American Association of School Administrators
| American Association of School Superintendents | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Alexandria, Virginia |
| Type: | 501(c)(3) |
| Year founded: | 1866 |
| Website: | Official website |
The American Association of School Administrators, also known as the AASA, American Association of School Superintendents, was founded in 1865 to help school administrators connect with one another in order to better lead districts and shape policy. As of September 2014, the AASA was present in 49 states (all except Hawaii) and was partnered with its Canadian counterpart, the Canadian Association of School Administrators, or CASA.[1]
Mission
The AASA mission statement is as follows:
| “ | AASA, the School Superintendents Association, advocates for the highest quality public education for all students, and develops and supports school system leaders.[2][3] | ” |
In addition to this statement, the organization provides a list of beliefs around which its activities are organized. These beliefs include the following:[2]
- Public education is the foundation of a healthy democracy and must be nurtured to support a thriving democratic society.
- School leaders must strive to promote equity and diversity in student groups.
- Creating a safe environment conducive to learning that addresses all possible variables in student success must be prioritized.
- School districts must have stable and dependable leadership.
- School districts must be held accountable for student success and future independence as U.S. citizens.
- While the school environment is important, schools must work together with local communities to create a unified, supportive environment in a larger area outside of the school walls.
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Background
In 1865, the National Association of School Superintendents was formed. It merged with the American Normal School Association and the National Teachers Association in 1870 in order to create the National Education Association (NEA). During the 1930s, the National Association of School Superintendents broke away from the NEA to become the American Association of School Administrators. As of June 2017, the organization was known as the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), the School Superintendents Association.[4][5]
In 2002, AASA was granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service.[6]
Work
The AASA is a membership organization that offers continuing education to school administrators, sponsors initiatives related to childhood education, and advocates for children's issues and public education.[7][4]
Government sector lobbying
- Main article: National government sector lobbying
The association lobbies the federal government. The group has registered a lobbyist annually since 1998.[8]
Leadership
As of 2014, David R. Schuler was the president of the AASA.[7]
Finances
The following is a breakdown of the finances for the American Association of School Administrators for fiscal years 2011-2014:[7][9][10]
| Annual assets and expenses for AASA, 2011-2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year | Total Assets | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
| 2014 | $16,146,628 | $11,030,800 | $10,614,563 |
| 2013 | $14,123,518 | $9,610,048 | $9,398,283 |
| 2012 | $13,400,704 | $10,385,290 | $10,114,592 |
| 2011 | $12,998,417 | $10,832,885 | $10,252,393 |
Tax status
The American Association of School Administrators is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Its 501(c) designation refers to a section of the U.S. federal income tax code concerning charitable, religious, and educational organizations.[11] Section 501(c) of the U.S. tax code has 29 sections that list specific conditions particular organizations must meet in order to be considered tax-exempt under the section. Organizations that have been granted 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service are exempt from federal income tax.[12] This exemption requires that any political activity by the charitable organization be nonpartisan in nature.[13]
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ AASA, "The School Superintendents Association," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 AASA, "AASA beliefs and position statements," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 American Association of School Administrators, "About AASA," accessed June 26, 2017
- ↑ American Association of School Administrators, "AASA: Celebrating 150 Years of Supporting Public Education," accessed June 26, 2017
- ↑ Guidestar, "American Association of School Administrators," accessed June 26, 2017
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Guidestar, "American Association of School Administrators IRS Form 990, 2014," accessed June 26, 2017
- ↑ Open Secrets - American Association of School Administrators
- ↑ Guidestar, "American Association of School Administrators IRS Form 990, 2013," accessed June 26, 2017
- ↑ Guidestar, "American Association of School Administrators IRS Form 990, 2012," accessed June 26, 2016
- ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Exempt Purposes - Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Life Cycle of a Public Charity/Private Foundation," accessed July 10, 2015
- ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Exemption Requirements - 501(c)(3) Organizations," accessed January 13, 2014
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