Capitol Chats: Across the Aisle with IASB
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIASB's government relations team, and their guests, provides updates, background and need-to-know information for Iowa's public school advocates and school board members. Additionally, check out our other podcast, BoardCast for hot topics and best practices in school finance, board governance, legal and policy issues, HR and more: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1684684
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Episodes
Season 2, Episode 9: June Legislative Resolutions Committee (LRC) Recap
June 18, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MBLiz Brennan, chair of the LRC, joins our government relations team to discuss the role of the LRC in developing IASB’s legislative platform and what specific issues they’re planning to focus on this year.
Season 2, Episode 8: 2021 Legislative Session Wrap-up
May 26, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBJoin our government relations team as they break down everything from the 2021 legislative session. They provide updates on wins for public education, what caused some disappointment, why Zoom advocacy might just be here to stay, and how you can use it to your advantage when talking to legislators.
Season 2, Episode 7: Second Funnel Recap
April 02, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBOur government relations team provides a rundown of everything that survived—and didn't survive—the legislature's second funnel deadline, from preschool expansion to property tax changes. Plus, learn which bills still need your advocacy to reach the finish line this year.
Season 2, Episode 6: March REC Meeting Breakdown
March 22, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.33 MBIASB's Shawn Snyder gives a recap of the March 2021 Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) meeting and shares some optimism as we pass the one year mark since the pandemic began.
Season 2, Episode 5: First Funnel Recap
March 05, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBJoin our government relations team as they breakdown what did and did not survive the legislature's first funnel deadline. Stay up to speed on which bills—good, bad or in between—that need your advocacy and attention as the session progresses.
Season 2, Episode 4: 2021 Condition of the State Recap
January 13, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MBJoin our government relations team as they breakdown the policy initiatives proposed by Governor Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address, including an in-person instruction requirement, various school choice initiatives and her proposed funding amounts. The governor gave her annual address on Jan. 12, 2021. Additionally, you can read IASB's analysis of the governor's school aid recommendation.
Season 2, Episode 3: December 2020 REC Meeting Breakdown
December 14, 2020 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4 MBAs 2020 comes to a close, IASB school finance expert Shawn Snyder provides a mostly positive analysis of the recent Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) meeting. He gives an update on their revenue projections and what he thinks we could see for a possible Supplemental State Aid (SSA) rate.
Season 2, Episode 2: 2020 Election Results & Analysis
November 05, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBDive into state-level election results with IASB Lobbyist Emily Piper as she provides an update on the makeup of the Iowa House and Senate and what it means as we head toward the legislative session in January.
Season 2, Episode 1: October REC Meeting Breakdown
October 14, 2020 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MBIASB’s Shawn Snyder provides a breakdown of the Revenue Estimating Conference’s (REC) meeting this week and gives us a look into the future as we continue to see the impacts of COVID-19 on our economy.
Episode 10: REC Update & Legislative Preview Amid COVID-19
May 29, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBAs we continue to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, the REC met to revise its revenue projections and the legislature will resume their session on June 3. IASB school finance expert Shawn Snyder and lobbyist Emily Piper explain how these two events effect K-12 education in the coming months.
Season 1, Episode 10: REC Update & Legislative Preview Amid COVID-19
May 29, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBAs we continue to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, the REC met to revise its revenue projections and the legislature will resume their session on June 3. IASB school finance expert Shawn Snyder and lobbyist Emily Piper explain how these two events effect K-12 education in the coming months.
Season 1, Episode 9: School Start Date Waiver
May 14, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MBGovernor Reynolds has waived the traditional August 23 school start date. Hear from three board members on what this could mean for districts, students and teachers as we start a school year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Special thanks to Ron Fadness, Perla Alarcon-Flory and Liz Brennan for sharing their perspectives.
Episode 9: School Start Date Waiver
May 14, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MBGovernor Reynolds has waived the traditional August 23 school start date. Hear from three board members on what this could mean for districts, students and teachers as we start a school year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Special thanks to Ron Fadness, Perla Alarcon-Flory and Liz Brennan for sharing their perspectives.
Episode 8: Federal Stimulus Breakdown
March 26, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBChip Slaven and Deborah Rigsby from the National School Boards Association provide a breakdown of what portion of the $2 trillion federal stimulus package is allocated for K-12 education and what schools can do with that money. Recorded on March 26.
