Thursday, October 21

• White House unveils plans to roll out coronavirus vaccines for children ages 5 to 11, Washington Post
• Pediatricians say the mental health crisis among kids has become a national emergency, NPR
• 7 students sue Magnolia ISD in federal court over policy that bans long hair for boys, Houston Chronicle
• Del Valle Middle, High School receive $75k grant to support students pursuing careers in STEM, KTSM
• U.S. Senate Republicans block federal voting rights legislation that would override Texas’ restrictions, Texas Tribune

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• Update 64 of the Regulations Resource Manual (RRM) which correlates with Update 118. The RRM provides sample administrative procedures and forms
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• Policy Alert for Senate Bill 15, Local Remote Learning Program, which permits districts to operate a local remote learning program

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• Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Hazing (pdf)
• Cyberbullying: Anti-bullying Laws in Texas after SB 179 (David’s Law) (pdf)
• Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (pdf)
• School Districts and Robocalls (pdf)
• Remote Participation in Board Meetings (pdf)

Managing Military Leave
Managing military leave from a school district perspective can create challenges for HR staff as they navigate leave options and federal and state requirements.

New Employment after Retirement Information
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) recently posted a brochure detailing the limits and exceptions on employment after retirement (EAR) for retirees and TRS-covered employers.

Annual Fingerprinting Certification and Statement of Compliance
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced a deadline of Friday, November 19, 2021, for submitting a completed 2021–2022 Annual Fingerprinting Certification and Statement of Compliance.

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Hawkins ISD Names Lone Finalist

On October 19, the Hawkins ISD Board of Trustees named Susan Morton as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. Morton currently serves as interim superintendent in Hawkins ISD.

Carthage ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On September 15, the Carthage ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Details and updates will appear on our searches page as things progress.

Caldwell ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On August 23, the Caldwell ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Details and updates will appear on our searches page as things progress.

Stephenville ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On August 11, the Stephenville ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Details and updates will appear on our searches page as things progress.

Matagorda ISD Hires New Superintendent

On August 5, the Matagorda ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Barbara Marchbanks as the district’s new superintendent. Marchbanks most recently served as the superintendent in McDade ISD. 

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