The Pulse: Social Media Policies for School Districts

Tony Rothert, Legal Director for the ACLU of Eastern Missouri, joins MSTA Attorneys Vera Campfield and Gail McCray to discuss social media policies for school districts. Hear his concerns with the policies drafted by the major policy providers in Missouri and the faulty premise on which they are based.

Aired: Feb 9, 2012

The Pulse: 2012 Missouri Legislative Session

Mike Wood joins Aurora Meyer to discuss MSTA’s legislative priorities for 2012, "Solutions for Teachers." The five priorities for 2012 are: making changes to the state board of education, quality performance based teacher evaluations, making sure Missouri encourages innovative programs in school districts and that those programs aren't counted against the district's accreditation, funding formula plans and revamping tax credit programs. Don’t forget to sign up for MSTA’s Rapid Response Team by emailing rapidresponse@msta.org and the Action Newsletter, action@msta.org, the weekly report of the happenings in Jefferson City.

Aired: Jan 20, 2012

The Pulse: MSTA writes electronic communication policy

In response to the requirements of Senate Bill 1, many of our members requested an electronic communication policy from MSTA. Staff Attorney, Vera Campfield, joins Aurora Meyer to discuss why MSTA created this policy and what we hope to accomplish. You can see the policy at the link below

click here for the MSTA electronic communication policy

Aired: Dec 20, 2011

The Pulse: MSTA Opposes NCLB Waiver Request

DESE is applying for an NCLB waiver. The 42-page document raises a number of issues. To help you understand what's going on and why MSTA is concerned, Aurora Meyer talked with Becky Odneal, owner of Education Link. You can submit your own comments by Jan. 5 to esea@dese.mo.gov.

Aired: Dec 15, 2011

The Pulse: Red a Social Media Solution

We know how important it is to keep students, parents and otter educators up to date on schedule changes, alerts and even basketball scores. With the changes from Senate Bill 54 and Senate Bill 1, many districts are looking for alternative ways save money, save time and keep their students engaged. Patrick Stoddart, Founder of Revedel, joins Aurora Meyer and Todd Fuller to discuss Red, an enhanced and simplified communications tool, which districts like Lee's Summit North and Pleasant Lea Middle School use.

Red

Aired: Nov 8, 2011

The Pulse: Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Liberty Mutual recently partnered with the the Susan G. Komen Foundation and will contribute $5 to the fight against breast cancer for every auto, home, and renters insurance quote completed before November 30. Additionally, Liberty Mutual explains their newest auto insurance coverage Better car replacement. Get more details on both,

here.

Aired: Oct 11, 2011

The Pulse: MSIP5 Updates

The public comment period for the changes to MSIP5 begins on Monday, October 3 and will last through November 1. To help you prepare, Aurora Meyer talked with Becky Odneal, MSTA's MSIP5 consultant, to discuss what happened over the summer, the current concerns and what's next. You can leave a comment

here.

Aired: Sept 29, 2011

The Pulse: Senate Bill 54 and Social Media UPDATES

We've received an injunction on Senate Bill 54, now what? Aurora Meyer talks with MSTA Legal Counsel Gail McCray and Communications Director Todd Fuller to answer your questions. We're also continuing the conversation with our members in the

Lounge

Aired: August 29, 2011

The Pulse: Senate Bill 54 and Social Media

As we receive more questions on Senate Bill 54 from our members, Aurora Meyer talks with MSTA Legal Counsel Kyle Farmer to explain how MSTA interprets some aspects of the law. We are continuing the conversation with our members in the

Lounge

Aired: August 10, 2011

The Pulse: Changes to our Legal Services Department

We have some exciting changes to the Legal Services department. There is now a direct number to Legal Services, 866-343-6186 and an email address just for the department legalservices@msta.org. MSTA Legal Counsel, Gail McCray joins Aurora Meyer to explain what this means for you.

Aired: July 7, 2011