Other HR

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"

Let's take a look at the typical HR department's to-do list for October.

tagged: HR

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.

tagged: HR

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"

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"

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"

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

Around this time of year, we begin receiving questions about Texas Education Human Resources Day.

tagged: HR

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.

tagged: HR

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of September.

tagged: HR

Requests for support from our members have resulted in our department growing with the addition of three new consultants joining our HR Services team.

tagged: HR

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

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of August.

tagged: HR

TASB HR Services staff will present several sessions at the TASPA Summer Conference in Round Rock, Texas, on July 20 and 21.

tagged: HR, "HR training", "Professional development"

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"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of July.

tagged: HR

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

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

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.

tagged: "Personnel records", "Records retention"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of June.

tagged: HR

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

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.

tagged: HR, "Professional development"

Education entities faced with changing demographics and talent scarcity can benefit from engaging in succession planning.

tagged: "Professional development", Retention

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of May.

tagged: HR

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

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"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of April.

tagged: HR

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"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of March.

tagged: 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.

tagged: HR, "HR training", "Professional development"

Educators may now deduct up to $300 in out-of-pocket classroom expenses when they file their federal income tax returns for 2022.

tagged: HR

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

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.

tagged: HR

There will be no changes to the TASB Model Contracts in 2023.

tagged: contracts, "Educator contracts", "Employment contracts", "Teacher contracts"

Our most popular articles from 2022 shine a light on topics most important to our readers over the last year.

tagged: HR

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of January.

tagged: HR

TASB HR Services staff will be presenting several sessions at the TASPA Winter Conference in Round Rock, Texas, on December 6 and 7. 

tagged: HR, "HR training", "Professional development"

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.

tagged: HR, "HR training"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of December.

tagged: HR

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.

tagged: HR, "HR training", "Professional development", Retention

The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) School Action Fund (SAF) grant will begin accepting applications on November 7, 2022.

tagged: TEA, "Texas Education Agency"

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"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for November.

tagged: HR

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.

tagged: HR

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

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"

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

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.

tagged: HR

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of October.

tagged: HR

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

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

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"

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.

tagged: HR, "Professional development"

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.

tagged: HR

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of September.

tagged: HR

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.

tagged: Compensation, "Educator contracts", "Professional development", Staffing

Tools to help ensure personnel records are organized, purged regularly, and comply with the state minimum retention schedules are available in HR Services resources.

tagged: "Personnel records", "Records retention"

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.

tagged: HR

Let's take a look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of August.

tagged: HR

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"

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

TASB HR Services staff will present several sessions at the TASPA Summer Conference in Round Rock, TX, on July 14 and 15.

tagged: HR

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of July.

tagged: HR

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"

TASB Policy Service recommends an annual review of key policies to ensure alignment with district practices and other district documents.

tagged: HR

TASB Policy Service recently published an update regarding staff development changes required by Senate Bill (SB) 1267 (87^th Regular Session).

tagged: HR, "Professional development"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of June.

tagged: HR

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

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of May.

tagged: HR

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.

tagged: HR, "HR training"

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.

tagged: HR

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

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"

As we move into spring, let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for March

tagged: HR

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.

tagged: HR, "HR training", "Professional development"

TASB HR Services is providing two resources to support administrators and supervisors in the crucial task of managing employee performance.

tagged: HR, "Professional development"

The Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) is offering several webinars related to the preparation of tax forms for 2021.

tagged: HR, "Professional development"

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"

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.

tagged: HR

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) adopted amendments to rules regarding the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists program.

tagged: HR

There will be no changes to the TASB Model Contracts in 2022.

tagged: "Educator contracts", "Employment contracts", "Teacher contracts"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of January.

tagged: HR

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"

Auxiliary departments in educational organizations are struggling to retain staff necessary to appropriately meet student needs.

tagged: Benefits, Employment, "Pay increases", Retention

TASB HR Services staff will be presenting several sessions at the TASPA Winter Conference on December 9 and 10.

