CASB Connections

HB20-1301 has paved the way for Colorado school boards to hold meetings during the ongoing crisis of COVID-19. CASB has information that boards need to know in regard to 1301 and the current status of requirements for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Host: Leslie Bogar, Director of Professional Learning for the Colorado Association of School Boards

Music: Sino de Cobre by Cholate

The 2020 Census is open from March 12, 2020 through July 31, 2020. As a district leader, your goal should be full community participation and you'll learn about the available resources to reach that goal. An accurate and complete count not only provides funding for our state and your district, it also helps to provide for a fair redistricting process. This is another opportunity for your district to lead the way!

Interview with: Dr. Rebecca Theobald, Assistant Research Professor at UCCS; Dr. Melissa Colsman, CDE Associate Commissioner for Student Learning; Nadeen Ibrahim, 2020 Census Partnership Specialist Host: Leslie Bogar, Director of Professional Learning for CASB Music: Sino de Cobre by Cholate

Do "respect" and "dignity" mean the same thing? Actually, there's a big difference and one that's inadvertently hurt a lot of our youth. Dive into the details with NY Times bestselling author, Rosalind Wiseman as she discusses her organization, Cultures of Dignity, and how she learns from and incorporates the voice of youth experts in the field – teens.

Interview with Rosalind Wiseman, Co-founder of Cultures of Dignity and NY Times bestselling author. Host: Leslie Bogar, Director of Professional Learning for the Colorado Association of School Boards

Music: Sino de Cobre by Cholate

Even though girls have been heavily involved in STEM programs the same isn't true for computer science. Girls Who Code clubs are changing that trajectory with their 3rd - 12th grade clubs, which are free, provide money, curriculum, support, and don't require a computer science or coding background for facilitators. This is a win-win program for your district schools.

Interview with Ellie Canter, Regional Partnership Coordinator for Girls Who Code Host: Leslie Bogar, Director of Professional Learning, CASB Music: Sino de Cobre by Cholate

As a public K12 advocate, do you know what's going on in our state capitol during the legislative session? Matt Cook, CASB Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, will give you the low down on the top bills that have hit the floor in the first week of the 2020 legislative session.

Interview with Matt Cook, CASB Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Host is Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning

Music: Sino de Cobre

CASB's 2020 Winter Legislative Conference is February 27-28. You'll hear details on our new location and the line-up for the conference. Don't miss out! Register Today!

Music: You're a Punk, I'm a Punk by Globuldub

Whether you're a new board member or one that's been serving for a while, you're sure to gain valuable information from this episode on the Colorado Open Meetings Law. Topics covered are the eight reasons executive session can be called, the difference between discussion and strategy, the two reasons executive sessions don't have to be electronically recorded, and much more. Use your 2019 CASB Leadership Workbook, check out CASB's website in the A-Z resource center, download the podcast discussion guide, and make sure you catch Part II on public comment.

Interview with Jennifer Mueller, CASB Chief Legal Counsel and General Counsel Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning

Music: You're a Punk, I'm a Punk

Bill de la Cruz is known for his insight into personal bias, but it's more than insight. Bill shares information for all individuals that want to grow in their cultural awareness and develop skills that enable them to work toward collaborative efforts.

Interview with Bill de la Cruz Host: Leslie Bogar, Director of Professional Learning, CASB Music: You're a Punk I'm a Punk

Listen to the results of the Colorado Association of School Board's 2019 Delegate Assembly. Out of 50 resolutions brought to the floor by Colorado school districts, the delegates passed 41 along with CASB's nine standing resolutions. This is democracy in action and CASB will take these to the 2020 Legislative Assembly this January.

Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning

Music: You're a Punk, I'm a Punk

Cheri Wrench, CASB's new Executive Director, brings a unique perspective to her role with a career grounded in education from the classroom on up. You'll hear her vision for CASB and its members as the association continues to grow in providing members the tools that are necessary for governing their school districts with excellence.

Interview with: Cheri Wrench, executive director, Colorado Association of School Boards Host: Leslie Bogar, director of professional learning, Colorado Association of School Boards

Music: Foreign Exchange by Globuldub