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Thursday, November 21
 

9:30am CST

A Deep Dive in Staying Positive & Focused in Your Board Work & Beyond
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Rooms 308–310, Level 3
Facing change, challenges, and uncertainty can make it difficult to stay positive. In the opening general session, Keynoter Sarita Mabin will empower you to handle tough conversations while preserving positive relationships. But how do we maintain positivity and focus for ourselves? Join Sarita after her keynote for an exclusive deep dive into strategies for recharging, resetting, and rekindling your passion for board work during challenging times. She will share her three P's for staying positive and guide you in using 'resiliency resources' to bounce back. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Sarita!
Presenters
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Sarita Maybin

Keynote Speaker; Communication Expert & Author
Sarita Maybin is a dynamic and seasoned speaker, known for empowering audiences with the skills to transform uncomfortable conversations into constructive communication. With a career spanning over two decades as an international speaker and communication expert, Sarita has shared... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Rooms 308–310, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session, Featuring Keynote Speaker

9:30am CST

Beyond the Scoreboard—A Community Effort for Improving Sportsmanship
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 108, Level 1
There is no better window into a community than sportsmanship. It's deeply woven into a district's culture, and is a reflection of everyone from athletes and the student body, to coaches, school staff, and the community. It only takes one incident to see that improving sportsmanship takes a community-wide effort. In recent years, Waverly-Shell Rock has taken steps to do just that. Come hear from board members, students, coaches, and local broadcasters on how their district took actionable steps to improve sportsmanship within their community.
Presenters
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Jes Kettleson

Board Vice President, Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools
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Greg Bodensteiner

Activities Director, Waverly-Shell Rock Schools
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Matt Ray

Sports Play-by-Play Broadcaster, KWAY Radio
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Dave Arns

Retired Coach, Waverly-Shell Rock Schools
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Dennis Epley

Board Member, Waverly-Shell Rock Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 108, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

9:30am CST

Chart a Course for Success with Collective Board Goals & Operating Principles
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 103, Level 1
"What do you want your school community to say about your board in two years?” This legacy question motivated the board-superintendent team at Albia Schools to develop collective board goals and operating principles with an emphasis on relationships, trust, and respect. Join members of Albia’s governance team as they share their journey while providing opportunities for reflection and discussion on how your district can leverage your governance roles to make a positive and significant difference.
Presenters
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Richard Montgomery

Superintendent, Albia Schools
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Cindy Cronin

Board Member, Albia Schools
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Jeni Fisher

Board Member, Albia Schools
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Audrie Beary

Board Member, Albia Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 103, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

9:30am CST

CTRL+ALT+DATA—Hacking IASB's School Finance Tools
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 106, Level 1
Join IASB's school finance experts, Mike Guanci & Jan Miller-Hook, for an interactive session where they'll explore IASB's powerful school finance toolkits. Dive into tools that will help you master school finance essentials, from budget planning to ongoing monitoring. Plus, check out our HR tools, packed with insights on teacher compensation, salary structures, staffing data, and much more. Whether you're tackling school finance or HR, we've got the resources you need to succeed!
Presenters
avatar for Mike Guanci

Mike Guanci

Associate Executive Director, Government Relations & School Finance, IASB
Michael Guanci has been the Associate Executive Director of Government Relations & School Finance since 2024. In his position, Michael serves as the association’s lead expert on government relations, public education funding policy and school finance. He serves an active role providing... Read More →
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Jan Miller-Hook

School Finance Director, IASB
Jan Miller-Hook has been the School Finance Director at the Iowa Association of School Boards® since 2022. In her role, Jan creates and delivers information and educational resources for IASB members and support organizations on school finance and fiscal stewardship, as well as supports... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 106, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

