Welcome to TSBA: Your Education Source - a podcast produced by the Tennessee School Boards Association. Tune in to hear discussions and interviews about legislation, legal topics, policies, and other happenings that affect public education in Tennessee.
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Welcome to TSBA, Your Education Source – a podcast produced by the Tennessee School Boards Association. Tune in to hear discussions and interviews about legislation, legal topics, policies, and other happenings that affect public education in Tennessee. If you have any feedback or suggestions on content, email podcast@tsba.net.
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TN Bass Nation High School and Youth Program
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In today’s episode, David Lowrie, State Director, and Jake Davis, State President, discuss the TN Bass Nation High School and Youth Program and how this program has impacted students across the state of Tennessee. Listen today to learn how to get your school district involved. https://tbnhsy.com David Lowrie, TN State Director dlowrie@benlomand.net…
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TN Bass Nation High School and Youth Program
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In today’s episode, David Lowrie, State Director, and Jake Davis, State President, discuss the TN Bass Nation High School and Youth Program and how this program has impacted students across the state of Tennessee. Listen today to learn how to get your school district involved. https://tbnhsy.com David Lowrie, TN State Director dlowrie@benlomand.net…
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In today’s episode, Dr. Tammy Grissom, TSBA Executive Director, Ben Torres, TSBA Assistant Executive Director/General Counsel, and Nolan Combs, TSBA Director of Government Relations, discuss the importance of data and why it is such an important tool for school boards to utilize when making decisions for their school districts. Listen today to lear…
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In today’s episode, Dr. Tammy Grissom, TSBA Executive Director, Ben Torres, TSBA Assistant Executive Director/General Counsel, and Nolan Combs, TSBA Director of Government Relations, discuss the importance of data and why it is such an important tool for school boards to utilize when making decisions for their school districts. Listen today to lear…
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[Re-Air] Attributes of an Effective Board Chairman
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[Re-Air] In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Keys Fillauer, 2021 President-Elect and Board Chairman of the Oak Ridge Board of Education, as he discusses the top attributes needed to be an effective board chairman. The chairman carries a heavy responsibility, and certain skills and actions are required in order for the chairman to conduct his/her …
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[Re-Air] Attributes of an Effective Board Chairman
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[Re-Air] In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Keys Fillauer, 2021 President-Elect and Board Chairman of the Oak Ridge Board of Education, as he discusses the top attributes needed to be an effective board chairman. The chairman carries a heavy responsibility, and certain skills and actions are required in order for the chairman to conduct his/her …
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In today’s episode, Dr. Steve Barnett, Director of Schools for Johnson City Schools, Kathy Hall, Chair of the Johnson City Board of Education, and Dr. Greg Wallace, Supervisor of Safety and Mental Health discuss Johnson City Schools’ Heroes Program – a comprehensive set of services designed to meet a wide range of student mental health and safety n…
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In today’s episode, Dr. Steve Barnett, Director of Schools for Johnson City Schools, Kathy Hall, Chair of the Johnson City Board of Education, and Dr. Greg Wallace, Supervisor of Safety and Mental Health discuss Johnson City Schools’ Heroes Program – a comprehensive set of services designed to meet a wide range of student mental health and safety n…
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“Paws on Patrol” with Lebanon Special School District
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In today’s episode, Brian Hutto, Director of Schools of Lebanon Special Schools, Mike Kurtz, Director of Operations, and Officer Dusty Burton share the importance of school safety and introduce Blaze, their newest resource to ensure that all students and district employees are safe while at school. Listen in as they explain why the Lebanon Special …
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“Paws on Patrol” with Lebanon Special School District
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In today’s episode, Brian Hutto, Director of Schools of Lebanon Special Schools, Mike Kurtz, Director of Operations, and Officer Dusty Burton share the importance of school safety and introduce Blaze, their newest resource to ensure that all students and district employees are safe while at school. Listen in as they explain why the Lebanon Special …
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In today’s episode, the TSBA Staff Attorneys are back and answering the most asked legal questions received from board members across the state. This version of “Ask the Attorney” focuses solely on questions regarding the law around board policy. Questions from “what is the function of the policy committee” to “how can a board member propose a poli…
