The Conference 2015 Sneak Peek

OSSBA Delegate Assembly Legal Roundtable Discussions Crucial Conversations About America’s Schools NEW! Pre-Conference and unConference Sessions

August 28-30, 2015 Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City

The Conference 2015

State schools Superintendent Joy Hofmeister took office in January with the goal of improving public education for all students. You won’t want to miss this chance to hear more about the superintendent’s vision for Oklahoma’s children and what she believes it will take to improve student achievement in Oklahoma.

Friday, Aug. 28, General Session begins at 9 a.m.

A former public school teacher and businesswoman, Joy has devoted her life to teaching students and promoting higher student achievement. Joy was appointed to the Oklahoma State Board of Education by Gov. Mary Fallin in January 2012 where she served through two legislative sessions.

In the private sector, she spent 15 years operating Kumon Math & Reading Centers of South Tulsa, which works through parent partnerships to ensure higher academic achievement for children. During that time she personally worked with more than 4,000 students to improve their educational outcomes.Joy graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Texas Christian University, and holds teaching certificates in English and Elementary Education.

Joy has actively participated in the Trends in International Math and Science Study research testing. She is earning her Master’s Degree in Education Administration with a specialty in Education Policy and Law from the University of Oklahoma.

Joy served as an officer for the Jenks Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors, the Select Committee for the Study of School Finance, and various other committees within the Jenks Public School District, as well as other civic and professional committees.

Joy has more than 19 years experience working with special education teams, parent advocates, and students on Individualized Education Plans.

Crucial Conversations About America’s Schools Good News for School Leaders

John Draper has energized audiences of educators, school leaders and community members in more than 40 states. His presentations are marked by thoughtful analysis, engaging narrative and a refreshing passion for the mission of public schools. He makes research fun!

As the CEO of the Educational Research Service in Washington, D.C., Dr. Draper spawned conversations among school leaders nationwide on engaging staff and communities in active support of Saturday, Aug. 29, General Session begins at 1:30 p.m. our schools. His presentations are known for getting to the root of the research and translating it into focused, proactive leadership practices. He is now a nationwide consultant working with the National School Public Relations Association to expand support for public schools. NSPRA is a membership organization dedicated to helping educational leaders build community support for schools and school districts.

For decades, elected officials, business leaders, the general public, parents, and even school employees have been fed a steady diet of warnings about “declining schools”. In this presentation, Dr. John Draper steps back from the rhetoric and looks at the reality of what is really happening across America. He identifies some of the Talk, the Truth, and the Crucial Conversations that refute the urban myth of failing public schools.

Teachers, support personnel, and communities look to school leaders to provide information and direction for the conversations to improve public schools. What is the truth concerning drop-outs, achievement gap, pay-for-performance, charter schools, SAT scores, and international testing? This presentation will teach educators and school board members the TLC formula that will make them more effective with every audience.

In addition, Dr. Draper challenges all educators to commit to the Four Fundamentals of Public School Success: 1. Be positive—times are hard, but we are doing the most important work of our nation. Negativity brings us all down—stop complaining!

2. Never criticize any fellow educator in public—doing so only provides false credibility to those who would undermine our schools.

3. Share one positive story each week—miracles happen every day in public schools. Stories convince without confrontation.

4. Honestly evaluate yourself each week and, if necessary, re-commit to sharing one positive story each week. Together, we can change the way a community feels about our public schools.

The Oklahoma State School Boards Association’s legislative agenda and the successes that we have are due to the participation of our membership. Throughout the year, the OSSBA collects legislative goal recommendations from you -- our members. The recommended goals are compiled and received by the Government Relations Committee.

After the committee reviews the information, a slate of legislative goals, positions and resolutions are sent to the Delegate Assembly. The Delegate Assembly is held each year in conjunction with The Conference. This year’s assembly is at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29 in Ballroom C. The OSSBA Delegate Assembly is an opportunity for you, as a member district, to take an active role in the creation, amendment, and adoption of the OSSBA legislative initiatives for 2016. At the Delegate Assembly, each member district will have one vote on the legislative business of the association, with each OSSBA Director having an additional vote. To be eligible for voting, each district must complete the membership renewal form, including a purchase order number, before the start of the conference.

This is an inclusive meeting and process which helps create a strong legislative voice to meet the needs of Oklahoma school districts and students.

