Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2010 and ending 08-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
P O BOX 400
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
AUSTIN, TX787670400
D Employer identification number

74-2275519
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 55,594,977
F Name and address of principal officer:
JAMES B CROW
12007 RESEARCH BLVD
AUSTIN,TX78759
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.TASB.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1999
M State of legal domicile: TX
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TASB PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR TEXAS SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH ADVOCACY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, AND HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 44
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 44
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 504
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 1,153,683
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -65,051
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 214,802 173,311
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 44,035,741 45,314,072
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 452,169 1,173,189
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,918,921 3,191,387
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 47,621,633 49,851,959
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 191,614 135,057
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 32,855,618 34,042,805
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 130,000
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet258,274    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 13,505,838 13,217,460
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 46,553,070 47,525,322
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 1,068,563 2,326,637
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 53,878,528 56,306,210
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 21,003,420 20,067,127
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 32,875,108 36,239,083
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS BOARDS, INC. (TASB) PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR TEXAS SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH ADVOCACY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP AND HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. TASB'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT AND THUS SERVE A WORTHY TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 17,845,208 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 19,894,439 )
TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (SEE SCHEDULE O)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,536,914 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 3,562,941 )
TASB MEMBERSHIP (SEE SCHEDULE O)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,813,224 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,851,010 )
LEADERSHIP TEAM SERVICES (SEE SCHEDULE O)
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
I. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (PURCHASING COOPERATIVE)/BUYBOARD - THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, TASB PROVIDES SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELECTRONIC PURCHASES AND CONSOLIDATED BIDDING ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS. THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE ASSISTS MEMBERS BY FACILITATING COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH ECONOMIES OF SCALE IN PURCHASING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS. AS A RESULT, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES CAN OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE SERVED OVER 3,600 GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND HAD $588 MILLION IN PURCHASING VOLUME DURING THE 2010-11 FISCAL YEAR. TASB HAS ALSO MADE ONLINE PURCHASING, BUYBOARD, AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE NON-PROFITS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED.II. FIRST PUBLIC, LLC (FIRST PUBLIC) PROVIDES DIRECTLY, AND THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LONE STAR INVESTMENT POOL, INVESTMENT AND UNDERWRITING SERVICES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SUCH AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CITIES, COUNTIES, AS WELL AS OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. FIRST PUBLIC ASSISTS THESE ENTITIES IN MANAGING AND PLANNING THEIR INVESTMENT PROGRAMS AND ISSUING TAX-EXEMPT DEBT. THESE SERVICES HELP GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES REDUCE THE TIME AND EXPENSE OF MANAGING THEIR INVESTMENTS, PROVIDE INVESTMENT DIVERSIFICATION, AND ASSIST IN RAISING FUNDS FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER CAPITAL PROJECTS. EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2011, FIRST PUBLIC BEGAN SERVING AS ADMINISTRATOR OF A SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ADMINISTERED BY TASB. (SEE BELOW - FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, X, SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM.) THESE SERVICES ENABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING THE 2010-11 FISCAL YEAR, FIRST PUBLIC PARTICIPATED IN 44 UNDERWRITING TRANSACTIONS, TOTALING OVER $810 MILLION IN ISSUANCE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN AVERAGE OF 641 PARTICIPANTS IN THE LONE STAR INVESTMENT POOL DURING THE 2010-11 FISCAL YEAR. (SEE PART IV, LINE 33, STATEMENT IN SCHEDULE O.)III. ONSITE PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH ASSISTANCE ON REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ISSUES, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO SERVICES SUCH AS, ASBESTOS AND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, INDOOR AIR QUALITY, COMPLIANCE REVIEWS, MAINTENANCE STANDARDIZATION, GROUNDS UNITIZATION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION, AND FACILITY DOCUMENT SCANNING AND ARCHIVING. THESE SERVICES ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. ONSITE HAS ALSO MADE SUBSCRIPTION AND CONSULTING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. THERE WERE 604 PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 IN THE ONSITE PROGRAM.ONSITE PROGRAM REVENUE ALSO INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE FEES EARNED THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TASB AND THE TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE (ENERGY COOPERATIVE). THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE OFFERS ENERGY AGGREGATION SERVICES THAT MEET COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS PLACED ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, AND ALLOWS THEM TO OBTAIN A COMPETITIVE RATE. AS A RESULT, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES CAN OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THERE WERE 197 MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN ELECTRICITY AGGREGATION POOLS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, WITH 679 MILLION KILOWATT-HOURS OF ELECTRICITY PURCHASED. THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE ALSO OFFERS A TRANSPORTATION FUEL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FIXED-RATE PRICING FOR FUEL COMMODITIES OVER PRE-SET PERIODS OF TIME, OR TERMS. THERE WERE 11 MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN THE FUEL PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, WITH 693 THOUSAND GALLONS OF TRANSPORTATION FUEL DELIVERED.IV. HR SERVICES PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO PUBLICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREA OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. PRODUCTS INCLUDE SALARY SURVEY REPORTS, IN-DISTRICT TRAINING, MODEL JOB DESCRIPTIONS, MODEL EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS, AND AN HR LIBRARY. THESE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THERE WERE 977 PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS DURING THE 2010-11 FISCAL YEAR.V. POLICY SERVICE PROVIDES SUBSCRIBERS WITH SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT HELP SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS MASTER THEIR RESPECTIVE ROLES IN PROVIDING EXCELLENT LOCAL GOVERNANCE. SERVICES INCLUDE LEGAL REFERENCE POLICIES AND UPDATES, LOCALIZED POLICY MANUALS, POLICY REVIEW SESSIONS, AND ACCESS TO AN INTERNET-BASED TOOL FOR DELIVERY OF DISTRICT POLICIES. