FASA Leadership Lounge

Let's explore last week's committee meetings and all the drama that went along with them.  And, Happy Thanksgiving!   Click HERE for resources from this podcast. 

This week, we discuss the very long State Board Meeting that was held on Thursday, a big endorsement for a Florida Governor candidate, and some good news about Purple Star Schools.    Click HERE for resources and links from everything we discussed this week.

We have a recap of a busy committee week. Is the Government Shutdown coming to an end? Important new bills, field trips, and a new candidate for Governor - we've got it all this week!   Click HERE for links to topics we discussed on this podcast.

This week, we talk about a very light upcoming legislative committee week, the government shutdown continues - with impacts to SNAP benefits and Head Start programs, the top 250 Vocational schools in the county, and much more! Find links to everything we talk about HERE.

This week, we discuss the Government shutdown, Schools of Hope, the Hope Florida Foundation, and some good news at the end...but you need to listen to that to find out what it is!   As always, links to everything we talk about during the podcast can be found HERE.

Many things happened during committee week #2. So many, that we can't even write a summary. You have to listen to this episode to learn more!   Click HERE for resources from this episode.

This week, we discuss the first interim committee week for the Florida Legislature, as we look towards week two and what to expect. Also, a newly designated Speaker of the House for Florida, and much more!   Click HERE for resources we discussed in this episode.

The Legislative Committee Weeks begin this week. Make sure to listen so you are prepared!   Find all of the resources from this week's episode HERE .

This week we discuss the most recent State Board of Education meeting, the upcoming Legislative Committee weeks, new bills filed, and much more! Resources from this week's podcast

This week, our hosts discuss national policy, some State of Florida rules that are going to be under development soon, a vaccine mandate update, and, most importantly, the ongoing discussion of changing the official state bird. Buckle up, this is a good one! Click HERE for resources related to this week's episode.

Guest host Chad Frazier welcomes special guests Dr. Michael George and Brent Frazier to discuss today's strategies to lead schools successfully. You don't want to miss this amazing episode!

There are more changes coming - from persistently low-performing schools to new candidates for Governor, Michele and Jessica have all of the updates. Find the documents that our hosts discuss, here https://www.fasa.net/advocacy

Choo Choo! Get on the train. This week, Michele and Jessica break down the never-boring, always a little confusing Train Bill. Make sure to listen to this to prepare yourself for Florida's upcoming Legislative Session.

The State Board of Education Meeting was held this week, and several rules were passed. This brings the question: what exactly are rules, and how do they come about? Listen to this episode to find out more.

Season 2 continues with Michele and Jessica discussing the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session and leadership. Get prepared for 2026, don't miss this episode!

Welcome back to season 2! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jen Halter, Principal of Clay High School in Clay County, Florida. Don't miss this engaging episode!

Season one comes to an end with some special guests from the Florida School Boards Association - Dr. Danielle Thomas and Joe McGehee. Our guests provide their insight into the legislative session, and more! Season two will begin in August. Stay tuned!

The Florida Legislature has finally approved a budget. What's next? Tune in to Episode 16 to find out!

This week, we are joined by two very special guests - Dr. Earl Franks, Executive Director of NAESP, and Ronn Nozoe, CEO of NASSP. They discuss everything education from the national to the state level. This very special episode was recorded on site at FASA's Discover '25 conference.

Will Florida's budget be agreed upon? Tune in to hear the latest...

Does Florida have a budget? It might happen! Also, discussion about FASA's Discover '25 conference, and the loss of a great leader.

Michele and Jessica discuss bills that the Governor signed this week, a few issues at the Federal level, and the current lack of agreement from Florida's Legislature.

As the Legislature takes a bit of a break, trying to figure out the budget, Michele and Jessica talk about happenings in all 3 branches of government.

The 60-day Florida Legislative Session has ended (sort of). What is next? Michele and Jessica take a deeper look into what is expected in the near future.

Day 60 of the Florida Legislative Session is here, and the budget has not been passed. What is going to happen next? Join Michele and Jessica to find out.