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Register now for the TASA/TASB Legislative Conference
TASB and the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) are hosting the TASA/TASB Legislative Conference on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Austin at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol. Governmental relations staff from TASA and TASB will provide an update on legislative activities and proposed bills, preparing attendees to meet with legislators and staff later that day. In addition, key legislators and political observers will be invited to share their insights with attendees. School board members will earn training credit for attending this free conference. Learn more and register.

Trustees adopt TASB legislative agenda
School board members from around the state, serving as their districts’ official delegates to the TASB Delegate Assembly, adopted the TASB 2018-2020 Advocacy Agenda on Saturday, September 29 during the TASA/TASB Convention in Austin. The Agenda will guide TASB’s advocacy efforts during the 86th Legislature and will ensure that school district voices are represented at the Capitol and elsewhere. Learn more.

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Subscribe to TASB's Legislative Report, a weekly e-newsletter, and Legislative Update, published daily during the legislative session, to keep up with all the activities at the state and national capitols.

November 21, 2018

Texas House Speaker optimistic on education reform, Fox 7 Austin
'Skyrocketing property taxes' are a problem for many Texans, but will Gov. Abbott's plan help?, Dallas Morning News
Private school vouchers, once Texas GOP priority, see diminished support, Austin American-Statesman

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Policy Alert: N ew Rules on Unauthorized Persons
Update 57 to the Regulations Resource Manual
Updates to Legal Services' Policy Development Tips
Policy Alert: Revised Credit-by-Examination Rules
Update 111 to the Policy Reference Manual
Vantage Points: A Board Member's Guide to Update 111
Revised text to the 2018–2019 Model Student Handbook
Policy Service will not release an updated Model Student Code of Conduct this year.

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TASB Legal Services' After the School Board Election (pdf) explains what to do immediately following the board election, including canvassing votes and reorganization.
TASB Legal Services' article Visitors to School Property and School Events (pdf) provides guidance related to school visitors, including visitor screening, sex offenders, prohibited activities, and excluding disruptive parents and others from school property or school events.
TASB Legal Services' FAQ Exclusionary Discipline: Legal Questions and Concerns (pdf) provides answers to common questions regarding new approaches to student behavior that seek to reduce disciplinary removals.
TASB Legal Services' document Guidelines for Responding to Allegations of Educator Misconduct (pdf) was developed in collaboration with representatives from school districts, law enforcement, TEA, SBEC, the Texas Department of Family Protective Services, and other entities. The Guidelines provide considerations for school districts to develop plans with local authorities for responding to allegations of sexual harassment, improper relationships, and child abuse.
Last month's most-viewed eSource page: Governance—Districts of Innovation.

Columbia-Brazoria ISD Invests in Teacher Leaders
Columbia-Brazoria ISD is launching a new approach to incentivize their best teachers to share skills and knowledge with other teachers.

EdWeek: Having Just One Teacher of Same Race Makes Huge Impact
Black students are 13 percent more likely to go to college if they have just one teacher who looks like them by the time they reach third grade.

Explaining the Differences Between Orientation and Onboarding
Many organizations believe orientation and onboarding are the same, but they’re two different experiences for new employees.

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Kennedale ISD Hires New Superintendent

On November 15, the Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Chad Gee as the district’s new superintendent. Gee most recently served as the superintendent in Yorktown ISD.

Hull-Daisetta ISD Names Lone Finalist

On November 13, the Hull-Daisetta ISD Board of Trustees named Tim Bartram as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. Bartram currently serves as superintendent in Aspermont ISD.

Santa Rosa ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On November 14, the Santa Rosa ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Whitewright ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On November 12, the Whitewright ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Further details about all search activities can be found on the ESS website.

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