Region 6 Education Service Center

Region 6 Education Service Center Field Service Agents assist in the development and implementation of an effective two-way communications network which will result in a strong collaboration between TEA, various ESC departments, and local school districts.

OUR PURPOSE:

• To provide support and build lasting relationships with ESC 6 Superintendents​
• ​To provide ESC 6 Superintendents with  ESC 6 solutions for problems they may encounter ​
• To keep Superintendents apprised of new and relevant information from both state and federal levels​
• ​To provide trainings relevant to their needs and that of their Boards​

Contacts:

Dr. Ronny Knox
rknox@esc6.net
wk: 936-435-8266

Steve Pierce
spierce@esc6.net
wk: 936-435-8203

Robert Westbrook
rwestbrook@esc6.net
wk: 936-435-8219

Dr. Steve Johnson
sjohnson@esc6.net
wk: 936-435-8290

Suzie McWilliams
smcwilliams@esc6.net
wk: 936-435-8202

It is important that school board members are aware of and receive quality training every year. Topics are in statute, specifically Texas Education Code section 11.159 and 19 Texas Administrative Code section 61.1. Board members register for training and then provide a copy of the training certificate to the appropriate staff person at the school district office. This person is oftentimes the Superintendent's administrative assistant. He/she will be responsible for submitting training hours to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) each year.

School Board Trustee Training 

• School Board Required Trainings Checklist (First Year and Experienced)
• Framework for School Board Development
• Team of Eight Training
• EISO Training – new Board member within 120 days of the election. 
• Bullying Prevention for School Personnel Online
• Cybersecurity Awareness for Educators Online
• Human Trafficking Awareness Online
• Orientation to the Code 2024 Online
• Sexual Harassment for Educators Online
• Open Meetings Act
• Public Information Act

Every district must address the issues surrounding essential financial processes. Among these most fundamental to a school district are setting/adopting the tax rate, understanding your summary of finance (SOF), estimating total revenue, and others that are critical to healthy financial stability in your district.

Below are the areas of responsibility that ESC 6 can assist and provide guidance. You may select only those areas you will need assistance with or you may choose to select the entire suite of items indicated. As always, we wish to partner with you as you navigate the landscape of finance in your district.

Financial Essentials Categories:

• Template calculations
• Summary of Finance
• Setting the legal tax rate
• Public Notices and Public Hearings
• Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)

Contacts: 

Robert Westbrook, rwestbrook@esc6.net, 936.435.8219

Steve Pierce, spierce@esc6.net, 936-435-8203

The Texas Education Code 37.108 states: "At least every three years, each school district shall conduct a safety and security audit of the districts's facilities. To the extend possible, a district shall follow safety and security audit procedures developed by the Texas School Safety Center or a comparable public or private entity". Audits should be an ongoing process and attention to safety and security should not be thought of as an annual or a once-every three year event.

To assist districts with school safety and school audits, Region 6 has a safety team who can help you with audits. This team will conduct an on-site audit that follows the requirements of TEC 37.108 and will provide the district with an written audit report assessing the safety and security of the campuses and other required facilities.

For further information or for contracting for a safety team to come to you district to complete an audit please contact the program person below.

Contact:

Amy Moser

936.435.8343

amoser@esc6.net

Additional Resources:

• The Texas School Safety Center
• School Safety Audit Resources
• The National School Safety Center

The Field Service Team also offers the valuable Strategic Planning Process. Working with school districts, we will lead your district through the development of the key components of planning strategically. This includes the development/update of vision statements, mission statements, and strategic goals designed specifically for your district. The strategic planning process will provide the basis for school district direction and decision-making for the next 5-7 years.

Contacts:
Dr. Ronny Knox
rknox@esc6.net
wk: 936-435-8266

Dr. Steve Johnson
sjohnson@esc6.net
wk: 936-435-8290

Suzie McWilliams
smcwilliams@esc6.net
wk: 936-435-8202

• Texas Secretary of State Election Information
• Texas Association of School Boards
• Texas Association of School AdministratorsTexas Statutes
• Texas Administrative Code
• Texas Legislature Online
• Texas Education Agency
• Fast Growth School Coalition
• Texas Rural Education Association
• Texas Association of Rural Schools
• Texas Association of Midsize Schools
• Texas Association of Community Schools
• Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
• Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO)
• Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP)
• Texas Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
• Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA)
• Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA)

Education Agencies

• State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
• State Board of Education (SBOE)
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)