About CSO
The American Federation of School Administrator (AFSA), AFL-CIO, and this Council were established in order to unite all those eligible for membership to achieve the highest goals in education; maintain and improve standards, benefits and conditions for personnel without regard to color, race, sex, background or national origin; obtain job security; protect seniority and merit; cooperate with all reasonable organizations in education and to promote our democratic society by supporting every effort to enhance full educational opportunities to every child and student in our nation.
Purpose
To represent its members individually and collectively, in matters concerning salaries, working conditions and educational policies, and all other areas which relate to the administration and supervision of schools and shall assist members in matters concerning their welfare.
In matters concerning negotiations and collective bargaining, the CSO shall be the sole bargaining agent for all its members
To promote the improvement of the District of Columbia Public Schools
Our Mission
Our mission is to advocate for educational professionals as we unite our members to keep the promise of public education in DCPS.
We believe in being transparent and professional throughout the organization
We believe we are stronger when we work together for a common good
We believe in open, constant and comprehensive communication
We believe in purposeful Professional Development and Training
We believe in efficiency
Our Vision
Our vision is to grow a rich and viable Council of School Officers that supports it’s a members as we serve each child in public education in DCPS.
Supporting the Future
We’re very excited about our ability to communicate with our members in a more efficient manner. It’s still a work in progress. We want you to know that as a member you are our number one priority and we will continue to do whatever we can to improve our services to you. Take time to browse the website. I welcome any suggestions you may have to improve our website and services to you, our members.
Our union is an affiliate of the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), the exclusive national labor union for school administrators, professionals, and supervisors speaking out for excellence and equity in all of our schools, workplaces and communities.
AFSA members are leaders in their schools and communities and are charged with the privilege and responsibility of helping to mold our nation’s students into successful, mindful individuals.
As school leaders, AFSA members are constantly advocating for better public schools and systems of education. In regards to education reform, AFSA members support reforms that put students first and include school administrators in the discussion and implementation.
As a union affiliated with the AFL-CIO, AFSA members recognize the importance of collective bargaining rights and their right to organize. AFSA members are active in the labor movement and proudly stand in solidarity with all trade unionists and school administrators.
For more information, contact us at (202) 986-4209 or email afsa@AFSAadmin.org.