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TASB will be hosting 21 regional meetings for trustees to discuss and select their legislative priorities. The results of the meetings will set the foundation for TASB Advocacy Agenda Priorities and direct TASB's advocacy efforts during the upcoming legislative session. View the schedule and register today! New Legislative Summary for Board Members Available TASB Legal Services has finalized the 2019 Legislative Summary for Board Members. This free document contains summaires of bills that the 86th Legislature passed during the legislative session. View the document. February 21, 2020 Autistic School Board Member Pushes for Inclusion, Understanding , Education Week HB 3 Implementation: Industry-Based Certification Reimbursements , TEA High-Quality Prekindergarten Components , TEA New Proposed Testing Requirements for Accelerated Students , TEA Update on HB 3834 , TEA 2020–2021 Process for Requesting Indirect Cost Rates (Charter Schools Only) , TEA Analysis: Is Texas political sentiment changing? , Texas Tribune Texans willing to stomach higher taxes to improve public schools, poll says , Houston Chronicle More news... Available in the Policy Service Resource Library : Update 114 to the Policy Reference Manual , including annotated versions of the Legal policies in recent Updates . Revisions to TASB Legal Services' Legal Tips , including the Legal Issues from Update 114. Update 60 to the Regulations Resource Manual which includes revisions to model regulations and forms corresponding with Update 114. Policy Manual Update Resources for Update 114. Update 114 Preview includes a list of local policies to address most of the legislative changes from the 86th Legislative Session. Revisions to Education Code Chapter 37, Subchapter A from the 86th Legislature and the revised Chapter 37 Offenses and Consequences Chart . Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or call us at 800.580.7529 if you have any questions. Coming soon: Districts should receive their Update 114 packets by the end of November. For more, see Policy Service’s Public Information page. TASB Legal Services' Deadlines for May 2, 2020 School District Trustee Elections (pdf) provides important dates and deadlines applicable to school districts preparing for the May 2, 2020 trustee election. TASB Legal Services' School District Budget and Tax Rate Adoption in 2020 (pdf) is a step-by-step guide to budget and tax rate adoption for school districts. TASB Legal Services' School District Voter-Approval Tax Rate Elections in 2020 (pdf) provides information for ordering and holding a voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE). TASB Legal Services' HB 2840 - Public Comment and Testimony at Board Meetings (pdf) provides basic information about House Bill 2840, effective September 1, 2019, that affects how school boards must address public comments from citizens during board meetings. TASB Legal Services' document Guidelines for Responding to Allegations of Educator Misconduct (pdf) was developed in collaboration with representatives from school districts, law enforcement, TEA, SBEC, the Texas Department of Family Protective Services, and other entities. The Guidelines provide considerations for school districts to develop plans with local authorities for responding to allegations of sexual harassment, improper relationships, and child abuse. Dos and Don’ts: Stipends Stipends are a great way to compensate employees for taking on additional duties or for possessing high-need credentials, but the administration of stipends can become burdensome. Compensating Teachers in Additional Days School Year Program The Additional Days School Year (ADSY) created by House Bill 3 incentivizes school districts to add up to 30 instructional days to any elementary school schedule. Infographic: HR Department Checklist for March Let's take a quick look at the typical HR department's to-do list for March. Read all HRX articles Ganado ISD Hires Executive Search Services On February 13, the Ganado ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Iraan-Sheffield ISD Hires Executive Search Services On February 10, the Iraan-Sheffield ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Sealy ISD Hires Executive Search Services The Sealy ISD Board of Trustees hired TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Carrizo Springs ISD Hires Executive Search Services The Carrizo Springs ISD Board of Trustees hired TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Seguin ISD Hires Executive Search Services On February 5, the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees hired TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Further details about all search activities can be found on the ESS website . View All Upcoming Events Feb 26 Governance Camp, Powered by Student Voice Galveston Island Convention Center • Galveston, Texas Feb 26 Grassroots Meeting - ESC Region 9 Wichita Falls ESC Region 9 • Wichita Falls, Texas Feb 27 Grassroots Meeting - ...