TASB Talks

Robert Seward is a longtime Mesquite ISD trustee and past TASB President who joins us to talk about the need for districts to have responsive, reliable communications systems in place when a crisis occurs. He discusses what's important for the community to know during a crisis and how the district is getting feedback from parents right now.

View TASB's COVID-19 resources for school districts: https://bit.ly/2IYBtbx

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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Troy Simmons, Longview ISD trustee and former TASB President, as he gives his thoughts on unifying a board to take action during a crisis. Dr. Simmons shares his experience on the intentional steps that boards can take to create solidarity and cooperation prior to any emergency and ways to come to a consensus quickly during a crisis like the current pandemic.

View TASB's COVID-19 resources for school districts: https://bit.ly/2IYBtbx

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Our new podcast miniseries brings you short, information-packed interviews (10 minutes or less!) with Texas trustees about how they are leading during these unprecedented times. Our first conversation is with TASB President Lee Lentz-Edwards of Kermit ISD. Lee shares inspirational words and practical advice about how to pull together and work through a crisis.

View TASB's COVID-19 resources for school districts: https://bit.ly/2IYBtbx

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This episode features a panel discussion that was recorded at TASB headquarters during Black History Month when three Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members spoke to TASB staff to discuss challenges and experiences in leading their districts through the years.

The panel features Ted Beard (Longview ISD), Anthony Hill (Coppell ISD), and Larry "Doc" Hawthorne (Hubbard ISD) and includes a special introductory interview with Ted Beard in the TASB Talks studio.

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In this episode of TASB Talks: Lege Update, Dax and Q talk about the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had so far on Texas school districts and the state budget, and discuss implications for next year's legislative session.

View TASB's COVID-19 resources for school districts: https://bit.ly/2IYBtbx View the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) COVID-19 resources: https://bit.ly/3e8uNWJ

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Things have changed drastically for school districts and boards over the past few weeks. In this episode, we address changes that are impacting board operations right now.

Joy Baskin, division director of TASB Legal Services, answers questions about some suspended provisions of the Open Meetings Act and what a board should take into consideration when granting emergency delegation of authority to the superintendent. Amy Campbell, division director of TASB HR Services, provides info on paying district employees during closures and how going online might affect learning.

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We sit down with Jennifer Barton, former teacher, and current HR and Compensation Consultant for TASB HR Services, to talk about how trustees and administrators can better support teachers. More and more teachers are leaving the profession, while fewer are entering it. How can districts improve their culture to reduce teacher turnover? What is a teacher induction program and why is it important?

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Dax Gonzalez of TASB Governmental Relations joins us again to discuss all things legislative. Grassroots Meetings are in full swing, where trustees join together to come up with their legislative priorities, which then become TASB's Advocacy Agenda. Mental health issues are rising to the top of a lot of priority lists for school board members across the state. We also talk about trustees' concerns over lawmakers studying how governmental entities use public funds for lobbying activities.

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We sat down with board members and TASB directors Corinne French (Valley View ISD-Cooke County) and Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick (Dripping Springs ISD) for a conversation on women in leadership. What are some unique challenges women face in leadership and on boards? How can we encourage more women to take on leadership roles?

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Northside ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Woods sat down with us to discuss leadership, accountability, equity, and advocacy. The 2018 Superintendent of the Year gives advice on how school boards and superintendents can work well together, the issues with A-F Accountability, and what public school advocates should focus on in the legislative interim.

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