Expectations & Aspirations of 2024 Board of Directors

Thank you for considering your service on the Board of Directors of the Education Law Association (ELA). As a membership organization, ELA relies on the talents and generosity of our members in the association’s governance. Service on the Board of Directors as either a director or an officer is both a privilege and a responsibility. To that end, please note the following expectations and aspirations as you consider serving on the Board.

1. Each director will serve a three-year term. 
2. The Vice President will serve for a total of 4 years as follows: 2024 Vice President, 2025 President-elect, 2026 President, and 2027 Immediate Past President. 
3. These positions all involve service on the Executive Committee of the Board. 
4. The Executive Committee meets once per month in preparation for the board meeting.

All Directors and Officers are expected to:

1. Attend ELA Board meetings as follows: (a) Virtual monthly meetings to the maximum extent possible, with infrequent exceptions; (b) Two in-person meetings during the annual conference, one held the day prior to the conference and one held immediately following the conference unless otherwise arranged by the Board; and (c) One extended mid-year meeting as determined by the board.
2. Serve and actively participate on at least one ELA committee in consultation with the ELA President. Each Board Member will serve as a co-chair of a committee.
3. Provide complete contact information to ELA.
4. Create or update any biographical information related to work or other organizations to include ELA affiliation.
5. Read ELA’s Constitution and Bylaws.
6. Read ELA’s weekly and monthly periodicals and any materials distributed related to board meeting agendas.
7. Review, complete, and sign a conflict of interest disclosure form and other corporate policies as may be applicable.
8. Be an active participant on ELA’s Website, including at least one Section.
9. Recruit at least three new ELA members during the Member’s Board term. 
10. Introduce and/or promote ELA during related activities and conferences. 

In addition to the expectations specified above, it is also hoped that each officer and director will consider the following aspirations:

1. Contribute to the ELA Annual Development Fund, Legacy Fund, or special fundraising activities as they are able.
2. At least once during three-year Board term, contribute to one of ELA’s publications, as an author or editor.
3. If teaching education law, consider using one or more ELA publications as course material.