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December 01, 2023
Acknowledging receipt of the employee handbook is an important step in the employment process because it shows that the employee has not only received the handbook but is also responsible for knowing its contents.
tagged: "Employee handbook", HR, "Records retention"
November 28, 2023
A new HR Services webinar, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act, is now available on demand.
tagged: "Department of Labor", DOL, "EEOC compliance", "Employment law", "Fair Labor Standards Act", FLSA
November 27, 2023
tagged: Compensation, "Employment law", "Fair Labor Standards Act", FLSA
TASB HR Services staff will be presenting several sessions at the TASPA Winter Conference in Round Rock, Texas, on December 7 and 8. Visit the TASPA website for more information.
tagged: HR, "HR training", "Professional development"
November 22, 2023
At the 2023 HR Academy and Advanced HR Seminar, TASB HR Services solicited new participants for HR Mentorship Connections, a program designed to connect novice HR staff with experienced HR professionals willing to serve as mentors.
tagged: HR, "HR training", "Professional development", Retention
November 21, 2023
TASB HR Services has released an online, on-demand course to help organizations create strong processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
tagged: "Exemption status", "Fair Labor Standards Act", FLSA, "HR training"
November 20, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has updated the Educator Production dashboards to reflect educators who were issued a standard certificate during the 2022-2023 school year.
tagged: Certification, Employment, TEA, "Teacher certification", "Texas Education Agency"
November 14, 2023
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of December.
tagged: HR
Letters of Reasonable Assurance (LRAs) can be the best line of defense when fighting unemployment claims that may arise during regularly scheduled holiday breaks.
tagged: Benefits, "Employee notices", Employment, Unemployment
Starting in early 2024, TASB will debut a new, modern website to better serve its members.
Due to changes to the FBI database, some Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist licensees must submit a new set of fingerprints before their renewal application will be approved.
tagged: "Criminal history", HR
November 13, 2023
Determining the eligibility of employees for family and medical leave (FML) can be challenging for HR departments given the unique circumstances that surface.
tagged: "Family and medical leave", FMLA, HR, Leave
Statewide data highlights from the 2023-2024 TASB/TASA Superintendent Salary Survey have been released.
tagged: Benefits, Compensation, "Salary surveys", "Superintendent salaries"
November 06, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced a deadline of Friday, December 8, 2023, for submitting a completed 2023-2024 Annual Fingerprinting Certification and Statement of Compliance.
tagged: "Criminal history", TEA, "Texas Education Agency"
October 31, 2023
Registration for HR Academy and Advanced HR Seminar will close on Monday, November 6, at 5 p.m. This will allow individuals to register onsite the morning of the events.
tagged: HR, "Professional development"
October 27, 2023
The 2023-2024 TASB Extra-Duty Stipend Survey is now accepting responses!
tagged: Compensation, Salaries, "Salary surveys", "Teacher stipends"
October 25, 2023
According to a Dallas Morning News study, one in three new teachers hired across Texas during the 2022-2023 school year were uncertified.
tagged: Recruiting, Staffing, "Teacher certification", "Teacher shortage"
October 17, 2023
TASB HR Services has released data from the TASB/TASA Superintendent Survey and updates regarding mid-year increases and the District Personnel Salary Survey.
tagged: Compensation, "Pay increases", "Salary surveys", "Superintendent salaries"
There are several sample notices for Chapter 21 contract termination and nonrenewal available to members.
tagged: "Educator contracts", "Employee notices", Termination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking public comment on new proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” that outlines standards for harassment and employer liability.
tagged: "EEOC compliance"
Nestled between the energized period of back to school and a well-deserved winter break, the month of October can be a hard time of year for teachers with many experiencing what’s become known as Darktober.
tagged: Benefits, "Employee performance"
October 16, 2023
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of November.
October 12, 2023
Educational entities continue to struggle to recruit and retain qualified teachers, and the outlook is dire as the pool of prospective educators dwindles each year.
tagged: Recruiting, Retention, "Teacher recruiting", "Teacher shortage"
October 09, 2023
According to a recent SHRM article, a staggering 50 percent of candidates who have accepted a job offer back out to accept a position with another employer.
tagged: Recruiting, Retention, "Teacher onboarding"
October 06, 2023
According to Indeed, pay transparency has gained momentum over the last three years with 50 percent of job advertisements including salary information.
tagged: Hiring, Recruiting, Salaries
October 03, 2023
TASB HR Services is excited to offer new and experienced human resources professionals crucial, targeted training to ensure they have the tools needed to confidently do their jobs.
tagged: HR, "HR training"
Effective September 13, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have partnered to work more closely together to enforce workplace laws.
October 02, 2023
At TASB HR Services, we are frequently asked by human resources staff about requirements for posting job vacancies.
tagged: Employment, Hiring, HR
September 29, 2023
New data from the EdWeek Research Center finds 63 percent of teachers polled work in the state where they lived as a child, but just over half of teachers would prefer to work in a state other than where they grew up.
tagged: "Teacher certification", "Teacher recruiting"
September 28, 2023
A new study from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans predicts median health care costs for corporate employers to increase by 7 percent in 2024.
tagged: Benefits, COVID-19, "Health insurance"
September 26, 2023
While total employer compensation costs rose again from March to June this year, data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows a slowdown in the rate of growth.
tagged: Benefits, Compensation, "Pay increases"
September 25, 2023
Employers must calculate family and medical leave (FML) eligibility for exempt employees based on actual hours worked, not the established work schedule.
tagged: Exempt, "Fair Labor Standards Act", "Family and medical leave", FLSA, FMLA
September 21, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is planning to release an update to the E-Verify process to provide integration with completing Form I-9 and shift the process to new hires rather than human resources staff.
tagged: Hiring, "Personnel records"
September 19, 2023
When a nonexempt employee performs more than one job for the same employer, it can be challenging to determine the best way to pay for the hours worked in the second job and any resulting overtime.
tagged: Compensation, "Fair Labor Standards Act", FLSA, Nonexempt, Overtime
Let's take a look at the typical HR department's to-do list for October.
Texas community colleges have the opportunity to participate in the 2023-2024 TASB Community College Salary Survey, giving member colleges the ability to create and download custom job market reports on faculty salaries and benchmark job duty days and pay.
tagged: Compensation, Salaries, "Salary surveys"
Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 11, 2023, as Texas Education Human Resources Day, a day set aside to recognize and honor the important contributions made by school staff who work in human resources.
