Buck Banter Podcast

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss 2024-25 budget projections for Alpine ISD, Kokernot Field lease negotiations, and exciting playground upgrades coming at AES & AMS.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the AES Campus Expectations Committee, STAAR testing, and Solar Eclipse 2024 plans.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss Kokernot Field updates, CAD/Comptroller losses, and community updates.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the 80th Annual Big Bend Livestock Show & Sale, big accomplishments from 2023, and big goals for 2024.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss a district-wide technology upgrade, Kokernot Field updates, and community partnerships.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the $1M Stronger Connections grant, legislative updates, and student-athlete All-Academic accolades.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss celebrations across the district, the Special Session on Education, and a regional health care training partnership.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss celebrations at the end of the first six weeks of class, changes coming to school accountability from TEA, updates re: statewide initiative to address school underfunding due to CAD/Comptroller disputes.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, a statewide initiative to address school underfunding due to CAD/Comptroller disputes, and gearing up for the Fightin’ Buck Football home opener.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, a statewide initiative to address school underfunding due to CAD/Comptroller disputes, and gearing up for the Fightin’ Buck Football home opener.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the start of the 2023-24 school year, Alpine Child Development Center updates, and a First Day of School Checklist.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss STAAR testing & accountability updates, Texas Legislature school finance updates, and looking ahead to August 2023.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss Buck Banter: 1 Year Later, the Alpine ISD Board Resolution in Response to Rural District Underfunding, and community partnerships.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss a school supplies fundraiser, the Alpine ISD budget for 2023-24, and upcoming curriculum changes in grades K-5.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss legislative updates, the Alpine ISD budget for 2023-24, and summer events in 2023.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the school year in review, including academic excellence, resource management, partnerships & communication, and looking ahead to facility improvements.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss Alpine Public Education Fund, legislative updates, and Teacher Appreciation Week.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss legislative updates, joining the Fightin’ Buck team, and #BuckBrilliance.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss Sul Ross State University & Alpine ISD partnerships, vouchers, and #BuckBrilliance.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss attendance-based funding vs. enrollment-based funding, academic progress (middle-of-year testing), and #BuckBrilliance.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss legislative visit updates, calendar planning for 2023-24, and Athletic Director search update.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin introduce the new Alpine ISD Athletic Director, Coach Andy Smith.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss CAD & school finance update, legislative priorities, and Fightin’ Bucks Athletics update.

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the Big Bend Stock Show & Sale, Teacher Incentive Allotment pathways, and School Board Appreciation Month (January).

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the year in review, the best of 2022.