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Public Forum Advanced Evidence – January 2024

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2024 NSDA January Board Meeting Agenda

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2024 NSDA January Board Meeting Agenda

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Board Appointment

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Board Appointment

The Board of Directors is the legal governing entity of the NSDA and is responsible for the ultimate direction of the management of the affairs of the organization, including serving as primary policymakers and overseeing the Executive Director. The NSDA Board will be composed of at least four active member coaches, at least one administrator, and other leaders with diverse education and/or nonprofit expertise. Board members are selected and appointed by the existing Board of Directors.

Board Member Interest Form

Eligibility and Candidacy

Self-nominations, as well as nominations made with the approval of the nominee, are accepted on an ongoing basis. In 2024, nominations submitted by February 15 will be considered by the nominating committee of the Board of Directors based on the following criteria:

mission alignment and commitment;
availability and commitment to meetings and work;
geographic reach and location;
diversity enhancing criteria;
nonprofit or board service experience;
experience in or willingness to support fundraising efforts;
prior experience and affinity with speech and debate;
audience expansion to new constituencies and supporters; and
any current needs in a target or strategy area for the organization.

Terms

All Board terms will be three years in length. Board members will be permitted to be appointed to two consecutive terms and then a third term after completing a full-term hiatus. Terms and seats will be staggered as to limit the number of vacant seats in any given year as much as possible. At its discretion, the Board may determine by 2/3 majority vote to extend a term by no more than a year to accommodate for unexpected vacancies resulting in too large of a transition in membership.

Parameters for NSDA Board Service

The Board of Directors is a 100% appointed Board of no less than eleven members. The Board will be populated with a minimum of four active NSDA coach members from active NSDA member schools and one current secondary school or school district administrator. The remaining seats on the Board will be appointed based on the greatest needs to meet the mission and vision of the organization. NSDA member coach representatives will never represent less than 30% of Board membership.

Selection Process

A Board-appointed nominations committee will accept nominations for upcoming Board seats between August 1 and January 1 (February 15 in the first year, 2024) of the year prior to the availability of the vacancy. Self-nominations will be allowed. The nominations committee will vet and interview nominees and bring forward a recommendation of individuals for Board consideration. The full Board will determine all final appointments to the Board of Directors. These appointments will take place at a special selection meeting, which will occur between January and March of any given year.

The Role of the NSDA Board

NSDA Board Meetings

The NSDA Board holds four quarterly meetings, one to two of which are in-person meetings involving travel costs for the participants. In addition, each Board member is on at least one standing committee that meets quarterly online between Board meetings. Each Board member also has the option to attend all or part of the National Speech & Debate Tournament in June to volunteer and provide support.

Important Deadlines

Board Member Interest Forms are due February 15, 2024.
Anyone selected as a finalist by the Board nominating committee will be invited to interview in February through April of 2024.
Final appointments will be made by May 1, 2024, for terms beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.

Full Structure In Place

By the fall of 2026, there will be a minimum of 11 Board members who have all been appointed and are serving current staggered terms and a minimum of 17 CR Leadership Committee members who have either been regionally elected or appointed by the Executive Director and are serving current staggered terms.

Note:

As the Competition and Rules Leadership Committee takes shape, the NSDA will shift to a 100% appointed Board of Directors of no less than 11 members by August 1, 2026. The Board of Directors is the legal governing entity of the Association and will retain responsibility for the ultimate direction of the management of the affairs of the organization, including serving as the primary policymakers and overseeing the Executive Director. Like today’s Board, this Board will be composed of coaches, at least one administrator, and other leaders with diverse education and/or nonprofit expertise. The NSDA Board of Directors will also appoint a minimum of four active NSDA coach members from active NSDA member schools. Two active NSDA coaches will be appointed in 2024, and those Board members will also serve on the CR Leadership Committee. Candidates seeking appointment to the Board may submit an application for consideration, or be nominated for consideration.

Additional Information

For more background on the changes to the NSDA Board of Directors, the creation of the CR Leadership Committee, and the governance processes that led there, please review the 2023 Fall Board Minutes, available online at www.speechanddebate.org/minutes-archive.

