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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
1011 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 204
Austin, Texas 78701-2431
512/440-8227
Ken McCraw, Executive Director
WHY JOIN TACS?
The Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS) represents school districts with no more than one high school. This means that our membership comprises the small, mid-sized and rural school districts in Texas. The following services and benefits are offered to TACS Membership of more than 700 school districts.
§ Legislation: TACS is the voice of the single high school community in Texas
§ Professional Liability Insurance: For Superintendents, Administrators, Teachers and other employees at a reduced rate
§ Property/Casualty, Workers’ Comp and Employee Benefits
§ Regional Conferences for Administrators
§ TACS Corporate Partners (business) service/products for schools
§ Associate Members (business supporting education)
§ Student Scholarships
§ Annual Construction Conference
§ Annual TACS Today Magazine
§ TACS Website (tacsnet.org)
WHO IS TACS?
The Texas Association of Community Schools is an organization that has been active in Texas since 1951.
For the first 25 years we were known as the Texas Association of Small Schools and housed in the Texas Education Agency building. In 1976 the association changed its name to the Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS) and became independent. In 1997 TACS purchased a permanent headquarters.
TACS represents those districts that have no more than one high school. This means our membership comprises the small, mid-sized and rural school districts in Texas.
Through legislative activities, TACS is the voice of the single high school community in Texas.
TACS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The TACS Executive Committee consists of elected representatives:
Four (4) Officers: President, President-Elect, Vice President, and Immediate Past President; one Director from each Education Service Center Region (20); and the TACS Legislative Chairperson (1) appointed by the President.
STANDING COMMITTEES
The association has several standing committees comprising representatives from member schools. These are: Legislative, Membership, Audit, Budget, 6-8 Grade Advisory, Long Range Planning, U.I.L. Advisory, Honorary Life Membership and Student Scholarships.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR MEMBERSHIP?
A community school is defined as a school district having no more than one high school in the district.
Institutional Members are community school districts or Education Service Centers. Institutional Membership dues are based on average daily attendance.
Associate Members are individuals/businesses who are interested in preserving quality education through the community school concept. Associate Members shall have all rights and privileges of the Association except, the right to vote and to hold office.
Affiliate Members are educators of groups of educators wishing to pursue similar public school interests.
Honorary Life Members are chosen by a vote of the Executive Committee in recognition of distinguished service to community schools. All nominees shall be screened and recommended by a special committee appointed by the President.
WHAT HAS TACS DONE FOR YOU?
§ Successfully lobbied for and defended the Small/Sparse Formula since its inception
§ Successfully defeated efforts to force consolidation on school districts
§ Supported the mid-sized school finance formula
§ Has continuously promoted facilities’ legislation that favored small school district in both the 74th and 75th Legislative Sessions
§ Helped pass HB 2128, the Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill in the 74th Legislature and SB 249 and HB 98 in the 75th Legislature, which together provided 1.6 billion dollars to develop a telecommunications infrastructure for the schools of Texas
§ Worked effectively with other school groups to defeat school vouchers
§ Monitors all meetings of the State Board of Education
§ Supported and defended the current structure of the U.I.L.
§ Represents TACS’ membership on the Coalition to Invest in Texas Schools
§ Provide unique Professional Development Opportunities through regional conferences
§ Provide Professional Liability Insurance for member school districts and their employees at a reduced rate
TACS MISSION
The mission of the Texas Association of Community Schools is to promote, support and develop excellence in student achievement through the collaboration of member schools.
HOW DO I JOIN TACS?
TACS Institutional Membership dues are based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA) of the District. Find the ADA group that identifies your school and remit your check for the corresponding dues.
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION BELOW
TACS INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Dues are payable before October 31st of each year.
Please print or type
ESC Region No. ________County___________________ADA______________________
School District_____________________________________________________________
Superintendent_____________________________________________________________
Superintendent E-mail_______________________________________________________
District Address____________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip______________________________________________________________
Area Code/Phone Number____________________________________________________
Area Code/Fax Number______________________________________________________
Institutional Membership dues are based on ADA*:
0-99 ADA $310** 500-999 ADA $455 2000-2999 ADA $560
100-499 ADA $395 1000-1999 ADA $510 3000 & above ADA $650
*Call TACS if you need information concerning your ADA
**and Regional Education Service Centers
MAIL CHECK AND MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION TO: TACS
1011 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 204
Austin, Texas 78701-2431
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
1011 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 204
Austin, Texas 78701-2431
512/440-8227
Ken McCraw, Executive Director
WHY JOIN TACS?
The Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS) represents school districts with no more than one high school. This means that our membership comprises the small, mid-sized and rural school districts in Texas. The following services and benefits are offered to TACS Membership of more than 700 school districts.
§ Legislation: TACS is the voice of the single high school community in Texas
§ Professional Liability Insurance: For Superintendents, Administrators, Teachers and other employees at a reduced rate
§ Property/Casualty, Workers’ Comp and Employee Benefits
§ Regional Conferences for Administrators
§ TACS Corporate Partners (business) service/products for schools
§ Associate Members (business supporting education)
§ Student Scholarships
§ Annual Construction Conference
§ Annual TACS Today Magazine
§ TACS Website (tacsnet.org)
WHO IS TACS?
The Texas Association of Community Schools is an organization that has been active in Texas since 1951.
For the first 25 years we were known as the Texas Association of Small Schools and housed in the Texas Education Agency building. In 1976 the association changed its name to the Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS) and became independent. In 1997 TACS purchased a permanent headquarters.
TACS represents those districts that have no more than one high school. This means our membership comprises the small, mid-sized and rural school districts in Texas.
Through legislative activities, TACS is the voice of the single high school community in Texas.
TACS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The TACS Executive Committee consists of elected representatives:
Four (4) Officers: President, President-Elect, Vice President, and Immediate Past President; one Director from each Education Service Center Region (20); and the TACS Legislative Chairperson (1) appointed by the President.
STANDING COMMITTEES
The association has several standing committees comprising representatives from member schools. These are: Legislative, Membership, Audit, Budget, 6-8 Grade Advisory, Long Range Planning, U.I.L. Advisory, Honorary Life Membership and Student Scholarships.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR MEMBERSHIP?
A community school is defined as a school district having no more than one high school in the district.
Institutional Members are community school districts or Education Service Centers. Institutional Membership dues are based on average daily attendance.
Associate Members are individuals/businesses who are interested in preserving quality education through the community school concept. Associate Members shall have all rights and privileges of the Association except, the right to vote and to hold office.
Affiliate Members are educators of groups of educators wishing to pursue similar public school interests.
Honorary Life Members are chosen by a vote of the Executive Committee in recognition of distinguished service to community schools. All nominees shall be screened and recommended by a special committee appointed by the President.
WHAT HAS TACS DONE FOR YOU?
§ Successfully lobbied for and defended the Small/Sparse Formula since its inception
§ Successfully defeated efforts to force consolidation on school districts
§ Supported the mid-sized school finance formula
§ Has continuously promoted facilities’ legislation that favored small school district in both the 74th and 75th Legislative Sessions
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