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Teacher of the Year

BRIAN KROEGER

LIVINGSTON ISD

Hello TASPA Family! While everyone else gets to go away for the summer we are the ones getting ready for the upcoming year. I used to say what a relief it was when school started, however we seem to be in a 24/7 hiring mode these days. To summarize, the legislative session we had in a few paragraphs would not be adequate. I’d like to thank David Anderson of Hillco for his presentation at the TASPA Summer Conference for summing up the scenario in a fashion we can wrap our head around. If you need, please download the session flyers from the TASPA website to see those laws that could impact you and your district.

There is currently an Emergency Session happening right now and here’s what is happening Education related:

ELIMINATE STAAR TEST:

Legislation to eliminate the STAAR test and replace it with effective tools to assess student progress and ensure school district accountability.

We know that with Federal requirements there must be some form of accountability measurement and based on what the state decides this could have a staffing impact around testing coordinators as well as teaching and learning. We will continue to monitor the session and keep you all apprised of any important changes that are headed your way.

I’d like to thank you all again for the opportunity to serve this great organization and the amazing members that are its members. If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Have a great year,

Brian Kroger