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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.

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

Educators, administrators, 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. Required within 120 days of election or appointment and then every two years, this 1-hour session educates trustees on recognizing and preventing child abuse, human trafficking, and other maltreatment, ensuring student safety. This session will be eligible for continuing legal education (CLE) for Texas attorneys.  

Moderator: 

Leslie Story, Director, TASB Legal Services  

Panel: 

Christie Hobbs, General Counsel, Northwest ISD
Paul Lamp, Managing Partner, Spalding Nichols Lamp Langlois|
Lynn Rossi Scott, 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  

Panel: 

Kaye DeWalt, General Counsel, Aldine ISD 
Cory Rush, Partner, Spalding Nichols Lamp Langlois  
Jarod Russell, Associate, Underwood Law Firm, P.C. 
Coby Wilbanks, Attorney, Wilbanks Law PC  

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.

Questions? 

Email registrar@tasb.org