TABSE Monthly
August 2017
Dr. Kimberly McLeod, TABSE President
President's Message
Greetings TABSE Members,
What a year!
The state organization has R.I.S.E.N. and we are moving forward at a rapid pace. You should be proud to be a TABSE member. Knowledge is power, and with knowledge, we can improve the culture of education of our learners.
There is also power in numbers and we are excited that our membership continues to increase as we have new affiliates that are forming and reorganizing across the state. To promote TABSE membership, we have designated August and September as months for TABSE Recruitment & New Member Awareness.
We serve TABSE because we work to improve the condition of education for children of African descent and support those who teach and lead them. We serve TABSE so we can influence legislative policy and help promote members into leadership positions. We celebrate our members in our leadership pipelines who have been promoted and have progressed into leadership positions. We celebrate those teachers who will soon be the TEACHER of the YEAR. We celebrate our inaugural group of fellows who are steeped in knowledge of legislative policy. We continue to grow, as we continue to serve.
WE are TABSE and we serve together.
Kimberly McLeod, Ed.D.
TABSE President
TABSE Board Meeting (5pm) Conference Update (6pm)
Sunday, Aug 20, 2017, 05:00 PM
Conference Call
Affiliate Call to Action: Align and Strengthen
Remember to focus on these for initiatives for the 2017-2018 year:
1. Teacher of the Year Recognition (Spring)
2. Activity for Professional Development (Fall)
3. Activity for Community and Youth Development
4. Activity for Networking Members
Affiliates that meet these goals will be recognized at the conference in February.
Taking Care of Business
All Affiliate Dues are due by October 1, 2017.
Please follow the link below for more information about affiliate due dates and other pertinent forms you may need. If you aren't able to find a form that you need, please let us know at colina.poullard@gmail.com.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzkDsY-sdS8bN3pTdndnWG9laEE
TABSE Recruitment & New Member Awareness Month
It’s no secret that committed, innovative educators often network with other committed, innovative educators. So, we are kicking off August and September with a TABSE recruitment campaign.
· Invite your friend or colleague to be a part of our growing organization
· Encourage local members to join at the state level as well
Our new budget year starts September 1. Let’s use these two months to increase our membership and recognize our new members.
Get creative: Use your resources ● Build your networks ● Get the support of campus/district leadership ● Share testimonials ● Record a video ● Send an email ● Create flyers highlighting the membership benefits ● Build a website ● Record a video ● Send an email or make a phone call ● Offer a payroll deduction option
Think outside of the box, just be sure to communicate the value and relevancy of TABSE membership.
The affiliate that that recruits the most members during August and September will receive a $500 stimulus grant. As an additional incentive, each new TABSE member who joins during this recruitment campaign will have the opportunity to register for the annual state conference at the early registration price, no matter when they register.
No Excuses, Just Results!
Affiliate Stimulus Grants are available for those affiliates that need additional support. Remember, we serve together. Funds are limited, but they are available.
If your affiliate needs help, click on the link below to apply for grant funds to support you in reaching your 4 objectives.
However, one of the best ways to earn funds for your affiliate to is get involved with our biggest fundraiser of the year, our annual conference. Please review the conference proceeds distribution plan at the link below.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzkDsY-sdS8bN3pTdndnWG9laEE
Texas Educational Policy Institute (TEPI)
Deputy Commissioner A.J. Crabill along with TEPI Fellows and other TABSE Members
The Lone Star Governance training is generally given to school board members, so for TABSE members to get this rare and unique informational experience is beyond words. The look "behind the curtain" is what we need to take our place at the table of Texas Educational Policy in order to influence the changes that need to take place so our children are successful.
Just one more benefit of having a TABSE membership!
TEPI Dinner
Lone Star Governance Training
Next Steps
On the legislative edge
TABSE Executive Board Member
Candidate Information Sheet
TABSE members who have submitted their names as candidates for elected offices are presented to you at this time for their introduction to members prior to elections in September 2017. Each member listed has submitted the required application and meets the requirements for running for an Executive Board position for a two-year term. Positions scheduled for elections include: Recording Secretary, Treasurer and Parliamentarian. A short biography and photo of each candidate is provided for your review.
Recording Secretary - Mrs. Mary (Mae) Olison
I, Mary “Mae” Olison am running for another term as Recording Secretary of TABSE. I am committed to my position and the TABSE board. I have been a member of TABSE and NABSE for over 10 years and currently serve as president of my local affiliate. While president, I have implemented programs such as Teacher of the Year, Drop Out Symposium, and City-Wide Bullying Symposiums for our affiliate. I have served on several committees and currently serve on the branding committee for NABSE. For over 21 years I have been an educator and administrator for 7 years, and currently am part of central office for my district. I have developed several district initiatives including My Brother’s Keeper where I was chosen by the Obama Administration and appointed by our superintendent to serve as representative for our district.
Treasurer - Dr. Colina Poullard
Dr. Colina Poullard is currently serving as the Treasurer of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators. She has a background in Media and Education and has spent the last 13 years serving in the K-12 public education system. She is currently a Coordinator for Special Programs within Galena Park ISD in the Houston area. She is the past president of Lamar University ABSE and a member of NABSE.
Parliamentarian - Dr. LaTonya Goffney
Dr. LaTonya Goffney was named Lufkin ISD Superintendent in 2013 after serving as the superintendent of Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD for five years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History/English, a Master of Education degree in Administration, and a Doctorate of Education degree in Educational Leadership, all from Sam Houston State University. Dr. Goffney was recently presented with the 2017 Margret A Montgomery Leadership Award by TCWSE. She was the recipient of the 2013 SHSU Distinguished Administrator of the Year Award. She has co-chaired the TABSE Aspiring Superintendents Leadership Pipeline since its inception and also served as the TABSE Recording Secretary from 2014-2016.
Here We Grow Again!
Congratulations are in order!
Dr. Kwabena Mensah
Usahma Rogers
Demeka SImmons
Darlene Breaux
Dr. LaQuita Carter
Celebration of Life
Dr. Joseph Alvin Drayton
Superintendent Support
Here are a few quotes from this month's Super Sup, Dr. LaTonya Goffney, Lufkin ISD.
"On your very worst day on the job, you're still some child's best hope!" - Larry Bell
"The jump is so frightening between where I am and where I want to be. Because of all I've become, I will close my eyes and leap." - Mary Anne Radmacher
If you are a Superintendent and you would like to submit a quote that you live by, please send to colina.poullard@gmail.com.
A+ Affiliates
Alamo Area ABSE Executive Board
Garland Area ABSE
Richmond Area ASBE Executive Board
TABSE Challenge
Stay Connected
Stay connected with us through social media, you can use the links below.
https://twitter.com/TABSE_Texas
Executive Board Members
TABSE Executive Board
Dr. Kimberly McLeod
President
Dr. David Harris
President-Elect
Dr. Michael D. McFarland
Immediate Past President
Phyllis Williams
Executive Director
Mary Olison
Recording Secretary
Dr. Colina C. Poullard
Treasurer
Dr. Chris Pichon
Financial Secretary
Dr. Dawn DuBose
Correspondence Secretary
Spencer Hughes
Chaplin
Dr. Jennifer Butcher
Parliamentarian
Lindy Perkins
Historian