TASBOcast

In this episode of the School Operations series, Kayne Smith, director of transportation at Cypress Fairbanks ISD, sheds light on how his district prepares for the upcoming school year during the summer. From summer school routing to bus maintenance and hiring, the focus is on ensuring safety and efficiency. Kane also shares innovative practices like enforcing student badge scans and using technology for real-time updates and route optimization. The conversation emphasizes the importance of training and support for drivers to improve retention, underscoring how these measures contribute to smooth operations in the school transport sector.

The episode features Heather Wilson, our new Board President from College Station ISD, and TASBO's Tracy Ginsburg and Tom Greer. We discuss the challenges, opportunities, and resources available to education professionals in Texas. Highlights include: leadership transition, policy updates, community engagement, and upcoming events.

In this episode of the TASBOcast, host Tom Greer interviews Crystal Washington, a renowned technology strategist and futurist. Washington shares her insights on leveraging technology to boost productivity and profits, addresses the importance of understanding different personality types in organizational planning, and discusses the challenges and strategies for adapting to rapid changes in today's socio-political and technological landscapes. She emphasizes the necessity of creativity and flexibility in navigating these shifts while maintaining joy and pride in one's work.

In this edition, we start our new PEIMS series with new co-hosts Beth Naegeli and Karen Holyfield. These leaders discuss how they started in the profession and then review the upcoming PEIMS sessions at the 2025 TASBO Engage Conference. One topic they take a deep dive into is data integrity and fostering a culture of accurate data.

In her final President Podcast, Elaine Cogburn discusses her trips, her tips for conference, and her experience this year leading the TASBO Board of Directors. 

This episode of TASBOcast is the start of a new School Operations series featuring members Mike Brooks from Elgin ISD and Paul Batchelder of New Caney ISD. They take a look at school operations sessions at the TASBO Engage Conference.

Today's episode focuses on ways to build successful school operations teams, by working on communications and training (and recognition). We discuss this with two organizations, long-time Strategic Partner – TASB Facility Services AND our newest Strategic Partner, E3. Both companies have years of experience working closely with operations staff. And, they are planning a session on the subject at the 2024 School Operations Conference. 

We sit down with our very own SME's Becky Estrada and Jamie Spiegel to cover the deadlines outlined in the 2024-25 Master Calendar and the basics of our Professional Certification program.

In honor of TEA's Oz-themed sessions at the PEIMS Academy, our episode title references not being in Kansas anymore.Today's panelists include RISE Award winner Karen Holyfield, PEIMS Director from Gilmer ISD and chair of our PEIMS Research Committee. We also introduce a new addition to the TASBO team, Sonya Niazy – who you may know as Sonya George from her CFO days. She now joins our policy and research team.We go over updates to PEIMS in 2024-25 and provide an overview of the upcoming PEIMS Academy.

This episode, featuring Board President Elaine Cogburn and Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg, focuses on getting ready for the new school year and creating awareness for new recognition programs. We also briefly cover new additions on the TASBO team and an important software update that will impact members.

This episode is a panel discussion on public education communication, which was recorded at the 2024 TASBO Summer Solutions Conference on June 18. The panel is moderated by TASBO's Tom Greer and includes: Bob Popinski, Raise Your Hand Texas; Lisa Losasso Jackson, We Go Public; and Patti Pawlik-Perales, TSPRA.

New Board President Elaine Cogburn and Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg discuss the challenges ahead and a focus on self-care. The episode is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Ed West and we discuss his legacy.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg and Board President Shay Adams. We discuss the current state of TASBO and how we did in 2023. In December, the board passed a new 3-year strategic plan, which included two new areas of focus: brand alignment and advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence. We close the episode with a brief update on the upcoming TASBO Engage Conference in Houston.

In this episode of TASBOcast, we host Board President Shay Adams, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance at Little Elm ISD and TASBO Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg.They each talk about their eventful summers and what they learned at ASBO's Eagle Institute. Then we talk about the upcoming school year and an anticipated special session. We also discuss the date for TASBO's new brand and when you should expect a big change with TASBO's look and feel.

