In today's episode, we are speaking with David Ricketts, Assistant Director of BuyBoard. The BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative helps save time and money while purchasing the products school systems use every day. Would you like to save time and money? BuyBoard is an online purchasing cooperative designed to streamline the purchasing process and help its members make confident buying decisions.

To access the school's website and take a virtual tour of the facility, please visit https://dbexcel.k12k.com/.

We are speaking with Randall Bennett, former Deputy Exec. Director & Gen. Council, about the top ten things all school board members need to know. Today's episode covers things to know 6-10.

[Re-Air]: We are speaking with Randall Bennett, Deputy Exec. Director & Gen. Council, at TSBA, about the top ten things all school board members need to know. Today's episode covers things to know 1-5.

In today's episode, we are speaking to Steve Playl, Senior Director of College and Career Experiences at the Tennessee Department of Education, about CTE programs across the state and what school districts can do to ensure that they are properly preparing students for success after graduation.

We are speaking with Jennifer White, Director of Policy and Staff Attorney at TSBA, about open meetings and what board members need to know to comply with state law. We will discuss exceptions and misconceptions of the law, and why it's important to be mindful of discussing topics outside of the board meeting.

In today's episode, the TSBA Staff Attorneys are answering the most asked legal questions that are received from board members across the state.

For information mentioned during today's episode, see links below:

STOPit App

TN Department of Education Resources Page

See below for helpful links and programs mentioned during today's episode:

MentalHealth.gov

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Mental Health Curriculum in Schools

SCL Program, Community Mental Health Agencies, Restorative Justice and Practices