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2026 South Texas Region One School Board Conference

This conference provides School Board Members and Superintendents with invaluable leadership development, strategic insights, and networking opportunities to help improve their schools and communities. Creating a meaningful and enriching experience for these dedicated educators.

School Board of Directors, School Superintendents, Executive TEAM

$350.00

500

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268

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No

Administration & Leadership
School Board

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Workshop Materials

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Dates, Times and Locations

Room Name Workshop Date Begin Time End Time
South Padre Island Convention Center 5/15/2026 - 5/16/2026 11:00 AM 05:00 PM

Workshop Contacts

Name Type E-Mail Phone
Dr. Judith M. Solis Presenter jsolis@esc1.net
Perla Pulido Contact ppulido@esc1.net (956) 984-6002
Angie Iglesias Contact aiglesias@esc1.net (956) 984-6005
Perla Pulido Billing Contact ppulido@esc1.net (956) 984-6002

Sessions

Friday May 15, 2026
414690 Registration/Lunch
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center
Registration/Lunch
Other
24/500
Friday May 15, 2026
414691 Welcome/Introductions
12:31 PM - 12:45 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Welcome/Introductions
Other
2/500
Friday May 15, 2026
414700 Session #1: CCMR Across Your District Turing Readiness Into Results!
12:46 PM - 1:45 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Session #1 Presenters: Ben Mackey, Executive Director Texas Impact Network & School Board Trustee - Dallas ISD & Jennifer Avelar, Region One ESC
Progress & Accountability
221/500
Friday May 15, 2026
414696 Session #2 - Infrastructure of Hope: Building Our Mañana
1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Session #2 - Macarena Hernandez, Journalist
Other
221/500
Friday May 15, 2026
414698 Student Showcase & Student Panel
2:36 PM - 3:25 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Student Showcase: Miranda Peralez - Accordian, Andres Ramirez- Bajo Sexto, Cantu Middle School, Mission CISD Student Panel: Districts Represented- Lasara ISD, Mission CISD, Raymondville ISD, San Isidro ISD & Valley View ISD Moderator: Macarena Hernandez, Journalist
Other
2/500
Friday May 15, 2026
417207 Session #3 - Own The Vision, Drive the Results: A Balanced Scorecard Approach to Board Governance
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Presenter: Dr. Maria "Mimi" Vidaurri
Vision & Goals
221/500
Friday May 15, 2026
414703 Business Meeting
4:31 PM - 5:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Business Meeting
Other
0/500
Friday May 15, 2026
414705 Dinner & Dance
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center
Music by: Eros Garcia Door Prizes
Other
2/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414734 Breakfast
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Breakfast
Other
3/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414736 Welcome
8:20 AM - 8:50 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Welcome/ Invocation/Presentation of Colors by Marines JROTC McAllen Memorial HS/National Anthem sung by McHi Mariachi De Oro Welcome by Daniel P. King, PhD, Executive Director President, Trustee
Other
113/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414737 Student Impromptu Presentation - Edcouch Elsa ISD
8:51 AM - 9:10 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Student Impromptu Presentation - Edcouch Elsa ISD
Other
4/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414738 Session #4 - Finding Your Stride in Leadership
9:15 AM - 10:50 AM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Session #4 - Justin Richardson, EdD
Advocacy & Engagement
117/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414865 Session #5: Bond for the Future: Investing in McAllen's Next Generation
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Conference Theater
Presenter:Dr. Rene Gutierrez, McAllen ISD Superintendent and School Board Member
Systems & Processes
33/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414739 Session #6 - Navigating Rough Waters: Guiding School Boards Through Ethics, Accountability and Board Governance Issues
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 101
Presenter: Leandra Costila Ortiz, Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos P.C.
Synergy & Teamwork
42/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414741 Session #7 - From Dollars to Decisions: School Finance, Procurement and Special Education New Tier of Intensity Funding
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 102
Presenters: Rumalda Ruiz, Angela De La Cruz, Lori Ramos & Carolina Campos, Region One ESC
Systems & Processes
18/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414742 Session #8 - The Cost of a Complaint: What Texas School Boards Must Know About Rising Special Education, ADA, and Section 504 Disputes