tagged: HR

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of December.

tagged: HR

At the 2021 HR Academy and the virtual Advanced HR Seminar, 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

As Texas’ students become even more diverse, the state graduation rate has reached a new low, making diversity hires more necessary than ever.

tagged: Diversity, Retention

TASB HR Services is providing two opportunities for HR staff to increase their knowledge of service record management.

tagged: "Creditable service", HR, "HR training", "Personnel records"

tagged: HR

As mid-semester approaches, the teacher appraisal process should be moving forward to ensure teachers are receiving timely and relevant feedback on performance in the classroom.

tagged: "Employee performance", HR, T-TESS

Educational Testing Service (ETS) is seeking school leaders and preparation faculty to participate in the online scoring of the ETS® Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL).

tagged: HR

TASB HR Services is pleased to announce the addition of supplemental duty job descriptions to the HR Library.  

tagged: Employment, HR, "Job descriptions"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of October.

tagged: HR

The 2021–2022 Texas District Leaders Budget Cohort program kicks off on September 23, 2021, at the Omni Hotel in Dallas.

tagged: Compensation, "Educator contracts", "Professional development", Staffing

Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 13, 2021, 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.

tagged: HR

TASB HR Services will present four sessions at this year's TASA | TASB Convention in Dallas, TX.

tagged: HR, "HR training", "Professional development"

Effective September 1, 2021, prekindergarten classes are limited to 22 students.

tagged: Staffing, TEA, "Texas Education Agency"

Districts have some confusion about recently updated public health guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), which points to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

tagged: COVID-19, "Epidemic Response"

TASB HR Services is pleased to announce its newest resource for colleges—model job descriptions.

tagged: "Community college", "Job descriptions"

TASB Legal Services recently published guidance for districts in need of renewing a district of innovation (DOI) plan.

tagged: "Districts of innovation", DOI, TEA, "Texas Education Agency"

To support accelerated learning in the wake of COVID-19, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has launched Texas COVID Learning Acceleration Supports (TCLAS) to provide funding and resources to schools.

tagged: COVID-19, TEA, "Texas Education Agency"

Many of our members have reached out to HR Services regarding the impact of Senate Bill (SB) 1267 and House Bill (HB) 1118 on cybersecurity training requirements.

tagged: "HR training", "Professional development"

If you have never heard of the National Naval Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC), then you are probably not alone.

tagged: "Career and technology education", CTE

Accelerated instruction was addressed by the 87th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature in House Bill (HB) 4545.

tagged: Hiring, Staffing, TEA, "Teacher Retirement System", "Texas Education Agency", TRS

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for July.

tagged: HR

Districts must review and update procedures to ensure compliance with the June 5, 2021 update to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) public health guidance.

tagged: COVID-19, "Epidemic Response", TEA, "Texas Education Agency"

Districts will be relieved to learn that the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) has decided not to assess penalty fees beginning with September 2021 for filing late reports.

tagged: "Teacher retirement", "Teacher Retirement System", TRS

Let's take a look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of June.

tagged: HR

The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and students will soon be darting out the school doors to begin their summer break with teachers and staff not far behind.

tagged: "Employee performance", "Employee surveys", Employment, HR

We’ve referenced board resolutions during the pandemic far more than usual, and all this talk about resolutions has led some district staff to think many actions now require a resolution.

tagged: HR

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of May.

tagged: HR

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of April.

tagged: HR

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"

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced eligible educators may include COVID-19 protective items in the educator expense deduction.

tagged: HR

Due to the winter storms in Texas, the deadline to file various individual and business tax returns has been extended to June 15, 2021.

tagged: HR

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

tagged: HR

School districts are required to run an annual query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse on all existing commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, including bus drivers.

tagged: Hiring, "Personnel records"

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued new COVID-19 testing requirements for international travelers returning to the United States effective January 26, 2021.

