2024 ASBA Annual Conference

2024 ASBA Annual Conference

Welcome to the ASBA’s 71st Annual Conference! We’re happy you have joined us for this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the achievements of Arkansas’s school board members and educators.

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7:30am CST

Pick Up Registration Packets Osage (SHCC)

8:30am CST

Conducting the Administrator/Superintendent Search Process Salon C (Marriott)Dr. Kieth Williams • Mitch Walton Facilitating Courageous Conversations as School Board Leaders Salon A (Marriott)Dr. Joe Fisher The BEARS Way! Hoffman (Marriott)Kristen Thomas • Ashley Collinsworth What is a Norm? Enhancing Board Meetings with Effective Norms and Parliamentary Procedures Salon B (Marriott)Lucas Harder NBMI: The Basics of Board Governance: Roles and Responsibilities Arkansas Ballroom (Marriott) & VirtualDr. Cynthia Rogers

9:45am CST

Refreshment Break Arkansas Ballroom (Marriott) & Virtual Boardroom Best Practices: Lessons with Laughter Salon A (Marriott)Cody Kees Conducting the Administrator/Superintendent Search Process Salon C (Marriott)Dr. Kieth Williams • Mitch Walton Hugh Goodwin-Where LEGENDS are MADE! Hoffman (Marriott)Jessica Collins • Raven Swint • Alex Peterson • Kathy Clayton • Joely Jackson Resilient and Ready - Leading Tomorrow's Schools Manning (Marriott)Dr. Tyler Broyles What is a Norm? Enhancing Board Meetings with Effective Norms and Parliamentary Procedures Salon B (Marriott)Lucas Harder

10:00am CST

NBMI: Fundamentals of Fiscal Oversight & Audit Training for New Board Members Arkansas Ballroom (Marriott) & VirtualDr. Eric Saunders

11:00am CST

NBMI: Student Safety & Bullying: Arkansas Act 1029 Arkansas Ballroom (Marriott) & VirtualJerry Keefer Boardroom Best Practices: Lessons with Laughter Salon A (Marriott)Cody Kees Facilitating Courageous Conversations as School Board Leaders Salon C (Marriott)Dr. Joe Fisher Making Sense of School Finance Manning (Marriott)Robyn Keene Marathon Meetings-Ensuring Student Success for All Hoffman (Marriott)Jessica Moore • Allisa Rynders Three Critical Concepts for Enhancing School Board Member & Superintendent Communication Salon B (Marriott)Dr. Rochelle Redus • Dr. Greg Pilewski

12:00pm CST

Networking Lunch Governor's Hall II (SHCC)

1:30pm CST

Combating the Opioid Crisis: Insights and Strategies Salons B & C (Marriott)Kirk Lane NBMI: Freedom of Information Act / Executive Session / Ethics - Laws and Best Practices Arkansas Ballroom (Marriott) & VirtualJay Bequette

2:15pm CST

Empowering Students & Communities Through Choice and Partnerships Salons B & C (Marriott)Beau McCastlain

2:45pm CST

Question and Answer Session Arkansas Ballroom (Marriott) & Virtual

4:00pm CST

Delegate Assembly Salon A (Marriott)