Alpine ISD

Buck Banter Podcast

Education EN ↓ 36 episodes

On Buck Banter, Alpine ISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart shares important updates from Fightin' Buck Nation.

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Episodes

Ep. 43: Apr. 26, 2024 Buck Banter Podcast 28.04.2024 26:54

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.

Ep. 42: Apr. 5, 2024 Buck Banter Podcast 28.04.2024 18:20

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

Ep. 38: Feb. 2, 2024 Buck Banter Podcast 19.02.2024 20:47

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

Ep. 37: Jan. 12, 2024 Buck Banter Podcast 19.02.2024 21:00

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.

Ep. 36: Dec. 15, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 19.02.2024 18:49

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

Ep. 35: Dec. 1, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 19.02.2024 21:40

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

Ep. 32: Oct. 6, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 19.02.2024 19:39

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.

Ep. 31: Sept. 22, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 23.09.2023 16:33

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.

Ep. 30: Sept. 8, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 23.09.2023 25:31

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.

Ep. 29: Aug. 25, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 27.08.2023 25:31

Ep. 28: Aug. 11, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 13.08.2023 25:31

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.

Ep. 27: July 28, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 06.08.2023 24:15

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

Ep. 26: July 7, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 06.08.2023 18:11

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.

Ep. 25: June 23, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 23.06.2023 26:55

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.

Ep. 24: June 9, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 15.06.2023 24:07

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

Ep. 23: May 26, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 11.06.2023 25:15

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.

Ep. 22: May 12, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 11.06.2023 24:41

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

Ep. 21: Apr. 28, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 11.06.2023 21:38

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

Ep. 20: Mar. 31, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 11.06.2023 27:36

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

Ep. 19: Mar. 17, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 11.06.2023 21:10

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

Ep. 18: Mar. 3, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 11.06.2023 25:51

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

Ep. 17: Mar. 1, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 11.06.2023 10:46

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

Ep. 16: Feb. 17, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 11.06.2023 21:22

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

Ep. 14: Jan. 13, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast 11.06.2023 19:14

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).

Ep. 13: Dec. 30, 2022 Buck Banter Podcast 10.06.2023 21:09

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