Spring Workshops

TASB's annual spring workshops are offered across the state in conjunction with education service centers, state colleges and universities, and area school board associations. Workshops begin March 31, so check out dates and locations and make plans to attend the one in your area.

Convention Topics

Districts and organizations can submit up to three session ideas for the annual TASA/TASB Convention in Houston. Topics should focus on school leadership and management for superintendents, board members, and administrators. The deadline for program submissions is March 15.

Media Honor Roll

Districts have until April 15 to nominate reporters for TASB's Media Honor Roll. Use this opportunity to thank newspaper, television, and radio reporters who take a fair and balanced approach to district news.

 

Election Details

March 8 is the filing deadline for school board trustee elections that will be held May 8. TASB Legal Services has prepared a useful document to answer frequently asked questions on election topics.

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U.S. Census 2010
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The Region 18 grassroots meeting scheduled for Midland has been rescheduled for march 23. Register Now
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Navigation detailThe TASB Web Site has added new features along with the new layout. Customize the main page with the options that interest you. Access your myTASB services from any page (learn more). Discover shortcuts in the Most Read area, Page Tools, and Saved Pages. See more in the Help area.
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February 11, 2010: Update 87 to the Policy Reference Manual is now online.

January 26, 2010: Vantage Points: A Board Member's Guide to Update 87 is now online.

December 21, 2009: Update Preview has been added to the list of Policy Development resources.

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Irving ISD Names Lone Finalist

On February 18, the Irving ISD Board of Trustees voted to name Dr. Dana T. Bedden as lone finalist for the position of superintendent/CEO. He has served public education for more than 18 years. He began his career as a health teacher for Pinellas County Schools in Florida. He worked in Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools as a subschool principal from 1996 to 1999. In 1999, he moved to Washington, D.C., to serve as high school principal for the District of Columbia Public Schools. Bedden also served in Pennsylvania as regional superintendent for the School District of Philadelphia and as superintendent for the William Penn School District. In 2007, Bedden accepted his current position as superintendent of the Richmond County School System in Augusta, Georgia. During his career, he also has served as an adjunct faculty member at St. Joseph's University, Trinity College's School of Education, and George Washington University's Graduate School of Education and Human Development. The board is scheduled to vote to hire in March.
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New survey report! Our 2009-10 Extra-Duty Stipend Survey Report is available to all HR Services members (myTASB login required).

HR Exchange published. The March issue includes a feature on a district that developed its own paperless contract system.

Take time to learn...We offer HR workshops in Austin and around the state. See what's coming up.
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Mar. 15 Celebrating Educational Opportunities for Students of All Cultures
Registration deadline

Mar. 15 TASA/TASB Convention
Deadline for program submissions

Mar. 19 NSBA's 2010 Annual Conference
Registration deadline

Mar. 26 TASB Risk Management Fund Loss Prevention Grant
Application deadline

Apr. 1 Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) South and North
Registration opens