September 18, 2023
An organization can require an employee to obtain a medical examination in certain circumstances.
tagged: ADA, "Americans with Disabilities Act", Employment, "Employment law", Leave
To support HR departments across the state, new service record resources are now available in the Personnel Records section of the HR Library (member login required).
tagged: "Creditable service", HR, "Personnel records"
September 15, 2023
The proposed rules to change the salary threshold to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption tests were posted to the Federal Register on September 8, 2023.
tagged: "Exemption status", "Fair Labor Standards Act", FLSA, Overtime
September 14, 2023
Affordability calculators for Texas education entities, available in the Compensation and Benefits section of the HR Library (member login required), can be used to ensure employers offer health coverage that is affordable according to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
tagged: ACA, "Affordable Care Act", Benefits, Compensation
September 11, 2023
The 2023-2024 TASB District Personnel Survey is now accepting responses!
September 05, 2023
A Community College Personnel Records section has been added to the HR Library, several HR Library topics and tools were updated, and the revised Federal Work-Site Poster is available now.
tagged: ACA, "Affordable Care Act", Leave, "Records retention", "Worksite posting"
Recently, we've received questions asking if school bus drivers require an annual physical or if they should follow the DOT requirement of every 24 months.
tagged: Employment, "Employment law", Hiring, HR
September 01, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the opening of the grant opportunity for the 2024-2025 Principal Residency Grant, Cycle 7.
tagged: Recruiting, TEA, "Texas Education Agency"
August 30, 2023
Once established and well-maintained, strong teacher career pathways can strengthen recruitment and retention efforts while enhancing the teacher pipeline.
tagged: Compensation, "Pay increases", Salaries, Staffing
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed threshold update to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) executive, administrative, and professional regulations on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Around this time of year, we begin receiving questions about Texas Education Human Resources Day.
Districts should consider communicating with the public regarding the implementation of the House Bill (HB) 3 of the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature requirement for having an armed security officer at each campus during regular school hours.
August 21, 2023
Districts across the nation are trimming administrative positions and using funds for teacher salaries and other instructional support according to a recent article from Education Week.
tagged: Salaries, Staffing
August 17, 2023
House Bill (HB) 3033 of the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature impacts governmental entities’ response to public information requests.
tagged: "Personnel records", "Records retention"
August 14, 2023
The Teacher Loan Forgiveness program offered by the federal government is a current incentive for individuals to enter and remain in the teaching profession.
tagged: Benefits, Recruiting, Retention, "Teacher recruiting"
August 11, 2023
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is welcoming public comment on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
tagged: Benefits, "EEOC compliance", "Employment law", HR
August 08, 2023
HR Services has received several questions this week regarding a title change for LSSPs.
tagged: Certification, HR, "Job descriptions"
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of September.
Requests for support from our members have resulted in our department growing with the addition of three new consultants joining our HR Services team.
August 07, 2023
Education, once the number one major for conferred bachelor’s degrees, has declined in popularity since the 1970s, falling to the number 10 spot in 2020-2021.
tagged: Compensation, Generations, Recruiting
Administrators should engage teachers and other employees in the evaluation process as soon as the school year begins to ensure employees are aware of performance expectations.
tagged: "Employee performance", "Teacher training", T-TESS
August 04, 2023
As educational entities are struggling to recruit and retain staff, a recent survey by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) found that over one in 10 public school principals left the profession between the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years.
tagged: Hiring, Recruiting, Retention, Staffing
August 03, 2023
The 2023-2024 Texas District Leaders Budget Cohort program kicks off with a webinar on September 12, 2023.
tagged: Compensation, "Educator contracts", "Professional development", Staffing
August 01, 2023
Do athletic coaches have to be certified teachers or contract employees? Find out in this Q&A.
tagged: Certification, Hiring, "Teacher certification", "Teacher Retirement System", TRS
July 27, 2023
It’s important to understand the options for complying with the requirement in House Bill (HB) 3 of the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature for having an armed security officer at each campus during regular school hours.
tagged: Employment, Hiring, Staffing
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released an updated Emergency Permits Guide for Districts to help districts successfully navigate the online permit process.
tagged: Certification, Hiring, TEA, "Teacher certification", "Texas Education Agency"
July 25, 2023
This year’s TASB/TASA Superintendent Salary Survey is now accepting responses!
tagged: Benefits, Salaries, "Salary surveys", "Superintendent salaries"
To disseminate answers to frequently asked questions as widely as possible, TASB HR Services is beginning an Ask HR Services series.
July 24, 2023
On August 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will release a new, streamlined Form I-9.
tagged: Employment, Hiring, "Personnel records"
July 11, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) educator certification team is offering an opportunity for local education agencies (LEAs) to ask questions related to educator certification, salary and service, emergency permits and waivers, and other topics related to certification.
tagged: Certification, Employment, Hiring, TEA, "Teacher certification", "Texas Education Agency"
Creating a workplace that keeps employees motivated to stay engaged in their work and connected to the organization can be challenging but well worth the efforts.
tagged: "Employee performance", "Employee surveys", Recruiting, Retention
July 10, 2023
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of August.
Model Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms in the HR Library and on the Department of Labor (DOL) website are still applicable even though the expiration date is June 30, 2023.
tagged: "Family and medical leave", FMLA, Leave
July 06, 2023
Recent data from The ILO Group show women make up fewer than a third of superintendents in the nation’s largest 500 school districts.
tagged: Diversity
June 27, 2023
TASB HR Services staff will present several sessions at the TASPA Summer Conference in Round Rock, Texas, on July 20 and 21.
School districts serving K-12 students need to be aware of several personnel-related bills passed during the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature.
tagged: "Criminal history", Employment, "Employment law"
School districts serving K-12 students need to be aware of several safety-related bills passed during the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature.