Season 1, Episode 8: Federal Stimulus Breakdown
March 26, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBChip Slaven and Deborah Rigsby from the National School Boards Association provide a breakdown of what portion of the $2 trillion federal stimulus package is allocated for K-12 education and what schools can do with that money. Recorded on March 26.
Episode 7: March REC Meeting Breakdown
March 12, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.26 MBIASB's Associate Executive Director for Government Relations & School Finance, Shawn Snyder, provides details and analysis of the REC's March meeting and what he predicts could happen in the future as we deal with uncertainties in the economy.
Season 1, Episode 7: March REC Meeting Breakdown
March 12, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.26 MBIASB's Associate Executive Director for Government Relations & School Finance, Shawn Snyder, provides details and analysis of the REC's March meeting and what he predicts could happen in the future as we deal with uncertainties in the economy.
Addressing Mental Health via Telemedicine
February 13, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MBOur lobbyist, Emily Piper, and Dennis Tibben from the Iowa Medical Society sit down to talk through a bill that would allow for behavioral and mental health services to be provided via telemedicine in a school setting.
Episode 6: Addressing Mental Health via Telemedicine
February 13, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MBOur lobbyist, Emily Piper, and Dennis Tibben from the Iowa Medical Society sit down to talk through a bill that would allow for behavioral and mental health services to be provided via telemedicine in a school setting.
Season 1, Episode 6: Addressing Mental Health via Telemedicine
February 13, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MBOur lobbyist, Emily Piper, and Dennis Tibben from the Iowa Medical Society sit down to talk through a bill that would allow for behavioral and mental health services to be provided via telemedicine in a school setting.
Season 1, Episode 5: Breakdown of the Condition of the State Address
January 15, 2020 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MBGovernor Reynolds delivered her annual Condition of the State to the legislature — our government relations team breaks down what we heard about public education, what it means for schools and what we can expect from the legislature this year.
Episode 5: Breakdown of the Condition of the State Address
January 15, 2020 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MBGovernor Reynolds delivered her annual Condition of the State to the legislature — our government relations team breaks down what we heard about public education, what it means for schools and what we can expect from the legislature this year.
Season 1, Episode 4: The State Budget Process
December 12, 2019 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBHave you ever wondered how the legislature comes up with their budget? What does the REC have to do with it?We'll answer these questions and more as we take a look at how the state budget is developed and what that means for public education.
Episode 4: The State Budget Process
December 12, 2019 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBHave you ever wondered how the legislature comes up with their budget? What does the REC have to do with it? We'll answer these questions and more as we take a look at how the state budget is developed and what that means for public education.
Season 1, Episode 3: Delegate Assembly Recap
November 27, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBIf you couldn't attend Delegate Assembly, or even if you did and just want to hear our thoughts, find out what our big takeaways were as we get one step closer to the 2020 legislative session.
Episode 3: Delegate Assembly Recap
November 27, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBIf you couldn't attend Delegate Assembly, or even if you did and just want to hear our thoughts, find out what our big takeaways were as we get one step closer to the 2020 legislative session.
Episode 2: Advocacy Tips & Tricks
November 15, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.13 MBWhether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, this episode will provide ideas on how to get a legislator's attention. Hear from legislators and our team on what works best when you're trying to leave a lasting impression and get your goals accomplished. Music from https://filmmusic.io "On My Way" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Season 1, Episode 2: Advocacy Tips & Tricks
November 15, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.13 MBWhether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, this episode will provide ideas on how to get a legislator's attention. Hear from legislators and our team on what works best when you're trying to leave a lasting impression and get your goals accomplished. Music from https://filmmusic.io "On My Way" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Season 1, Episode 1: Legislative Preview
October 21, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MBIn the first episode of our new podcast, you'll hear from Senator Chris Cournoyer and Representative Ras Smith as well as our government relations team on everything from last session's big wins to what to expect in 2020. Music from https://filmmusic.io "On My Way" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Episode 1: Legislative Preview
October 21, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MBIn the first episode of our new podcast, you'll hear from Senator Chris Cournoyer and Representative Ras Smith as well as our government relations team on everything from last session's big wins to what to expect in 2020. Music from https://filmmusic.io "On My Way" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)