tagged: COVID-19, Leave

At the 2020 HR Academy, HR Services introduced HR Mentorship Connections, a new program designed to connect novice HR staff with experienced HR professionals willing to serve as a mentor.

tagged: HR, "HR training", "Professional development", Retention

A recent study finds teachers in high-poverty schools are unfairly penalized on classroom observations.

tagged: "Employee performance", HR

As we look at the typical HR department's to-do list for February, remember to revise processes and procedures to reflect use of remote work and virtual learning.

tagged: HR

There will not be any changes to the TASB Model Contracts in 2021.

tagged: contracts, "Educator contracts", "Employment contracts", HR, "Teacher contracts"

Scientific data shows that focusing on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces has little impact on stopping the spread of COVID-19.

tagged: COVID-19, "Epidemic Response"

As we look at the typical HR department's to-do list for January, remember to revise processes and procedures to reflect use of remote work and virtual learning.

tagged: HR

Evaluating teachers has always been one of the more time consuming and challenging but important duties of principals. These challenges have been heightened by adding evaluations of teachers who provide virtual instruction due to the pandemic.

tagged: COVID-19, "Employee performance", "Professional development", T-TESS

As 2020 draws to a close, we wanted to wish all our members and readers very happy holidays.

tagged: HR

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released updated guidance providing districts with detailed steps for addressing employees who test positive for COVID-19, are experiencing symptoms, or have had close contact with an individual who tests positive.

tagged: COVID-19, Leave, TEA, "Texas Education Agency"

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) passed an emergency rule related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

tagged: Certification, "Personnel records"

HR Services staff hear stories about employees in public education all over the state, and some of those stories are pretty unbelievable.

tagged: HR

Resources to support employee and student mental health and wellness are available from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

tagged: "HR training", "Professional development", "Teacher training"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for December.

tagged: HR

On November 16 the TASB Member Center is opening its doors to welcome more members, including district personnel, and refreshing the online experience for all.

tagged: HR

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will begin accepting applications for the Mentor Program Allotment (MPA) Cycle 2 on November 2, 2020.

tagged: "Employee performance", HR, "Professional development", TEA, "Texas Education Agency"

As depression, anxiety, and suicide rates rise, more employers are taking active steps to break the stigma of mental health in the workplace and provide resources to help employees.

tagged: ADA, "Americans with Disabilities Act", "Health insurance", HR

As we look at the typical HR department's to-do list for November, remember to revise processes and procedures to reflect use of remote work and virtual learning.

tagged: HR

As schools re-open this fall, many school entities are providing altered instructional arrangements for students due to ongoing safety concerns of COVID-19.

tagged: DOI, "Epidemic Response", Staffing, TEA, "Texas Education Agency"

Last week, Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced competitive grant opportunities for local education agencies (LEAs) including one opportunity directly related to National Board Certification, which would support districts pursuing Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds.

tagged: Certification, "Professional development", TEA, "Texas Education Agency"

Districts struggling to cover classes because of a lack of substitutes or because of uneven class sizes need to ensure they don’t interfere with a teacher’s protected planning period.

tagged: Compensation, "Teacher contracts"

TASB HR Services will present three sessions at this year's virtual TASA | TASB Convention.

tagged: HR, "HR training", "Professional development"

The Department of Labor (DOL) issued revised regulations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) in response to a federal court’s decision that found portions of the regulations invalid.

tagged: Benefits, "Department of Labor", HR, Leave

Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 14, 2020, 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.

tagged: HR

Fear of COVID-19, concerns about underlying health conditions, and the inability to work remotely have resulted in an increase of resignations for the start of this school year.

tagged: "Educator contracts", "Teacher resignations", Termination

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the opening of the 2021–2023 Grow Your Own Grant Program and the 2021–2022 Principal Residency Grant.

tagged: HR, Recruiting, TEA, "Teacher recruiting", "Texas Education Agency"

