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New Legislative Summary for Board Members Available
TASB Legal Services has finalized the 2019 Legislative Summary for Board Members. This free document contains summaires of bills that the 86th Legislature passed during the legislative session. View the document.

June 1, 2020

Austin metro coronavirus hospitalizations drop to lowest level since April 28, Community Impact
As Texas businesses reopen, a short-lived coronavirus safety net is dismantled, Texas Tribune
A small Texas school district reopens classrooms for summer school, Texas Tribune
COVID-19 most disruptive event since WWII, OA Online
Op/Ed: Year-round school is not a simple fix to the complex education problems COVID-19 has created, Dallas Morning News

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Available in the Policy Service Resource Library:

2020-21 Model Student Handbook. Note: The Model Student Code of Conduct will not be revised this year as it is a non-legislative year.
Update 115 Preview, which includes a list of LOCAL codes included in Update 115.
Update 114 to the Policy Reference Manual, including annotated versions of the Legal policies in recent Updates.
Revisions to TASB Legal Services' Legal Tips, including the Legal Issues from Update 114.
Revisions to Education Code Chapter 37, Subchapter A from the 86th Legislature and the revised Chapter 37 Offenses and Consequences Chart.

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or call us at 800.580.7529 if you have any questions.

Coming soon:

Update 61 of the Regulations Resource Manual will be available in May.
Districts should receive their Update 115 packets by the end of July.

For more, see Policy Service’s Public Information page.

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.

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions: Part 3
As workplaces begin to reopen, we’ve received more questions from members about administering leave, continuation of remote work, workplace safety, and what to do when an employee is diagnosed or exposed to COVID-19.

The Impact of Instructional Coaches
Years of research indicate teachers who receive instructional coaching improve their quality of instruction and make gains in student achievement.

Supporting Staff during Uncertain Times
During these uncertain times, HR can be proactive and take steps to support staff returning to work after workplace and school closures.

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Carrizo Springs CISD Names Lone Finalist

On May 15, the Carrizo Springs CISD Board of Trustees named Jose Cervantes as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. Cervantes currently serves as superintendent in Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD.

Iraan-Sheffield ISD Hires New Superintendent

On May 14, the Iraan-Sheffield ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Tracy Canter as the district’s new superintendent. Canter most recently served as the executive director of special services in Ector County ISD.

Moulton ISD Hires New Superintendent

On May 7, the Moulton ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Chris Ulcak as the district’s new superintendent. Ulcak most recently served as the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in Goliad ISD.

Ganado ISD Hires New Superintendent

On May 7, the Ganado ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Erin Fasel as the district’s new superintendent. Fasel most recently served as the assistant superintendent in Johnson City ISD.

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