2022-2023 MESPA State Officers
![]() Jason Luksik | Lisa Carlson MESPA President-Elect Woodland Elementary School Principal | ![]() Ashley Farrington | ![]() Kenny Newby MESPA NAESP State Representative |
For more information on MESPA's State Officers please visit the member directory here.
2023 MESPA Elections
MESPA is seeking qualified candidates to fill two statewide positions on the MESPA Executive Committee, beginning July 1, 2023. See below to read a summary of the positions: State President-Elect and Secretary-Treasurer.
MESPA's state officers are the engine of our association. They shape MESPA's strategic direction, connect with leaders around the state and nation, and help make MESPA an association that meets the needs of the modern principal. MESPA State Officers also get to have a ton of fun! From lobbying on behalf of principals during the National Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. to touring schools around the state, MESPA State Officers are on the front lines of the principalship.
To apply for an open position, simply fill out the candidate filing form (Word, PDF, or Google Form) and email to mespa@mespa.net (or click "submit" on the Google Form) by September 16, 2022. Candidates will be notified in late September if they are selected by the elections committee to appear on the final slate of candidates. Selected candidates will campaign through Institute 2023 (February 1-3, 2023), with elections following in February.
If you have any questions about running for a position, please don't hesitate to reach out to a current executive committee member. You can read the full election process from the bylaws by clicking here.
MESPA State President-Elect (2023-28) Summary of Responsibilities:
| MESPA Secretary-Treasurer (2023-25) Summary of Responsibilities:
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Being a MESPA State Officer is a blast! from lobbying on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to visiting schools around the state, there's never a dull moment. Check out the video to the left to hear former MESPA Secretary/Treasurer Jen Olson discuss highlights from her first year on the Executive Committee! |
Officer Election Procedure |
ElectionsMESPA elections will occur in odd numbered years, as stipulated by Article V, Section 2 in our Bylaws, for President-Elect and Secretary/Treasurer no later than 15 calendar days after the MESPA Annual Meeting (February). Elections for the NAESP State Representative will be held in conjunction with MESPA officer elections. | Election procedureElections are conducted in accordance with our Bylaws (Article V, Section 2). This will be an electronic election process.
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Terms of Office
MESPA President-Elect: five-year commitment
MESPA Secretary/Treasurer: two-year commitment The officer can be re-elected one time, for a two-term maximum. NAESP State Representative: three-year commitment The officer can be re-elected one time, for a two-term maximum. | CandidatesLearn about your candidates |