School districts serving K-12 students need to be aware of bills passed during the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature relating to Teacher Retirement System (TRS) retirees.
tagged: "Employment law", "Retire rehire", "Teacher Retirement System", TRS
TASB HR Services is proud to present Supervisor’s Guide to Managing Employee Performance, a half-day virtual training scheduled on August 2.
tagged: "Employee discipline", "Employee performance", "Professional development"
June 23, 2023
Recent data from Zippia indicates 45 percent of referral hires remain with the employer for longer than four years compared to only 25 percent of job board hires, making an employee referral program a solid investment for school districts.
tagged: HR, Recruiting
June 22, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced over $368 million in new grant opportunities to address educator recruitment, retention, and career advancement.
tagged: HR, Recruiting, Retention
June 20, 2023
Conducting stay interviews using thoughtful and relevant questions can provide valuable information to improve the culture of an organization and increase employee retention.
tagged: "Employee surveys", Retention, "Teacher onboarding", "Teacher shortage"
June 15, 2023
School districts that provide mentor teachers for teachers new to the profession or new to the district must meet best practice requirements to ensure mentoring is of high quality.
tagged: "Employee performance", "Professional development", Retention, "Teacher training"
Employers should be on the lookout for unemployment benefit claims that were fraudulently filed.
tagged: COVID-19, "Epidemic Response", Unemployment
June 12, 2023
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of July.
June 09, 2023
Organizations should consider implementing strategies to increase the number of women leaders in public education, an industry that continues to present a sizeable gender gap in school district leadership.
tagged: Diversity, Hiring, Recruiting
June 07, 2023
This Q&A provides answers to some of the most common questions HR Services has received regarding the process and reasoning for calculating general pay increases (GPI) based on midpoint.
tagged: Compensation, "Pay increases", Salaries
June 02, 2023
Districts have started their summer hiring processes to secure qualified individuals for the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
tagged: Certification, "Districts of innovation", DOI, Hiring, "Teacher certification"
June 01, 2023
Recent research from Gallup-Workhuman finds a correlation between employee recognition and an employee’s level of wellbeing, which together can help or harm employee performance, feelings of pay equity, and job-searching tendencies.
tagged: "Employee performance", HR, Retention
May 24, 2023
Teacher satisfaction appears to be on the rise after hitting a record low last year.
tagged: HR, Surveys
May 23, 2023
The requirements for schools to post signs regarding human trafficking penalties have been amended by Senate Bill 2069 of the 88th Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature, which has been filed without the Governor’s signature.
tagged: "Employee notices", "Worksite posting"
May 22, 2023
The TASB 2023 Model Employee Handbook and the Community College model, updated with the most recent guidance and legal requirements, are now available in TASB HR Services HR Resources and can be used by members to create a custom, localized employee handbook.
tagged: "Employee handbook", HR
The 2023 updates to the Model Employee Handbook and the Community College Model Employee Handbook are now available to TASB HR Services members.
May 16, 2023
Employers may have questions about an employee’s eligibility to use leave benefits when the individual declares they are in a common law marriage.
tagged: Benefits, "Family and medical leave", FMLA, Leave
A review of the retention period for Form I-9 and other key documents will help HR departments ensure records are properly handled when purging personnel files over the summer.
Three of the required federal work-site posters were recently updated or will be updated by the end of June.
tagged: "EEOC compliance", "Family and medical leave", FMLA, "Worksite posting"
May 15, 2023
Spring is a great time to review processes for contract administration including renewals, nonrenewals, and hiring.
tagged: "Educator contracts", Hiring, Nonrenewal, "Teacher contracts"
May 10, 2023
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of June.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making it an opportune time to review some ways human resources professionals can support staff with mental illness.
tagged: ADA, Benefits, FMLA, HR
May 02, 2023
A surprising 80 percent of school and district leaders report they are satisfied with their job in a recent survey conducted by the EdWeek Research Center.
Many districts are considering pay increases for next year that may occur after the start of the school year because they’re contingent on availability of funding — either from student enrollment increases or from passage of a voter-approved tax ratification election (VATRE).
tagged: Compensation, "Teacher contracts", "Teacher Retirement System", TRS
May 01, 2023
Teachers around the nation are seeing an average of a 2.6 percent increase in pay according to the National Education Association (NEA), but when adjusted for inflation, teachers are making less than they did 10 years ago.
tagged: Benefits, Compensation, "Pay increases", Salaries
April 28, 2023
It’s time to register for TASB HR Services’ upcoming virtual workshops, Managing State and Federal Leave and Get a Grip on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
tagged: Benefits, "Family and medical leave", FMLA, "HR training", Leave
April 21, 2023
A recent K12 Insight report indicates one-third of parents surveyed don’t know who to contact when they have an inquiry or issue, highlighting a need for exceptional customer service in schools.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released updated Teacher Attrition and Hiring Reports, and two new teacher hiring and retention resources are available now to local education agencies (LEAs).
tagged: Hiring, HR, Recruiting, Retention
April 19, 2023
Education entities faced with changing demographics and talent scarcity can benefit from engaging in succession planning.
tagged: "Professional development", Retention
April 17, 2023
A new webinar from TASB HR Services and the Educator Data, Research, and Strategy division at the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Using Metrics to Impact Recruitment, is available now on demand.
tagged: Hiring, Recruiting, "Teacher recruiting"
April 11, 2023
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of May.
April 06, 2023
This Q&A provides answers to some of the most common questions HR Services has received regarding managing employee behaviors.
tagged: "Educator contracts", "Employee discipline", "Employee performance", "Employment law"
April 03, 2023
HR Services is partnering with TASB Risk Management Fund to present a webinar focusing on HR issues for school-based law enforcement (SBLE).
tagged: Compensation, "Fair Labor Standards Act", FLSA, Overtime
March 28, 2023
Data from the 2022-2023 TASB HR Surveys is now available in TASB HRDataSource™.
tagged: Benefits, Compensation, Leave, Surveys
March 24, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will dispose of E-Verify records that are more than 10 years old on June 24, 2023.
tagged: HR, "Personnel records", "Records retention"
March 21, 2023
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of April.
March 20, 2023
HR Services is pleased to announce the availability of the fifth in our series of guides for school administrators, The Administrator’s Guide to Designing and Managing Pay Systems.
tagged: Compensation, HR, "HR training"
March 17, 2023
To assess educator preparation program (EPP) effectiveness and provide appropriate support, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is collecting data via the annual principal and first-year teacher surveys.
tagged: "Employee performance", HR, Surveys, TEA, "Texas Education Agency"
March 16, 2023
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, released the results of its 2022-2023 Superintendent Salary and Benefits Study.
