Dr. Samuel Bonsu Jr., researcher and assistant principal in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, shares his knowledge of the board self-assessment survey and the five standards that define the duty of a school board member. Bonsu will share more of his research at the upcoming XG Summit, a conference that focuses on how school boards can positively affect student achievement through eXceptional Governance. Registration is now open for the XG Summit, taking place online November 9-10. https://bit.ly/2Gwah69...
Oct 26, 2020•10 min
Dr. Paul Johnson, associate professor at Bowling Green State University and a researcher on how school boards impact student achievement, shares with us his 12 leadership practices of effective school boards. He also discusses the importance of a healthy relationship between boards and superintendents and offers his own experience serving as a trustee. Johnson is a featured speaker at the upcoming XG Summit, a conference that focuses on how school boards can positively affect student achievement...
Oct 21, 2020•10 min
The Texas Education Agency is now requiring districts to submit special education operating procedures. We speak with Dana Johnson, director of special education at Georgetown ISD; Jessica Witte, senior associate at Thompson and Horton; and Karlyn Keller, TASB’s division director of special education about what's included in special education operating procedures, best practices, options for creating them, and what trustees need to know. Learn more about a TASB Student Solutions membership, whic...
Oct 08, 2020•29 min
The Sheldon ISD school board has a passion for engaging the community, supporting teachers, and focusing on students. Latricia Archie, board president, talks about the importance of transparency and the great things happening in Sheldon schools. The Sheldon ISD board 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 ...
Sep 29, 2020•10 min
Gary Bingham, board president of Mesquite ISD, discusses how the board demonstrated proactive leadership through the creation of a one-of-a-kind accreditation program for campuses. The district has also teamed up with Google, using artificial intelligence to customize learning for students' different interests, gifts, and passions. The Mesquite ISD board is one of five 2020 Honor Boards named by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). The five boards are now finalists for Outstand...
Sep 24, 2020•10 min
Temple ISD school board members knew they wanted to create a strong focus on communication and sought a superintendent who could do just that. Dan Posey, board president, shares how his district prioritized districtwide communications, found ways to pull together when a crisis hit, and why the diversity of the school board is a strength. The Temple ISD board is one of five 2020 Honor Boards named by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). The five boards are now finalists for Outs...
Sep 21, 2020•10 min
In Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, the school board focuses on continuous improvement from the board room to the classroom. Board President Julie Cole tells us how this focus has led to more effective and efficient district operations, with the ultimate goal of improving student outcomes. HEB 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 annou...
Sep 17, 2020•10 min
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...
Sep 14, 2020•10 min
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 ©2020 Texas Associ...
Aug 10, 2020•21 min
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 ©2020 Texas Association ...
Aug 06, 2020•25 min
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. ©2020 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Jul 09, 2020•28 min
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 ©2020 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
May 21, 2020•10 min
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: ht...
May 18, 2020•10 min
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 ©2020 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights...
May 14, 2020•10 min
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/ ©2020 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved....
May 13, 2020•22 min
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 ©2020 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
May 11, 2020•11 min
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 ©2020 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
May 07, 2020•10 min
Robert Seward is a longtime Mesquite ISD trustee and past TASB President who joins us to talk about the need for districts to have responsive, reliable communications systems in place when a crisis occurs. He discusses what's important for the community to know during a crisis and how the district is getting feedback from parents right now. View TASB's COVID-19 resources for school districts: https://bit.ly/2IYBtbx ©2020 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved....
May 04, 2020•9 min
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Troy Simmons, Longview ISD trustee and former TASB President, as he gives his thoughts on unifying a board to take action during a crisis. Dr. Simmons shares his experience on the intentional steps that boards can take to create solidarity and cooperation prior to any emergency and ways to come to a consensus quickly during a crisis like the current pandemic. View TASB's COVID-19 resources for school districts: https://bit.ly/2IYBtbx ©2020 Texas Association of...
