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Preconference Sessions

Advanced registration for these sessions is necessary and participation is limited.

Thursday, Sept. 11, 2-5 p.m.

Pre-registration is required with a nonrefundable $50 registration fee.

Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO): Governance for Improved Student Learning 

Focused and engaged school boards make a difference in student learning. This research-informed session will highlight practices and tools to help boards understand the current state of student learning, cast a compelling vision with meaningful goals, and oversee the improvement efforts in their districts. 

Presenters: 

TASB Board Development Services 

David Koempel, Senior Consultant 
Orin Moore, Senior Consultant 

Trustees must complete this three-hour training within 120 days of election or appointment and then every two years. This session focuses on strategic leadership, goal setting, and measuring student success.

Part 1: Identifying and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect, and Human Trafficking   

Educators and trustees must understand reporting requirements related to sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other maltreatment of children. Hear about significant legislative changes and a new waiver of immunity for districts. This session will meet the CEC requirement for child abuse prevention training and will be eligible for continuing legal education (CLE) for Texas attorneys.   

Moderator:  

Leslie Story, Director, TASB Legal Services   

Panelists:  

Christie Hobbs, General Counsel, Northwest ISD  
Andrea W. Paris, Attorney, Brackett & Ellis, P.C.  

Part 2: Grievances: Best Practices and New Requirements   

Required changes to grievance policies will affect how districts respond to and process local grievances. Hear from experienced school attorneys about best practices for handling grievances and what board members should know about new laws. This session will be eligible for continuing legal education (CLE) for Texas attorneys.   

Moderator:  

Mark Tilley, Division Director, TASB Legal Services   

Panelists:  

Kaye DeWalt, General Counsel, Aldine ISD  
Jarod Russell, Associate, Underwood Law Firm, P.C.  
Coby Wilbanks, Attorney, Wilbanks Law PC  

Part 3: Open Meetings, Public Comment, and Parental Engagement  

Trustees may act only by majority vote of the members present at a meeting held in compliance with the Open Meetings Act. The recent legislative session brought significant changes to how and when school boards hold and conduct meetings. A panel of school attorneys will discuss recent changes and strategies for complying with the new requirements.  

Moderator: 

Nicco Nemeth, Staff Attorney, TASB Legal Services 

Panelists:  

Haley Turner, Shareholder, Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson and Roalson, P.C.  
Chad Crowson, General Counsel, Lake Travis ISD  

 

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