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2016 Summer Leadership Institute
Join us in LEXINGTON for KSBA's 2016 Summer Leadership Institute.

July 8 - 9
Marriott Griffin Gate, Lexington

It's almost time for KSBA's Summer Leadership Institute! Get ready to network with colleagues from across the state and participate in informative workshops and general sessions designed to enhance your school board service.

Whether you are looking to meet your yearly training requirements or for new knowledge to help improve your skills, we have something for you!

Registrants should pre-register for each workshop they plan to attend, as this helps ensure workshops are assigned to rooms of sufficient size to accommodate interest. Please note that conference workshops are available on a first come, first served basis and pre-registration is not a guarantee that a seat will be available.

All workshop sessions qualify for Academy of Studies (A/S) general elective credit unless otherwise noted.

EILA credit has been requested.
Friday, July 8th, Bonus Session 1
1:00PM - 2:00PMBonus Session 1: Ethics and the School Board Meeting (SALON E)
(Meets mandated ethics training requirement)

Effective school board leadership often involves making ethical decisions. This session looks at board member roles and responsibilities, as well as best practices before, during and after the school board meeting.

Friday, July 8th, Bonus Session 2
2:15PM - 3:15PMBonus Session 2: Evaluating the Superintendent – Looking Back and Moving Forward (SALON E)
(Meets mandated superintendent evaluation training requirement)

During the 2014-2015 school year, school boards became familiar with a new Superintendent Professional Growth and Effectiveness System. The following year brought implementation in all Kentucky school districts. Use this session to discuss successes and challenges of the new instrument and process, along with best practices to ensure the SPGES assists your board/superintendent team to become more effective leaders.

Friday, July 8th, Bonus Session 3
3:30PM - 4:30PMBonus Session 3: Fraud – Are You at Risk? (SALON E)
(Counts toward mandated finance training requirement)

Learn how internal controls and segregation of duties not only help district fiscal operations, but minimize the risk of fraudulent activity.

Friday, July 8th, Opening Session (1.50 hours training credit)
7:00PM - 9:00PMBreaking Down 2016 and Building Up for 2017 (SALON C-E)
(A/S Level III Required Topic “Legislative Issues/Current Topics”)

Hear a brief summary of what was accomplished during the 2016 Kentucky legislative session and look forward to potential issues for the 2017 session. What policy changes need to be made in 2017 to improve student learning? What policy changes do you need as a school board member to improve your district? Led by Hope McLaughlin, KSBA’s Governmental Relations director, we’ll discuss these issues, potential legislative policy priorities for 2017, and how board members can start now to advocate for change. Also during the opening session, McLaughlin will present the CAPE (Celebrate Advocacy for Public Education) Award to a board member and superintendent.

Saturday, July 9th, Continental Breakfast (included in registration fee)
7:15AM - 8:15AMContinental Breakfast (Included in registration fee) - FOYER
Join us for breakfast and get a jump start on your day.

Saturday, July 9th, Plenary Session (1.25 hours training credit)
8:30AM - 9:45AMThe Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and More (SALON C-E)
(A/S Level I Required Topic “The Board’s Role in Student Achievement”)

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) became law in December 2015 and implementation is moving forward at warp speed – while Congress keeps a watchful eye. Join NSBA deputy associate executive director Lucy Gettman to get an overview of the law, an update on the status of implementation at the federal level and insight into issues of interest to school board members. Then learn about ESSA from the state perspective as this historic reauthorization unfolds.