As we look at the typical HR department's to-do list for October, remember to revise processes and procedures to reflect use of remote work and virtual learning.

tagged: HR

As we look at the typical HR department's to-do list for September, remember to revise processes and procedures to reflect use of remote work and virtual learning.

tagged: Compensation, HR, "Salary surveys", Staffing

Now is the time for school leaders to review current educator appraisal procedures and policies, make needed adjustments, and publish a plan that provides a supportive and meaningful appraisal process for this year.

tagged: "Employee performance", "Epidemic Response", TEA, T-TESS

Establishing a return to work screening process after exposure to or diagnosis of COVID-19 will help ensure individuals adhere to required exclusion periods.

tagged: COVID-19, Leave

As we look at the typical HR department's to-do list for August, remember to revise processes and procedures to reflect use of remote work and virtual learning.

tagged: HR

Summer is when many district staff take vacations, and, despite COVID-19-related closures, many employees are still planning to leave home for a trip during the summer months.

tagged: COVID-19, "Employee notices", "Epidemic Response", Leave

Quick action and use of contact tracing teams may be the key to reducing the spread of COVID-19.

tagged: COVID-19, "Epidemic Response", HR

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of July.

tagged: HR

In a recent opinion piece, Education Week offers considerations for school leaders making a statement about George Floyd.

tagged: HR

As we move into summer, let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of June.

tagged: HR

With schools and a number of businesses closed to the public, many employees are relying on video chat platforms to remain connected.

tagged: HR

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will begin accepting applications for the Mentor Program Allotment (MPA) on April 20, 2020.

tagged: "Employee performance", HR, "Professional development", "Texas Education Agency"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for May.

tagged: contracts, HR

HR Services’ Amy Campbell speaks on managing personnel during the COVID-19 crisis in TASB Talks Episode 34. She teams up with Joy Baskin, director of TASB Legal Services, to help districts respond to the COVID-19 crisis.

tagged: Compensation, HR, Leave

COVID-19 had understandably caused stress and anxiety throughout our population, but there are ways to take care of one’s mental health in the face of uncertainty.

tagged: HR

As more cities and counties in the state of Texas are requiring residents to shelter in place due to COVID-19, school entities may need to provide written documentation for employees who are categorized as essential personnel.

tagged: HR

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the United States and abroad, districts may want to use a recent travel reporting form to track travel of employees and students.

tagged: "Employee notices", "Employee surveys", HR

As district operations continue to be impacted by COVID-19, TASB Legal, Policy, and HR Services continue to receive questions about how to handle various issues related to compensation, leave, meetings, and more.

tagged: Compensation, contracts, HR, Leave

Current events may have people feeling completely out of routine, but the annual schedule of HR operations continues. As March wraps up, let's look ahead to our HR to-do list for April.

tagged: HR

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is accepting applications for the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) Planning and Execution Program.

tagged: TEA

As concerns regarding the spread of the Coronavirus continue to grow, it is important for districts to review their infectious disease response plans and monitor available resources.

tagged: HR

In an effort to assess educator preparation program (EPP) effectiveness, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is gathering data via principal and first-year teacher surveys.

tagged: "Employee performance", HR, Surveys, TEA

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for March.

tagged: "Educator contracts", HR, Staffing

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.

tagged: ACA, Benefits, HR, Staffing

TASB HR Services and ED311 present Effective Documentation of Teachers, a one-day workshop for HR administrators, principals, assistant principals, and teacher appraisers.

tagged: "Employee discipline", "Employee performance", "HR training", Termination

There will not be any changes to the TASB Model Contracts in 2020.

tagged: contracts, "Educator contracts", "Employment contracts", "Teacher contracts"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for January.

tagged: HR, "HR training", "Personnel records", Staffing

Educational Testing Service (ETS) is seeking school district administrators to participate in the online scoring of the ETS® Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL).

tagged: HR

TASB HR Services attended the TASPA Winter Conference on December 11-13 and presented on a variety of topics including certification, compensation, appraisals, and more.

