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10 WBC John Heim, Kansas Association of School Boards


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Dr. John Heim, Executive Director, Kansas Association of School Board.
 
 







KASB
KASB is a not-for-profit organization located in Topeka, Kansas and dedicated to serving members of governing boards for unified school districts, community colleges, area vocational-technical schools and cooperatives, interlocals and regional service centers.


KASB will…










* Provide a culture of collaboration and service.
* Be a voice of public education.
* Improve student education outcomes.


KASB is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of school board members from throughout Kansas. The Board meets five times each year, with day-to-day operations of the association assigned to the staff.

We believe…

* All students can learn.Education encompasses lifelong learning.
* An educated and responsible citizenry is essential to a free and changing society.
* Universal public education is a fundamental right.
* Local control of public education is the cornerstone of our democratic system of government.
* The responsibility for providing suitable and equitable funding rests with the state of Kansas.
* Public education prepares students for a diverse, global society.
* Leadership impacts student achievement.

Operational Beliefs . . .

* Innovation is necessary for continuous improvement.
* Trust, integrity and honesty are necessary for credibility.
* Goals are best accomplished through teamwork and collaboration with others.
* Success depends on an informed, engaged board, membership, and staff.
* Leadership requires honoring diversity of thought and opinions.
* Transparency is necessary for integrity.


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