Saturday, July 9th, Session A Workshops (1.25 hours training credit)
10:00AM - 11:15AMA1 Legal Orientation I (CALUMET DARBY DAN)
(A/S Level II Required Course)

Come learn what every new school board member needs to understand about the statutory and legal environment in which boards operate. The session, presented by KSBA's staff attorney, includes topics such as: the open meetings act, board member conflicts of interest, the various legal responsibilities of the board, the role of the superintendent, board minutes and the open records act.
10:00AM - 11:15AMA2 Connecting with the Community: The Board’s Work and Role in Community Engagement (DIXIANA LANES END)
(A/S Level I Required Topic “Staff/Media/Community Relations”)

The school board has an ongoing two-way conversation with the entire community. That sounds good, but what does it mean? What is the board’s role in this work and how does it begin? Why should a board want to engage its community? Why is community engagement essential to public education? Attend this session to learn the answer to these questions and how the board can fulfill its role in community engagement.
10:00AM - 11:15AMA3 Monitor the Budget by Asking the Right Questions (TERRACE BALLROOM)
(A/S Level III required topic “School Finance”; meets mandated finance training requirement)

School district finances can be complicated, but board members can learn faster by asking the right questions, and making sure education goals are aligned with financial priorities. Join us for a discussion on how to get to the bottom of your budget.
10:00AM - 11:15AMA4 The Every Student Succeeds Act - ESSA (SALON D)
(A/S Level I Required Topic “The Board’s Role in Student Achievement”)

Following up on the Saturday morning plenary, this session takes a deeper and more interactive look at the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, including ways school boards can make a difference.
10:00AM - 11:15AMA5 Evaluating the Superintendent – Looking Back and Moving Forward (SALON C)
(A/S Level II Required Topic “Superintendent Evaluation”; meets mandated superintendent evaluation training requirement)

During the 2014-2015 school year, school boards became familiar with a new Superintendent Professional Growth and Effectiveness System. The following year brought implementation in all Kentucky school districts. Use this session to discuss successes and challenges of the new instrument and process, along with best practices to ensure the SPGES assists your board/superintendent team to become more effective leaders.
10:00AM - 11:15AMA6 A Board Member’s Leadership Role in Energy Management (SALON AB)
(A/S Level II Required Topic “School Facilities”)

Most school districts have succeeded in energy management since 2010, but with differing degrees of effectiveness. Review examples from some of Kentucky’s most energy-efficient districts and get a better understanding of the board’s leadership role in energy management.

Saturday, July 9th, Trade Show Visitation
11:15AM - 11:45AMTrade Show Visitation (FOYER)

A special opportunity to visit with exhibitors and school board members from across the state.

Saturday, July 9th, Lunch (Ticket required prior to event)
11:45AM - 1:00PM
- Fee: $15.00		Lunch (BLUEGRASS PAVILION)

Join your colleagues for lunch and casual conversation. Doors open at 11:45 a.m.

Tickets for lunch must be purchased prior to the event.
Extra Adult ticket fee: $15.00
Extra Child ticket fee: $15.00

Saturday, July 9th, Session B Workshops (1.25 hours training credit)
1:15PM - 2:30PMB1 What Board Members Need to Know About Bullying (CALUMET DARBY DAN)
(A/S Level II Required Topic “School Safety & Discipline”)

Join KSBA and the Kentucky Center for School Safety staff to learn how the new statewide bullying definition may impact you as a board member, from approving new policy language to revising the Student Discipline Code.
1:15PM - 2:30PMB2 Developing Kentucky’s New Accountability System (SALON C)
(A/S Level II Required Topic “Student Assessment”)

How is the new state accountability system shaping up? A steering committee of education stakeholders and its work groups are looking at the options based on feedback received in a series of town hall meetings and on the new federal Every Student Succeeds Act. Learn how a new fair, reliable, valid and simpler accountability system is taking form.
1:15PM - 2:30PMB3 A Look in the Mirror: Board Member Self-Evaluation (SALON AB)
(A/S Level III Required Course)

We evaluate the performance of our superintendent. We monitor finances, programs and policies. But we don’t always take a critical look at ourselves. High performing school boards know that the only way to build on strengths and address challenges is to examine their governing performance. Participate in this positive, non-threatening process designed to help any board function more efficiently and effectively.
1:15PM - 2:30PMB4 Arming Teachers and Other School Personnel (DIXIANA LANES END)
(A/S Level II Required Topic “School Safety & Discipline”)

