2026 Open Board Positions

Notice of Open Board Positions

Posted on the MSA Website: March 5, 2026

Open Board Positions: Magnet Schools of America (MSA) is accepting applications and letters of interest for election to the Board of Directors for 2026-2028. The open positions are for:

Regional Directors: Regions II, IV, and VI:

  • Region II: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Marianas Islands and Trust Territory of the Pacific
  • Region IV: Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, International
  • Region VI: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Application Process

Interested candidates for these positions must be members of MSA and are requested to submit an application to Ramin Taheri, CEO, Magnet Schools of America, by 5 pm ET, Friday, March 20, 2026. Candidates are required to submit the following as part of their application, and for publication on the MSA website:

  • Letter of interest for the position;
  • One-page resume/vitae;
  • 50-word statement indicating why you should be elected to the position; and
  • Picture (head shot), color preferred.

Term of Office and Board Member Requirements:

All positions are for a two-year term (May 1, 2026-Spring, 2028). Those interested in running must register for the 2026 National Conference on Magnet Schools in San Diego, California, and attend the business meeting at that conference.

The Board of Directors meets three times a year (with at least two in-person meetings, including the national conference). Board members are expected to attend all meetings (with limited reimbursement allowable). The President may call additional meetings as needed to conduct the business of the organization.

Voting Process

Voting will occur during the regional meetings at the conference, to take place on Thursday, April 16th or Friday, April 17th. All candidates will be asked to present for 2-3 minutes on why they should be elected. Those elected will be asked to attend the annual business meeting on Friday, April 17th for the installation of all Board members.

We will be doing prep calls to rehearse and we will communicate days and times for those prep calls at the end of March.

Position Description

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

The Regional Director serves as the regional contact for all members and non‐members in a geographic area, as specified by the breakdown of Magnet Schools of America’s six (6) regions.

Time & Commitment

For attendance of the three meetings mentioned above, Board members are reimbursed only for the Board meeting portion of their travel, and as follows: if they have paid more than 50% of meeting costs from personal funds (that are not otherwise reimbursed), they will be reimbursed by MSA up to $1,000 of the personal funds.

Responsibilities include:

  • Serve as regional contact for all members and non­‐members in specified geographic area
  • Represent Magnet Schools of America at local and regional events
  • Send quarterly emails to members in region in conjunction with MSA staff
  • Participate in bi‐monthly call with all other Regional Directors, led by Chair of Regional Directors’ Committee
  • Facilitate Regional Awards applications (Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Merit Awards, Poster Contest)
    • Recruit new awards applicants and send reminder information regarding deadlines
    • Recruit readers for Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year applications
    • Send reminder emails as needed
    • Make phone calls to thank applicants and congratulate winners
    • Visit winning schools when possible
  • Recruit and identify prospective members at least once a year. Work with MSA staff to coordinate personalized outreach to these potential members

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