136 2288364 3647157 66378121 70095611 19814447 18803250 46563674 51292361 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 24559922 28067928 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 OVER 1,000 MEMBERS DURING THE 2017-18 FISCAL YEAR. 5380390 4080204 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 A FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASIS. TASB SERVICES WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO 1,046 ACTIVE, 204 ASSOCIATE, AND 45 AFFILIATE MEMBERS DURING THE 2017-18 FISCAL YEAR. 5070856 9607338 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 OVER 1,700 GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT PURCHASED OVER $1.2 BILLION IN GOODS AND SERVICES DURING THE 2017-18 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 SERVICES THAT SATISFY COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, AND ALLOWS THEM TO OBTAIN A COMPETITIVE RATE. THERE WERE 208 ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE ELECTRICITY PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-18, WITH 1.3 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, DIESEL, AND PROPANE, OVER PRE-SET PERIODS OF TIME, OR TERMS. THERE WERE 90 ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE FUEL PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-18, WITH OVER 10 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. 21788947 16500 23137744 I. LEADERSHIP TEAM 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 SUBSIDIZED TRAINING FOR 13 PARTICIPANTS), TASB ISD AND THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER. MAJOR CONFERENCES HELD INCLUDE THE ANNUAL CONVENTION, HOSTED JOINTLY WITH ANOTHER NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION, AND SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. THESE SERVICES, PRODUCTS, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-18, LEADERSHIP TEAM SERVICES PERFORMED 132 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS, SOLD 747 PUBLICATIONS, HAD 2,513 ONLINE TRAINING COURSES VIEWED, AND PROVIDED TRAINING TO 6,471 CONFERENCE ATTENDEES.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 PLANNING THEIR INVESTMENT PROGRAMS. THESE 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 2017-18 FISCAL YEAR, THERE WERE 649 PARTICIPATING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE LONE STAR INVESTMENT POOL. (SEE PART IV LINE 33 STATEMENT IN SCHEDULE O.) 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 VALUABLE COVERAGE AND OFFERING PERSONAL INSURANCE LINES TO EMPLOYEES, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. FIRST PUBLIC'S PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT AND SELECTION OF PROVIDERS, AND MARKETING, PARTICIPANT ENROLLMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BENEFITS COOPERATIVE INITIATIVES. THERE WERE 29 PARTICIPATING TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE BENEFITS COOPERATIVE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-18.III. FACILITY SERVICES PROVIDES ITS PARTICIPANTS WITH ASSISTANCE ON REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ISSUES, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO FEE-BASED SERVICES SUCH AS ASBESTOS SAMPLING, INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, INDOOR AIR QUALITY, COMPLIANCE REVIEWS, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS STAFFING ANALYSIS, BOND ELECTION ASSISTANCE, AND FACILITY ASSESSMENTS. THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICE, FACILITY SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN OUTSIDE PROVIDER, OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE THROUGH ALL PHASES OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. FACILITY SERVICES ALSO PROVIDES TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WITH ASSISTANCE ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS. FACILITY SERVICES' ENERGY PROGRAM OFFERS DIRECT CONSULTATION AND SERVICES, AS WELL AS CUSTOMIZED ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN OUTSIDE PROVIDER. ADDITIONALLY, FACILITY SERVICES HAS AN EFFICIENT BUILDINGS PROGRAM THAT SERVES PARTICIPANTS THROUGH ENERGY UPGRADES AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS THAT INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. THESE SERVICES ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. FACILITY SERVICES HAS ALSO MADE SUBSCRIPTION 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. DURING THE 2017-18 FISCAL YEAR, FACILITY SERVICES HAD 625 PARTICIPANTS AND PERFORMED 505 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS.IV. HR SERVICES PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO PUBLICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREA OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE SALARY SURVEY REPORTS, 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. HR SERVICES HAS ALSO MADE SUBSCRIPTION 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. DURING THE 2017-18 FISCAL YEAR, HR SERVICES HAD 1,014 PARTICIPANTS, PERFORMED 188 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS, HELD 17 WORKSHOPS AND SOLD OVER 2,100 PUBLICATIONS.