Texas Association of Community Schools

09/02/2026

Good company and conversation at Region 20 today! We got to see our committee members too: Dana Bashara, Alamo Heights ISD (Executive Committee), Brent Ringo, Kerrville ISD (Legislative Committee), and Sarah Nichols, Hunt ISD (Membership Committee), pictured here with Barry Haenisch.

08/26/2026

A great day to be at Region 12 ESC! A full house today as well.

We got to catch up with our Region 12 committee members:
Chris Skinner, Teague ISD (Legislative Committee), Richard Kilgore, Bruceville-Eddy ISD (Executive Committee), and Travis Mutscher, McGregor ISD (Membership Committee).

08/24/2026

Nice to see friendly faces today at Region 9! We got to hang with ALL our Region 9 TACS Committee members and officers!

Pictured: Matt Caffey, Olney ISD (Membership Committee), Brad Owen, Burkburnett ISD (Legislative Committee), Cody Carroll, Holliday ISD (Vice President), and Donna Hale, Bowie ISD (Executive Committee) with TACS Deputy Executive Director Sheri Blankenship.

08/24/2026

From our partners at ParentSquare - don't miss this meaningful webinar on supporting strong student attendance!

Attendance Awareness Month is almost here, and there's no better time to rethink how we support student attendance through stronger family engagement.

Join us Thursday, August 27 with Attendance Works, Hedy Chang, Alex Meis from ParentSquare, and Liz Russo from Mansfield ISD for a conversation about building connection, strengthening family partnerships, and creating a positive attendance culture.

You'll hear real district strategies, learn how early outreach can make a difference, and see how ParentSquare Attendance Plus supports meaningful family communication from the very first absence.

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08/21/2026

Congrats to our partners at Underwood Law! Seveeral of their attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List. Each year, only the top five percent of Texas attorneys receive the Super Lawyers award. We're proud to partner with the fabulous school law attorneys at Underwood!

The Super Lawyers selections are based on peer recognition and notable professional achievements. Each year, only the top five percent of Texas attorneys

08/19/2026

A few more pictures from our Region 13 visit today - a couple of our committee members! Toni Hicks from Jarrell ISD (Executive Committee) and Molley Ealy, Smithville ISD (Membership Committee).

08/19/2026

"Better Reports, Better Decisions" - an informative school finance blog post from our partners at Linebarger!

By Jim Schiele In today’s data-rich environment, school districts have no shortage of reports. Financial reports, enrollment reports, staffing reports,

08/19/2026

Thank you to Region 13 for letting us join your Superintendent RAC meeting today! Great to see so many new and familiar faces.

08/18/2026

Our partners at Government Capital Corporation do so much to help our Texas communities and public schools!

Jake Lawrence, a Senior VP of Government Capital Securities Firm, will be giving a presentation at our annual conference this year: "Playing to Win: Financial Strategies for a New Season." Join us on September 10 - you won't want to miss it! Registration info is on our website.

08/17/2026

Our partners at Government Capital Corporation do so much to help our Texas communities and public schools!

Jake Lawrence, a Senior VP of Government Capital Securities Firm, will be giving a presentation at our annual conference this year: "Playing to Win: Financial Strategies for a New Season." Join us on September 10 - you won't want to miss it! Registration info is on our website.