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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.

NSBA Advocacy Institute Stipend Application is now live
TASB is now accepting applications from school board members interested in earning a stipend to attend the National School Boards Association Advocacy Institute in Washington, DC, scheduled for Feb. 2–4, 2020. Learn more.

September 17, 2019

Joe Straus, Peter J. Holt to Lead Early Education Steering Committee, Rivard Report
AISD working on a Crossroads program to stop students from dropping out, KFDA Amarillo
Gov. Abbott appoints Lufkin doctor to chair State Board of Education, East Texas Matters
Electra High School awarded $30,000 for science department, Texoma’s Home Page

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Available in the Policy Service Resource Library:

Update 114 Preview including a list of local policies to address most of the legislative changes from the 86th Legislative Session.
Revisions to Education Code Chapter 37, Subchapter A from the 86th Legislature and the revised Chapter 37 Offenses and Consequences Chart.
The 2019 Model Student Code of Conduct which helps districts oganize provisions of the law that communicates what is expected of students and how misconduct will be handled.
The post-legislative supplement to the 2019–20 Model Student Handbook which helps districts communicate essential information to students and parents.
The Employee Notification Policy Alert has information, policies, and other documents that should be made available to employees before the 2019–20 school year.
The Annual Review of Key Policies identifies policies that may need to be revised before the 2019—20 school year.

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

Coming soon:

Update 69 to the Regulations Resource Manual available in October

For more information from Policy Service...

TASB Legal Services' Deadlines for November 5, 2019 School District Trustee Elections (pdf) provides important dates and deadlines applicable to school districts preparing for the November 5, 2019 trustee election.
TASB Legal Services' Adoption of Budget and Tax Rates in 2019 (pdf) answers common questions surrounding the budget and tax rate adoption process in 2019 in light of new legislation.
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.

TASB HR Services to Present at TASA | TASB Convention 2019
TASB HR Services staff will be presenting at the TASA | TASB Conference in Dallas on September 20 and 21.

Texas Education Human Resources Day: October 9
Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 9, 2019, as Texas Education Human Resources Day.

TEA Announces Competitive Grant Opportunities
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is offering grant opportunities to recruit and prepare teachers and principals.

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Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On August 30, the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Pewitt CISD Hires Executive Search Services

On August 30, the Pewitt CISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Bullard ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On August 30, the Bullard ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Waco ISD Hires New Superintendent

On August 29, the Waco ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Susan Kincannon as the district’s new superintendent. Kincannon most recently served as the superintendent in Belton ISD.

Karnes City ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On August 27, the Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Irion County ISD Hires Executive Search Services

The Irion County ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

Dripping Springs ISD Hires Executive Search Services