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Board Elections
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Meet the Candidates!
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Patrick Crowdis "I am interested inbeing considered for the KASBO Board. I serve as Associate Superintendent of USD 443 and spent the past 18 years in administration. I believe my leadership experience and current position makes me a great candidate for the KASBO Board." - Patrick Crowdis |
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Chris Hipp "KASBO has been a great resource to me in my current position. Throughout previous roles as School Psychologist, Building Administration and Special Education Administration I have engaged in and relied upon professional organizations for leadership, advocacy and relationships. I seek to serve on the Board to give back and help sustain and strengthen KASBO for its members." - Chris Hipp |
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Nathian Oehlert "My name is Nathian Oehlert, Finance Director, with Baldwin City USD 348. From the beginning of my career in K-12 education, I have been involved with and have truly enjoyed my experiences and value that KASBO as to offer. I have attended and successfully completed all current academy course works and look forward to finishing the full curriculum program. As an experienced financial officer with over 26 years in retail bank management and USD K-12 education, I can bring additional support, perspective, and ideas to the KASBO Board of Directors." - Nathian Oehlert |
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Melissa Pennington "I want to join the KASBO Board of Directors to collaborate on the best practices and share them. I am in Southeast Kansas, a Software Unlimited user, and have about 20 years of accounting experience." - Melissa Pennington |
Voting will take place
May 6th and May 7th
at the 2026 KASBO Annual convention and Expo!
Must be a registered member of KASBO to vote.
We are seeking nominations for the
KASBO Board of Directors
We have 2 open positions on the Board.
The election will be held at the 2026 Annual Convention & Expo with voting taking place May 6th and 7th at the convention.
Each KASBO member will receive a voting ballot at registration and will be able to cast their votes for the two candidates of their choice.
Have you ever wanted to be more involved with KASBO?
Why not run for the Board of Directors!
Being on the KASBO Board of Directors is a great way to become more involved and share your expertise and knowledge with lots of people in a whole new way!
We have two open positions for the KASBO Board of Directors.
The KASBO Board makes the decision on the direction the organization is moving and any changes necessary as we navigate through the complexities of the ever changing financial and HR world of school business.
Each position has a 3 year term and then the possibility of running for the Executive Board. The KASBO Board of Directors meets once a month, usually via zoom but with 3-4 in-person meetings. Zoom meetings usually last about 1 hour.
KASOB Board of Directors are placed on at least one of the various committees including the Professional Development Committee or the Convention Planning Committee.
Qualifications
Must be a current KASBO member
Requirements
Submit a 50 word or less paragraph on why you
would like to be a board member.
For more information, contact
John Hutchison (Executive Director)
kasboexec@gmail.com
or
Michael Speer (Communication Officer)
michael.speer@usd445.org
Deadline: April 17, 2026
The new Board of Directors members will be installed at the Annual Convention & Expo in May.
If there are more than two candidates, an election will be held at the Annual Convention.
Contact us with any questions!