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In today’s episode, the TSBA Staff Attorneys are back and answering the most asked legal questions received from board members across the state. This version of “Ask the Attorney” focuses solely on questions regarding the law around board policy. Questions from “what is the function of the policy committee” to “how can a board member propose a poli…
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Cheatham County: A Unified Champion District
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In today’s episode, Dr. Cathy Beck, Director of Schools for Cheatham County Schools, and David Risner, Board Chairman of the Cheatham County Board of Education, share the importance of becoming the first school district in Tennessee to be named a Unified Champion District by the Special Olympics. Join us as they cover the steps the district took to…
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Cheatham County: A Unified Champion District
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In today’s episode, Dr. Cathy Beck, Director of Schools for Cheatham County Schools, and David Risner, Board Chairman of the Cheatham County Board of Education, share the importance of becoming the first school district in Tennessee to be named a Unified Champion District by the Special Olympics. Join us as they cover the steps the district took to…
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The Tennessee School Boards Association maintains an awards program that, each year, recognizes school board members who have gone above and beyond for their school district. In today’s episode, Brittany Massey, Director of Finance and Member Services, and Sandy Jones, Board of Directors Services Coordinator, cover the different types of awards and…
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The Tennessee School Boards Association maintains an awards program that, each year, recognizes school board members who have gone above and beyond for their school district. In today’s episode, Brittany Massey, Director of Finance and Member Services, and Sandy Jones, Board of Directors Services Coordinator, cover the different types of awards and…
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Cybersecurity 101: How to Protect Your Digital Assets
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In today’s episode, Nathan Abbott, Information Systems Manager with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury – Division of Local Government Audit, provides an in-depth overview of cybersecurity and speaks to why it is important for school districts to ensure that the appropriate safeguards are in place to protect their digital assets. Show Notes: …
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Cybersecurity 101: How to Protect Your Digital Assets
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In today’s episode, Nathan Abbott, Information Systems Manager with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury – Division of Local Government Audit, provides an in-depth overview of cybersecurity and speaks to why it is important for school districts to ensure that the appropriate safeguards are in place to protect their digital assets. Show Notes: …
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In today’s episode, Patty Thomas, Director of Career & Technical Education, Federal Programs, & Nursing Services for Alcoa City Schools, discusses Careers in Motion, a program that encourages students to participate in CTE opportunities. Careers in Motion is a grant-funded project awarded by Pathways TN and the Tennessee Department of Education to …
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In today’s episode, Patty Thomas, Director of Career & Technical Education, Federal Programs, & Nursing Services for Alcoa City Schools, discusses Careers in Motion, a program that encourages students to participate in CTE opportunities. Careers in Motion is a grant-funded project awarded by Pathways TN and the Tennessee Department of Education to …
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SafeTN App: Keeping Our Schools Safe with the TN Office of Homeland Security
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In today’s episode, Greg Mays, Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, speaks about the SafeTN app and explains why this platform is vital when keeping our schools safe. Listen in as he provides background information as to why such an application is needed and why it is important to create a positive enviro…
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SafeTN App: Keeping Our Schools Safe with the TN Office of Homeland Security
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In today’s episode, Greg Mays, Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, speaks about the SafeTN app and explains why this platform is vital when keeping our schools safe. Listen in as he provides background information as to why such an application is needed and why it is important to create a positive enviro…
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In today’s episode, Dr. Ricky Catlett, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, and Greg Hammond, Chief Public Information Officer, discuss why communication is key at Jackson-Madison County Schools. Listen in as they cover the different methods of communication that they have implemented to foster relationships with their employees, students, parents,…
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In today’s episode, Dr. Ricky Catlett, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, and Greg Hammond, Chief Public Information Officer, discuss why communication is key at Jackson-Madison County Schools. Listen in as they cover the different methods of communication that they have implemented to foster relationships with their employees, students, parents,…
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In today’s episode, Ben Torres, TSBA Assistant Executive Director & General Counsel, and Brittany Massey, TSBA Director of Finance & Member Services, discuss school board member training and provide information as to these training requirements as well as the trainings available through the Tennessee School Boards Association.…
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In today’s episode, Ben Torres, TSBA Assistant Executive Director & General Counsel, and Brittany Massey, TSBA Director of Finance & Member Services, discuss school board member training and provide information as to these training requirements as well as the trainings available through the Tennessee School Boards Association.…
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Focusing on Financial Education with the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission
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In today’s episode, Bill Parker, Director of the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission, discusses the importance of financial literacy in grades K-12 and the resources available for school districts when focusing on financial education. Click here to access a video created by the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission.…
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Focusing on Financial Education with the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission
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In today’s episode, Bill Parker, Director of the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission, discusses the importance of financial literacy in grades K-12 and the resources available for school districts when focusing on financial education. Click here to access a video created by the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission.…
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CMA Foundation - Creating a Brighter Future Through Music Education
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In today’s episode, Tiffany Kerns, Executive Director of the CMA Foundation & SVP Industry Relations & Philanthropy at the County Music Association, and Franklin Willis, Director of Community Impact at the Country Music Association, discuss the importance of music education in our Tennessee schools and provide resources and recommendations as to ho…
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CMA Foundation - Creating a Brighter Future Through Music Education
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In today’s episode, Tiffany Kerns, Executive Director of the CMA Foundation & SVP Industry Relations & Philanthropy at the County Music Association, and Franklin Willis, Director of Community Impact at the Country Music Association, discuss the importance of music education in our Tennessee schools and provide resources and recommendations as to ho…
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Conducting Your Board Meetings with BOEconnect
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In today’s episode, we discuss the benefits of BOEconnect, an online meeting platform offered by TSBA. Vijaya Subramani, Board Secretary for the Germantown Municipal Board of Education, highlights the many reasons why she and the Board enjoy utilizing this service and how it has streamlined the board meeting preparation process. Listen today to lea…
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Conducting Your Board Meetings with BOEconnect
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In today’s episode, we discuss the benefits of BOEconnect, an online meeting platform offered by TSBA. Vijaya Subramani, Board Secretary for the Germantown Municipal Board of Education, highlights the many reasons why she and the Board enjoy utilizing this service and how it has streamlined the board meeting preparation process. Listen today to lea…
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Discussing School Support Organizations with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury
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In today’s episode, Christy Tennant, Deputy Director of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Division of Investigations, is speaking about the role of the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and how it works with school districts when overseeing school support organizations. Listen today to find out more about the board’s role when ensuring these …
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Discussing School Support Organizations with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury
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In today’s episode, Christy Tennant, Deputy Director of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Division of Investigations, is speaking about the role of the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and how it works with school districts when overseeing school support organizations. Listen today to find out more about the board’s role when ensuring these …
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In today’s episode, Dr. Russell Dyer, Director of Schools; Nate Tucker, Board Chairman; Scott Campbell, Aviation Instructor; and Renny Whittenbarger, Supervisor of CTE, discuss Cleveland City Schools’ aviation program, Tango Flight – an innovative educational program that encompasses concepts of aerospace, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and…
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In today’s episode, Dr. Russell Dyer, Director of Schools; Nate Tucker, Board Chairman; Scott Campbell, Aviation Instructor; and Renny Whittenbarger, Supervisor of CTE, discuss Cleveland City Schools’ aviation program, Tango Flight – an innovative educational program that encompasses concepts of aerospace, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and…
