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Registration now open for 2020 Grassroots Meetings
Make your voice heard at your regional grassroots meeting. TASB will be hosting 21 regional meetings for trustees to discuss and select their legislative priorities. The results of the meetings will set the foundation for TASB Advocacy Agenda Priorities and direct TASB's advocacy efforts during the upcoming legislative session. View the schedule and register today!

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.

January 24, 2020

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Available in the Policy Service Resource Library:

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.
Update 60 to the Regulations Resource Manual which includes revisions to model regulations and forms corresponding with Update 114.
Policy Manual Update Resources for Update 114.
Update 114 Preview includes 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.

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

Coming soon:

Districts should receive their Update 114 packets by the end of November.

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

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.
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.

Health Insurance Premiums Survey Results for 2019–20
According to the 2019–20 health insurance premiums survey conducted by TASB HR Services, Texas school district health insurance offerings have not changed much from previous years.

SBEC Public Comment on Proposed Rules
SBEC is taking public comment until February 3, 2020 on some certification rules that may impact the work HR leaders do in school districts.

Infographic: HR Department Checklist for February
As we move into spring, let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of February.

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Bullard ISD Hires New Superintendent

On January 14, the Bullard ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Jack Lee as the district’s new superintendent. Lee most recently served as the superintendent in Blooming Grove ISD

Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Hires New Superintendent

On January 7, the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Clark Ealy as the district’s new superintendent. Ealy most recently served as the superintendent in College Station ISD

Southside ISD Hires Executive Search Services

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

Pewitt CISD Hires New Superintendent

On December 16, the Pewitt CISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Melissa Reid as the district’s new superintendent. Reid most recently served as the Principal in New Boston ISD.

Karnes City ISD Hires New Superintendent

On December 9, the Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Hector Madrigal as the district’s new superintendent. Madrigal most recently served as the assistant superintendent of academic services in San Benito CISD.

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

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