Don't Miss the Fund's Sessions at txEDCON 2026

TASB Risk Management Services will lead multiple educational sessions at txEDCON 2026, held October 8-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The sessions will equip school board members with practical strategies and insights to oversee cybersecurity, make fiscally responsible risk management decisions, and promote a safety culture across their districts.

Friday, October 9

Risk Management: A Cost Saving Playbook for Leaders
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Leaders drive effective risk management and use it as a powerful tool to control costs. This session connects smart risk management and purchasing decisions to create real savings and support long-term stability. Attendees will learn how to apply strategic risk management tools to protect resources, make informed decisions, and drive financial savings across workers’ compensation, cyber risk, and property claims. 

Presenter: Janina Flores, Director of Risk Solutions, TASB Risk Management Services

Saturday, October 10

Sustaining District Leadership: Culture, Safety, and Accountability
1:45-2:45 p.m.
With persistent turnover rate in school district leadership roles, what strategies are you considering to slow burnout and increase retention? Take a lesson from an industry-proven strategy to protect staff from preventable workplace accidents, lower related costs, and improve morale and retention. In this session, we’ll explore how adapting the Accident Prevention Plan for K–12 systems can move districts from reactive fixes to proactive leadership support—creating safer workplaces, stronger trust, and leaders who want to stay and grow.

Presenter: Joanie Arrott, Assistant Director of Risk Solutions, TASB Risk Management Services

Cybersecurity Oversight: What Board Members Need to Know
3-4 p.m.
School boards do not need to be cybersecurity experts, but they do play a critical role in protecting district operations, student data, and community trust. This session provides a practical, leadership-focused look at how board oversight supports cybersecurity through policy, budgeting, and risk awareness. This presentation will highlight where governance makes the greatest impact and how trustees can ask informed, strategic questions without stepping into day-to-day operations. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their role and the actions that strengthen district cybersecurity readiness.

Presenter: Kendra Estes, Risk Management/Special Risks & Resources; Ana Luevano, Privacy & Cyber Risk Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services