It’s Back! First Timer & New Board Member Orientation

The OSSBA legal team takes your calls and answers your questions all year! You won’t want to miss the chance to meet with them face-to-face about the most pressing issues facing your district and learn what’s happening in other similarly sized districts during Legal Roundtables on Sunday morning, Aug. 30.

An optional breakfast (additional $25 fee, no program) will be available for your convenience on Sunday morning before the legal roundtables begin. Tickets are available by pre-purchase only and will not be available on site. (Family members are welcome to purchase breakfast tickets as well.)

The unConference Sessions Unlike the traditional conference sessions, these sessions are flexible, participantdriven and favor discussion, debate and interactive participation on emerging trends, the latest issues, best practices and new projects. Interested presenters (sorryno business presentations, only registered delegates) will sign up for a time slot and anyone interested in that topic can attend and participate. Put your thinking caps on! unConference Sessions will follow Saturday’s General Session 2

The First Timer & New Board Member Orientation is 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.

Friday in Room 17. Get the most out of the entire conference by attending this information session. We will also answer questions you have about the conference or new board credit requirements.

New board members and incumbents elected or appointed since Jan. 1, 2014, will have the opportunity to obtain all 12 new/6 incumbent required credits at The Conference. Opportunities to earn your required finance, open meeting act, and ethics credits will be offered on both Friday and Saturday.

Out of the Box Experience Thursday, August 27, from 1-4 p.m.

Cox Convention Center, OKC $599 per person includes a new iPad Air 2 Limited to 60 participants Visionary Leadership is one of the key success factors linked to building and sustaining a successful digital initiative that increases student achievement and teacher efficacy. OSSBA and Apple are pleased to announce an exciting Pre-Conference opportunity - the Out of the Box Experience.

This professional development experience includes an iPad Air 2 for every participant to take home. Apple representatives will guide and personally assist each participant in setting up and learning to get the most from your digital experience, and how student achievement and teacher efficacy are benefited through digital initiatives.

Join OSSBA and Apple to discover more about how iPad is changing today’s classroom and how your visionary leadership is the key to unlocking a successful mobile learning initiative in your school district!

Register online at www.ossba.org/apple • Registration deadline July 31

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The Conference 2015 • August 28-30, 2015 • Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City

REGISTRATION FORM

Register online at www.ossba.org/the-conference-2015-registration School District Name • PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE • ONE ATTENDEE PER FORM Attendee Name (as it should be printed on the name badge) Board Member

Superintendent

Administrator

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Attendee E-mail Contact Name E-mail address for person completing this form (required) CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Member price July 11 - August 14, $250, after August 14 $350 $__________________ Non-member price $450, after August 14 $675 $__________________ (Exhibitors who wish to attend sessions must register as an attendee at the non-member price) State Officer and/or State Employee price $225

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OPTIONAL SUNDAY BREAKFAST Please include __________ breakfast $__________________ tickets at $25/ea for attendee and guests. Breakfast tickets will not be available on-site. No breakfast tickets are included in the registration price.

Total amount due Registration fee includes sessions and exhibit hall for the attendee.

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Plan time to visit our exciting exhibit hall for fresh ideas.

EXHIBIT HALL Name badge or wristband is required for exhibit hall entry. Complimentary wristbands are available for guests. (Circle one) 1 2 3 4 members of my family would like to tour the exhibit hall.

If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Kelly Ross at 405.528.3571

METHOD OF PAYMENT Check Enclosed Purchase Order Number__________________________________________________ To pay by credit card, please call Jennifer Paschal at 405.528.3571.

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Cancellations submitted July 11 - August 14 are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds or credits will be given after August 14. Cancellations must be received in writing. Please call Lisa Deaton at 405.528.3571 to confirm receipt.

12 hours of New School Board Member, Incumbent, and/or Continuing Education credits may be earned during the conference.

OSSBA and CCOSA are committed to making activities accessible to persons with disabilities or special needs. If you have special needs, please call 405.528.3571 at least 10 days prior to the conference to make arrangements.

Select one return method: Register online or email to register@ossba.org or fax to OSSBA at 405.609.3092 or mail to OSSBA • 2801 North Lincoln Blvd., Suite 125 • Oklahoma City, OK 73105 ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4 P.M. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015. AFTER THIS DATE ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER ON-SITE.