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Being Brian: Strategies for Effective Leadership

Being Brian: Strategies for Effective Leadership

Posted Date: 07/26/2023

Just like January starts the beginning of a new calendar year, in public education, July starts the beginning of the fiscal year for districts. There are probably new faces in your district and new . . .

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Being Brian: Creating Policies that Guide Student Success 

Being Brian: Creating Policies that Guide Student Success 

Posted Date: 07/05/2023

In a world where progress is constant, updating education policies is essential to continue providing the best environment for student success. KASB provides our members policy updates twice a year . . .

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Being Brian: Is Your School in a Bad Mood? 

Being Brian: Is Your School in a Bad Mood? 

Posted Date: 05/19/2023

Right now we are entering the last few weeks of school and preparing to celebrate our graduates and the end of another successful school year. As the last day of school approaches, districts begin . . .

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Being Brian: Building a Balanced Budget

Being Brian: Building a Balanced Budget

Posted Date: 04/19/2023

Throughout the month of April many people are thinking about warm weather and making summer plans, but it is also the time for board members to begin evaluating and building the district's annual . . .

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Being Brian: Fitting the Puzzle Pieces Together

Being Brian: Fitting the Puzzle Pieces Together

Posted Date: 03/27/2023

Even in the best of times, many school districts nationwide have struggled to staff their classrooms with the teachers they need. As we all struggle with the aftereffects of a global pandemic, it is . . .

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Being Brian: The Science Behind School Innovation

Being Brian: The Science Behind School Innovation

Posted Date: 03/22/2023

Throughout my journey in education, I have seen first-hand how public schools have changed and adapted to students' growing needs. Now as the executive director of KASB, I hear from board members . . .

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Being Brian: Recognizing School Board Members Across Kansas

Being Brian: Recognizing School Board Members Across Kansas

Posted Date: 01/13/2023

As we enter January and the calendar rolls to a new year, new faces are being appointed to lead school boards across Kansas. January also happens to be School Board Recognition Month. Current and . . .

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Being Brian: Prepping for the Legislative Session

Being Brian: Prepping for the Legislative Session

Posted Date: 12/16/2022

The legislative session is just around the corner, and the KASB advocacy staff has been busy for the last couple months laying the foundation for their advocacy work. . . .

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Being Brian: Thank you!

Being Brian: Thank you!

Posted Date: 11/17/2022

KASB's strength is directly connected to the level of engagement from you, the members. . . .

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Being Brian: Plans may change, but the process of planning is crucial

Being Brian: Plans may change, but the process of planning is crucial

Posted Date: 10/07/2022

In developing a strategic plan, school boards must focus on what it will take to drive student success . . .

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