February 17, 2004

Harris County Department of Education

Area school board candidates and interested citizens are invited to learn more about the demands and rewards of school board service in a free workshop from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 1, at the Harris County Department of Education located at 6300 Irvington Boulevard in Houston.

The workshop is cosponsored by the Harris County Department of Education, Texas Association of School Boards and the Gulf Coast Area School Board Association.

Topics to be covered include what it's like to be a trustee, key responsibilities of the board, division of authority with staff, how to campaign constructively and where to find more information. The workshop also includes advice from experienced school board members. Participants also will view A Call to Service, a TASB video featuring several experienced school trustees highlighting the many aspects of board service.

For more information about the workshop call Brenda Canul at TASB at (512) 467-0222 or (800) 580-8272 extension 6104, or visit www.tasb.org.

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