TASB Talks

In the small town of Tornillo, Texas, the school board is the only elected governing body. The board took a leadership role in the community and included the town in the vision for the district. Hear Marlene Bullard, board president of Tornillo ISD, talk about how the school board has taken a leadership role in the community.

Tornillo 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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We're joined by Amy Campbell, division director of TASB HR Services, to discuss the challenges of district staff returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. She answers common district questions, like: Do teachers have a choice in returning to the classroom? If a staff member is exposed to COVID-19, what are the next steps? How will daily screenings work? Should schools be preparing contact tracing teams?

View the latest return-to-school resources: https://bit.ly/31GaTgn

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Hear from Joy Baskin, division director of TASB Legal Services, about the legal challenges and implications as public schools prepare for the new year in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Joy gives us an expert legal interpretation of the Texas Education Association's guidelines on in-person and virtual learning, extracurricular activities, and the processes for managing outbreaks as they arise.

View the latest return-to-school resources: https://bit.ly/31GaTgn

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We are joined by Dax Gonzalez, TASB's division director of Governmental Relations, who updates us on the TASB Advocacy Agenda, public school funding, and shares the latest news relating to the reopening of schools next month.

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Hear from Teresa Flores, longtime Ingleside ISD trustee and former TASB President, about how school boards can stay flexible and lead their districts under constantly changing circumstances when a crisis hits.

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

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In this episode, we hear from Dr. Viola M. Garcia, longtime Aldine ISD trustee, former TASB President, and president-elect of the National School Boards Association, about the importance of bridging the digital divide for students who lack resources to engage in online learning. We discuss why trustees should have a seat at the table when it comes to the complex conversation about school funding during the upcoming 87th legislative session.

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

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In this episode of TASB Talks: Leadership during COVID-19, Charles Stafford, Denton ISD trustee and former TASB President, discusses the long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Texas students. He stresses the importance of dedicating resources toward bridging the digital divide in districts and the implications of the economic downturn on school funding.

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

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In Texas, 1 in 4 children are food insecure. No Kid Hungry is a nonprofit committed to ending childhood hunger. We spoke with Director of No Kid Hungry Texas Kathy Green about how the organization supports school districts through grants and increasing access to federal nutrition programs.

Find out more about No Kid Hungry Texas: https://state.nokidhungry.org/texas/

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Hear from Faye Beaulieu, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD trustee and former TASB President, about the need to set priorities during a crisis and how leaders can inspire those around us to rise to the challenge during emergencies, regardless of their role in the district.

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

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In this episode, hear from Bret Begert, Fort Elliott CISD trustee and former TASB President, about what it means to adopt a people-first approach to crisis management. Bret discusses his own experience supporting the needs of families in Fort Elliott CISD, and shares wisdom about how to practice self-care during difficult times.

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

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