TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Carol Berry, Board Chairman of Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools, and Dr. Sean Impeartrice, Chief Academic Officer of Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools, as they discuss their innovative "Grow Your Own" program – a teacher pipeline that will generate new teachers each year through educational opportunities and hands-on apprenticeships. Carol and Sean sh...

In today's episode, I'm speaking with school board members Bobby Henderson, Hardeman County; Dr. Dale Viox, Arlington; and Susan Horn, Knox County, as they share information on civility in the boardroom and share words of wisdom as to how a board chairman can maintain civility even in the hardest moments. While you may not be the current board chairman, this episode is definitely worth the listen...

Thousands of Tennessee students face the school day on an empty stomach because there is not enough food at home. Hungry students cannot learn. In today's episode, Marissa Spady, representative at No Kid Hungry Tennessee, shares information as to how school districts can ensure that all students are healthy and ready to learn and explains why school nutrition is a critical resource for families no...

In today's episode, we are talking with the 2020 recipient of the TSBA Award for Excellence in Education Program: the Clinton City Blaze. Created in 2018, the Blaze is a comprehensive activities program that provides students with a wide variety of opportunities to develop individual talents and interests. Kelly Johnson, Clinton City Director of Schools, and E.T. Stamey, Clinton City Athletic Dire...

In today's episode, we are talking all about the power of reading and how sharing the love of reading can benefit students for years to come. To highlight these benefits, I sat down with Kathy Hall, Johnson City board member, and Marcie Nitsch, 4th grade teacher with Sumner County Schools, and spoke with each of them about instilling their love of reading in others and the impact they have witness...

In today's episode, the TSBA Staff Attorneys are answering the most asked legal questions that are received from board members across the state. As mentioned during the episode, here is a link to Governor Bill Lee's executive orders. Executive Order 71 that Jennifer referenced during this podcast episode expires on February 27, 2021.

In today's episode, we are speaking to Brett Henley, 2021 TSBA President & Coffee County board member, about demonstrating appreciation for your local school board member. Join us as we discuss the best ways to show your school board members you appreciate their dedication and hard work. Even though showing appreciation is year-round, taking advantage of the designated School Board Appreciation We...

In today's episode, we are speaking to Mark Clark, 2020 TSBA President & Fayetteville board member, as well as Ben Torres, TSBA Assistant Executive Director & General Counsel, about communicating with legislators and advocating for public education. Join us as we discuss the best methods to communicate with legislators and provide tips to leave a positive impression with your legislator.

In today's episode, we are speaking with Eston Williams, USDA Liaison, and Joe T. Wood, USDA Community Liaison, about local prosperity councils and the benefits that come when launching a council within a community. For more information as to the resources mentioned in today's episode, see the links below: TSBA Data Dashboard USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement USDA Communities of Fa...

In today's episode, we are speaking to Special Agent Andy Hendrix and Special Agent Jim Cole with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security about an initiative designed to combat the sexual exploitation of children. This initiative, Project iGuardian, is an outreach effort to share information about the dangers of online environments, how to stay safe online, and how to report abuse and suspicious...

In today's episode, we are speaking to Neel Durbin, Director of Schools of Dyersburg City Schools, about therapy dogs and how these types of animals are being incorporated within the school district to create a positive and thriving learning environment for students as well as staff. To see photos from today's recording, click here . For more information regarding therapy dogs, click here for a po...

In today's episode, we are speaking with David Ricketts, Assistant Director of BuyBoard. The BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative helps save time and money while purchasing the products school systems use every day. Would you like to save time and money? BuyBoard is an online purchasing cooperative designed to streamline the purchasing process and help its members make confident buying decisio...

To access the school's website and take a virtual tour of the facility, please visit https://dbexcel.k12k.com/ .  

We are speaking with Randall Bennett, former Deputy Exec. Director & Gen. Council, about the top ten things all school board members need to know. Today's episode covers things to know 6-10.

[Re-Air]: We are speaking with Randall Bennett, Deputy Exec. Director & Gen. Council, at TSBA, about the top ten things all school board members need to know. Today's episode covers things to know 1-5.

In today's episode, we are speaking to Steve Playl, Senior Director of College and Career Experiences at the Tennessee Department of Education, about CTE programs across the state and what school districts can do to ensure that they are properly preparing students for success after graduation.

We are speaking with Jennifer White, Director of Policy and Staff Attorney at TSBA, about open meetings and what board members need to know to comply with state law. We will discuss exceptions and misconceptions of the law, and why it's important to be mindful of discussing topics outside of the board meeting. 

In today's episode, the TSBA Staff Attorneys are answering the most asked legal questions that are received from board members across the state.

For information mentioned during today's episode, see links below: STOPit App TN Department of Education Resources Page

See below for helpful links and programs mentioned during today's episode:  MentalHealth.gov Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Mental Health Curriculum in Schools SCL Program, Community Mental Health Agencies, Restorative Justice and Practices

Mental health affects all school districts, and our hopes for today's discussion is that ideas are fostered and questions are asked as to how board members and school personnel can make this a bigger discussion within their school system. For more information as to the resources mentioned in today's episode, see below: Under The Surface Video Mental Health First Aid Tennessee Family Resource Cente...

Jennifer White will provide insight on Collaborative Conferencing and identify key components that staff and management need to successfully conduct this form of communication. Co-host, Jenna Zwan is also asked a series of questions to test her knowledge on the topic, and her answers are anything but correct. Tune in to share some laughs and learn how to use Collaborative Conferencing in your scho...

For more information regarding parliamentary procedure, click the links below:  https://tsba.net/policy/parliamentary-procedure/ http://www.orgsites.com/tn/tennesseeparliamentarians/_pgg9.php3 Randy's Recommended Books for Parliamentary Procedure Recommended books that everyone needs on their shelves: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Robert's Rules; Robert's Rules for Dummies

For more information as to the OPEB Trust and how to join, check out our website: https://tsba.net/services/tsba-opeb-trust/ .