March 14, 2023
Managing Chapter 21 contracts can result in many challenges for school district employees.
tagged: "Educator contracts", "Employment contracts", Nonrenewal, Termination
March 13, 2023
School district staff working to prepare for contract renewals can use the details in this article to ensure best practices are in place and legal requirements are met.
tagged: "Educator contracts", "Employment contracts"
March 10, 2023
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) published its 2022 Health Benefits Report to give the public an in-depth look at the TRS health plans’ performance, financials, and plan structures.
tagged: Benefits, "Health insurance"
March 06, 2023
A recent Rand Corporation report finds educator turnover increased markedly over pre-pandemic levels, but steps are being taken to address teacher shortages.
tagged: Retention, Staffing, "Teacher resignations"
March 01, 2023
New Title IX resource guides are available to help evaluate whether K-12 schools and colleges are providing equal athletic opportunities consistent with the regulations and explains how to file a complaint if a program is not.
tagged: Diversity, "EEOC compliance", Hiring, "HR training"
February 28, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has posted Year 4 Reading Academies updates in the summary of changes released in the commissioner’s superintendent call on February 16.
tagged: "Professional development", TEA, "Teacher training", "Texas Education Agency"
February 24, 2023
Districts exploring options for flexible work arrangements can look to their peers to see what is being offered.
tagged: Employment, Hiring, Retention
February 23, 2023
The Teacher Vacancy Task Force (TVTF), established in March 2022 to examine teacher retention and recruitment challenges, has released a summary detailing recommendations focused on support for teachers.
tagged: Hiring, Recruiting, Retention, TEA, "Texas Education Agency"
February 22, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its 2022 Annual Report — a blend of priorities, statistics, and achievements related to the year in education.
tagged: HR, TEA, "Texas Education Agency"
February 17, 2023
Although national research indicates teachers of color leave the classroom at higher rates than their peers, data shows that in Texas a significantly higher portion of Black and Latino teachers stay in education.
tagged: Diversity, Retention
February 16, 2023
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of March.
February 15, 2023
Data from the 2022 TASB Extra-Duty Stipend Survey is now available in TASB HRDataSource™.
tagged: Compensation, "Salary surveys", "Teacher stipends"
February 14, 2023
On January 31, TASB HR Services opened participation in the HR Surveys for 2022-2023.
tagged: Benefits, Compensation, Surveys, "Teacher contracts"
February 13, 2023
A new webinar from TASB HR Services and TASB Legal Services, Managing Educator Contracts, is available now on demand.
tagged: "Educator contracts", HR, "Teacher contracts"
February 10, 2023
An employee who fails to return the medical certification for a family and medical leave (FML) qualifying event in a timely manner may miss out on the rights and protections afforded by federal law.
February 09, 2023
Openly discussing individual salaries is slowly becoming less taboo as younger generations enter the workforce, but it does not mean an employer has to go “all in” to embrace pay transparency in pay administration.
tagged: Compensation, Hiring, "Pay increases", Salaries
February 06, 2023
As districts consider contract administration and staffing needs for the upcoming school year, they may look to probationary contract employees and employees hired for a partial year when considering a reduction of staff.
February 03, 2023
Thirty years ago, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law entitling eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.
tagged: "Family and medical leave", FMLA, HR
TASB HR Services staff will be presenting several sessions at the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) Engage Conference in San Antonio, TX, on February 15 and 16.
Educational entities that closed for the recent winter storm have asked questions on how to handle employee pay and leave benefits during this time.
tagged: "Family and medical leave", FMLA, Leave, "Wage and hour"
February 02, 2023
A recent Gallup survey shows employee engagement and satisfaction has declined for the second consecutive year, reaching its lowest level since 2015.
tagged: HR, Retention
February 01, 2023
Educators may now deduct up to $300 in out-of-pocket classroom expenses when they file their federal income tax returns for 2022.
January 31, 2023
A new HR Services webinar, Spending Requirements in Texas Education Code (TEC) § 48.051, is available now on demand.
January 27, 2023
Understanding why teachers leave can help leaders develop and implement strategies that can result in fewer resignations during as well as at the end of the school year.
tagged: Hiring, Retention, "Teacher recruiting", "Teacher shortage"
January 23, 2023
District coordinators can rely on various HR Services resources for help understanding leave benefits and managing the leave process.
Political subdivisions such as school districts, colleges and community colleges, cities, or counties are required to post a first responder liaison notice.
tagged: "Employee notices", "Workers’ compensation"
January 19, 2023
Newly updated survey data collected by the U.S. Department of Education reveals that while teachers work much longer hours than what is required, 17 percent still work second jobs outside of the teaching field.
tagged: Salaries, "Salary surveys", "Teacher stipends"
January 18, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Timesheet App is now available in Spanish for iOS and Android devices.
tagged: "Fair Labor Standards Act", FLSA, HR
January 12, 2023
Results from the 2022-2023 District Personnel Survey are now available in TASB HRDataSource™.
tagged: Compensation, Salaries, "Salary surveys", Surveys
January 09, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the 2023 standard mileage rates effective January 1.
tagged: Compensation, HR
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of February.
January 05, 2023
Two new laws were passed in December 2022 providing protection to all nursing mothers and requiring accommodations for pregnancy- and childbirth-related conditions.
tagged: Exempt, "Fair Labor Standards Act", FLSA
There will be no changes to the TASB Model Contracts in 2023.
tagged: contracts, "Educator contracts", "Employment contracts", "Teacher contracts"
January 04, 2023
TASB work-site posters have been updated to incorporate recent changes to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) employee rights notice and the Office of Injured Employees Counsel (OIEC) program notice.
tagged: "EEOC compliance", "Employee notices", "Employment law", "Worksite posting"
January 03, 2023
Our most popular articles from 2022 shine a light on topics most important to our readers over the last year.
December 21, 2022
A recently released analysis found completion rates for teacher preparation programs are significantly higher for programs affiliated with institutions of higher education.
tagged: Certification, HR, "Teacher certification"
December 12, 2022
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of January.
December 08, 2022
The public education sector continues to struggle to fill multi-incumbent, high-turnover jobs like custodian, food service worker, bus driver, and instructional aide.
tagged: Compensation, Employment, Hiring, "Pay increases"
December 07, 2022
An analysis of student-to-counselor ratios for elementary through secondary schools shows Texas ranked 23rd in the nation.
tagged: Employment, Recruiting, Retention
December 06, 2022
Offering a payment to employees who provide notice of their intent to leave the district at the end of the school year benefits the district with respect to determining budget and staffing needs earlier than normal.
tagged: Employment, Hiring, Termination
December 05, 2022
Data from the 2022 TASB District Personnel Salary Survey is now available in TASB HRDataSource™.
