The School Zone: Recent Episodes
David Torres
David Torres sits down with PYT attorneys and education experts to discuss the latest updates and regulations that impact Texas public schools.
Join host, David Torres, as he presents an article prepared by Troy Bolen, attorney with PLG, regarding a lawsuit that was recently filed in Texas District Court regarding redistricting in a "special' session and not a "regular" session.
Join host, David Torres, as he reads an article regarding Redistricting in Texas prepared by Dr. Gary VanDeaver, Texas State Representative and consultant for Powell Law Group, LLP.
Join host, David Torres, as he presents an article prepared by Kevin Rhyne, Senior Associate regarding the Supreme Court's position on the CDC's Eviction Moratorium Edict.
Join host, David Torres, as he presents the most recent updated Public Health Guidance from TEA prepared by attorney, Trevor Hall.
Join host, David Torres, as he presents an Ed Clips article prepared by Jill Williams, Partner, and Laure E. Kohner, JD, Law Clerk on the latest mask protocols for Texas public schools going into the 2021-22 school year.
Join host, David Torres as he presents an article prepared by Laura E. Kohner, JD, Law Clerk regarding a mental health pandemic students are facing and some steps that can be taken by educators to help.
Join host David Torres, along with Blake Powell and Heather Sheffield as they share a discussion with Leslie and Scott Milder of Friends of Texas Public Schools regarding bringing their Ambassador training program to the Center for School Governance. We cannot wait to share this training with school boards and school districts across Texas.
Join host, David Torres, as he welcomes guest Pastor Charles Johnson, Exec. Director of Pastors for Texas Children, along with Blake Powell and Heather Sheffield to continue their conversation on issues related to Texas public school and the convening of the 87th Legislature.
Join host David Torres as he welcomes guests, Pastor Charles Johnson (Executive Director, Pastors for Texas Children), Blake Powell (Managing Partner, Powell Law Group) and Heather Sheffield (Director of Outreach, Advocacy & Client Relations.
Join host, David Torres, as he welcomes Heather Sheffield to Powell Law Group as the firm's Director of Outreach, Advocacy & Client Relations, and her discussion about her goals and perspective in this position particularly with the Legislative session.
Join host, David Torres, as he speaks with Angela Tekell, Board President of Waco ISD about the latest updates in dealing with COVID-19 as we go into the holiday season and pending 2021 Legislative session.
Join host, David Torres, as he chats with Robert Scott, who will be joining the PYT family as Of Counsel and will also with the upcoming legislative session in January 2021, Mr. Scott will divide his time between Corpus Christi and Austin serving the Firm’s government relations clients in the 87th Legislative Session.
Join host, David Torres, and Senior Associate, Trevor Hall, as they discuss an overview of the "do's and don'ts" of School District Employee Use of Social Media.
Join host, David Torres, as he is once again joined by Angela Tekell, but in this episode in her capacity as Board President for Waco ISD. Ms. Tekell provides some great guidance from her 12 years as a Board trustee, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Join host, David Torres, as he introduces attorney, Angela Tekell, to the firm. Ms. Tekell will manage the new PYT office in Waco, Texas.
Join host, David Torres, as he re-broadcasts a webinar from April 28, 2020 conducted by TREA Exec. Director, Bill Tarleton discussing how school districts are still planning to perform graduation ceremonies while still observing health safety protocols and Orders from government officials. Panel includes Superintendents Cody Newcomb (Center Point ISD); Adam Ivy (Thorndale ISD), Dr. Andrew Siegrest (Tidehaven ISD), Pastor Charlie Johnson (Pastors for Texas Children) and Blake Powell.
Join host, David Torres, as he broadcasts a webinar conducted by Bill Tarleton, Executive Director of Texas Rural Education Association and Blake Powell of Powell, Youngblood & Taylor, LLP with panelists including Dr. Roosevelt Nivens (Community ISD); Jason Marshall (Palestine ISD) and Brian Stroman (Bloomburg ISD). As districts attempt to comply with local, state, and national orders, it is increasingly difficult to deliver meals, as well as instruction in a manner that is safe for all, including staff members. Instruction delivered physically (packets) has different challenges than remote instruction using technology. Panelists will also discuss the challenges and obstacles to being successful and sharing viable ideas that may be useful in other school communities.
