Tuesday, August 16

• Texas school ratings show improvement compared to 2019, but those in poorer neighborhoods still lag, Texas Tribune
• Mesquite ISD libraries are promoting online resources as demand increases, Mesquite News
• Network helping states explore registered teacher apprenticeships, K-12 Dive
• New technology limits students’ time in extreme heat at the bus stop, KXAN Austin
• 3 best practices to expand access to school meals, K-12 Dive
• Oak Cliff principal goes viral with back-to-school song, Dallas Morning News

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• The 2022-23 Annual Review of Key Policies Policy Alert, which identifies the policies and exhibits that commonly need revisions.
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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)

Supporting Nursing Mothers
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division and Women’s Bureau announce a series of events to commemorate National Breastfeeding Month and new resources for parents and employers.

Keeping Up with Private-Sector Pay
Private-sector pay rose more than 5.5 percent over the last year as employers attempt to keep their staff amid rising inflation and a job seeker’s market.

Child Labor Law Enforcement
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has signaled increased enforcement of child labor laws, as noted in a recent HR Dive Brief.

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Brackett ISD Hires New Superintendent

On August 4, the Brackett ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Eliza Diaz as the district’s new superintendent. Diaz most recently served as the interim superintendent in Brackett ISD.

Morgan ISD Hires Executive Search Services

On July 11, the Morgan 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.

Premont ISD Hires New Superintendent

On June 28, the Premont ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Mike Barrera as the district’s new superintendent. Barrera previously served as the superintendent in Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD.

Snook ISD Hires New Superintendent

On June 27, the Snook ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Megan Pape as the district’s new superintendent. Pape most recently served as the Director of Inclusive Learning and Innovation in Bellville ISD.

Dalhart ISD Hires New Superintendent

On June 23, the Dalhart ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Jeff Byrd as the district’s new superintendent. Byrd most recently served as the superintendent in Vernon ISD. 

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