Wis Association of School Boards

What Wis Association of School Boards does

The Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) is a non-profit membership association founded in 1917 and headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, that serves as the operating trade body for the state's 280+ public school boards. Its charter is to provide governance, legal, advocacy, communications, leadership-development, and risk-management services to member districts and their boards. Service delivery combines in-person regional trainings, an annual convention and Delegate Assembly, and digital platforms, most prominently KASB+ (an online content center with courses, a resource library, pay-as-you-go bundles, and data dashboards), KASB Connect (a $300/year monthly communications toolkit subscription), and a Member Portal for event registration and account management.

Revenue is generated primarily through member district dues, supplemented by the Season Pass annual subscription ($1,750), KASB Connect ($300/year), Pay-As-You-Go learning bundles ($50 each), and a supplementary Legal Assistance Fund membership. KASB's operations span five product families: Communication Services, Leadership Services (including Leadership for Tomorrow, BOLD, ACES, and Threat Assessment), Legal Services/LAF, Advocacy Services, and Insurance Solutions delivered through wholly-owned subsidiary Kansas Board Solutions (KBS) and Workers Compensation Fund, Inc.; the JWK Foundation provides supplemental funding for leadership development. Partner integrations include ParentSquare (the underlying CMS and communications infrastructure), Boardbook, Frontline Education, and Buy Board, with service-center bundles distributed through Greenbush, ESSDACK, and Orion. Professional development, advocacy, and consulting services are described as being delivered by a 30+ member staff team that includes former superintendents, principals, board members, and attorneys with roughly 70 years of collective Kansas school-law experience.

Distribution is membership-led and Kansas-only. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors representing 15 geographic regions, with district-level leadership cycles evident in the 2026 transition (Emily Riner to President, Curt Herrman to President-elect) and an active FY2027 strategic planning process underway. Reported engagement metrics include 800+ board members trained through Foundations of Boardsmanship, 444 attendees across regional training sessions, 46 districts hosting local trainings, advocacy testimony on 75+ bills over two legislative sessions, and hosting of nearly 50 leadership-focused events.

Name

Wis Association of School Boards

Legal name

Kansas Association of School Boards

Website

https://kasb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KASB is a Topeka-based non-profit membership association, founded 1917, that delivers advocacy, legal, leadership-development, communications, and insurance services to 280+ Kansas public school boards, supported by wholly-owned subsidiaries KBS and Workers Compensation Fund, Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Attendance, Truancy & Enrollment Compliance (EDAJAHAC)

Keywords

• School board governance
• Education legal services
• Legislative advocacy services
• Leadership development training
• School district communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: School districts pay annual membership dues to join KASB and access services including advocacy, legal support, professional development, and communications resources.
2. Season Pass Subscription: Annual subscription program ($1,750/year) providing year-long access to events, workshops, seminars, online courses, and exclusive KASB+ content for multiple board and leadership team members.
3. KASB Connect Subscription: Monthly communication toolkit subscription ($300/year before September 1) providing customizable templates and resources delivered to district subscribers.
4. Pay-As-You-Go Courses: Individual course bundles ($50) available to KASB members without Season Pass access for on-demand professional development.
5. Legal Assistance Fund Membership: Supplementary legal services membership for boards needing additional legal support beyond standard membership, providing attorney access and legal resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KASB is a non-profit membership association that provides Kansas public school districts with advocacy, legal assistance, leadership development, communications support, and insurance solutions. The organization delivers these through subscription programs (Season Pass, KASB Connect), direct consulting engagements, online courses via KASB+, the Legal Assistance Fund, and in-person training events including the annual convention and Foundations of Boardsmanship regional sessions.

Product overview

The Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) operates as a membership-based service organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services to support Kansas public school districts. The core offerings include KASB+, an online content center providing courses, resources, and data; KASB Connect, a monthly communications subscription toolkit; Communication Services for crisis and strategic communications; Legal Services through the Legal Assistance Fund; and Leadership Services featuring programs like Leadership for Tomorrow (LFT), BOLD, and ACES. KASB also provides Advocacy representation, insurance solutions through KBS/Kansas Board Solutions, Workers Compensation programs, convention events, superintendent search services, and bond communication support. The organization serves as a one-stop resource for school board governance, professional development, legal compliance, and district leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KASB+: Online learning content center providing courses, resources, and data dashboards for member districts
• KASB Connect
• Leadership for Tomorrow (LFT)
• Foundations of Boardsmanship
• Season Pass
• ACES
• BOLD
• Legal Assistance Fund (LAF)