December 02, 2022
While school staffing shortages are common in today’s job climate, many Texas school districts are having difficulty filling bus driver vacancies due to challenges unique to the position.
tagged: Compensation, Hiring, Recruiting, Salaries
November 29, 2022
As the holidays approach, public employers frequently ask about the possibility of providing a one-time bonus to employees to thank and reward them for their service to the organization.
tagged: Compensation, HR, "Pay increases", Salaries
November 28, 2022
TASB HR Services staff will be presenting several sessions at the TASPA Winter Conference in Round Rock, Texas, on December 6 and 7.
The newest edition of The Administrator’s Guide to Managing Leaves and Absences is now available for purchase in the TASB Store.
tagged: "Employment law", HR, Leave
November 21, 2022
As the student population increases in racial diversity, districts must continue to seek ways to address the lack of diversity amongst teachers.
tagged: Diversity, Hiring, HR, Recruiting
November 18, 2022
The research is clear: when school districts use staff surveys to seek input and respond to feedback in a meaningful way, employees are more likely to stay in their roles.
tagged: "Employee surveys", Retention, Staffing, Surveys
November 16, 2022
TASB HR Services would like to extend a huge thank you to all the participants in this year’s HR Academy and Advanced HR Seminar.
November 14, 2022
November 11, 2022
The United States military is one of the entities recognized for years of service in 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §153.1021 for professional personnel.
tagged: Compensation, "Creditable service", "Personnel records"
November 10, 2022
At the 2022 HR Academy and Advanced HR Seminar, TASB HR Services solicited new participants for HR Mentorship Connections, a program designed to connect novice HR staff with experienced HR professionals willing to serve as mentors.
November 04, 2022
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced adjustments to all seven federal tax brackets for tax year 2023.
tagged: Compensation, HR, Salaries
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced a deadline of Friday, December 9, 2022, for submitting a completed 2022–2023 Annual Fingerprinting Certification and Statement of Compliance.
November 01, 2022
The 2022–2023 TASB Extra-Duty Stipend Survey is now accepting responses!
Statewide data highlights from the 2022–2023 TASB/TASA Superintendent Salary Survey have been released.
The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) School Action Fund (SAF) grant will begin accepting applications on November 7, 2022.
tagged: TEA, "Texas Education Agency"
October 28, 2022
Indeed recently announced it will transition from a pay-per-click model to a pay-per-started-application and pay-per-application model with the intent of getting employers closer to the hire.
tagged: Employment, Recruiting
October 27, 2022
In the post-pandemic world job seekers are making more demands from employers, and they are increasingly about work environment and flexibility to promote better work-life balance.
tagged: Employment, Hiring, Recruiting, Retention
October 26, 2022
TASB work-site posters are being updated to incorporate recent changes to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) employee rights notice and the Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC) program notice.
October 24, 2022
School entities should carefully consider whether opting out of TRS-ActiveCare is the right decision for their organization.
tagged: Benefits, HR, "TRS ActiveCare"
October 21, 2022
Current studies give insight into teacher shortages on local and district levels but fail to give a broader view of the problem.
tagged: Staffing, "Teacher shortage"
October 18, 2022
Effective communication throughout the recruitment and hiring process can result in employing more top talent in this competitive, tight labor market.
tagged: Hiring, Recruiting, "Teacher recruiting", "Teacher shortage"
October 17, 2022
On October 13, 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule addressing how to determine whether a worker is an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or an independent contractor.
tagged: "Department of Labor", "Fair Labor Standards Act", FLSA, "Independent contractor"
October 14, 2022
Data from the 2022–2023 TASB/TASA Superintendent Survey is now available on TASB HRDataSource™.
tagged: Compensation, "Salary surveys", "Superintendent salaries"
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for November.
Employers should continue to use the current version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, until further notice.
tagged: "Employment law", Hiring, HR
October 12, 2022
With fewer college graduates pursuing careers in education and individuals exiting the profession, one Texas district has taken a new approach to growing their own.
tagged: Recruiting, Staffing, "Teacher shortage"
October 10, 2022
A recent EdWeek article reported that the majority of campus principals surveyed are still struggling to fill vacancies.
October 07, 2022
According to a recent Pew Research study, the increase in teacher diversity has not kept pace with that of the student population over the last several decades.
tagged: Diversity, Hiring, HR, Recruiting, "Teacher recruiting"
October 05, 2022
TASB HR Services is excited to offer a new training, Understanding Compensation in Community Colleges, to all Texas community colleges.
tagged: "Community college", Compensation, HR
October 04, 2022
School and district leadership should help ensure their employees are aware of the upcoming deadline to file a waiver related to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
October 03, 2022
For each new school year, recruiting and retaining a strong teacher base remains a consistent focus. However, attracting diversity among these teachers can provide challenges.
tagged: Diversity, Recruiting, Retention
September 30, 2022
September 28, 2022
As non-traditional routes to teaching increase, school districts must step up to provide appropriate support and resources to ensure educator success.
tagged: Certification, Retention, "Teacher resignations", "Teacher shortage"
September 26, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) awarded $25 million in grant funds to teacher preparation programs through the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant program this school year.
September 23, 2022
Reducing the student achievement gap between students from low-income and high-income families may be more difficult than redistributing effective teachers, according to a recent study.
tagged: "Employee performance", HR, Recruiting, Retention
The 2022–2023 TASB Community College Salary Survey is now accepting responses!
September 22, 2022
The Charles Butt Foundation released the results of their 2022 Texas Teacher Poll, which reports on teachers’ attitudes towards the profession and public education, insights into the challenges they face, their professional experiences, and retention strategies that would keep them in the profession.
tagged: HR, Retention, "Teacher shortage"
September 19, 2022
To impact student learning, teachers need quality support and professional learning.
tagged: "Professional development", "Teacher training"
Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 12, 2022, as Texas Education Human Resources Day, a day set aside to recognize and honor the important contributions made by school staff who work in human resources.
September 16, 2022
Health care costs have significantly increased after remaining relatively flat in 2020, likely due to delayed nonemergency care during the pandemic.
tagged: Benefits, Compensation, "Health insurance", "TRS ActiveCare"
September 14, 2022
Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of October.
