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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.

Stay Up to Date on Legislative News
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.

December 18, 2018

Northside ISD superintendent named finalist for national award, San Antonio Express News
Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Hazing, TASB Legal Services eSource
Next Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives talks 2019 session, EastTexasMatters.com
Commentary: Make kindergarten more engaging again, San Antonio Express News
Principals say Chromebooks will help transform learning, Odessa American
Brazosport High welding program receives $20,000 grant, The Facts, Clute

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Resources available in the Policy Service Resource Library:

Revised Policy Manual Update Resources for Update 112 that include Vantage Points, Local Policy Overview video, Legal Issues, and more.
Update 58 to the Regulations Resource Manual, which correlates with Update 112.
New Legal Services' Policy Development Tips, which identify policy-related legal concerns and possible solutions.
Policy Alerts for N ew Rules on Unauthorized Persons and Revised Credit-by-Examination Rules.

Coming Soon:

Update 112 to the Policy Reference Manual. Update 112 will be available in early January 2019. See Recent Updating Activities for annotated update packets.
The 2019–20 Model Student Handbook, which will be released in May 2019.
An updated Model Student Code of Conduct, which will be released by early July 2019.

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TASB Legal Services' Notice of Candidate Filing Period for May 4, 2019 Election (pdf) advises districts of the requirement to notify the public of the filing period for running for school trustee on May 4, 2019. The deadline to post this notice is December 17, 2018.
TASB Legal Services' Employee and Student Legal Issues Related to the Holiday Season addresses legal issues that arise in the winter holiday season.
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' 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.

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The 10 Most Popular HRX Stories of 2018
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Holiday Compensation Myths
The holidays are upon us, as are the calls about pay and benefits during the holiday break. Read December’s myths to make sure that your district has a handle on both.

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Hull-Daisetta ISD Hires New Superintendent

On December 5, the Hull-Daisetta ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Tim Bartram as the district’s new superintendent. Bartram most recently served as the superintendent in Aspermont ISD.

Point Isabel ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On December 5, the Point Isabel ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Spring Hill ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On December 5, the Spring Hill ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Liberty Hill ISD Hires New Superintendent

On December 4, the Liberty Hill ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Steven Snell as the district’s new superintendent. Snell most recently served as the superintendent in Spring Hill ISD.

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

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