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 1,097 SUBSCRIBERS TO POLICY SERVICE AND 59 CONSULTING JOBS CONDUCTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-18.VI. TASB'S SPECIAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS PROGRAM HELPS TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE SCHOOL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES PROGRAM, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO FILE MEDICAID CLAIMS ELECTRONICALLY, UTILIZING SMART (SITE-BASED MEDICAID ADMINISTRATION, REIMBURSEMENT AND TRACKING). ELECTRONIC FILING IS COST EFFECTIVE AND IS AN EFFICIENT WAY TO MAXIMIZE DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENTS WHILE MAINTAINING CONTROL OVER MEDICAID CLAIMS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-18, THERE WERE 67 DISTRICT PARTICIPANTS THAT SUBMITTED APPROXIMATELY $48.7 MILLION IN MEDICAID CLAIMS.VII. LEGAL SERVICES- IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES, LEGAL SERVICES OFFERS IN-SERVICE TRAINING AND SEMINARS, AND PUBLICATIONS ON LEGAL TOPICS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. TRAINING ATTENDANCE AND PUBLICATIONS SOLD TOTALED 548 AND 170 RESPECTIVELY, DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-18. IN ADDITION, LEGAL SERVICES RESPONDED TO OVER 4,200 LEGAL INQUIRIES FROM MEMBERS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. 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, 2018, LAF HAD 751 MEMBERS. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT.VIII. BOARDBOOK IS A WEB-BASED SOFTWARE APPLICATION THAT HELPS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER SUBSCRIBERS ASSEMBLE BOARD MEETING PACKETS 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 PACKETS AND MINUTES. THE PUBLIC CAN VIEW POSTED MEETING NOTICES, AGENDA PACKETS, 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 756 TEXAS AND 678 OUT-OF-STATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES SUBSCRIBING TO BOARDBOOK DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-18. 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 23 SEARCHES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-18.X. 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 COMMUNITY SURVEY 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 CERTAIN SERVICES TO OTHER NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM. 21788947 16500 23137744 56800115 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 112 0 1 591 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 41 41 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X JAMES B CROW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5124670222 12007 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN TX 787592439 X TERESA FLORES PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES DE GARAVILLA PRESIDENT ELECT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 LEE LENTZ-EDWARDS FIRST VICE PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JIM RICE SECOND VICE PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 TED BEARD III SECRETARY - TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 CHARLES STAFFORD IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 BRET BEGERT - OCT 2017 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 390 0 0 MOISES ALFARO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAY ALLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SYLVIA ATKINSON - OCT 2017 DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROSE AVALOS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANN CALAHAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOB COVEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 YOLANDA CUELLAR DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES CUNNINGHAM DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS DARDEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JASON DOHNALIK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LANNY EVANS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DORI FENENBOCK - SEPT 2017 DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN FREEMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONALD GANT - MAY 2018 DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBBIE GILLESPIE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA GOOCH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN GREEN - MAY 2018 DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CARRIE GREGORY - OCT 2017 DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOWIE HOGG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TONY HOPKINS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANDY HUGHEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAYME MATHIAS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BENNY MAY - DEC 2017 DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RAYMOND MEZA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN MICCICHE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTENE MOSS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 VERNAGENE MOTT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA O'CANA-OLIVAREZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NICHOLAS PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CINDY PURDY DIRECTOR VOTING EX OFFICIO 1.