September 13, 2022
The Administrator’s Guide to Strategic Staffing is a useful tool for administrators responsible for planning strategic staffing decisions.
tagged: Hiring, HR, "HR training", Staffing
September 12, 2022
Rethinking staffing models during the current staffing shortage may help school entities eliminate vacancies, provide innovative instructional models, and actualize cost savings for future expenditures.
tagged: HR, Staffing
September 09, 2022
Good news from a recent survey, 63 percent of Americans stated they have “a great deal or good amount” of trust in their local public school teachers while 54 percent rated their local public schools with an “A” or “B”.
tagged: Benefits, "Employee performance", Recruiting, Retention
September 08, 2022
The 2022–2023 TASB District Personnel Salary Survey is now accepting responses!
September 06, 2022
A recent survey from the EdWeek Research Center found teachers report a preference for inflation-adjusted salary increases over other financial perks.
tagged: Benefits, Compensation, "Health insurance", Hiring
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is now accepting applications for the National Board Candidacy Cohort Grant for 2023–2024, which would support districts pursuing Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds.
tagged: Certification, "Professional development", TEA, "Texas Education Agency"
September 02, 2022
Districts have recently inquired about the possibility of bringing in nonemployee volunteers to be the cheer or drill team sponsor.
tagged: "Department of Labor", DOL, Employment, Hiring, Staffing
August 31, 2022
Teachers in K–12 classrooms have the highest burnout rate in the United States, according to a recent Gallup Panel Workforce Study.
August 30, 2022
As teacher recruitment and retention continue to be concerns in Texas, a Colorado report finds that salary may not be the only issue.
tagged: Hiring, Retention, Salaries, "Teacher recruiting"
August 29, 2022
Stay interviews are an efficient way to increase employee retention, if implemented effectively.
tagged: "Employee surveys", Retention, "Teacher resignations", "Teacher shortage"
August 26, 2022
This summer, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced STAAR-related changes that will impact local designation systems in districts participating in the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).
tagged: Compensation, Retention, TEA, "Teacher recruiting", "Texas Education Agency"
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is welcoming public comments on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to the examination of Form I-9 documents.
tagged: Hiring, HR
August 24, 2022
Districts must have clear policy statements and documented regulations to effectively administer leave programs.
August 23, 2022
On average, teachers made 23.5 cents on the dollar less than what similar, college-educated counterparts earned in 2021.
tagged: Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Retention
August 22, 2022
District leaders must abide by the rules for duty-free lunch entitlements for teachers, including allowing them to leave campus.
tagged: "Employment law", HR
August 19, 2022
As the school year begins, administrators and teachers should begin engaging in the teacher appraisal process to ensure effective teaching is happening in the classroom from day one and beyond.
tagged: "Employee performance", "Teacher onboarding", "Teacher training", T-TESS
TASB HR Services has released an online, on-demand customer service course to guide district employees through the ins and outs of providing quality service in each and every interaction with customers.
August 18, 2022
After 47 years in education, Dr. Lolly Guerra, executive director of the Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators (TASPA), is set to retire on August 31, 2022.
August 10, 2022
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.
tagged: "Department of Labor", DOL, HR, "Wage and hour"
August 09, 2022
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.
tagged: Compensation, "Pay increases", Recruiting, Retention
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.
tagged: "Department of Labor", DOL, "Fair Labor Standards Act", FLSA, "Wage and hour"
August 08, 2022
August 04, 2022
Hiring challenges continue for school districts as fewer candidates are applying due to low pay, minimal benefits, stressful job responsibilities, and political controversies, according to a recent survey.
August 02, 2022
The 2022–2023 Texas District Leaders Budget Cohort program kicks off on September 22, 2022, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.
July 29, 2022
July 26, 2022
Due to the teacher shortage and dwindling applicant pools, districts are having to think outside of the box to implement more creative recruitment strategies to hire qualified teachers.
tagged: Benefits, Hiring, Recruiting, Salaries
July 25, 2022
Over eight million people are employed in elementary and secondary schools, making eudcation one of the largest employment sectors in the country—more than either the entire retail or construction industries.
tagged: Retention, Salaries, Staffing
The American School District Panel (ASDP) released survey results that indicate superintendents are satisfied with their jobs and aren’t expected to leave their current roles at any greater rate than in the past.
tagged: Recruiting, Retention, Surveys
July 21, 2022
Recently released federal data on school crime and safety validate why some teachers and students are concerned about returning to school this year.
tagged: "Epidemic Response", "Family and medical leave", FMLA, "HR training", "Teacher shortage"
July 19, 2022
Tools to help ensure personnel records are organized, purged regularly, and comply with the state minimum retention schedules are available in HR Services resources.
July 18, 2022
Travel and mileage reimbursement rates have been published, including a rare mid-year increase to the automobile mileage reimbursement rate for the second half of 2022.
July 11, 2022
Let's take a look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of August.
July 08, 2022
Texas teacher retirement benefits are worse than any other state in the country, except for Louisiana, according to a study conducted on public pension funds.
tagged: Benefits, Compensation, Retention, "Teacher Retirement System"
In June 2022, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued updated guidance for the reporting of compensated absences effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, but earlier application is encouraged.
tagged: Benefits, Compensation, Leave
July 06, 2022
Tuition reimbursement programs can add value to your total compensation package, but without being strategic to an employer’s specific needs and goals, they may not provide a meaningful return on investment (ROI).
tagged: Benefits, Recruiting, Retention, "Teacher shortage"
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced the availability of a continuing professional education (CPE) exemption for educators possessing an invalid certificate due to a lack of required CPE hours.
tagged: Certification, HR, TEA, "Texas Education Agency"
July 05, 2022
As aspiring educators transition to campus administration, a strong induction program is key to helping them grow as leaders and thrive in their new roles.
tagged: Hiring, HR, "Professional development", Retention
June 29, 2022
The American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) recently hosted the 2022 National Educator Shortage Summit with the goal of examining and addressing systemic issues contributing to the national shortage of educators.
tagged: HR, Recruiting, Retention, "Teacher shortage"
TASB HR Services has updated the webinar Best Practices for Recruiting Quality Staff to include strategies to meet the challenges of recruiting during an educator shortage.
tagged: HR, "HR training", Recruiting
June 28, 2022
The Title IX proposed revisions were released for public comment by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) on the 50th anniversary of the law.
