MSCA Board of Directors’ Elections
Please note that the nominations submission process for 2024-2025 has reopened and the new deadline for submissions is March 24, 2025.
Click here to submit a nomination.
Board of Directors Nomination Timeline - Based on Extended Deadline
March 6, 2025: Official Announcement Soliciting Nominations with Extended Deadline
March 24, 2025: Extended Deadline for Applications
March 31, 2025: Deadline for Additional Information from Applicants
April 1, 2025: Announcement to Membership of Nominees
May 1, 2025: Online Voting Begins
May 17, 2025: Voting Closes
May 20, 2025: Results Announced
October 1, 2025: Selected Individuals Take Office
NOMINEE REQUIREMENTS
According to the MSCA Bylaws, Board of Director Nomination Requirements are as listed below. For full description of Board Director responsibilities and terms of service see: MSCA By-Laws
Candidates must:
hold a valid Missouri school counselor certificate
have been practicing school counselors for at least five years
must be employed full-time in school counseling in a school, school district, or coordinator/director of counseling or as a full-time faculty in a school counselor education program at the time of the election
be current members of a Missouri regional association
be a current MSCA Professional or Regular Member and must have been a member for at least five years immediately preceding their candidacy
submit a resume that includes years of service and volunteer positions held at the regional or state level
Candidates whose eligibility changes at any time during the election process must notify the MSCA Office.
Candidates may self-nominate for office by completing this Google Form and signature page by the November 15 deadline. Please note that if more than 8 nominations are received, nominees will be scored based on a board-approved rubric to identify the 8 individuals that will be included on the election ballot.