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. POLICY SERVICE HAS ALSO MADE LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTIONS AND CONSULTING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. THERE WERE 1,100 SUBSCRIBERS TO POLICY SERVICE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-11.VI. TASB'S MEDICAID PROGRAM HELPS TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE SCHOOL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES PROGRAM, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO FILE MEDICAID CLAIMS ELECTRONICALLY AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. ELECTRONIC FILING IS COST EFFECTIVE AND IS AN EFFICIENT WAY TO MAXIMIZE DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENTS WHILE MAINTAINING CONTROL OVER MEDICAID CLAIMS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, THERE WERE 127 SCHOOL DISTRICTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM AND TASB PROCESSED AND SUBMITTED OVER $29 MILLION IN MEDICAID CLAIMS ON THEIR BEHALF.VII. LEGAL SERVICES - WHILE SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES, LEGAL SERVICES ALSO OFFERS IN-SERVICE TRAINING, SEMINARS, PUBLICATIONS, AND VIDEOS ON LEGAL TOPICS. TRAINING ATTENDANCE AND PUBLICATIONS/VIDEOS SOLD TOTALED MORE THAN 700 AND 517 RESPECTIVELY, DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-11. LEGAL SERVICES ALSO PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE TASB LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND (LAF). THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LAF, A 501 (C)(4) TAX EXEMPT ENTITY, TASB PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES IN FURTHERANCE OF LAF'S MISSION TO ASSIST PARTICIPATING TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY ADVOCATING ON ISSUES OR CAUSES THAT GENERALLY AFFECT, OR WILL AFFECT, THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2011, LAF HAD 764 MEMBERS. THESE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT.VIII. BOARDBOOK IS A WEB-BASED SOFTWARE APPLICATION THAT HELPS DISTRICTS ASSEMBLE BOARD MEETING PACKETS IN A CONSISTENT, EFFICIENT MANNER, AND PROVIDES FOR PAPERLESS MEETINGS. ASSEMBLED MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE WEB AND CAN INCLUDE LINKS TO OTHER DOCUMENTS. THE APPLICATION ALLOWS FOR SEARCHES OF ARCHIVED BOARD MEETING PACKETS AND MINUTES. THE PUBLIC CAN VIEW POSTED MEETING NOTICES, AGENDA PACKETS, AND MINUTES ON A DISTRICT'S WEBSITE. BY USING BOARDBOOK, DISTRICTS ARE ABLE TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THERE WERE MORE THAN 500 TEXAS AND 270 OUT-OF-STATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES SUBSCRIBING TO BOARDBOOK DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-11. TASB HAS ALSO MADE BOARDBOOK AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN TEXAS AND OUT-OF-STATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 13,480,843 including grants of $ 135,057 ) (Revenue $ 20,005,682 )
IX. EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES (ESS) IS A CONSULTING SERVICE DEDICATED TO HELPING DISTRICTS FIND A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR OTHER KEY ADMINISTRATOR. ESS OFFERS APPLICATION-ONLY SEARCHES OR COMPLETE SEARCHES. COMPLETE SEARCHES INCLUDE EACH STAGE OF THE PROCESS, FROM ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING TO OFFERING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE DELIBERATION AND SELECTION PROCESS. BY UTILIZING ESS SERVICES, DISTRICTS ARE ABLE TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. ESS CONDUCTED 21 SEARCHES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-11. THROUGH A PILOT PROGRAM, TASB HAS ALSO MADE ITS WEB-BASED ELECTRONIC APPLICATION/MANAGEMENT TOOL, APPLI, AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, IF ANY, IS REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THE FORM 990, AND FORM 990-T .X. SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM WAS CREATED IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH ATTRACTING AND RETAINING GOOD EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING VALUABLE SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE AND OFFERING PERSONAL INSURANCE LINES TO EMPLOYEES. THE PROGRAM IS ORGANIZED UNDER THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT, AND PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS ESTABLISH MEMBERSHIP BY EXECUTION OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. PRIOR TO APRIL 1, 2011, TASB, SERVED AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, CONDUCTING THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT ON BEHALF OF THE PARTICIPANTS. LINES OF COVERAGE WERE OFFERED AT SPECIAL GROUP RATES, PROVIDING EMPLOYEES WITH AN ATTRACTIVE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THERE WERE OVER 300 DISTRICTS PARTICIPATING IN ONE OR MORE LINES OF COVERAGE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-11. EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2011, THE SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM WAS ASSIGNED TO FIRST PUBLIC, TASB'S WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY.XI. TEXAS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (TCER) - THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TCER, A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, TASB PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION ON PUBLIC EDUCATION ISSUES IN FURTHERANCE OF TCER'S MISSION. TCER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN RESEARCH ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THESE ACTIVITIES ASSIST GOVERNMENT BY PROVIDING RESEARCH THAT IS COST EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT, AND CONFERS A BENEFIT UPON SCHOOL DISTRICTS.XII. OTHER REVENUE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, REVENUE GENERATED THROUGH LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SEMINARS, SUPERINTENDENT SECRETARY CONFERENCES, SALES OF VARIOUS TASB PRODUCTS AND PUBLICATIONS, COMMUNITY SURVEY SERVICES, AND A ONE-STOP PARENT INVOLVEMENT CURRICULUM ENTITLED FAMILY FRAMEWORKS. THESE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE SALE OF CERTAIN ITEMS AND FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN SERVICES TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 13,480,843 including grants of $ 135,057 ) (Revenue $ 20,005,682 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 38,676,189
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
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No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
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No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
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No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
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No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
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No
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Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
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Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
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No
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
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No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
