Friday July 14, 2023
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269943
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General Session for All
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Welcome, an overview of the day, and general information.
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65/235
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Friday July 14, 2023
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275892
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Key Components of Successful Bond Programs
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Aspen Room
Messaging is critical to a successful bond program. Former superintendent Dr. Jim Vaszauskas and now Strategic Partnership Consultant with Huckabee Architects will share key components and strategies necessary to build community trust for a successful bond. Join this session to learn how districts have faced the challenges of today’s political climate; hear how Board members played a significant role in their elections; and see how their boots-on-the-ground approach helped to rally their communities.
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15/30
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Friday July 14, 2023
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274727
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A day in the life of school business
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
This session will explore the challenges and opportunities your business and operations administrators face in navigating the everyday purchasing, finance, construction, and facility renovation projects they are tackling. Come prepared to join the conversation centered around vendor and business partner negotiations and navigating the daily requests of running and maintaining efficient, secure, and adequate learning environments for students.
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14/30
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Friday July 14, 2023
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274709
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Local Board Policy: One size doesn’t fit all
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Dogwood Room*
This session will address school board policy service and update process. Specific policies unique to local districts will be discussed along with the importance for trustees to advocate for their local policies to be included.
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13/40
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Friday July 14, 2023
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274730
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Embracing Community Involvement During School Board Meetings
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Magnolia Room
In this session we will discuss strategies and best practices for embracing public comments at district board meetings.
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5/30
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Friday July 14, 2023
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276301
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What Does Title IX Look Like Today?
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Oak Room*
Imagine you learn that your district just received an OCR complaint related to transgender rights, gender equality in athletics or other bias/discrimination. Is your district prepared to defend its policies, practices and documentation? Come learn the nuances involved in Title IX compliance and the steps necessary to ensure that your district begins the 2023-2024 school year in check.
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11/40
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Friday July 14, 2023
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272583
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Building and Maintaining Trust
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Pine Room*
Many experts agree that trust is perhaps the most important element of a harmonious, synergistic and efficient work environment. As leaders it is important for one to build and maintain that trust with those that we lead. During the session we will discuss: Five ways for leaders to build trust: Establish and maintain integrity, Communicate vision and values, Consider everyone as equal partners, Focus on shared rather than personal goals, and Do what's right regardless of personal risk. The five fastest ways to lose trust: Act and speak inconsistently, Seek personal rather than shared gain, Withhold information, Lie or tell half-truths, and Be closed-minded.
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9/40
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Friday July 14, 2023
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276047
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Key Components of Successful Bond Programs
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Aspen Room
Messaging is critical to a successful bond program. Former superintendent Dr. Jim Vaszauskas and now Strategic Partnership Consultant with Huckabee Architects will share key components and strategies necessary to build community trust for a successful bond. Join this session to learn how districts have faced the challenges of today’s political climate; hear how Board members played a significant role in their elections; and see how their boots-on-the-ground approach helped to rally their communities.
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10/30
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Friday July 14, 2023
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274728
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A day in the life of school business
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
This session will explore the challenges and opportunities your business and operations administrators face in navigating the everyday purchasing, finance, construction, and facility renovation projects they are tackling. Come prepared to join the conversation centered around vendor and business partner negotiations and navigating the daily requests of running and maintaining efficient, secure, and adequate learning environments for students.
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5/30
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Friday July 14, 2023
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274724
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Local Board Policy: One size doesn’t fit all
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Dogwood Room*
This session will address school board policy service and update process. Specific policies unique to local districts will be discussed along with the importance for trustees to advocate for their local policies to be included.
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6/40
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Friday July 14, 2023
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274732
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Embracing Community Involvement During School Board Meetings
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Magnolia Room
In this session we will discuss strategies and best practices for embracing public comments at district board meetings.
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20/30
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Friday July 14, 2023
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274702
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Literacy is the Gift of Public Education
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Maple Room
Incarcerated adults read on a 4th grade level on average. Many states use 3rd and 4th grade reading levels to determine how many prison beds they will need in 10 years. Has your district made a dedicated commitment to creating literate and ready graduates? In this session we will explore way schools can create a commitment to ensuring all students read on grade level and move heaven and earth to make sure they do.
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3/30
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Friday July 14, 2023
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276324
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What Does Title IX Look Like Today?
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Oak Room*
Imagine you learn that your district just received an OCR complaint related to transgender rights, gender equality in athletics or other bias/discrimination. Is your district prepared to defend its policies, practices and documentation? Come learn the nuances involved in Title IX compliance and the steps necessary to ensure that your district begins the 2023-2024 school year in check.
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16/40
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Friday July 14, 2023
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272580
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Building and Maintaining Trust
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Pine Room*
Many experts agree that trust is perhaps the most important element of a harmonious, synergistic and efficient work environment. As leaders it is important for one to build and maintain that trust with those that we lead. During the session we will discuss: Five ways for leaders to build trust: Establish and maintain integrity, Communicate vision and values, Consider everyone as equal partners, Focus on shared rather than personal goals, and Do what's right regardless of personal risk. The five fastest ways to lose trust: Act and speak inconsistently, Seek personal rather than shared gain, Withhold information, Lie or tell half-truths, and Be closed-minded.
