TASB Talks

Sarah Orman, lead attorney for TASB Legal Services, joins us to discuss the Title IX regulations that went into effect on August 14. With new rules about defining and responding to sexual harassment, it's important for Texas school districts to be aware of the changes and train staff appropriately. For more on the new Title IX regulations, visit TASB Legal eSource: https://bit.ly/3mqCwmz

Joe Biden has indicated that as president he would take steps to roll back the current Title IX regulations. Read more: https://bit.ly/3fRzqpf

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We speak to Dr. Angela Herron, chief teaching and learning officer at Grand Prairie ISD, about her research on school board presidents and their relationships to the rest of the board. She discusses the role of the president as a facilitator between the superintendent and the rest of the board, and the shift in boards to serving the community as a whole.

Herron will share her research at the upcoming XG Summit, a conference that focuses on how school boards can positively affect student achievement through eXceptional Governance. Registration is now open for the XG Summit, taking place online November 9-10. https://bit.ly/2Gwah69

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Former California School Boards Association Executive Director Davis W. Campbell shares the four characteristics of high-functioning school boards. Boards must be unified in order to provide a high-quality education to all students. He also chats with us about the opportunity gap and how it's been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Campbell will share his expertise at the upcoming XG Summit, a conference that focuses on how school boards can positively affect student achievement through eXceptional Governance. Registration is now open for the XG Summit, taking place online November 9-10. https://bit.ly/2Gwah69

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Dr. Samuel Bonsu Jr., researcher and assistant principal in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, shares his knowledge of the board self-assessment survey and the five standards that define the duty of a school board member.

Bonsu will share more of his research at the upcoming XG Summit, a conference that focuses on how school boards can positively affect student achievement through eXceptional Governance. Registration is now open for the XG Summit, taking place online November 9-10. https://bit.ly/2Gwah69

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Dr. Paul Johnson, associate professor at Bowling Green State University and a researcher on how school boards impact student achievement, shares with us his 12 leadership practices of effective school boards. He also discusses the importance of a healthy relationship between boards and superintendents and offers his own experience serving as a trustee.

Johnson is a featured speaker at the upcoming XG Summit, a conference that focuses on how school boards can positively affect student achievement through eXceptional Governance. Registration is now open for the XG Summit, taking place online November 9-10. https://bit.ly/2Gwah69

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The Texas Education Agency is now requiring districts to submit special education operating procedures. We speak with Dana Johnson, director of special education at Georgetown ISD; Jessica Witte, senior associate at Thompson and Horton; and Karlyn Keller, TASB's division director of special education about what's included in special education operating procedures, best practices, options for creating them, and what trustees need to know.

Learn more about a TASB Student Solutions membership, which includes model operating procedures: https://bit.ly/2Wo4fJB.

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The Sheldon ISD school board has a passion for engaging the community, supporting teachers, and focusing on students. Latricia Archie, board president, talks about the importance of transparency and the great things happening in Sheldon schools.

The Sheldon ISD board is one of five 2020 Honor Boards named by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). The five boards are now finalists for Outstanding School Board.

The 2020 Outstanding School Board will be announced by TASA on October 2 during the virtual txEDCON2020, the TASA | TASB Convention. txEDCON2020 will be held September 30–October 2. Earn up to 10 hours of credit during the live event, AND earn credit with access to the content for 30 days after the conference ends. Register: https://bit.ly/2Ex5T5A

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Gary Bingham, board president of Mesquite ISD, discusses how the board demonstrated proactive leadership through the creation of a one-of-a-kind accreditation program for campuses. The district has also teamed up with Google, using artificial intelligence to customize learning for students' different interests, gifts, and passions.

The Mesquite ISD board is one of five 2020 Honor Boards named by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). The five boards are now finalists for Outstanding School Board.

The 2020 Outstanding School Board will be announced by TASA on October 2 during the virtual txEDCON2020, the TASA | TASB Convention. txEDCON2020 will be held September 30–October 2. Earn up to 10 hours of credit during the live event, AND earn credit with access to the content for 30 days after the conference ends. Register: https://bit.ly/2Ex5T5A

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Temple ISD school board members knew they wanted to create a strong focus on communication and sought a superintendent who could do just that. Dan Posey, board president, shares how his district prioritized districtwide communications, found ways to pull together when a crisis hit, and why the diversity of the school board is a strength.

The Temple ISD board is one of five 2020 Honor Boards named by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). The five boards are now finalists for Outstanding School Board.

The 2020 Outstanding School Board will be announced by TASA on October 2 during the virtual txEDCON2020, the TASA | TASB Convention. txEDCON2020 will be held September 30–October 2. Earn up to 10 hours of credit during the live event, AND earn credit with access to the content for 30 days after the conference ends. Register: https://bit.ly/2Ex5T5A

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In Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, the school board focuses on continuous improvement from the board room to the classroom. Board President Julie Cole tells us how this focus has led to more effective and efficient district operations, with the ultimate goal of improving student outcomes.

HEB ISD is one of five 2020 Honor Boards named by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). The five boards are now finalists for Outstanding School Board.

The 2020 Outstanding School Board will be announced by TASA on October 2 during the virtual txEDCON2020, the TASA | TASB Convention. txEDCON2020 will be held September 30–October 2. Earn up to 10 hours of credit during the live event, AND earn credit with access to the content for 30 days after the conference ends. Register: https://bit.ly/2Ex5T5A

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