91
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
504
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
44
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
44
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
JAMES B CROW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
12007 RESEARCH BLVD
AUSTIN,TX787592439
(512) 467-0222
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) JOE ADAMS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(2) FAYE BEAULIEU
VICE PRESIDENT
 3.00 X   X       598 0 0
(3) BRET BEGERT
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           715 0 0
(4) MARILYN BETTES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(5) SONAL BHUCHAR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) ROBERT BLOUNT JR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) GLORIA CASAS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           60 0 0
(8) JOSHUA CERNA
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) RICHARD CHAMBERS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) FRED CONTRERAS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           108 0 0
(11) DESIREE CORNELIUS-FISHER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) JAMES DE GARAVILLA
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) KAREN ELLIS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) TERESA FLORES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) KEITH FOISEY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) VIOLA GARCIA
VICE PRESIDENT
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(17) JAMES GOODE
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) LINDA GRIFFIN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) MANUEL GUARJARDO JR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           572 0 0
(20) PATRICIA HUGHES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(21) SANDY HUGHEY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) GARY INMON
PRESIDENT ELECT
 3.00 X   X       559 0 0
(23) MARIA LEAL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           180 0 0
(24) LEE LENTZ-EDWARDS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(25) BENNY MAY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(26) VERNAGENE MOTT
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(27) LORI MOYA
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(28) WES NARON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(29) JUDY NEEDHAM
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(30) ROBERT PAYTON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(31) GLORIA PENA
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(32) CARLA RANGER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(33) PAMELA REMMERS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(34) MARTY REYES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(35) MANUEL RODRIGUEZ JR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(36) ANDRA SELF
TREASURER-SECRETARY
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(37) ROBERT SHEPPARD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(38) CHARLES STAFFORD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(39) SUSAN THAMES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(40) SYLVESTER VASQUEZ
PRESIDENT
 3.00 X   X       566 0 0
(41) CARLOS VILLARREAL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(42) SARAH WINKLER
IMMED PAST PRESIDENT
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(43) LIDA WOODUL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(44) LEW BLACKBURN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(45) KATHERINE HANSON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(46) DAVID ICKERT
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(47) ROLINDA SCHMIDT
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(48) MICHAEL WATKINS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(49) JOE PIRTLE
VOTING EX-OFFICIO
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(50) ROBERT SEWARD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           607 0 0
(51) JAMES CROW
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00     X       286,422 0 70,858
(52) STEVEN MCARTHUR
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.00     X       156,368 0 33,423
(53) CHRIS SZANISZLO
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00       X     259,349 0 60,129
(54) DUBRAVKA ROMANO
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00       X     241,262 0 46,563
(55) JACKIE LAIN
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00       X     183,973 0 25,278
(56) SEDORA JEFFERSON
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00       X     183,669 0 28,718
(57) CATHERINE CLARK
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00       X     165,654 0 28,429
(58) BENJAMIN CANADA
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00       X     161,317 0 29,913
(59) ERIC HUNGATE
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00       X     164,749 0 24,341
(60) NANCY COTTON
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00       X     162,562 0 25,598
(61) STEVE ORTA
FIRST PUBLIC DIRECTOR
 40.00         X   146,866 0 26,093
(62) GERALD BRASHEARS
DIRECTOR BUSINESS SERVICES
 40.00         X   147,348 0 19,585
(63) BRIAN BUCK
PT MEDICAL DIRECTOR
 24.00         X   135,084 0 28,899
(64) WILLIAM MASTRODICASA
FIRST PUBLIC CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
 40.00         X   132,870 0 31,836
(65) MARY ANN BRILEY
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00         X   135,012 0 20,332
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,666,470 0 499,995
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet35
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CD GROUP INC
PO BOX 102775
ATLANTA,GA30368 		CONTRACT PROGRAMMING/CONSULTING 235,062
MOAK CASEY & ASSOC LLP
400 W 15TH ST STE 1410
AUSTIN,TX78701 		CONSULTING SERVICES 191,668
RICHARD LANE RWL CONSULTING
14614 JUNIPER FOREST LN
HOUSTON,TX77062 		CONSULTING SERVICES 179,920
GLOBAL MAINTENANCE
2211 DENTON DRIVE
AUSTIN,TX78758 		CLEANING SERVICES 166,813
IEG LLC
640 N LA SALLE STE 450
CHICAGO,IL60654 		CONSULTING SERVICES 135,000
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet9
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 9,798
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		163,513
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 2,170
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 173,311
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a TASB RISK MANAGEMENT F 524,292 19,894,439 19,894,439    
b PURCH COOP/BUYBOARD 561,000 4,434,020 4,209,690 224,330  
c TASB MEMBERSHIP 900,099 3,562,941 3,559,620 3,321  
d FIRST PUBLIC 523,000 3,333,953 3,333,953    
e POLICY SERVICE 900,099 3,189,627 3,176,377 13,250  
f All other program service revenue . 10,899,092 9,644,162 479,687 775,243
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 45,314,072
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 866,183     866,183
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 2,489,649     2,489,649
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 467,476  
b Less: rental expenses 414,969  
c Rental income or (loss) 52,507  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 52,507     52,507
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 5,622,147 6,805
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 5,263,852 58,094
c Gain or (loss) 358,295 -51,289
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 307,006     307,006
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 9,798
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 3,648
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -3,648   -3,648
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 3,858
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 2,455
