TASB Talks

From the archives: We interviewed Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney and long-time board member Dr. Viola Garcia during the TASA/TASB Convention in September 2018 in Austin. Hear what they have to say about leadership, listening, and putting people first.

Dr. Goffney was the 2017 Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Garcia has served on the TASB Board of Directors, the National School Boards Association Board of Directors, and the Mexican American School Boards Association Board. 

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(25:34) What happened during Texas' 86th legislative session and how will that affect Texas public schools? We chat about the school finance reform bill (HB 3), property tax relief, and school safety with Dax Gonzalez of TASB Governmental Relations.

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Time is running out in the 86th legislative session. On this week's episode, we discuss what's happening with HB 3 and SB 29. Then, we ask the dreaded question...will there be a special session?

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(20:00) Last week, the Senate passed its version of HB 3 with 40 amendments. Now, the House and Senate will meet in conference committee to hash out differences. We chat with Dax Gonzalez about the school finance bill, SB 29, and the death of the sales tax swap. Visit http://www.texansforstrongpublicschools.org/time to contact lawmakers about HB 3 before it's too late!

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(15:11) We chat with Dax Gonzalez of TASB Governmental Relations about property tax reform, HB 3, and the cost of both. 

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(31:36) We had the opportunity to interview the inspiring Leon Logothetis and Dr. Natalie Stavas, who will both speak at TASB's Summer Leadership Institute, June 13–15 in San Antonio and June 20–22 in Fort Worth.

On April 15, 2013, Dr. Stavas approached the finish line of her fifth Boston Marathon. Just blocks away she heard explosions. She ran toward them. Hear her speak about her experience that day and what she's done since then.

Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, TV host, author, and kindness ambassador. 

After those interviews, get a preview of SLI from the event organizers. For more information on SLI or to register, visit https://www.tasb.org/sli 

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(19:46) The Senate Education Committee heard HB 3 (school finance reform) last week. The Senate's bill differs in several ways, including the basic allotment increase, staff and teacher pay raises, and tax compression. We also chat about HB 281, a bill that would silence the voice of school board members and other education advocates across the state. 

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(12:56) Time is running out in the 86th Texas Legislature! We discuss all things taxes: a sales tax increase, the Senate's property tax revenue cap bill, and more. Learn more about bills in both chambers that would prohibit school districts from hiring a lobbyist or joining an association that employs a lobbyist. Join us as we discuss just a few of the 1,5000 bills TASB is currently tracking in the #txlege.

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(10:36) The Senate Education Committee will consider House Bill 3, the House’s school finance reform proposal, on Tuesday. Last week, the House took up a number of bills on charter school transparency. 

We chat about all of this and more with Dax Gonzalez of TASB Governmental Relations. 

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(7:51) HB 3 passed the House last week. What's next for school finance reform? We discuss teacher and staff pay raises, the gifted and talented allotment, and charter school transparency with Dax Gonzalez of TASB Governmental Relations. 

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