tagged: media, practices, Social

It’s no secret that teacher stress is at epidemic proportions, and it’s affecting students in the classroom more than ever.

tagged: "Employee performance", Retention, "Teacher shortage"

TASB HR Services staff will be presenting at the TASPA Winter Conference in Austin on December 12 and 13. 

tagged: HR, "HR training"

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for December.

tagged: HR

I’m not sure where the term Darktober first got its start, but it’s an epidemic felt in education, particularly by new teachers.

tagged: Benefits, Employment, HR

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for November.

tagged: HR

September 2019 marks the 35^th anniversary of TASB HR Services. We’re so proud of how far we’ve come since 1984, and we’re so excited for where we’re going. 

tagged: HR

Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for October.

tagged: HR, "Salary surveys", Surveys

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

tagged: HR, "HR training", "Professional development"

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

tagged: HR

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

tagged: HR, Recruiting, "Teacher recruiting", "Texas Education Agency"

If you’re looking for a career path that offers an abundance of opportunities for advancement, working in human resources is about as good as it gets.

tagged: Employment, HR

A community approach to building safe and secure schools benefits principals and helps prepare for a variety of emergencies.

tagged: Employment, HR

Teaching has always been among the most isolating professions, but rarely have we explored the consequences of a lonely workforce.

tagged: "Employee performance", Employment, "Workplace culture"

Find out more about SBEC's new rule concerning supplemental certificate standards for teachers of English Learners. 

tagged: Certification, "English as a Second Language", ESL, "Teacher certification"

As we begin the new school year, let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of August.

tagged: Benefits, HR, "HR training", Recruiting, "Teacher recruiting"

As we start preparations for the new school year, let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of July.

tagged: HR

We're excited to announce our new Facebook page! Click here for more information on how to add HR Services to your news feed. 

tagged: HR, "Social media practices"

A unique program at the University of Houston is aiming to help STEM educators provide more culturally responsive teaching for female and minority students.

tagged: Diversity, "Teacher training"

As we head into the summer, let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of June.

tagged: Compensation, Employment, HR, T-TESS

ELL enrollment has remained stable over the past six years, but the number of different languages spoken in districts has increased significantly, according to a new report.

tagged: Diversity, "English as a Second Language", ESL

Each principal who has first-year teachers on his or her campus is required by SBEC to complete a survey about the preparation of those first-year teachers.

tagged: Surveys, "Teacher training"

As we near the end of another school year, let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for the month of May.

tagged: HR, Nonrenewal, Termination, T-TESS

TxCEE is providing a one-day workshop to help administrators understand Student Learning Objectives.

tagged: HR, "HR training", TEA, "Texas Education Agency"

Many districts conduct employee surveys to understand more about what staff members think and feel, but not all have an appropriate strategy for how to proceed after a survey is complete.

tagged: "Employee surveys", HR, Surveys

Did the implementation of T-TESS impact the frequency of teacher appraisals? Find out in this Q&A.

tagged: "Employee performance", T-TESS

We have results from the TASB District Personnel Salary Survey and TASB Community College Salary Survey available on DataCentral.

tagged: compensation, salary, surveys

Revamped teacher evaluation standards across the country have increased principals’ attention to instruction, but not all changes are for the better. 

tagged: "Employee performance", T-TESS

The average pay increase in 2018‒2019 for continuing superintendents was 3.1 percent. Full results from the survey available here. 

tagged: Compensation, "Salary surveys", "Superintendent salaries"

A few quick updates for upcoming salary survey deadlines and results. 

tagged: "Salary surveys", "Teacher stipends"

Check out some of the top tweets from this year's HR Academy. 

tagged: HR, "HR training"

A few quick updates regarding multiple salary survey deadlines and result highlights. 

tagged: "Salary surveys", "Superintendent salaries"

Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed Wednesday to be Texas Education HR Day—here's how districts celebrated on social media.

