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Passionately supporting public education. Committed to loving louder, preventing suicide, spreading kindness, and encouraging people to vote.

 Austin, TX
Joined March 2009
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Trustees from around the state met in Houston last week to adopt TASB’s Advocacy Agenda & learned from @ltisdschools, @pbtisd, @CrosbyISD about their process for adopting local legislative priorities. #txlege Learn more about Lake Travis ISD: youtu.be/qxDZ0OhmRew?si=FbaM… 🧵(1/3)

Lake Travis ISD: Local Legislative Priorities

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Ahead of this year’s txEDCON, hear from TASB President Tony Hopkins (Friendswood ISD) and TASB President-elect Mary Jane Hetrick (Dripping Springs ISD) on leadership and advocacy. Apple: buff.ly/UQuPGcD Spotify: buff.ly/Izb1jvn YT: buff.ly/WrPGaFu
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Make #txEDCON your own. Use the app to browse sessions, read descriptions, and build your personal agenda. Download the txEDCON app and start planning. buff.ly/r0gGvSM
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Still need required training? #txEDCON offers special pre-conference sessions Oct. 8, including the 89th Legislative Session in the Courts, Child Abuse Prevention, and EISO. Advance registration required. buff.ly/a2ecDCx
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I’m excited for the chance to work with Dr VanDeaver!
Texas Association of School Boards@tasb_newsSep 22
TASB has a new executive director! The TASB Board of Directors has selected Gary VanDeaver to lead the Association. Gary brings deep experience in Texas public education, school district leadership, and state policy. Learn more: buff.ly/1DSgSTe
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Small district. Big impact. The Small School District Seminar is designed for districts with 999 or fewer students. Oct. 9, 8–11:30 a.m. Advance registration required. buff.ly/BH1QhNH
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Trustees and superintendents: Join us for this year’s School Board Advocacy Network (SBAN) luncheon at txEDCON in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. If you plan to attend the event, please email [email protected] with your name, district, and by Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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Today is the last day for #txEDCON early bird rates. Four days of learning, connection and ideas for Texas school leaders. Register at tasa.tasb.org
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Only a few days left to save on #txEDCON. The full schedule is live, and early bird rates end Sept. 15. Join us Oct. 8–11 in Houston. Register at tasa.tasb.org
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TASB, in partnership with CACTX, is offering no-cost online Preventing Abuse and Reporting Misconduct training for Texas school districts. These courses help districts strengthen student safety and stay aligned with recent updates to state law. MORE: buff.ly/OWsv5zw
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Discover how student-led conferences at Floydada Collegiate ISD helped transform a campus and strengthened partnerships between families and schools. Read the case study in A Toolkit to Champion Public Education. Trustees, you can login and access here: buff.ly/TlHPSEC
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🚨 The new 5 hour required trustee parental rights training was just released. SB 204 requires trustees to complete it by Sept. 1. Enroll here: register.tealearn.com/course… View the TAA here: tea.texas.gov/sites/default/… #txlege
TASB Governmental Relations@TASB_GRJun 13
TASB GR sent the letter below to the SBOE asking for a firm availability date and relief on this year’s timeline re: SB 204. The new parental rights training - a 5 hour course - still isn’t available to trustees, yet their deadline to complete it has not moved. #txlege
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A Toolkit to Champion Public Education is designed to help school board members champion the great work happening in their own districts and help spread the word about the power of public education. Trustees, you can view a copy online now: buff.ly/VALM81v
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School board candidates and those wanting to know more about board service are invited to attend a free webinar on Aug. 4. 💻 Register today for “A Candidate’s View Into Board Service" to learn more. REGISTER: buff.ly/wFDrQPg
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TAKE A LOOK: Our new TASB Governmental Relations Updates page is live now on tasb.org! Stay informed with timely and accurate information on legislative activity affecting your Texas public schools, all in one place. MORE: buff.ly/Kxaacqh #txed #txlege
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What do today's enrollment shifts mean for the future of Texas schools? It is the question at the heart of TASB's newest txEdInsights paper, Some Cuts Don't Heal: The Permanent Cost of Short-Term Thinking on Texas Schools. Read more: tasb.org/news-insights/short… #txlege
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Vernagene Mott's acceptance speech is a powerful reminder that strong leadership is rooted in service, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing what’s best for students. #tasbsli #togetherfortxed
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Trustees, join the ranks of the more than 1,000 Leadership TASB alums who have successfully completed the program, including members of the Class of 2026. The application deadline is just under a week away! buff.ly/Lq877lw
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Experienced trustees, now is the time to take your board leadership to the next level! Applications for the Leadership TASB Class of 2027 are open through July 1. Watch: buff.ly/QJOWr5S  Apply: buff.ly/mm1D2Bw
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TASB is making it easier for district leaders to gain awareness and learn from each other’s legislative priorities with the recent launch of its online Local Legislative Priorities Tool. #txed Read about it at: buff.ly/l153paN
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