TASBOcast

Board Officers Byron Bryant and Phillip Ellison new Board Member Daniel West, CFO at Amarillo ISD. Daniel presents his story and how he got his start in school business. They then discuss ways to onboard and orient new employees.

They finish up this episode with a discussion on accounting for extracurricular activities. 

On this bonus episode of TASBOcast, we share insights and updates on the certification program with Chief Certification Officer Becky Estrada. We also bring Matt Fulmer, Director of Instructional Design. He’ll get in depth on how elearning courses are developed and the concepts used to enhance the learning experience. 

In this episode, we have a discussion with TASBO Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg, Ed.D., CAE and Board President Heather Wilson, RTSBA from College Station ISD. We discuss good news from the TASBO staff, features from the new website, and helpful changes to our school business certification program.

Meet Finance Series co-hosts Byron Bryant, CFO at Royse City ISD, and Philip Ellison, Executive Director of Procurement Services at Spring ISD. They discuss budget-building best practices, emphasizing the importance of inter-departmental collaboration and innovative strategies to maximize return on investment. 

Both speakers share their unique pathways into school finance and explain how relationships with community leaders can bolster district finances. The episode highlights the need for strategic financial planning in the face of uncertainty and sheds light on the significance of tracking commodity codes in procurement processes.

In this episode of the School Operations series, Kayne Smith, director of transportation at Cypress Fairbanks ISD, sheds light on how his district prepares for the upcoming school year during the summer. From summer school routing to bus maintenance and hiring, the focus is on ensuring safety and efficiency. Kane also shares innovative practices like enforcing student badge scans and using technology for real-time updates and route optimization. The conversation emphasizes the importance of training and support for drivers to improve retention, underscoring how these measures contribute to smooth operations in the school transport sector.

The episode features Heather Wilson, our new Board President from College Station ISD, and TASBO's Tracy Ginsburg and Tom Greer. We discuss the challenges, opportunities, and resources available to education professionals in Texas. Highlights include: leadership transition, policy updates, community engagement, and upcoming events.

In this episode of the TASBOcast, host Tom Greer interviews Crystal Washington, a renowned technology strategist and futurist. Washington shares her insights on leveraging technology to boost productivity and profits, addresses the importance of understanding different personality types in organizational planning, and discusses the challenges and strategies for adapting to rapid changes in today's socio-political and technological landscapes. She emphasizes the necessity of creativity and flexibility in navigating these shifts while maintaining joy and pride in one's work.

In this edition, we start our new PEIMS series with new co-hosts Beth Naegeli and Karen Holyfield. These leaders discuss how they started in the profession and then review the upcoming PEIMS sessions at the 2025 TASBO Engage Conference. One topic they take a deep dive into is data integrity and fostering a culture of accurate data.

In her final President Podcast, Elaine Cogburn discusses her trips, her tips for conference, and her experience this year leading the TASBO Board of Directors. 

This episode of TASBOcast is the start of a new School Operations series featuring members Mike Brooks from Elgin ISD and Paul Batchelder of New Caney ISD. They take a look at school operations sessions at the TASBO Engage Conference.