TASBOcast

Tom Greer guest-hosts with Round Rock ISD’s Mike Brooks and Leander ISD’s COO Jeremy Trimble to explore how public schools function as critical community safety resources. They discuss proactive relationships with municipalities and task forces, and describe how school facilities and fleets support rescue and recovery. The hosts emphasize that safety isn’t just infrastructure — it’s an organizational culture built through regular training, cross-department drills, and developing leaders who can step up when plans break. The episode also previews a School Operations Conference panel focused on community safety and collaborative emergency response.

In this episode recorded after TASBO’s board retreat at the historic Galvez Hotel in Galveston, the team reflects on the strategic planning work, member feedback, and the occasional spooky hotel encounter. Hosts and guests discuss findings from member surveys and focus groups, the evolving role of AI in school business, and how TASBO is adapting conferences and training to meet changing needs and budgets. They highlight investments in training space, curriculum updates, and the thriving Emerging Leaders program as ways TASBO supports knowledge transfer, networking, and professional development across Texas school districts.

In this episode of the PEIMS podcast, hosted by Gilmer ISD’s Karen Holyfield and OnData Suite’s Beth Naegeli, we welcome Kim Domke.

Kim is one of TASBO’s newest editions as a PEIMS policy & research associate.

This episode focuses on SPED changes, upgrades to September’s PEIMS Academy, and other PEIMS hot topics.

In this episode, we meet Phillip Ellison, our newly appointed Board President and Executive Director, Procurement Services for Spring ISD. Phillip shares his fascinating journey from working in the jewelry industry to a career in school procurement. We also discuss the importance of employee recognition programs and the impact of volunteerism, offering insights into how these initiatives contribute to student success and effective operational practices within TASBO and beyond.

This podcast episode features host Tom Greer in conversation with Tracy Ginsburg and Ronna Johnson, founder/CEO of edVantage Strategic Group, about the changing enrollment and funding landscape for Texas public school districts—and why “marketing” is becoming a necessary strategic function rather than an optional communications expense. 

The guests emphasize that districts are operating in a more competitive environment (charters, private, homeschool, virtual options, inter-district transfers) alongside demographic headwinds such as declining birth rates and persistent financial pressure. As a result, districts must treat enrollment and reputation as measurable, board-aligned priorities.

In this episode, we welcome author and professional speaker Anne Grady. She recaps highlights of her keynote speech at the 2026 TASBO Engage Conference and introduces the topic of her new book, "Evolvability".

The TASBO Engage Conference brings together school business professionals to share knowledge, foster connections, and, this year, celebrate 80 years of impactful service. TASBO Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg and Board President Heather Wilson discuss what to expect and how to use this time to reflect on why we do what we do.

In this episode, Tom Greer hosts Jason W. Meek, Chief Learning Officer at TASBO, and Adam Tarnow, a former CPA turned leadership expert. They discuss workplace noise, both literal and metaphorical, discussing its impact on productivity. Adam shares insights from his upcoming book, 'The Fog of Work,' highlighting challenges faced by mid-level leaders. 

The conversation touches on Adam's career shift from accounting to leadership development, driven by his passion for teaching. During his upcoming breakout session at the 2026 TASBO Engage Conference, Adam will further explore strategies to navigate professional environments plagued by noise and confusion.

In this episode of Tasbo School Ops series podcast, hosts Paul and Mike explore the increasing role of AI in school operations, distinguishing it from traditional automation. They discuss how AI's ability to analyze vast amounts of data can lead to smarter decision-making in maintenance and operations. Shifting from reactive to predictive maintenance, they highlight AI's potential to enhance training efficiency by identifying specific needs, ultimately ensuring better resource management and improved school environments.

In this PEIMS Series Episode, hosts Beth Naegeli and Karen Holyfield welcome Lytle ISD PEIMS Coordinator Betty Evans. 

Betty’s remarkable story starts in year one of being a PEIMS Coordinator, where she worked with administration to improve data processes and campus engagement. 

In just her first year, she became an integral part in finding new revenue sources for the district. Learn about Lytle ISD’s efforts and much more in today’s TASBOcast!