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 1,403   1,403  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a CHILD CARE SERVICES 624,410 561,400   341,616 219,784
b ADVERTISING 541,800 90,076   90,076  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 651,476
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 49,851,959 43,818,241 1,153,683 4,706,724
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 135,057 135,057
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,299,813 1,179,275 1,120,538  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 24,387,144 20,517,147 3,773,895 96,102
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,934,196 1,627,756 299,407 7,033
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,576,448 3,012,476 554,146 9,826
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,845,204 1,552,670 285,596 6,938
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 154,606 19,054 135,552  
c Accounting ........... 62,095   62,095  
d Lobbying ........... 162,500 162,500    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 130,000 130,000
f Investment management fees ...... 45,080   45,080  
g Other .......... 585,415 494,042 90,873 500
12 Advertising and promotion .... 155,961 131,721 24,228 12
13 Office expenses ....... 851,945 718,798 132,215 932
14 Information technology ...... 1,349,730 1,140,034 209,696  
15 Royalties .. 172,516 172,516    
16 Occupancy ........... 2,018,824 1,703,382 313,318 2,124
17 Travel ............ 1,674,885 1,229,664 441,018 4,203
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 5,680 5,680    
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,797,239 1,644,362 152,294 583
20 Interest ........... 2,733   2,733  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,514,831 2,124,123 390,708  
23 Insurance .............. 269,629   269,629  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 300,791 254,060 46,731  
b PUBLICATIONS/SUBSCRIPT/ 275,693 232,861 42,832  
c PRINTING 226,888 198,981 27,907  
d MEMBERSHIP DUES 151,913 142,637 9,276  
e PAYROLL SERVICES 106,706   106,706  
f All other expenses 331,800 277,393 54,386 21
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 47,525,322 38,676,189 8,590,859 258,274
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 725 1 725
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 6,376,459 2 4,501,866
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 2,347,636 4 2,446,581
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 52,565 8 52,043
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 1,188,345 9 1,103,625
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 38,627,414
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 12,257,494 27,231,434 10c 26,369,920
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 16,681,364 11 21,831,450
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 53,878,528 16 56,306,210
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 4,111,771 17 3,762,915
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 2,683,553 19 2,655,145
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 14,208,096 23 13,649,067
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 21,003,420 26 20,067,127
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 32,875,108 27 36,239,083
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 32,875,108 33 36,239,083
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 53,878,528 34 56,306,210
Form 990 (2010)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
49,851,959
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
47,525,322
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
2,326,637
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
32,875,108
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
1,037,338
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
36,239,083
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
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Open to Public
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Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 151,084 359,615 347,369 214,802 173,312 1,246,182
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 37,539,065 40,610,475 41,963,119 42,708,410 43,863,616 206,684,685
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. 1,105,661 1,169,081 1,136,122 1,132,802 1,085,103 5,628,769
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 38,795,810 42,139,171 43,446,610 44,056,014 45,122,031 213,559,636
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. 698,351 665,186 818,209 1,426,461 1,641,674 5,249,881
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 698,351 665,186 818,209 1,426,461 1,641,674 5,249,881
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           208,309,755
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 38,795,810 42,139,171 43,446,610 44,056,014 45,122,031 213,559,636
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 3,610,631 3,891,535 3,521,896 3,170,928 3,823,309 18,018,299
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 3,610,631 3,891,535 3,521,896 3,170,928 3,823,309 18,018,299
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 2,012 17,042 7,639 2,956 5,488 35,137
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 42,408,453 46,047,748 46,976,145 47,229,898 48,950,828 231,613,072
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
89.940 %
16
16
90.470 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
7.780 %
18
18
7.640 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: OTHER ADDITIONAL INFO: CERTAIN AMOUNTS IN PART III SECTIONS A & B FOR YEARS 2006 THROUGH 2009 HAVE BEEN RESTATED TO CONFORM TO CURRENT YEAR PRESENTATION.
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
  		Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
  		Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
  		Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
Yes
 
58,328
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
Yes
 
51,909
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
435,746
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
Yes
 
159,399
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
705,382
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
EXPLANATION OF OTHER LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: PART II-B, LINE 1I: LOBBYING ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF COMMUNICATING THE NEEDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS AND STAFF, AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE MEMBERSHIP TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION. SINCE STAFF INVOLVED IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS ALSO INVOLVED IN NON-LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, COSTS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED TO LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BASED UPON A SYSTEMATIC APPLICATION OF ESTIMATED PERCENTAGES OF INVOLVEMENT IN LOBBYING, IN BOTH LEGISLATIVE AND NON-LEGISLATIVE PERIODS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AS WELL AS SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF SOME OF THE COSTS. NO AMOUNTS ARE EXPENDED FOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   2,045,650 2,045,650
b Buildings ................   20,383,270 2,850,177 17,533,093
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   2,278,588 1,545,356 733,232
e Other .................   13,919,906 7,861,961 6,057,945
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 26,369,920
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 49,851,959
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 47,525,322
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 2,326,637
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 1,037,338
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 1,037,338
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 3,363,975
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 51,361,658