June 23, 2022
Requirements for posting vacancies and specific content to be included are addressed in Texas Education Code (TEC), local policy, and Title IX rules.
June 20, 2022
TASB HR Services staff will present several sessions at the TASPA Summer Conference in Round Rock, TX, on July 14 and 15.
June 14, 2022
Alternative Certification Programs (ACPs) were the only type of educator preparation programs (EPPs) to see an increase in enrollment from 2010 to 2019, but completion rates dropped 10 percent during the same period.
tagged: Diversity, Hiring, Recruiting, "Teacher shortage"
June 13, 2022
June 10, 2022
Physical requirements and expectations listed on a job description should be realistic and represent typical job duties for the role.
tagged: Diversity, Hiring, HR, "Job descriptions"
June 08, 2022
To hire for diversity, it’s important for HR departments and hiring managers to first recruit for diversity.
June 03, 2022
New publications from the Department of Labor (DOL) provide guidance on the applicability of family and medical leave (FML) for mental health conditions.
tagged: "Department of Labor", DOL, "Family and medical leave", FMLA
June 02, 2022
The commissioner of education recently announced updates regarding required reading academies.
May 31, 2022
Human resources administrators should be aware of Texas requirements and the resources available when an employee requests a change in name or gender marker.
tagged: Diversity, Employment, "Personnel records"
Schools are experiencing all-time highs for teacher turnover and staffing shortages.
tagged: "Employee performance", "Employee surveys", Retention, "Teacher resignations"
May 27, 2022
TASB Policy Service recommends an annual review of key policies to ensure alignment with district practices and other district documents.
May 24, 2022
TASB Policy Service recently published an update regarding staff development changes required by Senate Bill (SB) 1267 (87th Regular Session).
May 23, 2022
Principals should provide relevant leadership opportunities and experiences to prepare assistant principals to be future successful campus leaders.
tagged: "Employee performance", "Professional development", Recruiting, Retention
May 20, 2022
School districts are experiencing staffing shortages for all positions, and many are searching for options to fill assistant principal vacancies.
tagged: Certification, Hiring, Recruiting
May 19, 2022
Recently, several districts have asked if an employee has the option to forgo the use of leave and be docked pay instead.
tagged: "Employee performance", HR, Leave
May 16, 2022
The 2022 updates to the Model Employee Handbook (MEH) and the Community College MEH are now available to TASB HR Services members.
May 11, 2022
An understanding of nepotism rules and local provisions is necessary to ensure relatives of board members and in some cases the superintendent, are excluded from employment.
tagged: Employment, "Employment law", Hiring
May 10, 2022
Texas districts report planning larger pay increases this year compared to last.
May 06, 2022
Implementation of House Bill (HB) 2519 passed during the Regular Session of the 87th Texas Legislature continues to cause confusion for school districts as they begin to calculate the penalty-free resignation date (PFRD) for this school year.
tagged: "Educator contracts", "Employment law", "Teacher contracts", Termination
May 03, 2022
TRS-ActiveCare rates will remain the same or decrease for the 2022–2023 school year.
tagged: Benefits, "TRS ActiveCare"
April 29, 2022
Recent staffing changes at the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provide an opportunity for HR Services to support educational entities with their service record needs.
tagged: Compensation, "Creditable service", Leave, "Personnel records"
April 26, 2022
Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 21 provides the legal framework for educator contracts, and a district’s local policy manual outlines local choices that must be considered during the hiring process.
tagged: "Districts of innovation", DOI, "Educator contracts", Hiring
April 25, 2022
The results of a recent national teacher survey showing a typical teacher works a median of 54 hours a week may serve as a reference for determining teachers’ family and medical leave (FML) eligibility and number of hours of intermittent leave.
Participation is open for the 2022–2023 pay increase quick poll from TASB HR Services.
tagged: Compensation, "Pay increases", Surveys
April 22, 2022
HR Services is receiving an increase in questions about contracts and teacher certification as the end of the school year quickly approaches.
tagged: Certification, Employment, "Employment contracts", Rehire
April 19, 2022
Employers who rebrand their employee assistant program (EAP) by incorporating it into their existing wellness program are seeing increased employee participation.
tagged: Benefits
April 18, 2022
Often ten-month employees begin work in August but don’t receive their first paycheck until mid- to late September.
tagged: Benefits, Compensation, Employment, Salaries
April 14, 2022
An increase in the use of online student services, such as tutoring, has raised the question of what type of criminal history checks should be required of those leading the sessions or interacting with students.
tagged: "Criminal history", Hiring
April 13, 2022
Recent superintendent surveys compiled by the RAND corporation spur concerns of a post-pandemic “superintendent exodus”.
tagged: Retention, Surveys
April 11, 2022
April 08, 2022
Teacher residency programs are providing significant benefits to school districts, teacher residents, and the students they serve as teacher vacancies are on the rise.
tagged: Employment, Recruiting, Retention, "Teacher training"
April 05, 2022
TASB HR Services has added a new resource to the HR Library, the Investigation Report Template.
tagged: "Employee discipline", HR
TASB HR Services will soon add another book to their library of publications available at the TASB Store.
April 04, 2022
The penalty-free resignation date (PFRD) remains the same despite the adoption of House Bill (HB) 2519 passed during the Regular Session of the 87th Texas Legislature.
March 30, 2022
Forty percent of administrators and one-third of teachers reported being threatened with violence by parents this school year according to a recently released national survey report from the American Psychological Association.
tagged: "HR training", Retention, Staffing, Surveys
March 28, 2022
The temporary US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy allowing employers to accept expired identity documents for the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) will end on May 1
tagged: COVID-19, "Epidemic Response", Hiring, "Personnel records"
March 22, 2022
As we move into spring, let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of April.
March 21, 2022
Recently TASB HR Services has received questions from districts asking whether their employees can donate leave days to other employees when the district does not have an established sick leave pool or sick leave bank.
tagged: Benefits, "Family and medical leave", FMLA, HR, Leave
March 18, 2022
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released their 2021 Annual Report—a blend of statistics, achievements, and anecdotes related to the year in education.
March 17, 2022
Early to mid-spring is the time to complete teacher and principal appraisals as well as evaluations for all employees including auxiliary staff.
tagged: "Employee performance", "HR training", "Records retention", T-TESS
March 15, 2022
Data from the 2021–2022 TASB HR Surveys is now available in TASB HRDataSource™.