Products and services

• KASB+ Online content center for KASB members offering online courses, a resource library, data dashboards, and Pay-As-You-Go course bundles for school district board members and administrators.
• KASB Connect Monthly subscription communications toolkit delivering ready-to-use customizable templates and resources for Kansas school districts to build trust with employees, parents, families, students, senior citizens, and elected officials.
• Legal Assistance Fund (LAF) / Legal Services Comprehensive legal assistance program for member school boards providing legal counsel, legal research, court decision updates, law interpretation, written legal opinions, Title IX training, and negotiation support.
• Leadership Services Suite of leadership development programs for Kansas school board members, superintendents, and district administrators, including cohort programs, executive search, and strategic planning facilitation.
• Advocacy Services State and federal legislative advocacy representing Kansas school board interests, including direct testimony in Topeka and Washington D.C., position development, and the Advocacy in Action cohort program for members.
• Communication Services Strategic communication consulting for Kansas school districts covering crisis communication, media coaching, bond campaigns, enrollment campaigns, and district-wide communications plans.
• KBS | Kansas Board Solutions Wholly-owned insurance and benefits consulting subsidiary offering workers compensation, property insurance, employee benefits, and energy management services for Kansas school districts.
• Workers Compensation Fund, Inc. Wholly-owned workers compensation insurance fund providing statutory workers compensation coverage for Kansas school district employees.
• KASB Convention Annual statewide convention bringing together Kansas education leaders and out-of-state attendees for professional development, networking, and the Delegate Assembly that adopts KASB's legislative priorities.
• Superintendent Search Executive search consulting service helping Kansas school boards identify, recruit, and hire qualified superintendent candidates, with online application intake via AppliTrack.
• Bond Communication Services Specialized communication support services for Kansas school districts undertaking bond elections and facility planning initiatives.
• ACES (Academy for Communication and Engagement in Schools) Six-month professional learning cohort for new and emerging Kansas school communications professionals covering public relations core competencies and engagement best practices.
• Leadership for Tomorrow (LFT) Statewide professional learning program developing Kansas education leaders through five two-day sessions that visit districts and deliver structured leadership skill training.
• BOLD (Business Operations Leadership Development) Business operations leadership development program for Kansas school district officials focusing on non-instructional leadership skills.
• Threat Assessment Safety training and threat assessment services helping Kansas school districts identify, assess, and respond to potential school safety concerns.
• Member Portal Centralized member portal for registering for events and courses, accessing district data, maintaining account information, and managing subscriptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ board members trained through Foundations of Boardsmanship regional sessions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas Board Solutions (KBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKBS is closely connected to KASB as its parent company. KBS offers services covering consulting, insurance, and benefits needs for education clients, with the KASB mission of supporting student success embedded in its work. The partnership focuses on guiding education clients through their insurance journey to free resources for classrooms.
• Greenbush Education CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing administrative services through which service center members receive annual KASB Connect subscription at no additional cost. Works with KASB on Clerk's Corner Lunch & Learn monthly sessions.
• ESSDACKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService center partner providing administrative services with KASB Connect subscription benefits included for members at no additional cost.
• OrionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService center partner providing administrative services with KASB Connect subscription benefits included for members.
• AmerescominorOthersPartner logo displayed on KASB website as partner in sustainability and energy solutions for education.
• Raymond JamesminorOthersPartner logo displayed on KASB website as financial services partner.
• Piper SandlerminorOthersPartner logo displayed on KASB website as financial advisory partner.
• Stifel Public FinanceminorOthersPartner logo displayed on KASB website as public finance partner.
• Buy BoardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner providing purchasing cooperative for school districts to access competitively sourced products and services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Frontline Education: K-12-specific vendor of HR, talent management, and compliance solutions—listed as a KASB technology partner. Comparable as a private EdTech vendor operating in adjacent K-12 administrative software categories.
• Boardbook: Board meeting management software provider for school districts—listed as a KASB partner. Comparable as an enabling technology vendor that could compete with KASB's Member Portal for board workflow digitization.

Direct peers

• Texas Association of School Boards (TASB): Texas state-level school board association offering the same comprehensive suite of advocacy, legal, leadership, and communications services to Texas school districts—the closest functional analogue to KASB outside Kansas.
• California School Boards Association (CSBA): California statewide association of school boards and county boards of education providing policy, legal, advocacy, and training services—directly comparable membership model at a much larger scale.
• Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA): Ohio statewide school board association offering legal, legislative, leadership, and professional development services to Ohio public school districts—a directly comparable peer in mission and service offering.
• New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA): New York state-level school board association delivering governance training, advocacy, and policy services to member school boards—comparable state-level membership structure and service breadth.
• Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB): Iowa state-level school board association providing advocacy, legal, policy, and professional development services to Iowa public school districts—directly comparable membership-based service model.

Broad incumbents

• Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO): National nonprofit membership organization for chief state school officers influencing education policy at the state and federal level—comparable as a higher-level policy advocacy organization in the K-12 governance ecosystem.
• AASA (The School Superintendents Association): National professional association for school superintendents offering leadership development, policy advocacy, and professional learning—comparable as a peer membership association serving K-12 district leaders, though focused on superintendents rather than boards.
• National School Boards Association (NSBA): National federation serving school boards across all U.S. states; directly comparable as a peer membership association for school board governance, advocacy, and professional development—only operating at the national level rather than state level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KASBPublicEd
• Facebookfacebook.com/KASBPublicEd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kansas-association-of-school-boards

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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