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 1,037,338
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 472,361
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,509,699
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 49,851,959
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 49,851,959
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 47,997,683
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 472,361
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 472,361
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 47,525,322
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 47,525,322
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: BASED UPON A DETERMINATION LETTER OBTAINED FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS), TASB CLAIMS EXEMPTION FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. TASB CONTINUES TO OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS ORIGINAL EXEMPT PURPOSE. AS TASB CONSIDERS NEW PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND MARKETS, EACH OPPORTUNITY IS EVALUATED TO ASSURE IT IS IN KEEPING WITH THAT ORIGINAL EXEMPT PURPOSE. NO PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ANNUALLY, TASB FILES A FORM 990 - RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX AND A FORM 990-T - EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN, IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL JURISDICTION. WHEN APPLICABLE, NEW PROGRAMS CREATED, ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED, AND MARKETS ENTERED INTO BY TASB, ARE DISCLOSED TO THE IRS ON THE FORM 990. IN ADDITION, UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME DERIVED FROM CERTAIN TASB ACTIVITIES IS DISCLOSED TO THE IRS ON THE FORM 990-T, AS REQUIRED. WITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS, TASB IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO UNITED STATES FEDERAL EXAMINIATIONS BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS PRIOR TO THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2007.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   COST OF GOODS SOLD ON LOGO ITEMS AND PLAQUES 2,455. EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TASB BUILDING SPACE LEASED TO TENANTS 414,969. LOSS ON SALE OF EQUIPMENT 51,289. ALLOCATION OF FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 3,648.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   COST OF GOODS SOLD ON LOGO ITEMS AND PLAQUES 2,455. EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TASB BUILDING SPACE LEASED TO TENANTS 414,969. LOSS ON SALE OF EQUIPMENT 51,289. ALLOCATION OF FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 3,648.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SEE SCH F, PART VFOOTNOTE: TASB SERVES AS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (FUND), AN INTERLOCAL RISK-SHARING GOVERNMENTAL POOL. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES INCLUDE THE SEARCH, EVALUATION, AND SELECTION OF INSURANCE-RELATED SERVICES AND PRODUCTS ON BEHALF OF THE FUND. EXPENSES REPORTED IN SCHEDULE F PART I, LINE 3, CONSIST OF CERTAIN TASB STAFF'S TRAVEL TO LONDON FOR MEETINGS WITH INSURANCE BROKERS REGARDING PROCUREMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE TO ASSURE THE POOL'S RISKS ARE MANAGED APPROPRIATELY. TASB DOES NOT CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS, HOLD OFFICES, OR PROVIDE SERVICES IN FOREIGN REGIONS, EXCEPT HAVING ONE BOARDBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IN CANADA. 10,303
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SEE SCH F, PART V 0
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 10,303
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 10,303
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
IEG LLC
640 N LA SALLE STE 450
 
CHICAGO, IL60654 		CONSULTING   No 0 130,000 0
Total .................right arrow   130,000  
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . .        
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		       
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
  SCHEDULE G, PART I, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES: FOOTNOTE: TASB INCURRED CERTAIN ONE-TIME CONSULTING EXPENSES DURING 2010-11 RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW INITIATIVE, TASB PARTNERS. TASB PARTNERS IS A CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION. ON-GOING USE OF PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS BY TASB IS NOT ANTICIPATED.
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
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Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number
74-2275519
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) TEXAS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHPO BOX 400
AUSTIN,TX78767 		74-2504826 501(C)(3) 127,771 0 N/A N/A SUPPORT






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
0
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: TASB DOES NOT ISSUE GRANTS PER SE. INSTEAD, TASB PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO AN ORGANIZATION DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 IN THE FORM OF A CONTRIBUTION. TASB PROVIDED FUNDS TO TEXAS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (TCER), IN ORDER TO SUPPORT TCER'S OPERATIONS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. TCER IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED TO RESEARCH, COLLECT, AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION IN ALL AREAS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION. TASB BOARD APPROVAL FOR THIS CONTRIBUTION IS DOCUMENTED AS PART OF TASB'S ANNUAL BUDGET.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) JAMES CROW (i)
(ii)		 241,449
0 		1,701
0 		43,272
0 		47,676
0 		23,182
0 		357,280
0 		0
0
(2) STEVEN MCARTHUR (i)
(ii)		 128,766
0 		68
0 		27,534
0 		15,796
0 		17,627
0 		189,791
0 		0
0
(3) CHRIS SZANISZLO (i)
(ii)		 231,116
0 		68
0 		28,165
0 		40,717
0 		19,412
0 		319,478
0 		0
0
(4) DUBRAVKA ROMANO (i)
(ii)		 205,060
0 		68
0 		36,134
0 		34,209
0 		12,354
0 		287,825
0 		0
0
(5) JACKIE LAIN (i)
(ii)		 156,100
0 		68
0 		27,805
0 		17,056
0 		8,222
0 		209,251
0 		0
0
(6) SEDORA JEFFERSON (i)
(ii)		 152,601
0 		68
0 		31,000
0 		16,978
0 		11,740
0 		212,387
0 		0
0
(7) CATHERINE CLARK (i)
(ii)		 133,955
0 		68
0 		31,631
0 		15,602
0 		12,827
0 		194,083
0 		0
0
(8) BENJAMIN CANADA (i)
(ii)		 127,317
0 		68
0 		33,932
0 		15,633
0 		14,280
0 		191,230
0 		0
0
(9) ERIC HUNGATE (i)
(ii)		 140,226
0 		68
0 		24,455
0 		13,583
0 		10,758
0 		189,090
0 		0
0
(10) NANCY COTTON (i)
(ii)		 140,594
0 		68
0 		21,900
0 		15,621
0 		9,977
0 		188,160
0 		0
0
(11) STEVE ORTA (i)
(ii)		 138,123
0 		68
0 		8,675
0 		14,950
0 		11,143
0 		172,959
0 		0
0
(12) GERALD BRASHEARS (i)
(ii)		 105,632
0 		28,372
0 		13,344
0 		11,808
0 		7,777
0 		166,933
0 		0
0
(13) BRIAN BUCK (i)
(ii)		 113,016
0 		68
0 		22,000
0 		9,046
0 		19,853
0 		163,983
0 		0
0
(14) WILLIAM MASTRODICASA (i)
(ii)		 126,449
0 		68
0 		6,353
0 		14,252
0 		17,584
0 		164,706
0 		0
0
(15) MARY ANN BRILEY (i)
(ii)		 108,656
0 		68
0 		26,288
0 		11,993
0 		8,339
0 		155,344
0 		0
0

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART I, LINE 1B REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTH CLUB DUES IS RECEIVED BY ONE EMPLOYEE, JAMES CROW. REIMBURSEMENT IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SOCIAL CLUB DUES IS RECEIVED BY TWO EMPLOYEES, JAMES CROW AND JACKIE LAIN. REIMBURSEMENT IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME. HEALTH AND SOCIAL CLUB DUES ARE PROVIDED FOR IN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S, JAMES CROW, EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE CONTRACT IS APPROVED BY THE TASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS. REIMBURSEMENT OF SOCIAL CLUB DUES TO THE OTHER EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON BUSINESS NECESSITY.
