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TASBO 2018
78
CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
Please select the level of certification for which you are applying (select only one).
□ Certified Texas School Business Specialist (CTSBS)
□ Certified Texas School Business Official (CTSBO)
□ Registered Texas School Business Administrator (RTSBA)
Please read and complete each section fully and accurately.
Send completed application and documentation to:
Mail: TASBO Certification Department Email: lindad@tasbo.org Fax: 512-462-1782
Attention: Linda Dufault
5920 W William Cannon Dr, Bldg 1, Ste 200
Austin, Texas 78749
TASBO membership is not a requirement. Additional information on program requirements, policies,
and procedures is available in the TASBO Certification Manual and at www.tasbo.org/certification. For
further assistance, contact TASBO staff at 512-462-1711 Ext. 218 or email lindad@tasbo.org.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
□ Section 1: Applicant Information
I have completed all applicant and payment
information.
□ Section 4: Course Requirements
I have completed the course requirements
for the level of certification for which I am
applying.
□ Section 2: TASBO Candidate Agreement
and Code of Ethics.
I have pledged to uphold the TASBO Code of
Ethics and Standards of Conduct and have
signed to indicate my acceptance.
□ Section 5: Bachelor’s Degree (Only if
applying for the RTSBA)
I have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution of higher learning, and have
included or requested an official transcript.
□ Section 3: Qualifying Employment
Experience
I am currently employed in a school district in
a business or operations capacity, and I have
met the experience set forth for the level of
certification for which I am applying. My job
description and service record are included
with this application.
□ Section 6: Letter of Recommendation
My supervisor will send a letter of
recommendation under separate cover.
TASBO 2018
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SECTION 1
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name (as it should appear on certificate) ____________________________________
Title of Present Position __________________________________________________________
Organization ___________________________________________________________________
Email ________________________________ Business Telephone________________________
Address to Mail Certificate ________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip __________________________________________________________________
APPLICATION FEES
Payment must accompany the application.
□ CTSBS (Certified Texas School Business Specialist) $60—TASBO Member
$195—Nonmember
□ CTSBO (Certified Texas School Business Official) $75—TASBO Member
$210—Nonmember
□ RTSBA (Registered Texas School Business Administrator) $100—TASBO Member
$235—Nonmember
Payment type
□ Check enclosed (payable to TASBO) □Visa □MasterCard □American Express
Cardholder Name _______________________________________________________________
Credit Card Account # ____________________________________________________________
Expiration Date ___________________ ZIP Code of Billing Address________________________
Signature ______________________________________________________________________
□ Please send me a receipt.
Do NOT email credit card number – if emailing
application, TASBO Accounting will contact you
for credit card number
TASBO 2018
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SECTION 2
TASBO CANDIDATE AGREEMENT
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information on this certification application is true,
complete, and accurate. I authorize TASBO to verify the accuracy of any information contained in, or
supplied in support of the application from any person(s) having knowledge of such information. I
understand that violation of the TASBO Certification Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct may be
grounds for disciplinary action and possible denial or revocation of certification. I recognize certification,
once granted, may be revoked at any time if it is established that information provided for certification
or for recertification is not accurate and/or complete; if I engage in illegal or inappropriate conduct once
certification is conferred; or if I violate the TASBO Code of Ethics and Standard of Conduct.
I understand that I must notify TASBO in writing to the Executive Director or Board President of the
occurrence of any of the following events within 30 days of the date certificate holder has knowledge of
these events:
• the conviction or imposition of deferred adjudication of the licensee or certificate holder of any
of the following:
o a felony;
o a crime of moral turpitude;
• As used in this section, a conviction includes the initial plea, verdict, or finding of guilt, plea of no
contest, or pronouncement of sentence by a trial court even though that conviction may not be
final or sentence may not be actually imposed until all appeals are exhausted.
Should my certification be revoked or suspended for any reason, I understand that I must immediately
cease using the TASBO credentials.
By my signature, I attest that I will maintain my certification as required and uphold the TASBO Code of
Ethics and Standard of Conduct.
Applicant Signature ________________________________________ Date__________________
TASBO 2018
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SECTION 2 cont’d.
TASBO CODE OF ETHICS
Certified individuals subscribe to the following statements of ethics and standards of conduct.
The Texas School Business Official:
1. Makes the quality of education for students and the reasonable ability of taxpayers to pay the cost of education,
the basic values in all decisions and actions.
2. Fulfills all professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity.
3. Obeys all local, state and federal laws which govern their activities.
4. Implements to the best of their ability the policies of the Board of Trustees and the administrative regulations of
their superiors.
5. Avoids the use of their position for personal gain through influence politically, socially, or economically.
6. Maintains the highest degree of professional training possible through continuing educational programs and
personal research.
7. Earns academic degrees or professional certification only from accredited and legally constituted institutions.
8. Honors all contracts until fulfillment or legally released.
9. Honors the public trust.
TASBO Standards of Conduct
In relationships within the school district it is expected that the School Business Official will:
1. Support the goals and objectives of the employing school system.
2. Interpret the policies and practices of the district to subordinates and the community fairly and objectively.
3. Implement, to the best of the official’s ability, the policies and administrative regulations of the district.
4. Assist fellow administrators as appropriate in fulfilling their obligations.
5. Build the best possible image of the school district.
6. Refrain from publicly criticizing board members, administrators or other employees.
7. Help subordinates to achieve their maximum potential through fair and just treatment.
In the conduct of business and discharge of responsibilities, the School Business Official will:
1. Conduct business honestly, openly and with integrity.
2. Avoid conflict of interest situations by not conducting business with a company or firm which the official or any
member of the official’s family has a vested interest.
3. Avoid preferential treatment of one outside interest group, company or individual over another.
4. Uphold the dignity and decorum of the office in every way.
5. Avoid using the position for personal gain.
6. Never accept or offer illegal payment for services rendered.
7. Refrain from accepting gifts, free services or anything of value for or because of any act performed or withheld.
8. Permit the use of school property only for officially authorized activities.
In relationships with colleagues in other districts and professional associations, it is expected that the School Business
Official will:
1. Support the actions of a colleague whenever possible, never publicly criticizing or censuring the official.
2. Offer assistance and/or guidance to a colleague when such help is requested or when the need is obvious.
3. Actively support appropriate professional associations aimed at improving school business management and
encourage colleagues to do likewise.
4. Accept leadership roles and responsibilities when appropriate, but refrain from “taking over” any association.
5. Refrain from using any organization or position of leadership in it for personal gain.
Applicant Signature _______________________________________________ Date ___________________
TASBO 2018
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SECTION 3
QUALIFYING EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Qualifying employment experience is defined as currently working in a Texas public or non-public
school or qualifying organization in a business and/or operations capacity at the time application for
certification is filed and approved. Additionally, depending on which designation is being sought,
additional employment experience must be met as follows.
□ Certified Texas School Business Specialist (CTSBS) – Two years of school business and/or
operations experience.
□ Certified Texas School Business Official (CTSBO) – Three years of school business and/or
operations experience, with at least two consecutive years in one district or qualifying organization.
□ Registered Texas School Business Administrator (RTSBA) – Five years of school business and/or
operations experience, with at least three consecutive years in one district or qualifying organization.
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
□ Current job description
AND
□ Official Texas Service Record or personnel record showing years of experience
TASBO 2018
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SECTION 4
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
You must have completed the certification course requirements for the level of certification for which
you are applying.
□ Certified Texas School Business Specialist (CTSBS)
1. A minimum of seven courses must be completed.
2. Four courses must be taken from one area of specialization in the TASBO curriculum.
Management is not an area of specialization.
3. The remaining three courses must include MGT307: Business Ethics and two courses from any
of the TASBO curriculum.
4. A minimum of two courses must be taken in a classroom setting.
□ Certified Texas School Business Official (CTSBO)
1. A minimum of ten courses must be completed.
2. Three courses must be taken from each of three different areas of specialization in the TASBO
curriculum (total of nine courses). Management is not an area of specialization.
3. The remaining course must be MGT307: Business Ethics.
4. A minimum of four courses must be taken in a classroom setting
□ Registered Texas School Business Administrator (RTSBA)
1. A minimum of fifteen courses must be completed.
2. The following eight specific courses must be completed.
a. MGT301: Functions and Duties of School Business Administrator
b. MGT303: Approaches to Management and Leadership
c. MGT306: Board Policies and Administrative Procedures
d. MGT307: Business Ethics
e. MGT308: Effective Communications or MGT320 Effective Advocacy – Navigating the Political
Process
f. MGT309: Business Administration and the Law
g. MGT310: Long-Range Planning or MGT321 Managing for Performance Excellence
h. MGT317: Financial Essentials or MGT318: Advanced Financial Concepts
3. Seven additional courses from any of the TASBO curriculum must be completed.
4. A minimum of six courses must be taken in a classroom setting.
TASBO 2018
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SECTION 5
BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENT
□ Certified Texas School Business Specialist (CTSBS) – This section does not apply.
□ Certified Texas School Business Official (CTSBO) – This section does not apply.
□ Registered Texas School Business Administrator (RTSBA) – This section is required.
Bachelor’s Degree Earned ____________________________________________________________
Institution ________________________________________________________________________
City, State ________________________________________________________________________
Year Degree Received _______________________________________________________________
If earned under a different name, list name ______________________________________________
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
□ An official college transcript
The transcript may be mailed by the college/university under separate cover to the above address, or may be a
notarized copy sent from the applicant, with a statement that is a true and accurate copy.
TASBO 2018
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SECTION 6
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
My supervising administrator will send a letter concerning my integrity, character, and competence as a
school business professional, as he/she honestly evaluated me.
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
□ Letter of Recommendation
For Texas Association of School Business Officials Use ONLY
APPROVED ___________________________________________________ DATE___________________
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