tagged: HR, "Social media practices"

Conducted in even-numbered years, the EEO-5 survey collects data about gender and race/ethnicity by job groupings.

tagged: "EEOC compliance"

Using an interview process with questions focusing on principal competencies is important for successful hiring.

tagged: HR

Districts, Education Service Centers (ESCs), open-enrollment charter schools, educator preparation programs, and higher education institutions all are invited to apply.

tagged: TEA, "Texas Education Agency"

A big change is coming to teacher evaluation systems this year with the introduction of student growth measures.

tagged: "Teacher training"

Learn how can HR staff help employees facing harassment from debt collectors while at work.

tagged: HR

View this Teacher Evaluation infographic for a quick update on teacher evaluation and student growth measures.

tagged: T-TESS

Consultants are continually working on new materials for the HR Library and updating existing content. Check out our most recent changes here.

tagged: HR, "HR training"

The Family and Medical Leave Tracker, a customizable tool developed by TASB HR Services, is now available for members in the HR Library.

tagged: "Family and medical leave", FMLA

Looking for Texas school district current practices for superintendent contracts? DataCentral has survey results from nearly 300 districts. 

tagged: Surveys

The results from one of our newest surveys are now available on DataCentral.

tagged: Surveys, "Teacher stipends"

Teachers are not immune to feeling isolated in the workplace, which decreases morale and productivity. Here’s how to overcome those challenges.

tagged: Employment

Are districts required to participate in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Employee Statistics survey? Find out in this brief Q&A!

tagged: "Department of Labor", DOL

Use this handy guide to get the information you need when contacting the TEA.

tagged: Certification, TEA

Districts can’t avoid state and federal accountability requirements that impact teachers, but they can address teacher areas of concern like working conditions, administrator support, and pay. 

tagged: Retention, "Social media practices"

The HR Exchange has been around for more than two decades and even started out under a different name. Learn more about the history of our publication here.

tagged: HR

Learn how to get the most out of our brand new blog format with this quick tutorial. 

tagged: HR

Transitioning to K-12 HR from a different field can be a challenge. The following tips will help new administrators settle into their roles.   

tagged: HR, "HR training"

There will not be any changes to the TASB Model Contracts in 2018. The 2017 TASB Model Contracts and related documents are available in the HR Library.

tagged: "Educator contracts", "Teacher contracts"

HR Academy 2017 was a success, and we appreciate everyone who attended the training.

tagged: HR, "HR training"

Maintaining a multitude of work calendars can be a time-consuming process for human resources and payroll and result in employees being confused about their work start and stop dates.

tagged: Compensation, Staffing

Check out some of the best tweets from the HR holiday.

tagged: HR, "Social media practices"

How did the first year of statewide implementation of T-TESS go? TASB HR Services talked with Texas Education Agency's Linda Johnson to discuss the progress of the new teacher evaluation system. 

tagged: "Teacher training", T-TESS

A new report from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt surveyed teachers and administrators from all 50 states on a variety of topics, including classroom technology, professional development, and more.

tagged: "Teacher training"

HR Services surveys cover Texas public school district practices for superintendent contracts, teacher contracts, and administrator and professional support contracts. Read our results here.

tagged: Hiring, HR, Staffing

Out of his own private resources, HEB chairman and CEO Charles Butt is making a $100 million donation to help create The Holdsworth Center in Austin, a training academy for public school administrators.

tagged: "Teacher training"

HR is responsible for a wide range of topics their board members should know about—far more than just employee discipline. 

tagged: HR

At TASB HR Services, we are consistently finding new ways to assist our members in addition to the numerous services we already offer. If you’re a member, we encourage you to check out all of our resources in this story.

tagged: HR, "HR training"

Payroll and human resources are both vital units in a school district, but confusion and frustration can arise from lack of clarity in understanding which department can most effectively handle specific tasks.

tagged: HR, "HR training"