  PART I, LINE 4B SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN - THREE EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE: JAMES CROW ($20,000), CHRIS SZANISZLO ($15,000), AND DUBRAVKA ROMANO ($12,000).
  PART I, LINE 5 COMPENSATION CONTINGENT ON REVENUE - ONE LISTED EMPLOYEE IS AFFECTED BY A COMMISSION PLAN THAT USES REVENUE GENERATED FROM A PARTICULAR PROGRAM TO DETERMINE COMMISSION AMOUNTS PAID. FOR THIS EMPLOYEE, CURRENT YEAR REVENUE MUST EXCEED ESTABLISHED BENCHMARKS FOR TWO DIFFERENT PROGRAMS. FOR ONE OF THE PROGRAMS, IF REVENUE EXCEEDS THE BENCHMARK, A BONUS IS AWARDED, EQUAL TO $.05 FOR EACH DOLLAR IN EXCESS OF THE BENCHMARK, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 25% OF THE EMPLOYEE'S BASE SALARY. FOR THE OTHER PROGRAM, IF REVENUE EXCEEDS THE BENCHMARK, A BONUS IS AWARDED, EQUAL TO $.10 FOR EACH DOLLAR IN EXCESS OF THE BENCHMARK, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 15% OF THE EMPLOYEE'S BASE SALARY.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
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Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  FORM 990, PAGE 1, BOX L, YEAR OF FORMATION: TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS WAS INITIALLY FORMED AS AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION IN 1949. IN 1999, TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS MERGED WITH ITS RELATED NON-PROFIT CORPORATE ENTITY BECOMING THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS, INC. (TASB).
NEW PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING INTERNAL CONTROLS AND SAVING TASB MEMBERS MONEY, TASB IS LAUNCHING A NEW INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE FOR ITS MEMBERS. AUDITS WOULD FOCUS ON PROCUREMENT, PAYROLL, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND CAMPUS AND STUDENT ACTIVITY FUNDS IN THE OPERATIONAL AREAS OF TASB'S SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMBERS. INTERNAL AUDIT OUTSOURCING WOULD PROVIDE CONTINUOUS, YEAR-ROUND MANAGEMENT OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION, INCLUDING RISK ASSESSMENT, ANNUAL AUDIT PLANNING, INTERNAL AUDIT PROJECT COMPLETION, AND REPORTING TO THE DISTRICT'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THROUGH TIGHTENED CONTROLS, DISTRICTS CAN INCREASE SAVINGS AND BENEFIT FROM THE EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF FRAUD OR THEFT. TASB WILL WORK WITH AN OUTSIDE FIRM TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE.
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, STATEMENT OF PROGAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (FUND) - THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE FUND, AN INTERLOCAL RISK-SHARING GOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL, TASB PROVIDES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION FOR THE FUND'S SERVICES AND COVERAGES OF THE FOLLOWING: WORKERS' COMPENSATION, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, AND PROPERTY/LIABILITY. TASB'S PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION INCLUDES GENERAL CLAIMS SERVICES, OFFERING AND DISSEMINATING PROGRAM INFORMATION, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LOSS CONTROL SERVICES, PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES, AND OTHER SERVICES NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE FOR MANAGING THE RISK EXPOSURE IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED AREAS. THESE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS HELP PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE LOSS CONTROL PROGRAMS THAT REDUCE THE FREQUENCY AND SEVERITY OF LOSSES. RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THE FUND PROVIDED COVERAGE TO OVER 1,100 MEMBERS DURING THE 2010-11 FISCAL YEAR.
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, STATEMENT OF PROGAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: TASB MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES FOR MEMBER INVOLVEMENT AND THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN TEXAS. BASIC MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF SCHOOL BOARDS AT THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE; OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL CONVENTION, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER SEMINARS; BOARD TRAINING CREDIT TRACKING; AND A SUBSCRIPTION TO TASB'S FLAGSHIP PUBLICATION, TEXAS LONE STAR. IN ADDITION, TASB PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO MEMBER DISTRICTS. TASB ATTORNEYS ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT PUBLIC SCHOOL ISSUES AND PROVIDE COUNSEL TO SCHOOL TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATORS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS DAILY. THROUGH TASB MEMBERSHIP, OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS FOR AN ADDITIONAL ANNUAL SERVICE FEE OR THROUGH A FEE-FOR-SERVICE ARRANGEMENT. TASB SERVICES WERE AVAILABLE TO 1,252 MEMBERS IN 2011. DURING THE 2010-11 FISCAL YEAR, TASB PROVIDED 40 AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIPS TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIPS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED.
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, STATEMENT OF PROGAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LEADERSHIP TEAM SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LEADERSHIP TEAMS THROUGH TRAINING, PUBLICATIONS, PLANNING AND CONSULTING, AND FACILITATION SERVICES CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR SCHOOL BOARDS. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE IN-DISTRICT TRAINING, TEAM BUILDING SESSIONS, LEADERSHIP TASB, TASB ISD, AND THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER. CONFERENCES INCLUDE SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AND TASB'S JOINT ANNUAL CONVENTION HOSTED WITH ANOTHER NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION. THESE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. CONSULTING SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 91 DISTRICTS ON 116 OCCASIONS, AND TRAINING CONFERENCE ATTENDEES TOTALED OVER 6,300 DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-11.
  FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 33, OWNERSHIP OF DISREGARDED ENTITY: FIRST PUBLIC, LLC (FIRST PUBLIC), A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER, IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF TASB AND A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES. FIRST PUBLIC IS MANAGER-MANAGED. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED BY THE TASB BOARD'S FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. ACTIVITIES OF FIRST PUBLIC AND APPLICABLE DISCLOSURES ARE CONSOLIDATED WITH TASB IN THIS 2010 IRS FORM 990.
  FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 34 AND LINE 35, RELATED/CONTROLLED ENTITIES: TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE IS NOT A CORPORATION PER SE, BUT, FOR FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES, MAY BE CONSIDERED AS SUCH BECAUSE IT IS AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY WHOLLY OWNED BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. FOOTNOTE: FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 16, 2011, PURSUANT TO THE TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE'S BYLAWS, THE TASB PRESIDENT APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE FIVE-MEMBER TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE BOARD. THE TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE'S BYLAWS WERE AMENDED EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 17, 2011, TO VEST BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY IN THE TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE BOARD ITSELF RATHER THAN THE TASB PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   TASB HAS THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERS: ACTIVE, ASSOCIATE AND AFFILIATE. ACTIVE IS THE PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP CLASS AND CONSISTS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION, AND REGIONAL SERVICE CENTERS WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS. THE DUES YEAR OF TASB IS JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31. FOR 2011, ACTIVE MEMBER DUES WERE CHARGED AT A MINIMUM OF $800 AND A MAXIMUM OF $11,000, AND WERE DETERMINED BASED ON THE ENTITY'S OPERATING BUDGET. MEMBERSHIP IN TASB IS VOLUNTARY AND GENERALLY PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING: ADVOCACY AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL, LEGAL ASSISTANCE FROM KNOWLEDGEABLE ATTORNEYS, INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES, BOARD TRAINING (INCLUDING TRACKING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS), SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND BOARD SERVICE, AND A SUBSCRIPTION TO TASB'S MONTHLY PERIODICAL - TEXAS LONE STAR. MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO SUBSCRIBE TO OTHER TASB PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ON AN ADDITIONAL FEE BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   MEMBERS OR OTHERS WHO MAY ELECT ONE OF MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY: ACTIVE TASB MEMBERS ELECT THE TASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. THE PRESIDENT OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS (TAESC) ALSO HAS A VOTING EX OFFICIO POSITION ON THE TASB BOARD BY VIRTUE OF THE TASB BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B   DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS OR OTHERS: THE TASB BOARD APPROVES AND RECOMMENDS BYLAW AMENDMENTS, MISSION STATEMENT AMENDMENTS, BELIEFS, THE ADVOCACY AGENDA (WHICH CONSISTS OF CORNERSTONE PRINCIPLES, PRIORITIES, AND RESOLUTIONS), AND ANNUAL DUES FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR FINAL APPROVAL BY THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH THE TASB DELEGATE ASSEMBLY. (THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY IS COMPRISED OF REPRESENTATIVES DESIGNATED BY ACTIVE BOARD MEMBERS EACH YEAR AND SERVES AS TASB'S GENERAL GOVERNING BODY.)
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   TASB'S ACCOUNTING STAFF PREPARES THE FORM 990. THE OUTSIDE AUDITING FIRM ENGAGED BY THE TASB BOARD ALSO REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO REVIEWED BY TASB'S GENERAL COUNSEL. A COPY OF THE RETURN IS POSTED ON AN ELECTRONIC SITE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD MEMBERS, AND THEY ARE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL WHEN THE RETURN IS AVAILABLE FOR THEIR REVIEW. BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT PRIOR TO FINAL SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE TASB BOARD AVOIDS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT WILL MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE INTERESTS OF TASB THROUGH BOARD POLICY. EACH BOARD MEMBER (INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO IS AN EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD) REVIEWS THE BOARD'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND MUST COMPLETE, SIGN, AND RETURN AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM, IDENTIFYING THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF ANY KNOWN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. IF A DISCLOSURE HAS BEEN MADE, THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF TASB; AND, IN THE CASE OF A DISCLOSED INTEREST MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES SUCH DETERMINATION. A PERSON WHOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS UNDER REVIEW MUST STAND IN RECUSAL AND NOT DEBATE OR VOTE IN SUCH DETERMINATION. RECORDS OR MINUTES OF THE BOARD WILL STATE THE NAME OF THE BOARD MEMBER WHOSE INTEREST WAS DISCLOSED; STATE THE NATURE OF THE INTEREST; AND SUMMARIZE THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE TAKEN BY THE DISINTERESTED VOTING MEMBERS. A SIMILAR ANNUAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT IS REQUIRED OF TASB'S KEY EMPLOYEES. KEY EMPLOYEES, AS WELL AS ALL EMPLOYEES, CANNOT HAVE FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS OR OTHER TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING TASB, WITHOUT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OR DESIGNEE) MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF TASB.