9:30am CST

Elevate Board Leadership & Efficiency with Simbli—Strategies for Effective Governance
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 105, Level 1
Join Simbli for an insightful breakout session focused on enhancing leadership and operational efficiency within your governance team and organization. Whether you're looking to refine your strategic planning process, strengthen policy implementation, enhance your board meetings, or streamline superintendent evaluations, this session offers invaluable insights. Simbli, developed by the Georgia School Board Association and offered as a service through IASB, will share tips and insights for how you can use your Simbli modules to increase effectiveness and efficiency at your board table!
Presenters
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Jesse Howard

IASB, Board President-elect; New London Schools, Board Vice President
Jesse Howard serves as president-elect on the IASB Board of Directors. He began his service on the IASB Board in 2019. Howard currently serves on the Southeastern Community College Board of Directors.Howard is a First Sergeant in the Iowa Army National Guard and serves as the recruiting... Read More →
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Charlie Rigby

Business Development Manager, GSBA & Simbli
Developed by Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) our board management software, Simbli, helps boards automate and simplify everyday tasks through software that facilitates paperless meetings, strategic planning, policy management, board evaluations, document management and c... Read More →
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Mark Willis

Assistant Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer, GSBA & Simbli
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 105, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

9:30am CST

Everything Under the Sun—Iowa’s Open Meetings & Public Records Laws
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 104, Level 1
Do you feel lost trying to navigate through Iowa’s “sunshine laws” related to open meetings and open records? Do you feel like whenever you are presented with an issue related to properly handling school board meetings or releasing school district records, you have more questions than answers? Join attorneys from Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. for this interactive session covering everything from explaining the general applicability of Iowa’s open meetings and open records laws to navigating frequently asked questions and scenarios that commonly arise. Come prepared to ask questions and evaluate hypothetical examples.
Presenters
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Emily Ellingson

Attorney, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
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Rachel Fritz

Attorney, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 104, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

9:30am CST

Fostering a Community of Learners—A Board's Journey to Live Out Their Mission
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Rooms 314–315, Level 3
How often do you revisit your district's mission? Marion Independent Schools set out on a journey to live out their mission “Foster a community of learners in developing the knowledge and skills to be Future Ready.” in everything they do. For all students to achieve at the highest level, Marion's board team recognized the importance of supporting learning, protecting time and resources for learning, and engaging as learners. In this session, learn how the board and superintendent fostered their role in the learning process by modeling their district’s mission for their students. Reflect on your current practice in leading learning, and take away actionable steps to foster a community of learners in your district!
Presenters
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Shari Funck

Board Member, Marion Schools
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Janelle Brouwer

Superintendent, Marion Schools
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Carl Lantermans

Board Member, Marion Schools
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Diana Zrudsky

Board Member, Marion Schools
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Jon Fitch

Board Member, Marion Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Rooms 314–315, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

9:30am CST

Is My Microphone On? Navigating Public Participation in School Board Meetings Under Iowa Law
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 107, Level 1
In recent years, public attendance and participation in school board meetings has increased significantly. In addition, Iowa law provides new ways for community members to participate in board meetings beyond the public comment process. During this session, attorneys from Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. will focus on new laws ranging from petitions to place an item on the board’s agenda to challenges to curriculum and library books to good old-fashioned public comment procedures. Board members will also gain a better understanding of legal requirements and best practices as they navigate a tricky topic during a public meeting.
Presenters
avatar for Miriam Van Heukelem

Miriam Van Heukelem

Attorney, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Miriam provides comprehensive legal representation to school districts, area education agencies, colleges and universities, and other municipal entities in the state of Iowa. She provides counsel and represents clients in mediation and litigation in a variety of matters, including... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Heffernan

Elizabeth Heffernan

Associate, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Room 107, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

9:30am CST

Keeping Students at the Center of the Work
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Rooms 304–305, Level 3
In this session, Council Bluffs Community Schools will explore the critical role school boards play in keeping schools at the heart of our work, with a focused commitment to improving student achievement and outcomes. You'll discuss actionable strategies that align board decisions with educational priorities, ensuring that every policy and initiative supports the success of our students. Join the Council Bluffs governance team to learn how to strengthen your board’s impact by centering your work on the most important stakeholders—our students.
Presenters
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Vickie Murillo

