CASB Connections

The terms Equity and Equitable Outcomes are not one in the same. Bill de la Cruz, personal transformation guru in the field of foundational bias, shares the meaning behind both terms and how school board members and others can move forward in their goal to provide opportunity, access, and inclusion for their students and staff. Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning & Events Mu...

Don't let your students miss out on the Colorado Virtual Career Fair coming April 2021. It's an educational event not a hiring event. Students, parents, and educators will connect with professionals in a variety of career fields to hear stories of their journeys. The Colorado Virtual Career Fair is seeking panelists as well as student facilitators.  Interview with: Larry Beer, Colorado State Youth...

Join the Colorado Gifted and Talented Student Board as they share their board's creation story, the goals the board has set for supporting gifted and talented students, and how they went above and beyond with what the pandemic brought to their doorstep. Allie Lindsey, Sarah Keller, and Zeyta Whitson-Deherrera share the why, how, and what of the work of their board. Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Directo...

Rural advocacy requires commitment, perseverance, and gumption, which are also necessary characteristics for all school board members. Join Phil Virden, Former CASB Board of Directors President and current Board President for the Hinsdale School District as he shares wisdom in regard to establishing human to human relationships in order to move your advocacy efforts forward.

The role of an advocate is built upon establishing relationships first and foremost. Adams 12 board president, Kathy Plomer, shares her insights into advocacy based upon years of experience as an advocate for public education. You'll hear why you don't have to be an expert on every single issue in order to be a great advocate. Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning and Event Mu...

As a school board member you are an advocate for public education and students in your district. Former Colorado Association of School Boards Board President, Jan Tanner, shares  insights and practices that will help you in your advocacy role. Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning & Events Music: Wingspan by Bayou Birds

Peak Health Alliance is a purchasing alliance that provides the ability for districts to save money on employee health insurance. It's Colorado grown and customizable to the needs of community members.  Interview with Tamara Pogue, former CEO for Peak Health Alliance. Host is Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning and Events Music: Molly Molly by Barstool

Learn the basics of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports, or MTSS, and how school boards can help to promote universal mental health for each and every student. Find out about online training and more. Interview with clinical psychologists Lisa Costello, Ph. D and Catherine Wolcott, Ph. D Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning & Events Music: Faster Faster Brighter

You don't want to miss our 80th Annual CASB Convention. Although it is virtual, you will gain great board development resources CASB is known for. With over 32 breakout sessions, six general sessions, and networking opportunities, you'll come away with resources to utilize for one full year. Don't delay and register today for our December 4-5, 2020 Convention.

Join Lisa Weil, Executive Director for Great Education Colorado, and Matt Cook, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy for the Colorado Association of School Boards, as they discuss the Gallagher Amendment and why a repeal is the best way to go for Colorado public education. Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning & Events Music: The Cloud by Lee Rosevere

Policy guides the direction of public school board members as they govern their school district. If you need a refresher on the reasoning behind 1st and 2nd readings this Grab and Go podcast provides the information so you can grab what you need to get going as a school board leader.  

School board members typically put themselves last in line when it comes to self-care and we are at a point in time where anxiety and stress are mounting. There is a path forward in self-care and it is grounded in the principle of dignity; our collective belief that each of us has inherent worth and our relationships matter.  Interview with: Cultures of Dignity Co-Founders Rosalind Wiseman and Cha...

The Coffee Cart program is a job and life skills curriculum for high school special education students with the goal of helping each student seek, obtain, and retain employment after high school. It's a wonderful program bent on making sure students do not become one of the 80% of disabled adults that are unemployed.  Interview with: Julie Lang, Cotapaxi school district board member, attorney & fo...

The College Board has changed its mind as far as offering an online SAT test, your body language during a school board meeting may say more than you'd like, and FAFSA applications in Colorado took a dive. Check out these updates on the education front. Music: Bonus Points: Pizza and Video Games

If you are planning on purchasing Personal Protective Equipment for reopening schools in the fall, now is the time to act. CASB's partnership with BuyBoard links you with PPE vendors and it's free to you as a CASB member. Learn more and activate your membership now! Interview with Travis Maese, Assistant National Director for BuyBoard Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning Musi...

It's been a nontraditional and even tough end to the school year and we all need to hear some good stories. Every district has great stories commemorating the end to their year and in this podcast you'll hear stories from Vilas RE-5, Montezuma-Cortez RE-1, Buena Vista, and Cheyenne Mountain District 12. Take a break, settle down, and listen to some good news. Interviews with: John Wittler, Sherri...

Now that we've heard the interim update on the state revenue forecast and the Joint Budget Committee deliberations, the nature of what school boards must grapple with in order to balance their budget is beginning to crystallize. Join Tracie Rainey, Executive Director for the Colorado School Finance Project, Dave Montoya, Executive Director of Finance, Poudre School District, and Matt Cook, CASB Di...

Learn about Initiative 271 Fair Tax Colorado, which includes benefits to tax payers, education, and much more. Cheri Wrench, CASB Executive Director, Bret Miles, CASE Executive Director, and Abby Vining, Vision 2020 Network Manager share the details and give listeners a call to action in order to get this initiative on the November 2020 ballot. Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Lea...

With virtual meetings as the new way of life, make sure to check out the 20 best practices to help you pull off a professional meeting or webinar. These easy to do practices create a win-win scenario for any virtual meeting.   Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning Music: I'm a Punk You're a Punk

The COVID-19 shutdown has created a state fiscal crisis and school boards must navigate uncharted territory as they prepare their district budgets. Join Tracie Rainey, Diane Doney, and Matt Cook as they discuss possibilities, CARE stimulus funds, timelines, and much more. This podcast is taken from the CASB Conversations webinar on April 22,2020. Music: El Tajo by Cholate  

Public comment during a school board meeting is important and there are ways to accommodate your community voice. Learn best practices for public comment, conflict of interest, the Colorado Open Records Act, social media and email do's and don'ts, and much more. Interview with Jennifer Mueller, Former CASB Chief General Counsel Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning Music: Sine...

Gain some great ideas for 2020 end of year ceremonies that will honor your graduates, retiring staff, artists, and more. Although COVID-19 changed the way we handle traditions, it doesn't have to eradicate them and you'll hear how to keep them alive and well. Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning Music: Sino de Cobre by Cholate

The Colorado Association of School Boards and the Colorado Department of Education discuss the options school districts have in order to meet their district graduation requirements for 2020 graduates. This podcast is from a recording of the CASB Conversations webinar on April 1, 2020. Topics include flexibility, equitable access, and policy implications.  Music: El Tajo by Cholate

HB20-1301 allows Colorado school boards to meet electronically. What does this look like? CASB's staff attorney, Sam Jones-Rogers and CASB Executive Director, Cheri Wrench, share facts associated with the bill and insights into how boards can meet electronically. This podcast was created from the CASB Conversations HB20-1301 webinar recorded on March 25, 2020. Music: Sino de Cobre by Cholate

Learn what it takes to work on the school board budget, where it comes from and how to navigate incorporating the vision for placing students first in the process. School board budget experts, Glenn Gustafson and Barb Clementi share insights and tips into making the budget work for your district. Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning Music: El Tajo by Cholate