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Join Host Aaron Silva as he interviews new Police Chief Matt Greer about his career in the Austin PD, anti-terrorism and anti-gang task forces.  Assistant Superintendent Jeremy Trimble discusses the challenges in standing up their first ever police force - a response to the tragic events in Uvalde and now ordered by Texas Law.  Discover the details of how this armed police force will operate on every campus and its impact on your child's safety.  Aaron Silva explores the Tesla controversy, the financial impact to our budget deficit and implications for taxpayers. Don't miss this informative and important episode.

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Join host Aaron Silva as he grades the legislative triumphs and shortfalls of Eanes ISD in the 2023 season.

In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Arnett joins Aaron for an insightful house call to discuss the wins and challenges; school choice, future bonds and the success of the Spanish immersion program and the fate of Valley View Elementary. However, issues such as protecting children from sexually explicit library books and eliminating the access of males into female locker rooms remain legislatively unresolved. 

Special guests Mary Elizabeth Castle from Texas Values and parent Brian Talley join the conversation, providing valuable insights and perspectives.

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Enjoy this in-depth interview with board of trustee candidate Chandler Hatchett. Mrs. Hatchett is a Texas native and 100% product of EISD attending elementary, middle and High school, now with her own 2 elementary aged children enrolled.  Hear her and Aaron discuss a wide variety of topics including library books, DEI, paying teachers more and reestablishing trust in the trustees by improving communication with parents through her student-first agenda.

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Join Aaron as he explores and unwraps the 2023 mega-BOND proposal made up of 3 propositions - A, B and C along with the help of Eanes' CFO Chris Scott and Asst. Superintendent Jeremy Trimble.  Rising property values have inflated EISD property tax coffers, helping the district to retire the 2019 $80M Bond early - but just as tax relief is in sight the school board sends another bond to the voters using the same tax rate.  What's in the Bond?  Why three propositions?  What happens to our children if the bonds don't pass?

Don't vote until you hear this episode.

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As we approach the midpoint of our second season, we are bringing back by popular demand our election coverage interviews which cover the Eanes ISD Board of Trustees candidates and the 2023 Bond. Join Aaron as he previews what is upcoming in the next few weeks!

As we approach the midpoint of our second season, we are bringing back by popular demand our election coverage interviews which cover the Eanes ISD Board of Trustees candidates and the 2023 Bond. Join Aaron as he previews what is upcoming in the next few weeks!

Eanes ISD has been embroiled in a non-stop discussion about parental rights vs. an educator's right to teach what they think is important for students.  But what are parents' legal rights over education?  Where do the rights of educators in Texas begin and can they ethically or legally assume the role of teaching their morals or political psychosocial standards to students - or is turning out great American citizens this the exclusive domain of parents?  Join Aaron Silva as he talks with Stuart Baggish, an attorney for over 33 years representing teachers, parents and students across Texas, Florida and California dealing with these questions and concerns every day.

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The Eanes Education Foundation (EEF) has done incredible things for our children's education for many years.  However, their annual $3 million gift has morphed from a "nice to have" to a "need to have" as the EISD board of trustees saddles the district with a $2 million deficit for this school year.  What would happen to our quality of education if EISD remains insolvent?  Are your donations financing the budget deficit - or helping to hire more great teachers?  Hear from EEF leadership as they chart a path through these challenging times. 

***NOTE: This episode was recorded before the December board update outlining a potential change to financial condition due to the impact or higher interest rates on market investments.

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WARNING: This episode contains passages read from actual EISD library books. Parental discretion is advised.

The debate about pornography In School Library Books may be national but the controversy here is unique only to Eanes.  Aaron explores the 3-way tug of war between trustees’ inaction; parents pro-porn and parents anti-porn and frames a struggle that puts innocent students and teachers in the middle.  Will our board of trustees find the will to lead? Or will they wait for a Hail Mary pass from Texas legislators?  Hear actual readings from books available to your kids without parental knowledge and learn what books are NOT in the library, but should be.

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Following the Safety and Security Town Hall meeting hosted for parents by EISD in September, Aaron interviews Assistant Superintendents Jeremy Trimble and Molly May as they strengthen physical deterrents and monitor the mental health of our students - but some parents at the meeting feel it may not be enough in the aftermath of the Uvalde tragedy.  Hear about the hard work our leaders are performing and challenges they face to prevent the worst of outcomes.  Aaron also meets with a parent attending the town hall who opines with his readiness assessment of the district safety and security plans that all parents should know about.

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