Superintendent, Council Bluffs Schools
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Mark Schuldt

Chief of Schools, Council Bluffs Schools
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David Coziahr

Council Bluffs Schools, Board Member
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Rooms 304–305, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

9:30am CST

Navigating the Unthinkable—Proactive Strategies & Recovery Steps for School Tragedies
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Rooms 318–320, Level 3
No one expects to be the site of the next school shooting, and no one believes it could ever happen in their district. What happens when it does? Proactive preparation for such an unlikely event is essential. The journey beyond the event and the question of "Where do we go from here?" has become all too familiar for school districts. The Recovery Journey for Perry Schools offers key strategies and steps that schools can implement to navigate this difficult path. By the end of the session, participants will be able to identify proactive training and approaches to manage a tragedy, including recognizing key areas of support, implementing communication strategies, and adopting strategies to support social-emotional needs of students, staff, and the community.
Presenters
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Clark Wicks

Superintendent, Perry Schools
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Linda Andorf

Board President, Perry Schools
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Brad Snowgren

High School Principal, Perry Schools
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Mandy Ross

Recovery Coordinator, Perry Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Rooms 318–320, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

11:00am CST

Anthony Muhammad's Insights on Transforming School Culture
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rooms 308–310, Level 3
A high-performing district has a clear purpose: ensuring high levels of learning for all students. When everyone shares a passion for education, how can we build team synergy to align agendas and ideals, so our district functions as a cohesive unit? Join Keynoter Anthony Muhammad as he explores the theoretical framework he designed for developing a collaborative culture.
Presenters
avatar for Anthony Muhammad

Anthony Muhammad

Keynote Speaker; School Culture Consultant
Anthony Muhammad will introduce us to the importance of transformational leadership and the key competencies that ALL board teams can practice as you lead transformation in your own district.
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rooms 308–310, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session, Featuring Keynote Speaker

11:00am CST

Breaking the Mold—Alternative Salary Structures for School Districts
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rooms 101–102, Level 1
Can you afford your current salary schedule? Does the new Teacher Salary Supplement law with teacher minimums align with your salary schedule? Join seasoned superintendents and board members from around the state for an overview of the teacher salary minimum rules and alternative salary examples. Then hear how three different schools have successfully made the move from a traditional salary schedule.
Presenters
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Darwin Lehman

Superintendent (Shared), Central Springs & Forest City Schools
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Barb Schwamman

Superintendent, Osage Schools
Barb Schwamman is in her 8th year as Superintendent of the Osage Schools and is in her 6th year as a shared superintendent at the Riceville Schools in northeast Iowa. Before taking over in Osage, Barb served as PK-8 Principal at South Winneshiek from 2007-2015. Previously she taught/coached... Read More →
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Pat Hamilton

Superintendent, Mason City Schools
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Cindy Garza

Board President, Mason City Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rooms 101–102, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

11:00am CST

Igniting Board Excellence—A Conversation with Experienced Board Presidents
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rooms 314–315, Level 3
The research on board governance is clear: highly effective board teams can and do make a significant and positive difference for the students they serve. What does that mean for school board leadership? How can board presidents and vice presidents foster board team relationships to chart a strong course for the district and succeed in both calm and choppy waters? Join two board presidents who will lead an interactive conversation with participants focused on sharing insights and strategies to cultivate unity, overcome challenges and navigate the complexities of school board governance.
Presenters
avatar for Ruthina Malone

Ruthina Malone

Board Member, Iowa City Schools
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Charlie Comfort

Board Member, Oskaloosa Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rooms 314–315, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

