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DEAR COLLEAGUE, Whether you are a veteran board member, a superintendent, a board support professional, or a first-time attendee, the 72nd ISBA Annual Convention has the tools you need to support a 21st century education. You’ll come away with practical ideas, best practices, and a renewed commitment to help your board accomplish the critical work ahead.
need, and staff cutbacks require that we learn to do more with less. Through collaboration and learning we can accomplish all these things and more. Coming together with colleagues and education experts from across the State at ISBA’s Annual Convention is the first step toward making real progress in your school district.
Through high-quality general sessions, workshops, and networking events, you will develop your leadership skills and discover proven solutions to take back to your community and school district. You’ll also go home with renewed confidence, motivation, solutions, and new resources.
We believe that by coming together, sharing knowledge, and defining our roles, we can advance student achievement at home and improve public education across the State. As education leaders, it is essential that we continue to educate ourselves. Attending ISBA’s Annual Convention is a great way to accomplish this. It’s also an opportunity to network with your colleagues from every part of the State.
As we begin to come out of the recession, we know that school districts are still dealing with several years of reduced revenues and drained reserve accounts. As such, we know that your decision to attend this year’s convention is not one that will be made lightly. The ISBA staff has strategically planned a convention program that more than justifies the investment in your own professional development. The inclusion in the K12 Public Education Budget of $2000 per district for board member training has given ISBA the opportunity to provide Early Bird and Night Owl workshops for you that will fulfill the requirements for reimbursement to your district. We hope that you will take the opportunity to participate in at least one of these workshops. The work of school boards is more demanding than ever. Factors such as increased student achievement, Idaho Common Core Standards, funding shortfalls, increased student
Mark your calendars for November 12-14, and register today!
TODD WELLS ISBA President
KAREN ECHEVERRIA ISBA Executive Director
ISBA Annual Convention
CONVENTION WEBSITE Everything you need for the 2014 ISBA Annual Convention is in one central location at www.idsba.org/convention. Find registration information, hotel and travel information, the agenda, workshop descriptions, and any convention related updates at this website. All forms are also available online, including award nomination forms and applications.
STATE OF THE ISBA / Q&A SESSION The ISBA Executive Board and staff will present information related to ISBA. Following the State of the ISBA Report, we’ll have an open Question & Answer Session. You will be able to ask questions, comment on what ISBA has already accomplished, and what you would like to see accomplished in the future. Your questions will be answered by the ISBA Executive Board or staff.
ANNUAL BUSINESS SESSION During the Business Session, school board members debate and vote on the resolutions that have been submitted by school districts, regions, or the ISBA Executive Board. Every resolution the membership passes at the Business Session establishes ISBA’s Legislative Platform. ISBA then pursues, through the Legislature, the initiatives outlined in the platform. As a school board member, this is your opportunity to have your voice heard concerning the proposals that have been submitted.
SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION The ISBA Past Presidents’ Scholarship Auction raises money to support the ISBA Scholarship Trust Program. The Scholarship Trust awards college scholarships to children and grandchildren of Idaho public school board members (both past and present). For more details, visit www.idsba.org/convention/scholarship-auction.
over $115,000 has been awarded in the past 13 years!
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS These motivating speakers are selected to build your leadership skills and to help move your district forward. Apply lessons and wisdom learned directly back to your school district.
tom alsbury
brian kane
Friday Keynote Speaker
Wednesday Keynote Speaker
Stabilizing Boards Through Individual Evaluation & Reflection
Keeping the Public Trust: Ethical Leadership Under Idaho Law
School boards are under increasing scrutiny by a public that demands high levels of board continuity and effectiveness. At the same time, newspaper accounts of “boards behaving badly” has raised questions over whether locally elected school board members are qualified to fulfill their role. Thomas Alsbury has been deemed the top expert in school governance by the Associated Press and is founder and President of Balanced Governance Solutions™. Learn from Dr. Alsbury about how to apply the latest research so that you can be more effective and avoid the typical political challenges faced by most board members. The session will allow you to discuss and apply tools to improve your own and your board’s effectiveness in improving student learning in your district.
Brian will provide an overview of the responsibilities of public officials under Idaho’s ethics laws. This will include identifying the trusteeship of office, identification of conflicts of interest, and evaluation of conflict situations. This discussion will also help participants recognize the potential for different outcomes in courts of public opinion versus the courts within Idaho’s judiciary. Following this presentation, participants will be more fully informed as to Idaho’s ethics laws, identification and evaluation of conflict situations, and the skills to maintain the public trust in public offices.
