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s on ssi Se Sessions Wednesday Learning Session C Teacher Excellence Initiative at Dallas ISD: Revolutionizing Teacher Compensation Structure Room: Presenter(s): 350D James Terry, Ph.D., RTSBA, CPA | Dallas ISD Mike Miles | Dallas ISD School districts across the nation are considering and implementing improvements to their teacher compensation structure. In an effort to better define and develop teacher effectiveness, districts are creating new comprehensive teacher evaluation systems that are linked to the teacher’s annual compensation. The overall goal is to identify and help teachers who are progressing get better, move proficient teachers toward excellence, and recognize those who are truly exemplary. Dallas ISD is the latest district to recognize and engage teacher excellence with its improved compensation structure. End Time: 3:45 pm Voluntary Compliance with the IRS and SEC for Texas School Bonds Room: Presenter(s): 340B Stephen Broden | Arbitrage Compliance Specialists Christopher Smith, CTSBO | Katy ISD This discussion on post-issuance debt compliance will place specific emphasis on various interpretations of the &V6V