11:00am CST

Leading Continuous Improvement—Raising the Bar on Student Success
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rooms 318–320, Level 3
Looking to raise the bar for your students? From supporting sustainable organizational systems to designing tools that support effective decision-making, school boards play an important role in leading continuous academic improvement. Hear from Ankeny Schools as they highlight key strategies and practices that the school board and district administration implemented to support continuous improvement opportunities and student performance outcomes. Attendees will learn about the importance of effective leadership in providing data, resources, and professional learning to inform effective decision-making. By the end of this session, participants will leave with practical ideas and actionable steps to strengthen core instruction in their own districts, ultimately leading to improved academic success for all students.
Presenters
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Katie Claeys

Board Member, Ankeny Schools
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Joy Burk

Board Member, Ankeny Schools
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Erick Pruitt

Superintendent, Ankeny Schools
SuperintendentLeadershipFinanceBoard PolicyBestPracticesStrategic PlanningBoard Elections
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rooms 318–320, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

11:00am CST

Navigating Change—Maintaining Strong Relationships Through Collaborative Bargaining
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 103, Level 1
Despite the deconstruction of Chapter 20 and increasing political pressures, Iowa City Schools has been able to maintain strong employee–management relationships through collaborative bargaining practices that focus on taking care of people while also being fiscally responsible. During this session, gain knowledge and perspective on how the importance and positive impact of maintaining a robust collective bargaining agreement benefited their school board and district, even when not required under state law.
Moderators
avatar for Anna Harmon

Anna Harmon

Legal Services Director, IASB
Anna Harmon has been the Legal Services Director for the Iowa Association of School Boards since 2021. In her role, she is responsible for developing, maintaining, and providing high quality human resource services, tools, and consulting for IASB members that operate within the laws... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Chace Ramey

Chace Ramey

Deputy Superintendent, Iowa City Schools
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Brady Shutt

Teacher, Iowa City Schools; President, Iowa City Education Association
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Lisa Williams

Board Member, Iowa City Schools
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Jane Elerding

UniServe Director, East Central Iowa, Iowa State Education Association (ISEA)
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Nick Proud

Chief Human Resources Officer, Iowa City Schools
Nick Proud (@Nick_Proud) is the principal at Garner Elementary in North Liberty, IA. Garner proudly serves nearly 700 students in a K-6 building. He has presented Nationally including at ISTE 2018 and the National Principals Conference. Nick was honored as the 2016 ITEC Administrator... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 103, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

11:00am CST

Navigating the Teacher Termination Process Through Real-World Scenarios
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 107, Level 1
Teacher termination hearings can be challenging, uncomfortable and contentious. During this session, join attorneys from Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., who will lead attendees through a mock teacher termination hearing, focusing on the who, what, when, and how of the termination process under Iowa Code Chapter 279. Names, places, and events are products of the presenters’ imaginations and a combined 30+ years of experience handling termination hearings throughout Iowa.
Presenters
avatar for Miriam Van Heukelem

Miriam Van Heukelem

Attorney, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Miriam provides comprehensive legal representation to school districts, area education agencies, colleges and universities, and other municipal entities in the state of Iowa. She provides counsel and represents clients in mediation and litigation in a variety of matters, including... Read More →
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Kristy Latta

Attorney, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 107, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

11:00am CST

Parting Ways—Why, When & How to End the Board/Superintendent Relationship
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rooms 304–305, Level 3
Danielle Haindfield, seasoned school board attorney from Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., will discuss tips and lessons learned on how to navigate the always difficult ending of the board/superintendent relationship. It will include a discussion of why the relationship may need to end, when is the best time to do it and the options at the board’s disposal on how to make it happen. This session will focus not only on legal timelines and requirements to know, but also practical considerations to think about when deciding what is best for the district when parting ways with your superintendent.
Presenters
avatar for Danielle Haindfield

Danielle Haindfield

Shareholder, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rooms 304–305, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

