Carroll ISD Dragon Podcast

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The Dragon Podcast is a production of Carroll ISD in Southlake, Texas. Each episode explores timely and relevant topics impacting the district—from school funding and legislative updates to academic programs, student success, and community partnerships. Join us as we highlight the voices, decisions, and stories shaping the future of Carroll ISD.

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Episodes

New Statewide Cell Phone Policy

In this episode, CISD Director of Communications Jeff Brady interviews Assistant Superintendent of Administration Brian Nickel and CSHS Principal Shatina Lewis about how Carroll ISD will adopt the new statewide cell phone ban enacted by the State Legislature. They explain the when, where and how this policy will be implemented across the District.

Aug 04, 2025•8 min•Ep. 5

What is a VATRE and what would it do?

In this episode, CISD Director of Communications Jeff Brady interviews two members of the Budget Reduction Advisory Committee, or BRAC, Christine Kane and Jackson Hildebrand. They discuss one of the primary BRAC recommendations, a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election, or VATRE, which the CISD School Board is considering. They explain what it would do and why BRAC members included it in a five-year proposal.

Jul 22, 2025•9 min•Ep. 4

Texas Legislative Update

In this episode, School Board Trustee Renee Bottom explains to CISD Director of Communications Jeff Brady the status of certain bills in the most recent Texas Legislative Session, and their potential impact on Carroll ISD.

Jul 22, 2025•17 min•Ep. 3

2025 Legislative Agenda with Renee Bottom and Christy Stacy

In this podcast episode, Carroll ISD School Board Secretary Christy Stacy and Trustee Renee Bottom discuss the CISD School Board’s legislative agenda for the 89th Texas legislature, specifically regarding school financing, as well as other measures the Southlake Carroll community can take to help address the current budget deficit.

Jan 30, 2025•21 min•Ep. 2

2024-2025 Budget Deficit with Cam Bryan and Andrew Yeager

In this podcast, Carroll ISD School Board President Cam Bryan and Vice President Andrew Yeager discuss the 2024-25 budget deficit, how it occurred, and how the board plans to address it.

Jan 10, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1

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