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 103
Presenter: Anna Draker & Harold McCall
Advocacy & Engagement
9/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414743 Session #9 - Leading Beyond Politics: Governing with Purpose in a Poiticzed Enviornment
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 104
Presenter: Dr. Robert Long & Mauro Tijerina, TASB
Vision & Goals
10/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414763 Session #12- Staying Competitive: Strategic Moves to Do More with Less In a Changing Landscape
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 201
Presenters: Dr. Angela Dominguez, Donna ISD Superintendent & Dr. Maricela Valdez, Trustee
Progress & Accountability
19/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414751 LUNCH
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Lunch
Other
4/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414753 Session #10- Where Have All Our Students Gone? Projecting your Future Enrollment
12:01 PM - 1:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Presenter: Dr. King
Vision & Goals
111/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
417145 From governance to impact: A Board Book Study Experience
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Lobby
From governance to impact: A Board Book Study Experience
Other
0/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414754 Session #11- The Decisions That Make The Difference
1:01 PM - 1:50 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Presenter: Sylvia Vargas
Advocacy & Engagement
112/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
418383 BREAK - SNACKS IN LOBBY AREA
1:50 PM - 2:05 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Lobby
Snacks are in the Lobby Area
Other
1/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414773 Session #13- From Boardroom to Classroom: How Governance Decisions Shape Student Outcomes
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 101
Presenters: Brenda Amitrani, Region One ESC
Vision & Goals
42/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414774 Session #14- Stronger Together: The Power of Synergy in Board Leadership
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 102
Presenters: Yovann Salinas & Yvette Cavazos, Region One ESC
Synergy & Teamwork
17/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414776 Session #15- Leading with Vision and Evidence: Stengthening Board Governance Through Aligned Student Growth Systems
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 103
Presenter: Clarita Fajutag-Corpus, Region One ESC
Progress & Accountability
26/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414777 Session #16- Leading AI-Ready Districts: A Preview of Strategy, Policy, and Implementation
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 104
Presenter: Omar Lopez, Region One ESC
Vision & Goals
11/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414778 Session #17- What keeps Your Lawyer Up at Night: The Hidden Legal Risks in Everyday School District Decisions
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Conference Theater
Presenter: Benjamin Castillo ;Hanlon Demerath & Castillo PC
Systems & Processes
36/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414780 Session #18- From Reactive Intervention to Proactive Leadership: D & F Schools, Escalations, and the Systems That Prevent Them
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 101
Presenter: Maria Boyd & Liana Garcia, Region One ESC
Progress & Accountability
13/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414782 Session #19- Maximizing Your CCMR Indicators Points and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Funding! An Overview of CTE Funding Basics
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 102
Presenter: Jose R Martinez & Jessica Salinas, Region One ESC
Vision & Goals
15/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414784 Session #20- Mastering the A-F Accountability Playbook: School Board Leadership and Planning to Elevate Campus and Sitrict Ratings Ahead of the 2028 R
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 103
Presenter: Rocio Ausucua & Rebekah Gerlach, Region One ESC
Advocacy & Engagement
13/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414785 Session #21- Cybersecurity, Legislation, Challenges & Trends
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Room 104
Presenter: Homar Venecia, Region One ESC
Progress & Accountability
7/500
Saturday May 16, 2026
414786 Recognitions, Closing, Remarks, Door Prizes
4:21 PM - 5:00 PM
South Padre Island Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Recognitions, Closing, Remarks, Door Prizes Daniel P. King, PhD, Region One Executive Director Dr. Judith M. Solis, Deputy Director
Other
78/500

Special Accommodations
To request an accommodation, please contact one of the following workshop contacts at least 30 business days prior to the event: