July 14, 2020

• Teachers union: Houston ISD should offer virtual learning until case numbers flatten, ABC 13
• Dallas ISD could lose $130 million-plus in federal funds if in-person classes don’t resume in fall, Fox 4 KDFW
• Round Rock ISD superintendent says first 3 weeks of school will be 100% virtual, KXAN
• Some Texas schools may not reopen for in-person classes in August. Here’s how, Houston Chronicle
• Union leader: Most Houston school bus drivers aren't coming back to work during coronavirus pandemic, KHOU 11
• TEA mandates face masks for all students over 10 years-old next year, Houston Chronicle

More news...

• TASB Legal Services' article Responding to the Risk of Infectious Disease in Public Schools (pdf) addresses questions regarding communications, health screening, attendance, and employment matters in times of infectious disease, like Ebola, coronavirus, or pandemic flu.
• TASB Legal Services' Deadlines for May 2, 2020 School District Trustee Elections (pdf) provides important dates and deadlines applicable to school districts preparing for the May 2, 2020 trustee election.
• TASB Legal Services' School District Budget and Tax Rate Adoption in 2020 (pdf) is a step-by-step guide to budget and tax rate adoption for school districts.
• TASB Legal Services' School District Voter-Approval Tax Rate Elections in 2020 (pdf) provides information for ordering and holding a voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE).
• TASB Legal Services' HB 2840 - Public Comment and Testimony at Board Meetings (pdf) provides basic information about House Bill 2840, effective September 1, 2019, that affects how school boards must address public comments from citizens during board meetings.

Remote Teacher Selection
As the Texas Education Agency (TEA) rolls out instructional model options for next year, districts need to be prepared to make decisions about teacher assignments.

Optimizing Staff for Safe Student Learning
During this COVID-19 era, staff must be prepared to be flexible in their job assignments and duties.

Benefits of Remote Work Arrangements
Remote work arrangements provide additional options for the education industry as they manage COVID-19 exposures and illnesses.

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Royal ISD Names Lone Finalist

On July 13, the Royal ISD Board of Trustees named Richard Kershner as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. He currently serves as Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Culture in Splendora ISD

Alba-Golden ISD Hires New Superintendent

On June 30, the Alba-Golden ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Cole McClendon as the district’s new superintendent. McClendon most recently served as the superintendent in Sam Rayburn ISD.

Denver City ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On June 29, the Denver City ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Tuloso-Midway ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On June 19, the Tuloso-Midway ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Carrizo Springs CISD Hires New Superintendent

On June 8, the Carrizo Springs CISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Jose Cervantes as the district’s new superintendent. Cervantes most recently served as the superintendent in Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD.

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