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGAN REITMEIER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOBBY RIGUES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ARMANDO RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROLINDA SCHMIDT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RHONDA SKILLERN-JONES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CINDY SPANEL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILL STREIT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MILDRED WATKINS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GREG WELCH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT WESTBROOK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES CROW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 411591 0 81178 STEVEN MC ARTHUR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 229204 0 50787 PAUL SZANISZLO ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 364616 0 87313 DUBRAVKA ROMANO ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 327262 0 35742 SEDORA JEFFERSON ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 248739 0 30074 GROVER CAMPBELL ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 245419 0 22921 NANCY COTTON ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 229167 0 33903 KATHRYN WETZEL ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 219007 0 53718 ROBERT DURON ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 205316 0 41161 KAREN STRONG ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 177292 0 37417 WILLIAM MASTRODICASA FIRST PUBLIC CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 X 226150 0 81372 TRENT TOON FIRST PUBLIC DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00 X 181897 0 37159 HIAWATHA FRANKS DIRECTOR - WC CLAIMS ADMIN 40.00 X 179310 0 26964 RICHARD TURNER DIRECTOR - SALES & MARKETING 40.00 X 169532 0 38889 JOY BASKIN DIRECTOR - LEGAL SERVICES 40.00 X 162621 0 40205 3577513 0 698803 83 0 1 0 FUTURE POINT OF VIEW 3540 S BOULEVARD STE 100 EDMOND OK 73013 TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING 374170 PLANSOURCE PO BOX 1313 ORLANDO FL 32802 THIRD-PARTY ADMIN FEES 347687 CATAPULT SYSTEMS CORP 1221 SOUTH MOPAC EXPRESSWAY STE 350 AUSTIN TX 78746 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 326800 LEVERAGE BUSINESS CONSULTING 4609 SHOALWOOD AVE AUSTIN TX 78756 PROCESS CONSULTING 264371 DDC PUBLIC AFFAIRS 805 W 15TH ST NW SUITE 300 WASHINGTON DC 20005 SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTING 214517 13 X 3535 250455 253990 TASB RISK MGMT FUND 524292 28067928 28067928 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING 561000 9733030 9607338 125692 FIRST PUBLIC 523000 5852683 5852683 POLICY SERVICE 900099 5560363 5560363 TASB MEMBERSHIP 900099 4080204 4080204 13556614 11724698 1123350 708566 66850822 1294003 1294003 2894261 2894261 531405 394696 136709 136709 136709 1807826 9440 1483514 550235 324312 -540795 -216483 -216483 0 3535 9826 -9826 -9826 3863 2814 1049 1049 CHILD CARE SERVICES 624410 529362 529362 ADVERTISING 541800 59406 59406 588768 71793293 64893214 1309497 5336592 16500 16500 3828796 1422114 2406682 34055241 29678085 4353075 24081 2838987 2474648 362972 1367 5225272 4553686 667918 3668 2723984 2374089 348223 1672 178853 178853 151160 151160 163010 163010 10000 10000 1777845 1706541 71304 551332 493104 58228 774085 675584 98501 3719557 3243772 475785 333147 333147 2128444 1856185 272259 2219388 1815509 403879 2265 2265 2892870 2382879 509991 2005 2005 2681281 2338307 342974 313084 313084 INCOME TAXES 34031 34031 MISCELLANEOUS 353282 197405 155877 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 328719 286671 42048 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE 260915 227540 33375 582083 525043 57040 68146136 56800115 11315233 30788 650 650 4613529 8069341 3470258 3376201 92411 52153 1723349 1953993 45394735 24170394 22998047 21224341 33479877 35418932 66378121 70095611 7028625 6536315 3527094 3901664 9258728 8365271 19814447 18803250 X 46563674 51292361 46563674 51292361 66378121 70095611 3647157 1081530 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 246147 211269 173500 165905 253990 1050811 51882731 55298257 58852334 61459767 64893214 292386303 1379336 1408852 1206433 1102009 1237928 6334558 53508214 56918378 60232267 62727681 66385132 299771672 0 8048241 10243998 10993865 11751589 12540976 53578669 8048241 10243998 10993865 11751589 12540976 53578669 246193003 3835683 4216864 4429841 4365769 4719669 21567826 446497 600472 553856 303604 565212 2469641 4282180 4817336 4983697 4669373 5284881 24037467 12363 858 13221 57802757 61736572 65215964 67397054 71670013 323822360 0.76030 0.76590 0.07420 0.07440 X SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER MISC - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 12,363. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 858. 0 1 0 1 118736 1 6607 0 1 246451 1 166064 0 537858 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: LOBBYING ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF COMMUNICATING THE NEEDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS AND STAFF, AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE MEMBERSHIP TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION. SINCE STAFF INVOLVED IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS ALSO INVOLVED IN NON-LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, COSTS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED TO LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BASED UPON A SYSTEMATIC APPLICATION OF ESTIMATED PERCENTAGES OF INVOLVEMENT 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 20861267 6705748 14155519 2337785 1798272 539513 20150033 15666374 4483659 21224341 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, ACTIVITIES, AND MARKETS, 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, 2018 AND 2017, INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, COOPERATIVE PURCHASING TO PRIVATE NONPROFIT ENTITIES; ONLINE DISTRIBUTION AND MANAGEMENT OF MEETING MATERIALS TO NON-GOVERNMENTAL SUBSCRIBERS; AND OTHER ANNUAL SERVICE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. TASB RECORDED $34,031 AND $149,076 IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE ON NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2018 AND 2017, RESPECTIVELY, WHICH IS INCLUDED WITH OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. TASB FOLLOWS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (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 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 FOOTNOTE: WHILE TASB RECORDED INCOME TAX EXPENSE OF $34,031 FOR THE 2017-18 FISCAL YEAR, ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENTS MADE TO THE IRS RELATED TO 2017-18 NET INCOME FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES TOTALED $58,021. EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SEE SCH F, PART V 11177 NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SEE SCH F, PART V 9000 0 0 0 0 0 0 20177 0 20177 0 0 0 0 0 0 FORM 990, SCHEDULE F, PART I TASB SERVES AS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (FUND). THE FUND PROVIDES COVERAGE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, PROPERTY, AUTO, LIABILITY, AND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION EXPOSURES OF ITS MEMBERS. EXPENSES REPORTED IN SCHEDULE F PART I, LINE 3, CONSIST OF CERTAIN TASB STAFF'S TRAVEL TO LONDON FOR MEETINGS WITH INSURANCE BROKERS REGARDING PROCUREMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE TO ASSURE THE FUND'S RISKS ARE MANAGED APPROPRIATELY. TASB DOES NOT CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS, HOLD OFFICES, OR PROVIDE SERVICES IN FOREIGN REGIONS, EXCEPT HAVING TWO BOARDBOOK SUBSCRIPTIONS IN CANADA. 1 ONESTAR FOUNDATION 9011 MOUNTAIN RIDGE DR SUITE 100 AUSTIN TX 78759 200166368 501(C)(3) 10000 GENERAL SUPPORT TA BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 505 WEST ANDERSON LN AUSTIN TX 78752 115 6500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2 0 PART I, LINE 2: TASB DOES NOT ISSUE GRANTS PER SE. INSTEAD, TASB PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO TWO ORGANIZATIONS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 IN THE FORM OF A CONTRIBUTION. (1) TASB MADE A CONTRIBUTION TO ONESTAR FOUNDATION'S REBUILD TEXAS FUND. THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE HURRICANE HARVEY RECOVERY EFFORT. (2) TASB MADE A CONTRIBUTION TO ITS AUSTIN PARTNERS IN EDUCATION ADOPTED SCHOOL, T. A. BROWN. T. A. BROWN'S USE OF TASB'S CONTRIBUTION INCLUDED, BUT WAS NOT LIMITED TO, THE PURCHASE OF AWARDS FOR STUDENT AWARD CEREMONIES, ASSISTANCE WITH STUDENT FIELD TRIPS, AND OTHER CAMPUS NEEDS. X 1 1 X X X X 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 JAMES CROW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 325314 0 39770 0 46507 0 57000 0 24178 0 492769 0 0 0 STEVEN MC ARTHUR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 184133 0 11680 