March 14, 2022
School staff are experiencing high levels of job-related stress prompting districts to examine ways to do more to support the mental health and well-being of employees to prevent losing them.
tagged: Employment, Retention, Surveys
March 10, 2022
School district HR administrators can find themselves bogged down with the challenge of how to best create and manage their non-duty day program.
March 08, 2022
TASB HR Services is excited to offer Writing Effective Job Descriptions, a virtual event designed to aid administrators in writing functional, low-maintenance job descriptions.
tagged: HR, "HR training", "Job descriptions", "Professional development"
Districts often ask which payment options can be used for nonexempt staff earnings.
tagged: Compensation, Nonexempt
March 07, 2022
Early spring is the best time to issue Letters of Reasonable Assurance (LRA) to noncontract employees who work less than 12 months or who may have an unpaid summer break.
tagged: Benefits, Employment, Unemployment
March 03, 2022
The teacher service record (FIN-115) or a similar form is the official document used to record years of service claimed for salary increment purposes and state leave data.
tagged: Compensation, "Creditable service", HR
March 01, 2022
Calculating pay increases using the market median allows for districts to stay competitive with peer districts and align with compensation goals.
February 24, 2022
An employee who returns to work for the same employer may meet eligibility criteria for family and medical leave (FML) and access leave in the first 12 months of reemployment.
February 21, 2022
As we move into spring, let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for March
Improving the applicant experience may help reduce the number of candidates who start but fail to complete the application process.
tagged: Hiring, Recruiting
February 18, 2022
At a time when school districts are already facing stressful staffing challenges, it is critical to be prepared to fill mid-year openings as efficiently as possible.
tagged: "Employment contracts", Hiring, "Teacher contracts"
February 17, 2022
The pre-pandemic shortage of certified bilingual teachers has only gotten worse as we enter the third year of the Coronavirus pandemic.
tagged: Diversity, Hiring, Retention, "Teacher shortage"
February 16, 2022
The State Board of Education (SBOE) adopted proposed rules to Chapter 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §249.17 regarding contract abandonment at its January meeting.
February 14, 2022
TASB HR Services staff will be presenting several sessions at the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) Engage Conference in Grapevine, TX, on March 2 and 3.
February 09, 2022
In Texas, at-will employees can be terminated at any time for any reason, as long as it’s not an illegal reason, if it is in the best interest of the employer.
tagged: "Employee discipline", "Employee performance", Termination, Unemployment
February 04, 2022
Teacher vacancies, the shortage of qualified teachers, and teacher illness are a few of the reasons great substitute teachers are in high demand in Texas schools.
tagged: Hiring, Recruiting, Retention, "Teacher shortage"
As districts are struggling to recruit and retain staff, a recent survey by the National Education Association (NEA) finds more than half of educators plan to leave teaching sooner than originally planned.
tagged: Hiring, Retention, Staffing, "Teacher shortage"
February 03, 2022
With contract season quickly approaching, it’s important to remember nonrenewal of a term contract must be based on one or more reasons specified in Policy DFBB (LOCAL).
tagged: "Educator contracts", "Employment contracts", Nonrenewal, "Teacher contracts"
February 02, 2022
Data from the 2021–2022 TASB Extra-Duty Stipend Survey is now available on TASB HRDatasource™.
tagged: Compensation, HR, "Salary surveys"
January 27, 2022
A recent study by the University of Houston shows first-year teacher retention is at an all-time low.
tagged: HR, Retention, Staffing
TASB HR Services is providing two resources to support administrators and supervisors in the crucial task of managing employee performance.
January 25, 2022
As districts move into the last semester, it’s a good time to review practices relating to the acceptance of a contract employee’s end-of-year resignation.
tagged: "Educator contracts", "Employment contracts", "Teacher resignations", Termination
On January 20, TASB HR Services opened participation in the HR Surveys for 2021–2022.
January 24, 2022
HR staff are working hard to address ongoing staffing challenges brought on by the pandemic and more-than-typical mid-year resignations.
tagged: Employment, Hiring, "Job descriptions", "Pay increases"
January 21, 2022
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced Texas will implement a waiver for commercial driver license (CDL) applicants seeking to operate a school bus.
tagged: Hiring, HR, Recruiting
January 20, 2022
The Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) is offering several webinars related to the preparation of tax forms for 2021.
January 14, 2022
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is now accepting applications for the Mentor Program Allotment (MPA) Cycle 3.
tagged: "Employee performance", HR, "Professional development", TEA, "Texas Education Agency"
January 13, 2022
Questions often arise during the spring semester when districts issue contracts to returning and new employees.
tagged: "Educator contracts", "Employment contracts", "Teacher contracts"
January 11, 2022
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.
January 10, 2022
Results from the 2021–2022 District Personnel Survey are now available in TASB HRDataSource™.
January 05, 2022
Not all education jobs are suited to remote work, but offering options for flexible work arrangements whenever possible is an important strategy to compete with other industries for talent.
tagged: Employment, Hiring, "Job descriptions"
January 04, 2022
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) adopted amendments to rules regarding the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists program.
January 03, 2022
TRS-ActiveCare will move to a regional pricing system beginning September 1, 2022, in response to Senate Bill (SB) 1444 which enables employers to compare TRS-ActiveCare’s statewide premiums to other plans’ regional premiums based on regional costs of care.
There will be no changes to the TASB Model Contracts in 2022.
December 14, 2021
Special provisions exist to allow public sector employers flexibility around overtime for police officers, but most educational entities do not apply them in an effort to remain competitive in the market.
tagged: Compensation, "Exemption status"
December 13, 2021
Properly crediting military service for salary purposes requires an understanding of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the commissioner rules for creditable service.
tagged: "Creditable service", Leave, Salaries
December 08, 2021
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has posted information and an application for the 2022–2023 Strategic Compensation Fellowship and Grant opportunity.
tagged: Compensation, TEA, "Texas Education Agency"
December 06, 2021
Correctly determining exemption status can help a district avoid consequences such as recovery of back wages, penalties and fines, or even personal liability of a supervisor.
tagged: "Employment law", "Exemption status", "Fair Labor Standards Act", FLSA, Overtime
December 03, 2021
Auxiliary departments in educational organizations are struggling to retain staff necessary to appropriately meet student needs.
tagged: Benefits, Employment, "Pay increases", Retention