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In this episode, we’re excited to discuss TSBA’s latest resource: the TSBA School Board Member Toolkit for Artificial Intelligence. Join us as we sit down with Nolan Combs, TSBA Director of Government Relations and one of the developers of this innovative toolkit, to explore how AI is shaping the future of K-12 education and why it’s essential for school board members to stay informed. Whether you’re an AI novice or already exploring its possibilities, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical guidance to navigate this rapidly evolving field. Tune in to discover how this resource empowers school board members to embrace the opportunities—and challenges—of artificial intelligence in education!

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TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast

Unveiling the Artificial Intelligence Toolkit for School Board Members

TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast

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#Leadership #Legal #Schoolboards #Tennessee #Tennessee School Boards Association #Podcasting Education #Legislator #Publicschool

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TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast

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Calling the Shots with TSSAA 44:59

18 days ago44:59

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) and its impact on students, schools, and communities across the state. Mark Reeves, Executive Director of TSSAA, shares insights on how TSSAA supports both athletic excellence and academic integrity. Tune in as we explore what it means to lead, play, and grow through school sports – and why it’s about so much more than just the scoreboard. Click here if you wish to read the transcript of today’s podcast episode.…

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Cultivating Excellence: A Conversation with the 2024 National Teacher of the Year 28:27

7 weeks ago28:27

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In this episode, we join Missy Testerman, Rogersville City School, as she discusses her achievement as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year and shares her journey from the classroom to national recognition. Tune in as she provides insights into her teaching philosophy, innovative practices, and strategies on building meaningful connections to students, families, and community. Click here if you wish to read the transcript of today’s podcast episode.…

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Ask the Attorney: Special Education Edition 29:33

12 weeks ago29:33

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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 policy change” are tackled during today’s episode. Click here if you wish to read the transcript of today’s podcast episode.…

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Lights, Camera, Education: Inside Warrior Media at White County Schools 39:43

16 weeks ago39:43

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In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Warrior Media, the educational media program at White County Schools that’s empowering students to create, collaborate, and develop A/V production skills. Join us as we discuss this program with Jayson McDonald, 2025 TSBA President and White County Board Member; Kurt Dronebarger, Director of Schools at White County Schools; Candice Allen, A/V Teacher at White County Schools; and Cameron Dronebarger, A/V Teacher at White County Schools, and explore how the program started, the valuable experiences it offers, and the impressive projects students have produced. This episode is a must-listen! WarriorTV Click here if you wish to read the transcript of today’s podcast episode.…

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Unveiling the Artificial Intelligence Toolkit for School Board Members 21:43

20 weeks ago21:43

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[Re-Air] Getting on Board: Tips for New School Board Members 27:54

24 weeks ago27:54

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Due to the amount of recent new board members, we wanted to relaunch the following podcast to help navigate this time as a new board member. During this podcast episode, Candy Morgan, Former TSBA President (Maryville); Keys Fillauer, Former TSBA President (Oak Ridge); Dr. Dale Viox, Former TSBA President (Arlington); and Marty Burlison (Tipton County) welcome all new school board members and share words of advice when navigating the first few years of service on the Board. Click here if you wish to read the transcript of today’s podcast episode.…

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From Classroom to Boardroom: The Importance of Student Representatives in Education 25:27

29 weeks ago25:27

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In today’s episode, Mark Clark, Board Chairman, Fayetteville City, Eric Jones, Director of Schools, Fayetteville City, and Braila, a Senior at Fayetteville City Schools, discuss the role of student representatives on Boards of Education and their impact on shaping the future of our schools. Listen today to hear insights on why student voices are essential in board governance.…

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Student Congress on Policies in Education Conference – Everything You Need to Know About SCOPE 18:53

33 weeks ago18:53

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In today’s episode, Jennifer White, TSBA Director of Policy Services & Staff Attorney, discusses the Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE) conference. Annually, TSBA hosts this event which brings together 9th-12th grade students from across the state to discuss current topics in education. Tune in today and listen to how participants explore education issues and gain an understanding of how school boards operate. https://tsba.net/event/student-congress-on-policies-in-education-scope/…

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Why Advocacy Matters in Public Education 24:05

38 weeks ago24:05

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In today’s episode, Nolan Combs, TSBA Director of Government Relations, discusses the importance of advocacy in public education and why it matters to be an effective advocate. Whether you are a board member or a Director of Schools, today’s episode contains helpful information when considering the legislative landscape for the school district.…

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Enhancing Education for English Learners at Collierville Schools 44:12

42 weeks ago44:12

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In today’s episode, Wright Cox, Collierville Board Chairman; Leigh Anne Rainey, Chief Academic Officer; and Jana Church, Intervention and Special Populations Supervisor, discuss their English Learners program and how they are using this program to empower students from diverse backgrounds to overcome language barriers and succeed academically. Listen today to hear insights on how they have structured this program as well as the resources they have adopted to support these students. Whether you are a board member, educator, parent, or community member, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the impact and future of English Learner programs across Tennessee.…

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TN Bass Nation High School and Youth Program 32:26