In this episode we host Region 7's Mechelle Carpenter and Gilmer ISD's Karen Holyfield. Mechelle is a PEIMS Specialist with the Region 7 service center, who changed careers from the trucking industry to the classroom and, then PEIMS. Karen is our PEIMS research commitment and a past recipient of our RISE Award.We discuss PEIMS, prepping for the next school year, EdFi adoption, and what districts (especially those new to PEIMS) can do to find training and resources to help them successfully manage their data.This episode is hosted by TASBO's Tom Greer.

This episode focuses on school operations prep before summer break. Paul Batchelder and Mike Brooks share their insights on prepping for the summer, school safety facility improvements, safety training, and customized safety solutions.

On this episode, I'm joined by TASBO Associate Executive Director of Policy & Research, Dr. Amanda Brownson and Noelle Ellerson Ng, AASA's Associate Executive Director, Advocacy & Governance.  Noelle will be a speaker at the TASBO Engage Conference in San Antonio, where she'll provide our Texas attendees with a Federal Legislative Update in a special Bonus session on Wednesday, February 15.

On today's episode TASBO Chief Learning Officer Jason W. Meek and Chief Communications Officer Tom Greer have a thoughtful discussion with Dr. Jeanene S. Dutt, Superintendent of North Warren Regional School District in New Jersey.Dr. Dutt is presenting one of two Bonus Sessions at the upcoming TASBO Engage Conference. Dr. Dutt is a certified trainer and coach for Becoming Your Best Global Leadership. At our conference she will introduce attendees to the principles of Do What Matters Most training.

In this episode, we have a conversation with HealthCode CEO Steve Amos. HealthCode is an organization dedicated to improving the health of communities, through monthly virtual challenges – like the upcoming Marathon in a Month. The conversation includes a discussion on the advantage of organizing virtual challenges in the office, including school districts.

On this episode, the debut episode of Season 3, we have a conversation with our Board President, Jennifer Land, CFO for Pflugerville ISD, and our own Executive Director, Tracy Ginsburg, herself a former school district CFO, notably with Round Rock ISD and Fort Bend ISD.We begin with good news from ASBO International and a look at what to expect from their upcoming conference - safety, staffing, and ESSER. We cover those topics in greater detail and then review the upcoming awards programs - RISE and Commitment to Excellence.

TASBO welcomes past presidents Pattie Griffin (San Angelo ISD) and Kelly Penny (Coppell ISD) to discuss leadership development and retirement. Both are facilitators of TASBO's Leadership Fundamentals. They breakdown the core components of leadership, whether you're aspiring to be one or looking to hone your skills.

On this episode of TASBOcast, we have a discussion with engagement specialist Clint Swindall. Clint is a two-team TASBO conference speaker, who uses humor and story-telling to discuss various topics, from leadership to engagement.  As a seasoned leadership keynote speaker, Clint effectively delivers a message of professional and personal engagement in these uncertain times.

We meet with new Board President Jennifer Land from Pflugerville ISD and discuss board business and using the summer to prepare for the upcoming school year.

In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion with Shakira Brown. She's an award-winning communicator and former network television broadcast journalist. Shakira was been a go-to resource for TASBO, most recently leading sessions for TASBO instructors. She's slated to present two breakout learning sessions at the 2022 TASBO Engage Conference in Grapevine. TASBO's Tom Greer and Becky Bunte co-host this conversation, ranging from crucial conversation tactics to employee retention .

TASBO's Jason W Meek and Tom Greer have a conversation with professional speaker and coach, Dr. Stevie Dawn Carter. She's set to present at the 2022 TASBO Engage Conference and thrilled TASBO audiences, most recently with a keynote at the TASBO School Operations Conference.In this episode, Stevie opens up with a "Yes, and..." exercise, tells stories about overcoming obstacles by focusing on the positive, and talks about using "Pulse Checks" to motivate yourself and others.

On this  episode of TASBOcast, we welcome Jacquelyn Wieland, one of our presenters at the upcoming TASBO Engage Conference. She's the Founder and Chief Leadership Strategist of Solutions Provided. At the TASBO Engage Conference, her session is titled, “Building out Leadership Awareness and Engagement."Jacquelyn is currently working with TASBO, ASBO International and our strategic partner, Equitable.

