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CASB Connections

Colorado Association of School Boards

Through the lens of school board development, join CASB staff, members and guests as they explore public education topics in order to connect with members in their leadership development journey.

All Episodes

42:23

Advocacy 101 with Matt Cook

CASB Connections ·

2019/09/04

As a public school board member, you have a role as an advocate for your schools, students and community. As an elected official, you are a peer with other elected officials in your state including legislators and even your governor. Matt shares tips and tools that will help you gain strength as an advocate and build relationships that last and work for your school district. Interview with Matt Cook, CASB Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional

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29:49

The Role of the School Board Delegate and Resolutions...

CASB Connections ·

2019/07/31

Do you have a desire to serve as the delegate for your school board? It's not as daunting as it sounds. Matt Cook, CASB's Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, shares details on the delegate's role and responsibilities, the crafting of resolutions and what goes on at the CASB Delegate Assembly. This is democracy at its best! Interview with Matt Cook, CASB Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning Music: Foreign Exchange by Globuldub

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37:49

Voices of Education in Colorado with Dr. Joyce Brooks

CASB Connections ·

2019/07/18

In our nation, the story of inequity has many faces and Dr. Joyce Brooks is one of them. Growing up separated and not equal to championing for equity in our education system today, Dr. Brooks takes us on her journey and what it means for all groups to come to the table for our students. Interview with: Dr. Joyce Brooks: Great Education Colorado Board Member, NAACP Colorado Education Chair, Colorado Industrial Areas Foundation Steering Committee Member Host: Leslie Bogar, Colorado Association of

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38:33

Voices of Education in Colorado with Ken DeLay and...

CASB Connections ·

2019/06/30

Listen in on a conversation with two of Colorado's sages in education: Ken DeLay and Dr. John Hefty. You'll gain an historical context of K12 public education in our state, as well as where it is going in regard to school finance, state and federal regulations, teacher concerns, the achievement gap and much more. Interview with: Ken DeLay, CASB Executive Director (1999-2019); Former attorney with Semple, Miller, DeLay & Mooney; Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado. Dr. John Hefty, CASE

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25:33

Moving Past Turnaround with Lindsey Jaeckel and...

CASB Connections ·

2019/06/20

Accountability Clock. Performance Watch. What does this mean to school districts and what support does the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) offer through the Turnaround Network? It's more than you think. Lindsey Jaeckel and Nicole Monet share details on the support their department provides to districts and schools - heart and soul - as members of CDE's Turnaround Network. Interview with: Lindsey Jaeckel, CDE Director of Turnaround Support & former school teacher; Nicole Monet, Turnaround

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27:25

Rural Teacher Recruitment and Retention with Dr. Lori...

CASB Connections ·

2019/06/13

Find out what's being accomplished in the efforts to address rural teacher recruitment and retention in Colorado and how districts can utilize existing programs to grow their own recruits. Dr. Lori Reinsvold and Dr. Valerie Sherman will share what the Colorado Center for Rural Education has in place and how, through collaborative forces, the Center's programs are growing beyond what they envisioned. Dr. Lori Reinsvold, Co-Director for the Colorado Center for Rural Education; Associate Director

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School Board Candidate Wrap-Up with Leslie Bogar

CASB Connections ·

2019/05/23

Before you jump onto the campaign trail, make sure you've completed a proper self-reflection. The steps shared in this podcast will be your last look in the mirror before heading to community forums and events. Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning & Events Music: Sine de Cobre by Cholate

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20:12

Preparing Candidates with the End in Mind with Sue...

CASB Connections ·

2019/05/11

Mary Nichols and Sue Chandler have both experienced the benefits of taking part in Littleton Public School’s school board candidate orientation program. Orientation programs prepare candidates for the position by filling in the blanks and sharing the realities of what it means to be a school board member. The great thing about orienting board candidates is that any district can do this! Mary and Sue were elected to their boards and their experiences frame the work of a school board member. Music:

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22:13

Long Advocacy for Rural Districts with Michelle...

CASB Connections ·

2019/05/02

Long advocacy for rural school districts is gaining momentum and it has taken a village to to get these efforts to where they are today. Rural stories are just one aspect that has helped our legislators, and larger districts, gain a better understanding of our rural school districts - their concerns and successes. But there's much more. Find out what long advocacy is and how pinto beans created a bond betweeen rural and urban students! Interview with: Michelle Murphy, Executive Director for the

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20:52

Creating a Policy-Focused School Board Meeting

CASB Connections ·

2019/04/26

Gain insight and practical steps your board can take in making sure school board meetings are policy-focused. Without a policy-focused meeting, boards may make decisions that have negative consequences for their district, their students and their community. Interview with: Jeri Hodgson-Fleuter, former CASB Deputy Executive Director & Director of Policy; Kathy Shannon, former CASB Legal and Policy Counsel Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning & Events Music: Sino de Cobre by

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Campaign Best Practices with Jan Tanner

CASB Connections ·

2019/04/19

You've made the decision to run for a seat on your school board. Step 1 accomplished! Now it's time to create a campaign strategy. Jan Tanner, former CASB Board of Directors President, former President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Citizen Treasurer for District 11 in Colorado Springs and current board member for the Citizens Project and the Pikes Peak Restorative Justice Council, shares what she learned through three successful campaigns. Your host is Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of

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24:26

The Legal Framework of Policy Making

CASB Connections ·

2019/04/11

Local school districts are creatures of statute, formed by the law and subject to the law. Discover the legal structure that affects school boards in Colorado from the federal to state to district levels. Interview with Jeri Hodgson-Fleuter, former CASB Deputy Executive Director and Director of Policy and Kathy Shannon, former CASB Legal and Policy Counsel. Host is Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning & Events. Music: Sino de Cobre by Cholate

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24:38

School Board Candidate Wisdom with Carrie...

CASB Connections ·

2019/03/29

Thinking about running for your local school board? This conversation about the journey is full of wisdom and insight as shared by Carrie Warren-Gully, CASB Board of Directors Past President and former Littleton Public Schools Board of Education Treasurer along with Nancy Sarchet, former CASB Board of Directors Executive Committee member and former Weld County RE-1 Board of Education President and Randy Black, CASB Director of Member Relations with host Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional

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19:34

What is Policy?

CASB Connections ·

2019/03/26

A conversation on policy basics with Jeri Hodgson-Fleuter, former CASB Deputy Executive Director and Policy Director and host Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning & Events. Find more information in CASB's 2019 Leadership Workbook and website at www.casb.org. Music: El Tajo by Cholate

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