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11/40
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Friday July 14, 2023
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275181
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A day in the life of school business
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
This session will explore the challenges and opportunities your business and operations administrators face in navigating the everyday purchasing, finance, construction, and facility renovation projects they are tackling. Come prepared to join the conversation centered around vendor and business partner negotiations and navigating the daily requests of running and maintaining efficient, secure, and adequate learning environments for students.
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8/30
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Friday July 14, 2023
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274733
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Grievances Galore: Navigating the Complaint Process
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Magnolia Room
This session will provide a general overview of the grievance process and offer tips for navigating parent, employee, and community complaints.
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31/31
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Friday July 14, 2023
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271281
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Building Capacity - How To Create Conditions for Board Unity and Advocacy
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Oak Room*
This session will share information with District Leaders about the importance and various methods that can be used to build unity and advocacy within their district.
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15/40
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Friday July 14, 2023
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275175
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Building and Maintaining Trust
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Pine Room*
Many experts agree that trust is perhaps the most important element of a harmonious, synergistic and efficient work environment. As leaders it is important for one to build and maintain that trust with those that we lead. During the session we will discuss: Five ways for leaders to build trust: Establish and maintain integrity, Communicate vision and values, Consider everyone as equal partners, Focus on shared rather than personal goals, and Do what's right regardless of personal risk. The five fastest ways to lose trust: Act and speak inconsistently, Seek personal rather than shared gain, Withhold information, Lie or tell half-truths, and Be closed-minded.
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6/40
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Friday July 14, 2023
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275190
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Local Board Policy: One size doesn’t fit all
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Dogwood Room*
This session will address school board policy service and update process. Specific policies unique to local districts will be discussed along with the importance for trustees to advocate for their local policies to be included.
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5/40
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Friday July 14, 2023
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276049
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Key Components of Successful Bond Programs
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Aspen Room
Messaging is critical to a successful bond program. Former superintendent Dr. Jim Vaszauskas and now Strategic Partnership Consultant with Huckabee Architects will share key components and strategies necessary to build community trust for a successful bond. Join this session to learn how districts have faced the challenges of today’s political climate; hear how Board members played a significant role in their elections; and see how their boots-on-the-ground approach helped to rally their communities.
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3/30
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Friday July 14, 2023
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275183
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A day in the life of school business
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
This session will explore the challenges and opportunities your business and operations administrators face in navigating the everyday purchasing, finance, construction, and facility renovation projects they are tackling. Come prepared to join the conversation centered around vendor and business partner negotiations and navigating the daily requests of running and maintaining efficient, secure, and adequate learning environments for students.
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8/30
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Friday July 14, 2023
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275191
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Local Board Policy: One size doesn’t fit all
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Dogwood Room*
This session will address school board policy service and update process. Specific policies unique to local districts will be discussed along with the importance for trustees to advocate for their local policies to be included.
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21/40
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Friday July 14, 2023
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274705
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Literacy is the Gift of Public Education
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Maple Room
Incarcerated adults read on a 4th grade level on average. Many states use 3rd and 4th grade reading levels to determine how many prison beds they will need in 10 years. Has your district made a dedicated commitment to creating literate and ready graduates? In this session we will explore way schools can create a commitment to ensuring all students read on grade level and move heaven and earth to make sure they do.
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14/30
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Friday July 14, 2023
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271454
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Building Capacity - How To Create Conditions for Board Unity and Advocacy
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Oak Room*
This session will share information with District Leaders about the importance and various methods that can be used to build unity and advocacy within their district.
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15/40
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Friday July 14, 2023
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275176
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Building and Maintaining Trust
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Pine Room*
Many experts agree that trust is perhaps the most important element of a harmonious, synergistic and efficient work environment. As leaders it is important for one to build and maintain that trust with those that we lead. During the session we will discuss: Five ways for leaders to build trust: Establish and maintain integrity, Communicate vision and values, Consider everyone as equal partners, Focus on shared rather than personal goals, and Do what's right regardless of personal risk. The five fastest ways to lose trust: Act and speak inconsistently, Seek personal rather than shared gain, Withhold information, Lie or tell half-truths, and Be closed-minded.
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7/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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269944
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General Session for All
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Welcome, an overview of the day, and general information.
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67/235
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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276146
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Community Engagement
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Aspen Room
Whether your district needs to adopt an effective strategic plan, create a safety committee, or address another hot-topic conversation with your community, there is a way to bring a community committee together where every voice is heard and considered, and a consensus is reached. This presentation will share those strategies that have proven results in small and very large districts.
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17/30
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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274211
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Creating a Culture of Service
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Birch Room*
Do you like Chick-Fil-A? I like their food a lot, but I like their service better. They are the most successful fast food franchise in the United States for a reason. What can we as learning institutions learn from their brand and how can we as leaders in the system foster a where it is indeed “My Pleasure!” to serve kids.