ISBA thanks the following companies for their sponsorship at the 72nd ISBA Annual Convention. Their generous support is vital to the ISBA’s efforts to provide a quality convention experience for attendees.
These sponsors are as of the date of print. See www.idsba.org/convention for current sponsors.
THANK YOU to our sponsors
ISBA Annual Convention
early bird
NIGHT OWL
DATE: Wednesday, November 12 TIME: 9:00am – 12:00pm
DATE: Friday, November 14 TIME: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE
ethics
Fiscal responsibility is a major component of good school board governance. This workshop will cover the basics of financial oversight, accountability, and fiduciary responsibilities. A panel will share their wisdom on financial governance and how they give oversight on the monthly budget reports and the budgeting process.
“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” – Potter Stewart. All of us who accept public office, whether elected or appointed, also accept an ethical duty to serve honestly and in the public’s interest. This workshop will focus on ethics and the school board. Attendees will examine behavior scenarios and participate in discussion on what is required to do, and what is right to do, when serving as a school board member.
BOARD ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES New school board members will learn essential knowledge and skills for success. Veteran trustees can share experiences and receive a “booster shot” in their roles and responsibilities. Focus your attention on responsible school governance, beliefs about student learning, supporting student and staff success, accountability, and community engagement.
SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATIONS
STRATEGIC PLANNING What is strategic planning and why does it matter? Dimensional StrategyTM is a fresh way at looking at the subject of strategic planning. It focuses on the leader’s role in the school and executing a strategic plan. This workshop will provide you a basic understanding of the Dimensional StrategyTM framework (leadership, direction, alignment, and execution).
Everyone knows how important it is to evaluate both programs and people. We have all heard the expression, what gets measured gets done, but often we are unsure of exactly how to conduct an evaluation, especially of superintendents! In this interactive workshop, we will explore the importance of the superintendent’s evaluation, how to conduct it, and how to put forth a statement to the patrons regarding the evaluation. Boards are encouraged to attend as a team in order to work together. Even if you didn’t select an ISBA Training Package, you are still eligible for reimbursement
early bird workshops & NIGHT OWL workshops are eligible for state reimbursement!
Please Note: your Convention registration does not include the cost of the Early Bird and Night Owl Workshops.
REGISTER SOON!
EARLY BIRD WORKSHOP NIGHT OWL WORKSHOP
EARLY before 9/30 $50 $50
REGULAR LATE/ON-SITE before 10/15 after 10/15 $50 $100 $50 $100
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AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Registration Open
Fireplace Foyer
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Early Bird Workshops
Various Rooms
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch on your own
1:15 – 2:30 pm
Session 1 Workshops
Various Rooms
2:45 – 4:00 pm
Session 2 Workshops
Various Rooms
4:15 – 5:30 pm
Session 3 Workshops
Various Rooms
5:45 – 7:45 pm
Opening Ceremonies / 1st General Session with Dinner & Keynote Speaker Brian Kane
Ballroom
DAY 2 THURSDAY, NOV. 13
Registration Open
Fireplace Foyer
7:15 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast Buffet & Student Entertainment
Fireplace Foyer
8:00 am – 9:15 am
2nd General Session /
Ballroom
State of the ISBA Presentation 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Workshop Session 4
Various Rooms
11:15 am – 2:30 pm
Exhibit Show
Ballroom
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Exhibit Show Luncheon
Ballroom
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Region Meetings
Various Rooms
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Session 5 Workshops
Various Rooms
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Session 6 Workshops
Various Rooms
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Scholarship Auction
Ballroom
5:30 – 6:30 pm
ISSA Membership Meeting
North Star
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Networking Time
Fireplace Foyer
7:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Awards Banquet
Ballroom
Registration Open
Fireplace Foyer
7:15 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast Buffet & Student Entertainment
Ballroom
8:00 am – 9:30 am
3rd General Session with Breakfast
Ballroom
& Keynote Speaker Tom Alsbury Business Session - lunch provided
Ballroom
15 minute break Approx. 12:15 - 3:15 pm
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
7:00 am – 8:15 am
9:30 am – Approx. Noon
DAY 1
Night Owl Workshops
This is a draft agenda as of the date of print. For the most current agenda, visit www.idsba.org/convention/three-day-agenda.
