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(Friday)  "67 Districts On Bond List for May" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - March 28, 2008

• Updated Bond List
• SBOE online meetings
• Waller ISD finally sells bonds
• Link:  article “Waller ISD sells bonds after delay” (Houston Chronicle)
  
  

(Thursday)  (Repeat) "The 403(b) Issue" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - March 26, 27, 2008

·         IRS rule changes for 403(b)

·         Things to consider when designing and planning your proposal

·         Link:  FAQ (Bob Architect, IRS)

·         Link:  Cecile Russell, consultant

(Wednesday)  Commentary repeated on Thursday

(Tuesday)  "Marketing Your School" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - March 25, 2008

• Link:  Marketing Your School as a School of Choice (Spring Branch ISD)
• Link:  How to Market Your School
• Link:  School using billboard, Net to boost enrollment (Michigan article)
• Links:  Promotional videos from Michigan schools
• Link:  Houston ISD Product and Services

(Monday)  "Spring Break Bond Update" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - March 24, 2008

• Updated Bond List
• Job openings:  Region XV and TEA (link)