Board Member Interest Form

Vicki Joss — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:57:51 +0000

Board Member Interest Form

Self-nominations, as well as nominations made with the approval of the nominee, are accepted on an ongoing basis. In 2024, nominations submitted by February 15 will be considered by the nominating committee of the Board of Directors based on the following criteria:

• mission alignment and commitment;
• availability and commitment to meetings and work;
• geographic reach and location;
• diversity enhancing criteria;
• nonprofit or board service experience;
• experience in or willingness to support fundraising efforts;
• prior experience and affinity with speech and debate;
• audience expansion to new constituencies and supporters; and
• any current needs in a target or strategy area for the organization.

Anyone selected as a finalist by the Board nominating committee will be invited to an interview. Final appointments will be made by May 1, 2024, for terms beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.

Please select one:*
- I am nominating myself.
- I am nominating another individual.
Tell Us About You as Nominator
Your Name*
First Last
Your Email*
An email confirmation will be sent to this email address upon submitting this form.
Your Cell Phone*
Your State*
Personal Details
Name of Nominee*
First Last
Nominee's Email*
An email confirmation will be sent to this email address upon submitting this form.
Nominee's Cell Phone*
Current Position/Title*
School/Organization Name*
City*
State*
Letter of Recommendation*
Please submit a written statement, in 400 words or less, to support the individual's candidacy for the NSDA Board of Directors.
Professional Details
Please provide a brief summary of professional experience relevant to the Board's focus.*
List any current and past Board or Committee positions (if applicable).
Interest and Availability
Please provide a short statement on why you are interested in the Board position.*
The NSDA Board holds four quarterly meetings, one to two of which are in-person meetings involving travel costs for the participants. In addition, each Board member is on at least one standing committee that meets quarterly online between Board meetings. Each Board member also has the option to attend all or part of the National Speech & Debate Tournament in June to volunteer and provide support. Please describe your availability for regular meetings, committee meetings, and additional responsibilities. How do you plan to balance these with other commitments?*
References
Please provide names and contact information of two or three professional references. Use the (+) symbol to add more names.*
First Name Last Name Email Phone
Optional Supporting Documents
Upload resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
Max. file size: 98 MB.
Upload brief portfolio of relevant work or achievements
Max. file size: 98 MB.
Additional Questions
Applying as:*
- Active speech and debate NSDA member coach
- Non-coach
1. Describe any prior experience and affinity with speech and debate as a coach or competitor and how that experience can benefit the NSDA.*
2. How do you interpret the NSDA's mission and vision, and how do your past experiences and current skills align with these objectives?*
3. How would you address challenges in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within speech and debate communities?*
4. What regions or areas do you have strong connections or influence in that could benefit the NSDA's outreach efforts?*
5. Is there any unique skill or perspective that you possess that would be valuable to the NSDA? Share any additional considerations that you think are relevant to your potential contribution.*
6. Please provide examples of your ability to engage new stakeholders through events or dual memberships in other organizations.*
1. How do you interpret the NSDA's mission and vision, and how do your past experiences and current skills align with these objectives?*
2. Can you provide examples of your past efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations you have been part of?*
3. What regions or areas do you have strong connections or influence in that could benefit the NSDA's outreach efforts?*
4. Discuss your past involvement in fundraising efforts and your willingness to support the NSDA's fundraising initiatives.*
5. Describe your prior experience and affinity with speech and debate, whether as a coach, competitor, or supporter.*
6. Is there any unique skill or perspective that you possess that you believe would be valuable to the NSDA? Share any additional considerations that you think are relevant to your potential contribution.*
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National Speech & Debate Association

Public Forum Advanced Evidence – January 2024

Congress Legislation Submission Checklist

Congress Legislation Submission Checklist

Sample World Schools Motions – January 2024

2024 NSDA January Board Meeting Agenda

2024 NSDA January Board Meeting Agenda

Board Appointment

Board Appointment

Eligibility and Candidacy

Terms

Parameters for NSDA Board Service

Selection Process

The Role of the NSDA Board

NSDA Board Meetings

Important Deadlines

Full Structure In Place

Note:

Additional Information

Board Member Interest Form

Board Member Interest Form

Tell Us About You as Nominator

Personal Details

Professional Details

Interest and Availability

References

Optional Supporting Documents

Additional Questions

Judge Paradigm Guide

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Congress Legislation – 2024 January

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