Associated School Boards of South Dakota

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Associated School Boards of South Dakota
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Basic facts
Location:Pierre, South Dakota
Type:501(c)(3)
Top official:Heath Larson, Executive Director
Website:Official website

The Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Pierre, South Dakota that, according to its website, represents "representing more than 850 local school board members, the school districts they govern and the students they serve."[1]

As of September 2025, the ASBSD is a member of the National School Boards Association (NSBA).

Background

The Associated School Boards of South Dakota was established to provide "services and support to local school boards and local school districts, specializing in assisting members with aspects related to the governance of public education."[1] The ASBSD listed the following core beliefs on its website:[2]

  • Every student has a right to a high-quality public education.
  • The strength of our society depends on high quality public education.
  • All students can achieve in a culture of high expectations.
  • Partnerships maximize advancements in public education.
  • Governance is best exercised closest to the people.
  • Effective leaders value professional growth.[3]

Leadership

As of September 2025, the following individuals held leadership positions at the Associated School Boards of South Dakota:[4]

  • Heath Larson, Executive Director
  • Tyler Pickner, Director of Communications
  • Naomi Cromwell, Director of Policy and Legal Services
  • Roxanne Heezen, Chief Financial Officer
  • Deanne Arbach, Accountant
  • Katie Mitchell-Boe, Executive Secretary
  • Carolyn Deal, Protective Trust Manager


As of September 2025, the Associated School Boards of South Dakota's Board of Directors included the following individuals:[5]

  • Shane Roth, President
  • Lisa Snedeker, First Vice President
  • Eric Stroeder, Second Vice President
  • Garret Bischoff, Past President
  • Jamie Clapham, Board Member
  • Dan Cronin, Board Member
  • Tanya Gray, Board Member
  • Pam Haukaas, Board Member
  • Susan Humiston, Board Member
  • Steve Kubik, Board Member
  • Jamie Lindner, Board Member
  • Lexi Lux, Board Member
  • Marc Murren, Board Member
  • Anita Peterson, Board Member
  • Ellie Saxer, Board Member
  • Mark Winegar, Board Member

Work and activities

Policy work

As of September 2025, the Associated School Boards of South Dakota has listed the following goals on its website:[2]

  • Provide school board members and board-superintendent teams with valuable leadership development.
  • Deliver valuable, useful and accessible member services.
  • Strengthen broad-based advocacy programs.
  • Increase school board member participation and engagement.[3]

Government sector lobbying

As of September 2025, the Associated School Boards of South Dakota has lobbyists registered with the South Dakota Secretary of State.[6]

Notable endorsements

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Finances

The following is a breakdown of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota's revenues and expenses from 2011 to 2024 The information comes from ProPublica.

Associated School Boards of South Dakota financial data 2011-2024
Year Revenue Expenses
2024 $2.23 million $2.12 million
2023 $2.27 million $2.05 million
2022 $2.23 million $1.9 million
2021 $2.09 million $1.68 million
2020 $2.22 million $1.89 million
2019 $2.14 million $1.95 million
2018 $2.1 million $1.87 million
2017 $1.95 million $1.75 million
2016 $1.94 million $1.74 million
2015 $2.2 million $1.87 million
2014 $1.95 million $1.92 million
2013 $2.03 million $1.82 million
2012 $2.07 million $1.78 million
2011 $1.98 million $1.73 million

See also

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