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.

Candidates Sought for President-elect Position—Extended Deadline: July 10, 2026

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.

To be considered, interested candidates must submit an Officer Candidate Data Sheet by  July 10, 2026. 

Timeline for selection of the President-elect:

• July 10, 2026:  Nominations due. Submit candidate forms to IASB office. 
• Summer 2026:  Interviews to be scheduled with Nominating Committees. The Nominating Committees are comprised of three members of the IASB Board of Directors. 
• 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.

• Officer Candidate Data Sheet: President-Elect 

Role & Responsibility of the IASB Board of Directors

• Current IASB Board of Directors
  
• Role & Responsibility of the Board
  
• Time Commitment: Upcoming Meeting Dates—2026

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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