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In today’s episode, Todd Shipley, Director of Fine Arts at the Tennessee Department of Education, discusses the importance of arts education in our Tennessee schools and provides resources and recommendations as to how school districts can strengthen their arts program.By TSBA
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In today’s episode, Todd Shipley, Director of Fine Arts at the Tennessee Department of Education, discusses the importance of arts education in our Tennessee schools and provides resources and recommendations as to how school districts can strengthen their arts program.By TSBA
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In today’s episode, the TSBA Staff Attorneys are back and answering the most asked legal questions received from board members across the state. This version of “Ask the Attorney” focuses solely on questions regarding the law around open meetings. Questions from “what is an open meeting” to “are there any exceptions to this law” are tackled during …
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In today’s episode, the TSBA Staff Attorneys are back and answering the most asked legal questions received from board members across the state. This version of “Ask the Attorney” focuses solely on questions regarding the law around open meetings. Questions from “what is an open meeting” to “are there any exceptions to this law” are tackled during …
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Getting on Board: Tips for New School Board Members
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During this podcast episode, Candy Morgan, 2023 TSBA President (Maryville); Keys Fillauer, TSBA Immediate Past President (Oak Ridge); Dr. Dale Viox, TSBA President-Elect (Arlington); and Marty Burlison, TSBA Vice President (Tipton County) welcome all new school board members and share words of advice when navigating the first few years of service o…
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Getting on Board: Tips for New School Board Members
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During this podcast episode, Candy Morgan, 2023 TSBA President (Maryville); Keys Fillauer, TSBA Immediate Past President (Oak Ridge); Dr. Dale Viox, TSBA President-Elect (Arlington); and Marty Burlison, TSBA Vice President (Tipton County) welcome all new school board members and share words of advice when navigating the first few years of service o…
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Lauren Dickson, Miss Tennessee 2022, discusses her journey on becoming Miss Tennessee and shares why choosing the social impact initiative – Heart for the Hungry: Overcoming Food Insecurity – was so important to her. For any questions about the initiative, Heart for the Hungry, or for more information as to how to book Miss Tennessee to visit your …
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Lauren Dickson, Miss Tennessee 2022, discusses her journey on becoming Miss Tennessee and shares why choosing the social impact initiative – Heart for the Hungry: Overcoming Food Insecurity – was so important to her. For any questions about the initiative, Heart for the Hungry, or for more information as to how to book Miss Tennessee to visit your …
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Keys Fillauer, 2022 TSBA President & Oak Ridge Board Chair, and Brittany Massey, TSBA Director of Finance & Member Services, discuss the basics of the new and improved boardsmanship award program and describe what board members need to know in order to make the most of this program. Click here to download the Boardsmanship Award Program packet.…
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Keys Fillauer, 2022 TSBA President & Oak Ridge Board Chair, and Brittany Massey, TSBA Director of Finance & Member Services, discuss the basics of the new and improved boardsmanship award program and describe what board members need to know in order to make the most of this program. Click here to download the Boardsmanship Award Program packet.…
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Teacher Appreciation with Arlington Community Schools
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Jeff Mayo, Director of Schools of Arlington Community Schools, Kay Williams, Arlington Board Member, and Dr. Dale Viox, Arlington Board Chair, discuss the importance of teacher appreciation within its schools and how these efforts have paid off - Arlington Community Schools has being designated as the #1 Top Workplace in the Memphis-Metro region. S…
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Teacher Appreciation with Arlington Community Schools
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Jeff Mayo, Director of Schools of Arlington Community Schools, Kay Williams, Arlington Board Member, and Dr. Dale Viox, Arlington Board Chair, discuss the importance of teacher appreciation within its schools and how these efforts have paid off - Arlington Community Schools has being designated as the #1 Top Workplace in the Memphis-Metro region. S…
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Ben Torres, Assistant Executive Director & General Counsel, Emily Warren, Director of Government Relations & Staff Attorney, and Jennifer White, Director of Policy Services & Staff Attorney, discuss how the legal, policy, and government relations departments within TSBA can assist school boards in efficiently governing school districts. For more in…
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Ben Torres, Assistant Executive Director & General Counsel, Emily Warren, Director of Government Relations & Staff Attorney, and Jennifer White, Director of Policy Services & Staff Attorney, discuss how the legal, policy, and government relations departments within TSBA can assist school boards in efficiently governing school districts. For more in…
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