Texas Association of Community Schools

10/23/2026

From our friends at Linebarger:

By Jim Schiele Last month we discussed the importance of providing trustees with timely, accurate, and actionable financial information. A monthly The value of the monthly financial statement lies not in producing the report, but in analyzing what the numbers reveal.

10/21/2026

Sheri and Crystal both joined the Region 16 RAC meeting this morning, pictured with former TACS President Monty Hysinger, Jimmy Hannon, Highland Park ISD (TACS Executive Committee) and Greg Brown, Perryton ISD (TACS Legislative Committee).

Also, our congratulations to Kevin Weaver, Secondary Teacher of the Year from Hereford ISD, and Almadelfina Trejo DeLeon, Elementary Teacher of the Year from Hereford ISD. We love seeing our talented educators recognized by their ESCs!

10/21/2026

Barry Haenisch visited the Region 12 RAC meeting today - pictured here with Jared Duncum (former superintendent and TACS member).

10/21/2026

Thank you to Region 10 ESC for hosting us today! Good to see Jeff Irvin (TACS Legislative Committee) and Denise Morgan (TACS Executive Committee) as well.

10/21/2026

Don't miss this webinar from our friends at Leon, Alcala, Morse & Reynolds, PLLC ! This one is actually FREE for those in TACS member districts - check your weekly Communique email from us (it goes out every Thursday morning to your superintendent) for details on how to access it for free.

🔗 Register here: https://www.leonalcala.com/product/administrators-guide-to-managing-grievances

10/19/2026

Hey Texas - today is the first day of Early Voting! Make a plan to hit the ballot box.

📍Find your polling location here:

Locate your polling place in Texas. Use our tools to find where to vote on Election Day and during early voting periods.

10/09/2026

Catching up with our committee members earlier this week at Region 3 ESC!

Pictured: Jason Valentine, Palacios ISD (Membership Committee), Melissa Gonzalez, Refugio ISD (Legislative Committee), Dwaine Augustine (TACS Field Service Agent), and Chase Seelke, Weimar ISD (Executive Committee)

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Dr. Richardson's session at our conference last year was a huge hit - he knows how to inspire AND connect with his audience in an authentic way.

Join him, Waymaker Leadership, and Social Studies School Service on October 8 at 3 PM PT for a live webinar exploring the realities facing today’s teachers and practical ways leaders can build competence, confidence, and morale.

Walk away with doable strategies to better equip and encourage your teachers and help them create stronger classrooms.

Don't miss out! Register here: IwY2xjawUxHI1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMW5VM0JZbmxwUEVtd3lBeW5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEele9BPR0JKGwZ

10/06/2026

Congrats to the 5 attorneys from Gravely Attorneys & Counselors for being named in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America!