Fall Legal Seminars

Attend the Fall Legal Seminars to get the latest legal updates and five hours of TEA-approved training credit. The topics this November include:

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Governance Issues Facing School Board Trustees 

Trustees need to know and understand the laws impacting school district governance to fulfill their roles. In this session, trustees will learn about the Open Meetings Act, the Public Information Act, and how technology and social media impacts service to the school board. 

Central Casting: The Board’s Role in Personnel Decisions 

School districts may look closely at personnel decisions when budgets are tight. Learn what personnel decisions boards make and how those decisions can save district costs. 

The Day After Tomorrow: Board Considerations After a Disaster 

School districts need to respond promptly when disaster strikes. Learn about the key issues districts face if a catastrophe impacts your community.  

Fast Times at Texas Schools: What Trustees Should Know about Student Discipline 

What student issues are coming up on school campuses these days and how do your administrators know how to respond? This session will provide an overview of Chapter 37 of the Education Code and covers recent trends in discipline.  

A Few Good Cases: Legal Update 

Are you ready for a legal presentation that is informative and fun? Then you’ll love our Legal Update! Learn a lot (and laugh a little) about recent developments in school law. 

Registration Information

The minimum number of registrants per in-person location is 20. If that number is not met one week before the seminar, TASB reserves the right to cancel the event. If the event must be canceled, TASB will refund registrations in full but will not be responsible for any indirect, special, or consequential damages (including transportation, lodging, and meal costs) sustained by the registrant. Please refer to Terms and Conditions: Events | TASB for all other cancellation information.