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Help Shape TASB's Advocacy Agenda at Your Regional Grassroots Meeting
The first step in the development of TASB's Advocacy Priorities, the 2018 Grassroots Meetings, is around the corner, and the dates for each meeting are now available. The meetings give school leaders an opportunity to tell TASB the issues that we should be advocating during the next legislative session. Learn more about the meetings and review the schedule to find your region's meeting date.

Delegates Approve New Advocacy Agenda
Delegates from across the state met during the annual TASA/TASB Convention to consider and adopt the 2016–18 TASB Advocacy Agenda. The Agenda will guide TASB's advocacy efforts throughout the upcoming biennium.

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.

April 20, 2018

Texas teachers’ pay is average, but pensions among lowest in the country, Texas Tribune
Students, schools prepare for walkouts to protest gun violence, Houston Chronicle
New initiative helps students prepare for life after school, News Channel 10, Amarillo
Abbott announces $853,000 grant for Texas School Safety Center, ABC 7 News
Poll: Texas schools need more equitable funding system, K-12 Daily
UTSA 1 of 5 universities to help failing public schools, San Antonio Express-News
Why do cities, counties, school districts have wacky boundaries? Curious Texas brings the history, Dallas Morning News
TEA releases strategic plan special education draft in wake of federal report, Community Impact
UIL approves instant replay for football state championships, NBC, Midland
Abbott: All Texas schools are up-to-date on safety strategies, Houston Chronicle

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English and Spanish text for the 2018-19 Model Student Handbook
Update 110 to the Policy Reference Manual
Vantage Points: A Board Member's Guide to Update 110
Preview to Update 110
Update 55 to the Regulations Resource Manual
Text of Education Code Chapter 37, Subchapter A
English and Spanish text for the 2017 Model Student Code of Conduct
Policy Alerts: Employee Notification and Annual Review of Key Policies

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TASB Legal Services’ memo Considerations in Response to School Violence points to numerous resources about school safety, arming school personnel, and protest speech.
TASB Legal Services' Adoption of Budget and Tax Rates–Traditional Method is a step-by-step guide to the traditional method of the budget and tax rate adoption process for school districts with a September 1 fiscal year.
TASB Legal Services' Adoption of Budget and Tax Rates–Early Tax Rate Adoption is a step-by-step guide to the budget and tax rate adoption process for school districts using certified estimates of property values instead of certified appraisal rolls when adopting a tax rate.
TASB Legal Services' May 2018 Trustee Elections answers frequently asked questions about May 2018 trustee elections, including joint elections, cancellation of elections, canvassing, and more.
TASB Legal Services' 2018 Tax Ratification Election Information memo provides information and deadlines for ordering and holding a tax ratification election.
Last month's most-viewed eSource page: Governance—Districts of Innovation.

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High-Quality Prekindergarten Program Teacher Training and Qualifications
During the past few years, Texas has increased its focus on improving prekindergarten programs as a means to improve early reading, math, and social development.

The Dos and Don’ts of FML
We've put together a list of dos and don’ts that should help HR staff with some relevant Family and Medical Leave guidance.

Extra-Duty Stipend Survey Results for 2017–2018
Extra-duty pay for high school football coaches as well as stipend payment methods revealed in latest stipend survey results.

Lockhart ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On April 16, the Lockhart ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Weatherford College Names Lone Finalist

On April 12, the Weatherford College Board of Trustees named Tod Allen Farmer as the lone finalist for the position of president. Farmer currently serves as chief of staff at Tarleton State University.

Caddo Mills ISD Names Lone Finalist

On April 11, the Caddo Mills ISD Board of Trustees named Luke Allison as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. Allison currently serves as superintendent in Normangee ISD.