School Boards for Academic Excellence Education Policy and Training Summit

School Boards for Academic Excellence and the Florida Coalition of Conservative School Board Members invite you to a three day education policy and training summit for state network partners and school board members from around the nation. This content rich summit will empower organizational leaders and school board members to become reformers for academic excellence in their school districts.

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SBAE EDUCATION POLICY AND TRAINING SUMMIT

Tentative Conference Agenda

Wednesday 22

12:00 pm-4:00 pm Florida School Board Member Trainings

Florida School Board Members receive state mandated training by FCCSBM

3:00 pm- 6:00pm Summit registration open

Registration for SBAE State Affiliate Organizations and School Board Members

6:00 pm- Opening Reception

Join school board association leaders and school board members from across the nation for libations and networking.

7:00 pm- Opening Dinner (Guest Speaker TBA)

Enjoy southern cuisine, great fellowship, and a tremendous speaker.

Thursday 23

Enjoy breakfast at your leisure in any of the hotel restaurants

8:30 am-9:45 am- Words That Win: Mastering the Art of Public Discourse (Part 1)

Creating a persuasive speech, telling stories voters remember, and using statistics that stick. We’ll hone your skills on the school board, whether you’re talking to voters, other board members, or reporters, you’ll know how to get your point across clearly.

Speaker: Trevor Bragdon

8:30 am-9:45 am-Workshop: How to run a successful school board meeting (Part 1)

Learn tactics for defeating or supporting a main motion. Attendees receive a table of motions and defensive tactics to help make the most of their school board experience.

Speaker: Bill Gillmeister

10:00 am- 11:30 am- Words That Win: Mastering the Art of Public Discourse (Part 2)

Create a persuasive speech every time, tell stories voters will remember, and use statistics that stick. We’ll practice these skills so you can use them immediately on or at the school board. Whether you’re talking to voters, other members, or reporters, you’ll know how to get your point across clearly.

Speaker: Trevor Bragdon

10:00 am- 11:30 am- Workshop: How to run a successful school board meeting (Part 2)

Learn tactics for defeating or supporting a main motion. Attendees receive a table of motions and defensive tactics. Part 2 includes role playing board meetings to increase effectiveness in meetings.

Speaker: Bill Gillmeister

12:00 pm- SBAE Luncheon (Guest Speaker TBD)

1:30 pm-2:20 pm Workshop: Solutions to Chronic Absenteeism

Every school district is wrestling with reducing chronic absenteeism. The courts, parents, and administrators need solutions now. We have a panel of researchers and attorneys providing a road map forward.

Speakers:

1:30 pm – 2:20 pm- Networking Lounge Open

Come share your experiences and learn something new from others.

2:30 pm-3:20 pm Workshop: How to Lobby Your Legislature

The relationship between local and state officials is indispensable for effective governance. We discuss what you need to know going into the state house to meet your state delegation.

Speaker: Sara Clements

2:30 pm-3:20 pm Networking Lounge Open

Come share your experiences and learn something new from others.

3:30 pm-4:30 pm- Workshop: School Safety

Nothing is more important than keeping children safe in school. We dive into the world of school safety as we access emergency management/communications, SSOs, building security, and policies that help secure our children.

Speaker: Esther Byrd

Enjoy dinner at your leisure in any of the hotel restaurants or in Orlando.

Friday 24

8:00 am- SBAE Breakfast (Guest Speaker TBD)

9:30 am-10:20 am- Workshop: Superintendent Management

In most school districts, the superintendent is an employee of the school board. In some states, the superintendent is elected. What is the most productive way to work with the CEO of the school district?

Speaker: Bill Hughes Ph.D.

9:30 am-10:20 am- Networking Lounge Open

Come share your stories and learn something new from others.

10:30 am-11:30 am- Workshop: Education Policy Development and Drafting

As a school board member, you are a local legislator. You can draft policies for your school division. We teach you how.

Speaker: TBA

10:30 am- 11:30 am- Networking Lounge Open

Come share your experiences and learn something new from others.

11:30 am- Adjourned

Invited Speakers: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz

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