Apr 30, 2020•10 min
Our new podcast miniseries brings you short, information-packed interviews (10 minutes or less!) with Texas trustees about how they are leading during these unprecedented times. Our first conversation is with TASB President Lee Lentz-Edwards of Kermit ISD. Lee shares inspirational words and practical advice about how to pull together and work through a crisis. View TASB's COVID-19 resources for school districts: https://bit.ly/2IYBtbx ©2020 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Res...
Apr 27, 2020•10 min
This episode features a panel discussion that was recorded at TASB headquarters during Black History Month when three Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members spoke to TASB staff to discuss challenges and experiences in leading their districts through the years. The panel features Ted Beard (Longview ISD), Anthony Hill (Coppell ISD), and Larry “Doc” Hawthorne (Hubbard ISD) and includes a special introductory interview with Ted Beard in the TASB Talks studio. ©2020 Texas Association of School B...
Apr 23, 2020•35 min
In this episode of TASB Talks: Lege Update, Dax and Q talk about the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had so far on Texas school districts and the state budget, and discuss implications for next year's legislative session. View TASB's COVID-19 resources for school districts: https://bit.ly/2IYBtbx View the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) COVID-19 resources: https://bit.ly/3e8uNWJ ©2020 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved....
Apr 09, 2020•18 min
Things have changed drastically for school districts and boards over the past few weeks. In this episode, we address changes that are impacting board operations right now. Joy Baskin, division director of TASB Legal Services, answers questions about some suspended provisions of the Open Meetings Act and what a board should take into consideration when granting emergency delegation of authority to the superintendent. Amy Campbell, division director of TASB HR Services, provides info on paying dis...
Mar 27, 2020•30 min
We sit down with Jennifer Barton, former teacher, and current HR and Compensation Consultant for TASB HR Services, to talk about how trustees and administrators can better support teachers. More and more teachers are leaving the profession, while fewer are entering it. How can districts improve their culture to reduce teacher turnover? What is a teacher induction program and why is it important? ©2020 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Feb 21, 2020•26 min
Dax Gonzalez of TASB Governmental Relations joins us again to discuss all things legislative. Grassroots Meetings are in full swing, where trustees join together to come up with their legislative priorities, which then become TASB's Advocacy Agenda. Mental health issues are rising to the top of a lot of priority lists for school board members across the state. We also talk about trustees' concerns over lawmakers studying how governmental entities use public funds for lobbying activities. ©2020 T...
Feb 14, 2020•15 min
We sat down with board members and TASB directors Corinne French (Valley View ISD-Cooke County) and Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick (Dripping Springs ISD) for a conversation on women in leadership. What are some unique challenges women face in leadership and on boards? How can we encourage more women to take on leadership roles? ©2020 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Jan 14, 2020•29 min
Northside ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Woods sat down with us to discuss leadership, accountability, equity, and advocacy. The 2018 Superintendent of the Year gives advice on how school boards and superintendents can work well together, the issues with A-F Accountability, and what public school advocates should focus on in the legislative interim. ©2019 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Jan 02, 2020•26 min
We sat down with Dax Gonzalez, division director for TASB Governmental Relations, after the November election to discuss the results. We also talked about the Senate's interim charges, including teacher recruitment, retention, and preparation; special education; online schools; and discipline in schools. The State Affairs Committee has a charge to ensure that trustees and staff are not improperly using district funds to advocate for candidates or ballot measures. ©2019 Texas Association of Schoo...
Dec 19, 2019•20 min
Aledo ISD Superintendent Dr. Susan K. Bohn joined us during the TASA | TASB Convention in Dallas to discuss leadership, communicating with the school board, hiring, and community engagement.
Dec 09, 2019•21 min
Miranda Beard, former National School Boards Association president and Mississippi school board member, joined us for an interview at txEDCON19, the TASA | TASB Convention. We discussed a variety of subjects, including her advice for school board candidates and new trustees, how boards can better engage their communities, and the importance of early childhood education. ©2019 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nov 25, 2019•20 min