In this edition of TASBOcast, we spoke with Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg and Board President Darrell Dodds, Chief Financial Officer from Midland ISD. We discussed what we all need to do going forward into 2022, retirements, volunteerism, awards, and an overview of the 2022 TASBO Engage Conference.

TASBO's newest team members - Becky Estrada and Brenda Richmond - sit down with TASBOcast to discuss the Master Calendar, training, and breakfast tacos. 

A conversation with Frankie Jackson, RTSBA, an Independent Consultant for K-12 Chief Technology Officers (CTO). She transitioned into an independent K-12 CTO role after serving in public education for three decades. Frankie has been a part of the TASBO community for more than 25 years and she has seen a lot! During this podcast, Frankie covers not only the history of the ever-changing field of information technology but she gives her thoughts on the future of IT.

We discuss the summer, start of the school year, and excellence in financial management with Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg and Board President Darrell Dodds, CFO from Midland ISD. We also welcome TASBO's new staff members and hear about Tracy's harrowing tale at sea.

TASBO Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg hosts TASBO's Policy & Research Team: Amanda Brownson, Janét Spurgin, and Karen Wilson. They provide an overview of what passed and what didn't pass in the 2021 Legislative Session.

In this panel discussion hosted by TASBO's Tom Greer, we're joined by Brenda Richmond and Michelle Bynum from Austin ISD and David Webb with Stifel, Nicholaus & Company. This panel is a prelude to the upcoming webinar on the topic of remote work productivity, presented by David and free to TASBO members.

In this edition of TASBOcast, we welcome TASBO Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg and our Board President Darrell Dodds, CFO from Midland ISD.  We give an update on TASBO’s strategic plan, ESSER and COVID spending, and discuss the upcoming TASBO Summer Conference, which will take place in-person in Round Rock.

TASBO covers the remarkable career of Lackland ISD's Becky Estrada. We discuss a range of topics from her start in school business to her plans for the future. She also shares an update on EDGAR and how the Fiscal Manual originated. 

After a 3-month hiatus, TASBOcast is back with Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg. We discuss the challenges the past few months, then provide an overview of legislation impacting public education.

TASBO's Rose Grandon and Becky Faulk have a conversation with Nakeia Burrell from Cumberland Academy in Tyler, TX. Nakeia offers how she got her start in school business and provides advice on working with others to reach your career goals and get things done.

We discuss highlights from the past year with Board President Michele Trongaard from Mansfield ISD and TASBO Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg.

Paul Batchelder, RTSBA, is Director of Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness at New Caney ISD. In this member spotlight, TASBO's Rose Grandon and Becky Faulk discuss his career and his mindsight of reaching higher through enthusiasm.

A member spotlight conversation with Candace Fuchs, Purchasing Director at Joshua ISD.

Tracy Ginsburg leads a conversation with San Angelo ISD's Pattie Griffin and Burleson ISD's Regi Bracken about leading teams remotely and having the right tools to deal with adversity.

Learn the basics of PEIMS, its importance to school planning, and updates in our chat with Dr. Julie J. Guillory from Fort Bend ISD and Karen Holyfied from Gilmer ISD. Both were part of the 2020 RISE Award class, which honors members who show exceptional leadership early in their time with TASBO.

Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg has a conversation about school business professionals and recognition programs; Guests include Board Officer Jennifer Land from Belton ISD and Past President Karen Smith from Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.

We discuss how people can start new endeavors by highlighting the positive things in our lives. Whether it's the new school year or a new job, having a good mindset does wonders for getting the most out of experiences. We also discuss TASBO affiliates and adjustments during COVID. Guests Darrell Dodds, Midland ISD and Julie Novak, Fort Sam Houston ISD.

We meet with Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg and Board President Michele Trongaard to discuss various issues impacting members and schools.

This episode is an excerpt about the creation of the Center for School Finance and the services it provides to Texas school districts You’ll hear TASBO’s Associate Executive Director of Governmental Relations – Dr Amanda Brownson - in her presentation to the TASBO Board of Directors on June 17.

An excerpt from the Budget Cohort panel on budgeting with financial practitioners from a variety of Texas school districts. The panel discussion took place in May 2020, but many challenges and best practices will still be relevant,