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4/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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276157
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Legislative Update
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Updates to the education code from the 88th legislative session
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32/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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274725
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Open Forum or Public Testimony or Both? It doesn’t matter until it matters
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Dogwood Room*
This session will offer a history of Open Forum in Texas, the statutory history of Public Testimony and a summary of most current hybrid policies. Reasons for less restriction and greater restriction on public participation along with policy options and procedures will be discussed.
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7/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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273364
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School Safety in 2023
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Oak Room*
With all the new safety requirements being asked of our districts, it is challenging to make sense of it all. This workshop provides an overview as well as insight into understanding the current school safety environment. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss, ask questions, and engage with school safety experts.
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10/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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276151
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Community Engagement
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Aspen Room
Whether your district needs to adopt an effective strategic plan, create a safety committee, or address another hot-topic conversation with your community, there is a way to bring a community committee together where every voice is heard and considered, and a consensus is reached. This presentation will share those strategies that have proven results in small and very large districts.
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9/30
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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274699
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Creating a Culture of Service
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Birch Room*
Do you like Chick-Fil-A? I like their food a lot, but I like their service better. They are the most successful fast food franchise in the United States for a reason. What can we as learning institutions learn from their brand and how can we as leaders in the system foster a where it is indeed “My Pleasure!” to serve kids.
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19/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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276159
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Legislative Update
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Updates to the education code from the 88th legislative session
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12/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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273365
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School Safety in 2023
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Oak Room*
With all the new safety requirements being asked of our districts, it is challenging to make sense of it all. This workshop provides an overview as well as insight into understanding the current school safety environment. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss, ask questions, and engage with school safety experts.
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29/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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276153
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Community Engagement
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Aspen Room
Whether your district needs to adopt an effective strategic plan, create a safety committee, or address another hot-topic conversation with your community, there is a way to bring a community committee together where every voice is heard and considered, and a consensus is reached. This presentation will share those strategies that have proven results in small and very large districts.
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9/30
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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274700
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Creating a Culture of Service
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Birch Room*
Do you like Chick-Fil-A? I like their food a lot, but I like their service better. They are the most successful fast food franchise in the United States for a reason. What can we as learning institutions learn from their brand and how can we as leaders in the system foster a where it is indeed “My Pleasure!” to serve kids.
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7/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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276160
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Legislative Update
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Updates to the education code from the 88th legislative session
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9/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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275431
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Open Forum or Public Testimony or Both? It doesn’t matter until it matters
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Dogwood Room*
This session will offer a history of Open Forum in Texas, the statutory history of Public Testimony and a summary of most current hybrid policies. Reasons for less restriction and greater restriction on public participation along with policy options and procedures will be discussed.
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18/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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273366
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School Safety in 2023
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Oak Room*
With all the new safety requirements being asked of our districts, it is challenging to make sense of it all. This workshop provides an overview as well as insight into understanding the current school safety environment. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss, ask questions, and engage with school safety experts.
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14/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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276325
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What Does Title IX Look Like Today?
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Pine Room*
Imagine you learn that your district just received an OCR complaint related to transgender rights, gender equality in athletics or other bias/discrimination. Is your district prepared to defend its policies, practices and documentation? Come learn the nuances involved in Title IX compliance and the steps necessary to ensure that your district begins the 2023-2024 school year in check.
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8/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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276155
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Community Engagement
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Aspen Room
Whether your district needs to adopt an effective strategic plan, create a safety committee, or address another hot-topic conversation with your community, there is a way to bring a community committee together where every voice is heard and considered, and a consensus is reached. This presentation will share those strategies that have proven results in small and very large districts.
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17/30
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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274701
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Creating a Culture of Service
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Birch Room*
Do you like Chick-Fil-A? I like their food a lot, but I like their service better. They are the most successful fast food franchise in the United States for a reason. What can we as learning institutions learn from their brand and how can we as leaders in the system foster a where it is indeed “My Pleasure!” to serve kids.
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9/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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276161
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Legislative Update
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Updates to the education code from the 88th legislative session
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11/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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275432
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Open Forum or Public Testimony or Both? It doesn’t matter until it matters
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Dogwood Room*
This session will offer a history of Open Forum in Texas, the statutory history of Public Testimony and a summary of most current hybrid policies. Reasons for less restriction and greater restriction on public participation along with policy options and procedures will be discussed.
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21/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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273367
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School Safety in 2023
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Oak Room*
With all the new safety requirements being asked of our districts, it is challenging to make sense of it all. This workshop provides an overview as well as insight into understanding the current school safety environment. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss, ask questions, and engage with school safety experts.
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2/40
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Saturday July 15, 2023
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276326
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What Does Title IX Look Like Today?
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Pine Room*
Imagine you learn that your district just received an OCR complaint related to transgender rights, gender equality in athletics or other bias/discrimination. Is your district prepared to defend its policies, practices and documentation? Come learn the nuances involved in Title IX compliance and the steps necessary to ensure that your district begins the 2023-2024 school year in check.
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7/40
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