46 weeks ago32:26

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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 Jake Davis, TBN State President sctnbassnation@gmail.com 615-613-2382…

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It’s All About the Data 33:54

51 weeks ago33:54

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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 learn how to access the different types of data available to school boards across Tennessee. Show Notes Please see below the links to access the data mentioned during today’s podcast episode. TSBA District Data Dashboard (Tennessee School Boards Association) Provides district and regional labor market statistics, along with district demographics, academic, and financial data. Academic Supply for Occupational Demand Report (Tennessee Higher Education Commission and Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation) Provides districts with information on in-demand occupations and aligned academic programs in Tennessee. County Profiles (Tennessee Higher Education Commission) Provides an overview of higher education data by county, including college-going rate, socioeconomic profile, FAFSA filing rate, top colleges by attendance for high school graduates, etc. Tennessee Educator Survey (Tennessee Education Research Alliance, Tennessee Department of Education) Serves as the largest-scale data collection on Tennessee teacher perspectives on a range of topics, including school climate and leadership, instructional practice, teacher evaluation and instructional improvement, and standards and assessment. Includes district- and school-level data where the response rate is at least 45 percent. Tennessee State Report Card (Tennessee Department of Education) Features extensive information about the growth and achievement of Tennessee schools and districts. The report card also includes financial, enrollment, and demographic information. Data Downloads (Tennessee Department of Education) Serves as a landing page for multiple sources of raw data from the Tennessee Department of Education, including data on such topics as achievement, growth, discipline, chronic absenteeism. For the first time last year, the department released Educator Race and Ethnicity Data on this page. Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card (Tennessee State Board of Education, Tennessee Department of Education) Provides data on the effectiveness of educator preparation providers.…

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[Re-Air] Attributes of an Effective Board Chairman 39:29

1 year ago39:29

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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 duties in an efficient manner.…

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Johnson City Schools' Heroes Program 29:31

1 year ago29:31

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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 needs – and how it has benefitted their students. Listen today to learn how to create a similar program in your school district. https://www.jcschools.org/school-safety…

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“Paws on Patrol” with Lebanon Special School District 34:00

1 year ago34:00

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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 Board of Education felt this program was needed within the district as well as how to successfully replicate a similar program in your district. Shownotes Lebanon Special School District “Paws on Patrol” - https://www.lssd.org/apps/news/article/1795952 Global K9 - https://globalk9protectiongroup.com…

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Ask the Attorney: Board Policy 29:26

1 year ago29:26

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Cheatham County: A Unified Champion District 28:53

1 year ago28:53

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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 achieve this designation as well as the importance of promoting social inclusion throughout the school district. https://www.cheathamcountyschools.net/apps/news/article/1810530 https://www.cheathamcountyschools.net/apps/news/article/1732327 https://youtu.be/3O2Fxc3pyFs https://www.cheathamcountyschools.net/apps/news/article/1644462…

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TSBA Awards Program 39:17

1 year ago39:17

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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 recognitions available for school board members to achieve throughout the year. Visit www.tsba.net for additional award details and applications.…

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Cybersecurity 101: How to Protect Your Digital Assets 35:41

2 years ago35:41

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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: Below are a few websites mentioned during today’s podcast that may be helpful to reference when learning more about cybersecurity: https://www.cisa.gov/ https://comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/la/resources/cyberaware.html https://www.tn.gov/cybersecurity.html https://www.cisecurity.org/ms-isac…

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Careers in Motion 23:35

2 years ago23:35

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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 Alcoa City Schools, Blount County Schools, and Maryville City Schools in order to promote high-wage, high-demand, high-skill career and technical education-related programs to students. Visit the Careers in Motion website by clicking here .…

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SafeTN App: Keeping Our Schools Safe with the TN Office of Homeland Security 47:06

2 years ago47:06

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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 environment on reporting within a school district. For more information regarding the SafeTN app, including posters to promote this platform in your district, please click on the link below or contact Greg Mays at gregory.mays@tn.gov . https://www.tn.gov/safety/homeland-security/safetn.html…

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Communicating with JMCSS 50:11

2 years ago50:11

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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, and the community. To learn more about their district, visit them at www.jmcss.org .…

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School Board Member Training 11:21

2 years ago11:21

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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 31:21

2 years ago31:21

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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 1:03:03

2 years ago1:03:03

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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 how school districts can strengthen their music programs.…

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Conducting Your Board Meetings with BOEconnect 35:20

2 years ago35:20

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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 learn how your Board can start streamlining their process today through BOEconnect.…

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Discussing School Support Organizations with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury 41:13

2 years ago41:13

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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 organizations comply with state law. For more information, click here to access the procedures manual for school support organizations referenced during today’s episode. Click here to view the investigations map created by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office.…

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Tango Flight with Cleveland City Schools 33:09

2 years ago33:09

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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 design engineering, with an emphasis on aviation – and how it has benefitted their students. Listen today to learn how to create a similar program in your school district. Flight Simulator Take Off Video Flight Simulator Landing Video…

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The Importance of Arts Education 40:33

2 years ago40:33

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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.

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Ask the Attorney 30:14

2 years ago30:14