2023 Annual Conference Agenda

DRAFT 2023 Agenda

We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Annual Conference. To gain a general sense of the program and scheduling, please see the preliminary agenda below:

Thursday Nov. 16

Attend one of three engaging workshops to learn from experts and deepen your knowledge. Advance registration is required, and lunch is included. See detailed workshop descriptions.

• Board Boot Camp – Perfect for new school directors
• Law Conference – Explore the latest legal issues surrounding K-12 education
• Strategic Advocacy Academy – This new workshop will build your advocacy skills and confidence

The events happening in the afternoon are open to any conference registrant. While spots are limited for the OnBoard trainings at conference, ALL school directors and other conference attendees are invited to the President’s Dinner.

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.            Open Government Training – Advance registration not required. Arrive early.

2:15 – 5:15 p.m.            OnBoard: Deciphering District Budgets

2:30 – 5:00 p.m.            OnBoard: Foundations of Cultural Proficiency

5:15 – 7:30 p.m.            Social Hour & President’s Dinner – Come at 5:15-6:00 for social hour followed by a 6:00 dinner to connect with friends and colleagues from around the state. Includes recognition of the 2023 Boards of Distinction.

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.           Students’ Dinner – Designed especially for students at conference, this dinner includes activities, dinner, and the chance to meet other board representatives.

Friday Nov. 17

7:30 – 8:45 a.m.          Breakfast  in Grand Ballroom      Breakfast meetings – Small Schools Advisory Committee & Large School Caucus

8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. General Session 1 in Grand Ballroom

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.       Breakout Session #1

12:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Lunch in Ballroom       Lunch meetings – Trust Lands Advisory Committee & School Directors of Color Caucus

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.          Breakout Session #2

2:00 – 4:30 p.m.          OnBoard: Advancing Inclusion through Belonging

2:15 –5:15 p.m.          OnBoard: Vision-Aligned Budgeting

3:20 – 4:20 p.m.          Breakout Sessions #3

4:40 – 5:40 p.m.          Breakout Session #4

Friday evening Board’s Night Out – Enjoy exploring Bellevue’s various restaurants following the last breakout session for Boards’ Night Out! Join your fellow school directors and superintendents for this unique opportunity to socialize with your colleagues. Be sure you make reservations in advance! Use this tool for exploring local restaurants in the Bellevue area.

Saturday Nov. 18

7:30 – 8:15 a.m.            Breakfast  in Grand Ballroom     Breakfast meeting – Federal Relations Network

8:45 – 10:15 a.m.            Breakout Session #5

8:45 – 10:15 a.m.           Small Schools Forum I in Regency A-G

10:45 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.    General Session 2 in Grand Ballroom

12:30 – 1:45 p.m.          Lunch in Ballroom in Grand Ballroom Lunch meeting – Equity & Access Caucus

12:30 – 1:45 p.m. Small Schools Forum II with Lunch in Regency A-G

1:45 – 4:15 p.m. OnBoard: Identity Discrimination—A Look at Federal Involvement

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.            Breakout Session #6 

3:15 – 4:15 p.m.            Breakout Session #7