11:00am CST

Radical Leadership Reset—Getting Serious About Getting Results
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 108, Level 1
When the governance team at Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Schools realized their plan for school improvement was broken and leading to stagnation, they threw it out! Instead, they embraced “The 4 Disciplines of Execution,” a process designed by Franklin Covey to create breakthrough results. During this session, learn how ADM Schools reset their leadership’s focus on student improvement and leveraged 4DX to achieve real progress on their ‘wildly important’ student learning goals.
Presenters
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Greg Dufoe

Superintendent, Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Schools
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Travis Wilkins

Assistant Superintendent, Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Schools
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Tim Canney

Board Member, Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 108, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

11:00am CST

Six Voices, One Goal! A Board-Superintendent Team's Journey to Achieve Shared Goals
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 105, Level 1
How do school boards and superintendents effectively collaborate to set and achieve a shared goal? In this presentation, Maquoketa Schools will showcase their board's collaborative journey in setting a joint goal with the superintendent. Join this board-superintendent team as they detail their process to develop, implement, and sustain their joint goals throughout board meetings. Participants will gain insights into utilizing the 8 Characteristics of an Effective Board, maintaining a focus on the goal through regular updates, and fostering a strong commitment between the board and superintendent toward achieving shared objectives.
Presenters
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Tara Notz

Superintendent, Maquoketa Schools
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Mike Hayward

Board Member, Maquoketa Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 105, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

11:00am CST

So, What Now? How to Use Data to Drive Decisions at the Board Table
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 106, Level 1
School leaders sift through enormous amounts of data to create and analyze reports that are concise, specific, and pertinent to the district’s governance goals, but then what? What role should the data you look at play in making informed, well rounded decisions? In this session, hear how Davenport Schools, Clear Lake Schools, and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Schools work with Frontline Education to identify data reports that will help their board teams set and monitor goals, why that data is important to communicate, and how using that data can make difficult decisions easier. Come learn how you can use data to help tell your story!
Moderators
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Lora Appenzeller

Senior Advisor, Analytics, Frontline Education
Presenters
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Kevin Posekany

Business Manager, Davenport Schools
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Doug Gee

Superintendent, Clear Lake Schools
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Ken Kasper

Superintendent, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 106, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

11:00am CST

Supports for All Students—One District's Approach to Therapeutic Classroom Services
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 104, Level 1
Every student deserves access to safe and supportive learning environments, so what does this look like for students in your community? During this session, hear how Bettendorf Schools developed a Therapeutic Learning Classroom through community collaboration using the Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework (MTSS). With staff capacity of implementation in mind, the district created a community of educational leaders responsible for facilitating teams that support students with behavioral health concerns. By focusing on Tier Three Interventions, Bettendorf has increased staff members' capacity to reduce dysregulation and minimize classroom disruptions. By the end of this session, you'll have exclusive access to the tools Bettendorf used to develop their Therapeutic Learning Classroom to use as you envision what access to safe and supportive learning environments looks like in your community!
Presenters
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Michelle Morse

Superintendent, Bettendorf Schools
Dr. Michelle Morse currently serves as the Superintendent for the Bettendorf Community School District.  Dr. Morse began her career in public education twenty-nine years ago as a speech-language pathologist and classroom teacher.  She has served in a variety of administrative positions... Read More →
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Karen Allison

Executive Director of Student Services, Bettendorf Schools
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Sarah Harris

Social Emotional Behavioral Health Coordinator, Bettendorf Schools
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Alan Hartley

Middle School Principal, Bettendorf Schools
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Jennifer Best

Extension Educator: Families, Youth & Community, Iowa State University
Jennifer is a Lecturer and Department Coordinator in the Department of Psychology at St. Ambrose University. Jennifer has a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from the University of Northern Iowa, and a Master’s of Science Degree in Education from Western Illinois University. Her... Read More →
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Linda Smithson

Board Member, Bettendorf Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Room 104, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

2:00pm CST

A Districtwide Approach to Behavior Prevention & