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©TASBO 2021
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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: cert@tasbo.org
5920 W William Cannon Dr, Bldg 1, Suite 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 at 512-462-1711.
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
A letter of recommendation from my
supervisor is included with this application,
or will be sent under separate cover.
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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
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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 below and on the following page, I attest that I will maintain my certification as required
and uphold the TASBO Code of Ethics and Standard of Conduct.
Applicant Signature ________________________________________ Date__________________
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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.
6. Abide by applicable TASBO policies, including the Harassment Policy 1651, and act professionally when
representing TASBO or participating in any TASBO functions or activities.
Applicant Signature _______________________________________________ Date ___________________
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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
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SECTION 4
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The course requirements must be met prior to applying for the level of certification.
□ 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. Waived until 12/31/2021.
□ 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. Waived until 12/31/2021.
□ 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. MGT 301: Functions and Duties of School Business Administrator
b. MGT 303: Approaches to Management and Leadership
c. MGT 306: Board Policies and Administrative Procedures
d. MGT 307: Business Ethics
e. MGT 308: Effective Communications or MGT 320: Effective Advocacy – Navigating the
Political Process
f. MGT 309: Business Administration and the Law
g. MGT 310: Long-Range Planning or MGT 321: Managing for Performance Excellence
h. MGT 317: Financial Essentials or MGT 318: 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. Waived until 12/31/2021.
□ Reinstatement of Revoked Certification
A certification revoked for failure to meet continuing education requirements may be reinstated if all
delinquent continuing education hours were completed, and a new application is submitted with all
supporting documents and application fee within three years of the date the certification was revoked.
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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) – A bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university is required.
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 included with the application, mailed by the institution under separate cover to
the address on the first page of the application, or emailed directly from the institution (or transcript
fulfillment service used by the institution) to the email address on the first page of the application.
A notarized copy of an official transcript (typically on colored paper or containing a raised seal; not a
copy of a copy) may be sent from the applicant, with a statement certifying that is a true and accurate
copy of an original transcript.
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SECTION 6
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
My supervising administrator will write 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
The letter of recommendation may be included with the application, or emailed or mailed under
separate cover to the address on the first page of the application.
For Texas Association of School Business Officials Use ONLY
APPROVED ___________________________________________________ DATE___________________
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