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 TASB FOLLOWS BOARD-ADOPTED POLICIES REGARDING COMPENSATION OF THE TASB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OTHER EXECUTIVE AND KEY EMPLOYEES, AND THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR (DISCUSSED BELOW). THE TASB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EVALUATES COMPARABILITY DATA AND RECOMMENDS APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AUTHORIZED TO SET AND APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR TASB KEY EMPLOYEES UNDER BOARD-APPROVED PARAMETERS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RELIES ON COMPARABLE DATA FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. REGARDING THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR, AS STATED PREVIOUSLY ON SCHEDULE O WITH RESPECT TO PART VI, LINE 8, THE TASB BOARD OFFICERS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COLLECTIVELY SERVE AS THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. THE TASB BOARD HAS DELEGATED THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE MATTERS THAT TASB IS ENTITLED TO APPROVE AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF FIRST PUBLIC. THIS AUTHORITY INCLUDES APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR. THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE RELIES ON COMPARABLE DATA IN MAKING COMPENSATION DECISIONS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 TASB'S CHARTER, BYLAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8, GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT: FOR "YES" ANSWERS TO LINE 8, NO EXPLANATION IS REQUIRED. HOWEVER, THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED FOR CLARIFICATION. TASB BOARD OFFICERS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NON-VOTING) MAKE UP THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH CERTAIN DESIGNATED AUTHORITY. THESE OFFICERS ALSO SERVE AS THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE (WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVING IN A VOTING CAPACITY). WHILE THE SAME INDIVIDUALS SERVE ON BOTH COMMITTEES, THESE ARE TWO SEPARATE COMMITTEES WITH DIFFERENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, WHICH HAS AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE TASB BOARD, DOCUMENTS ALL ITS MEETING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ACTIONS TAKEN, AT EACH COMMITTEE MEETING. OTHER TASB COMMITTEES ALSO DOCUMENT THEIR MEETING ACTIVITIES, THOUGH MOST ACTION ITEMS REQUIRE FURTHER BOARD APPROVAL.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, POLICIES: FOOTNOTE: TASB LEASES CERTAIN EMPLOYEES TO FIRST PUBLIC. THESE EMPLOYEES ARE DEFINED AS "ASSOCIATED PERSONS" OF FIRST PUBLIC BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. BY VIRTUE OF THE EMPLOYEE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TASB AND FIRST PUBLIC, FIRST PUBLIC HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MANAGE THE DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES OF THESE ASSOCIATED PERSONS. FIRST PUBLIC HAS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES THAT ASSOCIATED PERSONS MUST FOLLOW, AND SUCH PROCEDURES INCLUDE THE REQUIREMENT TO FOLLOW TASB ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES TO THE EXTENT THEY DO NOT CONFLICT WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF FIRST PUBLIC.
AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES: FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES FOOTNOTE: WHILE COLUMN (B) IN SECTION A REFLECTS FULL-TIME TASB EMPLOYEES AS WORKING AN AVERAGE OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK, THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE EXEMPT AND OFTEN WORK IN EXCESS OF 40 HOURS.
  FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2, PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE: CERTAIN PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE REPORTED ON LINE 2 INCLUDES INCOME DERIVED FROM TEXAS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS CREATED TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROUTINE OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT. THIS REVENUE CONSTITUTES INCOME WHICH IS RELATED TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF TASB, AND IS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN PARTICULAR, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RENDERED BY TASB TO THE VARIOUS CASH/RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS ARE RELATED TO TASB'S EXEMPT FUNCTION OF LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT AND, THEREFORE, ARE RELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 1.513-1 (D) (2) OF THE REGULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, TASB'S RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REVENUE IS DERIVED FROM THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION AND IS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 115 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE REMAINING ELEMENTS OF TASB'S PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE ARE RELATED TO TASB'S EXEMPT FUNCTION OF LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT OR SERVING AN EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE AND, THEREFORE, SUCH REVENUE ALSO CONSTITUTES INCOME FROM A RELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS UNDER SECTION 1.513-1 (D) (2) OF THE REGULATIONS.
  FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 5, ROYALTIES: THROUGH LICENSE AGREEMENTS, TASB RECEIVES ROYALTIES FROM FOUR AFFILIATED ENTITIES FOR THE USE OF TASB'S INTELLECTUAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS SUCH AS ITS NAME AND LOGO IN PROMOTING, MARKETING, AND OFFERING THEIR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THESE AFFILIATED ENTITIES ARE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES OF COOPERATING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ORGANIZED UNDER THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 791). SERVICES PROVIDED BY THESE AFFILIATED ENTITIES DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTE TO TASB'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, AND ALLOWING THEM TO BE MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 1,037,338.
  FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING: AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT: WHILE NO EXPLANATION IS REQUIRED FOR RESPONSES TO LINE 2, THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED FOR CLARIFICATION. THE BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE TASB BOARD ANNUALLY CONSIDERS ENGAGEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTING FIRM THAT WILL CONDUCT THE TASB FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION IS TAKEN TO THE TASB BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE COMMITTEE, AND THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS REVIEW THEIR REPORTS WITH THE COMMITTEE FOR ACCEPTANCE. THE AUDIT IS THEN TAKEN TO THE TASB BOARD FOR APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE. REGARDING FIRST PUBLIC, THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR ENGAGES THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM, REVIEWS AND ACCEPTS THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT, AND PRESENTS THE AUDIT TO THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity







(1) FIRST PUBLIC LLC
12007 RESEARCH BLVD
AUSTIN,TX78759
74-2275519 		INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TX 3,333,953 2,439,186 N/A










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE
12007 RESEARCH BLVD
AUSTIN,TX78759
26-2289608 		ENERGY PURCHASING TX N/A
        












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE

 A 120,832 ACTUAL
(2) TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE

 K 657,780 ACTUAL
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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