In today’s The School Zone Podcast, host David Torres joins a webinar conducted by Bill Tarleton, Executive Director of the Texas Rural Education Association and Powell, Youngblood & Taylor discussing innovative rural school district solutions to COVID-19 continuity of services. Guests: Superintendents Dr. Max Thompson (Banquete ISD); Lance Johnson (Peaster ISD) and Morris Lyon (Hawkins ISD).
Join host, David Torres, as he sits down with Pastor Charlie Johnson to discuss the continued need (even during the COVID-19 crisis) for communities to communicate with government leaders regarding Texas public education.
Join host, David Torres, as he visits with Ryan Lione, Sr. Associate counsel, regarding the cancellation/postponement of the May 2, 2020 election and how it will affect your school district's bond election matter.
Join host, David Torres, as he discusses with Senior Associate counsel, Trevor Hall, the benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution in handling conflicts involving Special Education matters within Texas public schools.
Join host, David Torres, as he sits down with Blake Powell to talk about how the firm has continued assisting clients through our legal service program during the COVID-19 crisis.
Join host, David Torres, as he chats with Pastor Charlie Johnson (Pastors for Texas Children) as they discuss education funding and student testing in Texas public schools.
Join host, David Torres, as he chats with Blake Cooper, co-founder of Educators Christian Fellowship, to encourage and equip educators in dealing with the daily challenges of leading students in today's schools, colleges and universities.
Join host, David Torres, as he is joined by Shelly Leung who takes a deeper look into the science of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and its impact on society as well as school districts.
Join host, David Torres, as he chats with Pastor Charlie Johnson, Pastors for Texas Children, about the need to continue to motivate and bring spirit to the children, teachers and Administrators in Texas public education during the COVID-19 situation.
Join host, David Torres as he has a chat with Dr. J.D. Sheiffield regarding the latest on COVID-19, as well as it's impact on Texas public schools.
Join host, David Torres, as he discusses COVID-19 aka "coronavirus" with Dr. Karen Harrison in regard to Texas public school awareness.
Join host, David Torres, as he visits with Hawkins ISD Superintendent, Morris Lyon, discussing the District's relationship with Powell, Youngblood & Taylor, TREA and the many great things happening to make Hawkins ISD a great Texas rural school.
Join host, David Torres, as he chats with Laura Yeager with Texas Educators Vote on the culture of voting. Register. Research. Vote.
Join host, David Torres, as he chats with Keith Thompson, project coordinator with ESC 13, Center for Effective Schools" regarding the upcoming Texas Rural Schools Spring Conference themed "SHARING RURAL SOLUTIONS." Register now and be part of this amazing conference in Georgetown Texas February 27-28, 2020.
Join host, David Torres, as he chats with Dr. Shaun Barnett, about how Chapter 313 Agreements can benefit your school district
Join host, David Torres, and attorney, Jill Williams as they discuss the impact to school districts in Texas of SB 944. SB 944 is an amendment to the Public Information Act to ensure that an officer or employee of a governmental agency who possesses, creates or maintains records (“temporary custodian) on their personal/privately-owned devices (cellphones, computers, tablets, or accounts) provides that information to the public information officer or agent of the governmental body.
Join host, David Torres as he chats with TREA Executive Director, Bill Tarleton, regarding some of the many benefits of being a member of the Texas Rural Education Association.
Join host David Torres as he chats with TREA Executive Director, Bill Tarleton, as he talks about the history and mission of Texas Rural Education Association.
Join David Torres and guest, Blake Powell, managing partner of Powell, Youngblood & Taylor, LLP as they discuss SB 11 (school security) and Blake's outlook for the Firm in the new year 2020.
Join David and guest, Dr. Don Rogers, as they discuss the voting culture in Texas public education.
Resources:
http://texaseducatorsvote.com/
https://www.votetexas.gov/