Various Rooms
DAY 3 FRIDAY,
school spirit day Wear your school colors on Friday and show your school spirit!
NOV. 14
WORKSHOPS All the workshops on this page are included with your registration! Choose six to attend.
• Explore and Compare School Data • Idaho Digital Learning is More Than You Think • Advanced Opportunities and IDLA
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• Financing School Maintenance Projects • Preparing Idaho Teachers for Changing Roles
EVERYONE!
• Idaho Principal Evaluation Framework: Who, What, When, Where, and How • Negotiations 101 • Civil Rights in Idaho Schools
• Dual Credit and Other Advanced Opportunities for Idaho Students
• Restorative Disciplinary Practices: School Safety Keeping Kids in School and Out of Jail
• Breaking the Code: Understanding Education Laws and Rules
• Blended Learning
• Rethinking Education: Time and Cost Saving Ideas Using Technology
• What’s New in Idaho School Finance
• Protocol for the Board Chair
• Policies Required by Law
• Parliamentary Procedure Boot Camp
• PERSI Rules on Sick Leave Transfer and Rehiring Retired Educators
• Changes in School Funding and How to Talk About Them
• Records Policy - Custody; Classification; and Maintenance of Records
• Reevaluating Zero-Tolerance Policies
• Clerk of the Board An Everchanging Role
• No Money? No Professional Development Problem!
• Effective Meetings
• School Libraries: Get the Most from Your Investment
OVER 60 WORKSHOPS TO CHOOSE FROM!
Additional Workshops • Open Meeting Law and Executive Session
• Five4Kids: Student Friendly Common Core
• Successfully Implementing a Concurrent Enrollment Program
• Education Improvement Committees - Task Force Recommendations
• Self-Funding the Statewide School Program
• Idaho Academic Decathlon
• Legal Q&A with Brian Julian and Amy White
• K12 School Safety and Security: a Framework for Improvement
• Employment Law: What You Need to Know
• Board and Superintendent Partnerships
• Using Data to Improve Graduation Rates and Student Support
• New Requirements for NonCertificated Grievances
• Difficult Board Members and Keeping the District Moving Forward
• Idaho’s Rural School Challenges: A Sondeo
• Community Engagement
• What Really Happens at Your Schools? What You Don’t Know May Land You in Court
• Data Privacy and the Statewide Longitudinal Data System
• Maximizing Advanced Opportunities for Your Students
• Using and Understanding Data to Improve Your School
• Understanding the New ISAT: What to Expect from Smarter Balanced Testing
• e-Rate Modernization Overview: How the New Rules Will Impact Your District’s Budget
• Improving Teaching and Learning in Rural Schools
• Internet Safety: Real Information from Officer Gomez • School Levy Basics and Funding Alternatives to Voted Bonds • Writing Successful Grant Proposals • Patron Input to the Board, Working with the Community • Are You Getting the Most Out of the Idaho Education Network?
• Board Survey Superintendent Searches
• Federal Lands Transfer
• Getting More Out of Your District’s HVAC/Lighting Control System
• 10 Strategies Proven to Inspire and Engage EVERY Student
• Idaho’s New CM/GC Law; Is it Right For You?
The full workshop schedule and descriptions of the workshops on this page are available at www.idsba.org/convention.
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3 WAYS TO REGISTER
Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Boise, ID Permit No. 136
EMAIL Email your registration form along with a purchase order to kristi@idsba.org
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Send the completed form and payment to: Idaho School Boards Association PO Box 9797 Boise, ID 83707-4797
REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!
• First General Session (dinner included)
EARLY REGISTRATION
• Second General Session / State of the ISBA (breakfast included)
• Register before September 30th
• Exhibit Show (lunch included) • Scholarship Auction • Awards Banquet (dinner included) • Third General Session (breakfast included) • Business Session (box lunch included)
SINGLE EVENT REGISTRATION REQUIRED: • Early Bird Workshop • Night Owl Workshop • Awards Banquet Only
FAX
• Save $50 per person over Regular Registration, and $100 per person over Late/On-Site Registration
REGULAR REGISTRATION
Registration may be faxed to (208) 854-1480
FIND THE REGISTRATION FORM AT:
www.idsba.org/convention
BOOK YOUR HOTEL!
• Register before October 15th • Save $50 per person over Late/On-Site Registration
LATE/ON-SITE REGISTRATION • Register after October 15th
ROOMS ARE GOING FAST! Visit the Convention website at www.idsba.org/convention/hotel for the latest.