Arming civilians on school property continues to be a hot topic. Participants in this session receive information on relevant laws and learn about the impact of arming or not arming teachers and school personnel. In addition, attendees can participate in tabletop scenarios on school safety issues.
1:15PM - 2:30PMB5 Capital Funding (TERRACE BALLROOM)
(A/S Level III Required Topic “School Finance”; counts toward mandated finance training requirement)

Capital Funds are the source of protected monies to support the renovation and construction of school facilities. Would you like to know how these funds are generated? Would you like to know what restrictions are applied to these funds? Come and learn the details about capital funds, bonding capacity, and issuing bonds as well as the capital funds request form and how these funds may be used for operating expenses.

Saturday, July 9th, Session B Level IV/V Workshop - IF YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND B6, YOU WILL NOT CHOOSE A WORKSHOP IN SESSION C (3 hours training credit)
1:15PM - 4:15PMB6 Understanding Effective Governance (SALON E)
(A/S Level IV Required Topic “Exemplary Leadership Strategies” or Level IV/V elective)

How do you effectively govern on a school board? What are the roles and responsibilities of the board and how do they differ from the roles and responsibilities of the superintendent? Come learn the basics of effective governance based on well-researched principles, watch examples of boards that exhibit good governance, and network and share ideas with other board members. And finally, find out why it’s important to think about neon signs and light bulbs!

Saturday, July 9th, Session C Workshops (1.25 hours training credit)
2:45PM - 4:00PMC1 Kentucky’s Aspiring Superintendents (SALON AB)
Kentucky’s Minority Superintendent Internship Program identifies and prepares highly qualified and effective minority candidates who are poised to make a successful transition into superintendencies in the state’s school districts. Learn more about this program from four leaders who have participated in it for the past two years.
2:45PM - 4:00PMC2 Ethics and the School Board Meeting (TERRACE BALLROOM)
(A/S Level I Required Topic “Ethics”; meets mandated ethics training requirement)

Effective school board leadership often involves making ethical decisions. This session looks at board member roles and responsibilities, as well as best practices before, during and after the school board meeting.
2:45PM - 4:00PMC3 Need Board Meeting Packet Assistance? Let eMeeting help. (CALUMET DARBY DAN)
What do 15 school districts, seven school councils, one educational co-op, a city commission, and a statewide association have in common? Since 2015, each decided to save money for their district or organization, save time for their board members and staff, and increase public access to their meetings by subscribing to eMeeting. In this session, learn how KSBA's fastest-growing service can do the same for your district.
2:45PM - 4:00PMC4 Fraud – Are You at Risk? (DIXIANA LANES END)
(A/S Level III Required Topic “School Finance”; meets mandated finance training requirement)

Learn how internal controls and segregation of duties not only help district fiscal operations, but minimize the risk of fraudulent activity.
2:45PM - 4:00PMC5 Suicide Prevention Training: A Good Idea – and It’s the Law (SALON C)
(A/S Level II Required Topic “School Safety & Discipline”)

State law requires all middle and high school teachers, principals and guidance counselors to annually review material on suicide prevention and to provide awareness materials to all students beginning in middle school. This session highlights a free resource from the Kentucky Center for School Safety that teaches educators to recognize the risk factors, protective factors and warning signs associated with depression, suicidal ideation and suicidal behavior.
2:45PM - 4:00PMC6 Using Data-Driven Decision Making and Best Practices in School Facility Projects (SALON D)
For districts with a construction project or school renovation coming up, this session explains best practices to meet state laws for building and renovation of school facilities. Participants also learn about alternative methods of procuring fixed equipment through KRS 45a, and see how to use data to help reduce risks in construction projects while ensuring quality and accountability when investing in school facilities.