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Homeroom Security: Navigating HB-3’s Armed Security Mandate

Homeroom Security: Navigating HB-3’s Armed Security Mandate

House Bill 3's (HB-3) armed security requirement for schools is a complex mandate that presents many challenges for Texas school districts. This 3-part webinar series is for school board trustees, superintendents, school security personnel and other district leaders who would benefit from a comprehensive discussion of HB-3's legal requirements and practical implications for Texas school... read more
89th Legislative Update: Open Government

89th Legislative Update: Open Government

The 89th Texas Legislature made several key changes to the Open Meetings Act and the Public Information Act, and compliance just got trickier. From business-day posting requirements to mandatory meeting recordings and longer retention timelines, school officials have new rules to navigate. This webinar will break down what changed, what it means for your district,…

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How to Protect Your District Through Trademarks

How to Protect Your District Through Trademarks

This training outlines how school districts can effectively use trademark law to prevent unauthorized exploitation of their schools’ image. We discuss the importance of registering school logos and steps to take when someone is infringing upon district registrations. We also discuss how to license school logos to community vendors, register school logos for future trademark…

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Handling Artificial Intelligence in Schools Responsibly

Handling Artificial Intelligence in Schools Responsibly

This training clarifies the procedures that schools must take to effectively protect Student privacy when using artificial intelligence. We discuss artificial intelligence’s complex relationship with FERPA, how to legally use pictures and videos generated by artificial intelligence, and how to prevent students from using artificial intelligence on examinations. We also identify key indicators that suggest…

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Construction Essentials Webinar Series

Construction Essentials Webinar Series

If your district wants to build, you need to start out with the right foundation. Obtain valuable construction insight without leaving your office. Each webinar session is one hour. Enjoy them from the comfort of your desk or conference room. You can participate by yourself or share the sessions with others in your district. 10…

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Handling Easements with Ease: Practical Considerations for Managing Easement Requests Over District Property

Handling Easements with Ease: Practical Considerations for Managing Easement Requests Over District Property

Construction of school facilities is not complete until the district’s property is connected to the requisite utilities (water, wastewater, electric, and communications). Many times the attention required to be given to construction projects leaves precious little time to devote to consideration of the terms of the required easements needed to connect these facilities to the appropriate... read more
Student Discipline Forms AEP Package

Student Discipline Forms AEP Package

The Student Discipline Forms AEP Package provides a collection of forms for use by school/district administrators when effecting a student discipline placement to a Discipline Alternative Education Program (DAEP) or a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP). In providing support through the process of evaluating and completing a student discipline placement, this tool kit provides... read more