0 33391 0 18250 0 32537 0 279991 0 0 0 PAUL SZANISZLO ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 295008 0 33688 0 35920 0 52000 0 35313 0 451929 0 0 0 DUBRAVKA ROMANO ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 273338 0 15688 0 38236 0 24408 0 11334 0 363004 0 0 0 SEDORA JEFFERSON ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 203900 0 11688 0 33151 0 20009 0 10065 0 278813 0 0 0 GROVER CAMPBELL ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 212325 0 10688 0 22406 0 22350 0 571 0 268340 0 0 0 NANCY COTTON ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 185487 0 10680 0 33000 0 20460 0 13443 0 263070 0 0 0 KATHRYN WETZEL ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 188577 0 10680 0 19750 0 20900 0 32818 0 272725 0 0 0 ROBERT DURON ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 180176 0 5680 0 19460 0 19550 0 21611 0 246477 0 0 0 KAREN STRONG ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 147372 0 7680 0 22240 0 16550 0 20867 0 214709 0 0 0 WILLIAM MASTRODICASA FIRST PUBLIC CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 194385 0 13180 0 18585 0 47350 0 34022 0 307522 0 0 0 TRENT TOON FIRST PUBLIC DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 153068 0 10680 0 18149 0 17310 0 19849 0 219056 0 0 0 HIAWATHA FRANKS DIRECTOR - WC CLAIMS ADMIN 143026 0 27680 0 8604 0 14208 0 12756 0 206274 0 0 0 RICHARD TURNER DIRECTOR - SALES & MARKETING 142005 0 15137 0 12390 0 15635 0 23254 0 208421 0 0 0 JOY BASKIN DIRECTOR - LEGAL SERVICES 141715 0 9680 0 11226 0 16037 0 24168 0 202826 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTH CLUB DUES IS RECEIVED BY ONE EMPLOYEE, JAMES CROW. REIMBURSEMENT IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SOCIAL CLUB DUES IS RECEIVED BY TWO EMPLOYEES, JAMES CROW AND GROVER CAMPBELL. REIMBURSEMENT IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME. HEALTH AND SOCIAL CLUB DUES ARE PROVIDED FOR IN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE TASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS. REIMBURSEMENT OF SOCIAL CLUB DUES TO THE OTHER EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. PART I, LINE 4B FOUR EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN THE 457(F) PLAN. IN 2017, THERE WERE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PLAN FOR THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES: JAMES CROW ($30,000), WILLIAM MASTRODICASA ($25,000), AND PAUL SZANISZLO ($25,000). PART I, LINE 5 FOR ONE EMPLOYEE, BONUSES ARE CALCULATED ON ACTIVITY IN EXCESS OF ESTABLISHED BENCHMARKS FOR EACH APPLICABLE PROGRAM. DEPENDING ON WHICH PROGRAM, ACTIVITY IS EITHER REVENUE EARNED OR VOLUME. THE PLAN INCLUDES A MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S ANNUAL BASE SALARY THAT CAN BE AWARDED AS A BONUS. 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. 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 STAFF BONUS PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ASSOCIATION. 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). 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 2017 IRS FORM 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 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 HAS THE AUTHORITY 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 2 JAYME MATHIAS, ARMANDO RODRIGUEZ- BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP 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 2018, 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, 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 GENERAL 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 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 8, 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. 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1: TASB BYLAWS PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF 43 MEMBERS, AND THAT EACH VACANCY WILL REDUCE FULL BOARD MEMBERSHIP BY ONE UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED. BECAUSE OF TWO UNFILLED VACANCIES, BOARD MEMBERSHIP CONSISTED OF 41 MEMBERS AS OF AUGUST 31, 2018 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. 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. IN PARTICULAR, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RENDERED BY TASB TO THE VARIOUS CASH/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, TASB'S RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REVENUE 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. 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 A NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION, AN INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE FIRM, AND A DATA ANALYTICS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FIRM FOR THE USE OF TASB'S NAME AND LOGO. 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 5879054 3336584 N/A