2026–2027 STAT Board Nominations and Election

The Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) is seeking qualified, dedicated members who represent the diversity of the Texas science education community to provide invaluable strategic leadership to the association.

The call for nominations for the 2026–2027 STAT Executive Board is open through March 15, 2026. Review key information about the nominations process below before completing the nominations form. 

STAT Executive Board Overview and Open Positions

Serving on the Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) Executive Board is an exciting way to grow as a leader within the education community. The STAT Executive Board is the governing body with voting power over corporate and financial decisions. The Executive Board consists of nine members—five officers and four members—as outlined below:

2026–2027 Executive Board Qualifications

To be considered for an open position on the STAT Executive Board, individuals must demonstrate a breadth and depth of experience and commitment to the science education community in Texas. This is accomplished through a thorough application process. Candidates may be considered for more than one open position as indicated on the application. The following criteria for Board service apply:

• Any regular member in good standing shall be eligible for nomination, election and service on the Executive Board, with the exception of the President-Elect position. Any individual regular member in good standing who has served a minimum of one year on the Executive Board or the Executive Committee shall be eligible for nomination and election as President-Elect and service during the three-year presidential term.
• No Executive Board member may serve concurrently as an Affiliate representative on the Advisory Board.
• No two offices on the Executive Board may be held by the same person, except in the event of appointment due to office vacancy.
• No full term may be repeated consecutively by the same person.
• Verification at the time of service, primary professional role will be executed in Texas. 

FOUR (4) POSITIONS ARE OPEN FOR 2026–2027: 

• President-Elect (1 position)
• Secretary (1 position)
• Board Member (2 positions)

Review a complete description of each Executive Board position.

STAT Executive Board Nomination/Election Process

The STAT Bylaws and Policy & Procedures Manual outline a slate-based nomination/election process. The purpose is to ensure that highly qualified, dedicated STAT members serve on the Executive Board.

1. An appointed Nominating Committee works to promote the nomination and election process and ensure a slate of officers with a minimum of one candidate per position. The Nominating Committee is chaired by the Immediate Past President and consists of a minimum of five (5) members, including an additional Past President. No member of the Nominating Committee can be nominated for election to the Executive Board.

2. The Call for Nominations opens, and STAT members may nominate individuals or themselves by completing the online application.
   
   
3. Nominated individuals will receive the Application for STAT Executive Board Service. The nominee must complete the application as well as provide required supplementary information (administrator support form and position statement) by the published deadline to be considered.
   
   
4. The Nominating Committee will meet to review all eligible candidate applications and select a slate of officers with a minimum of one candidate per position.
   
   
5. The Nominating Committee shall recommend a slate of eligible candidates to be voted on by the membership. This slate will be announced no fewer than 60 days prior to the end of the STAT fiscal year (May 31). 
   
   
6. In accordance with the STAT Bylaws, 15 days shall be allowed following the slate announcement for any STAT member in good standing to self-declare for a position on the STAT Executive Board through the written petition of 1% of the current STAT membership. 
   
   
7. In order to self-declare in this election cycle, a member must submit a letter to the STAT Nominating Committee Chair that is received in the STAT office no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This letter must be accompanied by a completed electronic Self-Declared Candidate Application and individual letters of endorsement from 1% of the current, active STAT members. If interested in self-declaring, please contact STAT for more details. 
   
   

8.  If any member successfully self-declares for an open Executive Board position, the position will then become contested, and the process for resolving a contested election will be implemented.

9. At the end of the 15-day period, the slate will either be elected by acclamation or an online election for contested positions in which the candidate who receives the plurality of votes will be conducted.

Executive Board 2026 Election Timeline

Nominations Form/Application

Nominate Yourself for the STAT Executive Board

The deadline to nominate yourself for the STAT Executive Board is March 15, 2026. You will be required to submit supporting materials by March 20, 2026. 

Self-Nomination Form

Nominate a Colleague for the STAT Executive Board

The colleague nomination period will close on March 15, 2026. Your colleague will be notified of their nomination and required to submit supporting materials by March 20, 2026.

Colleague Nomination Form 

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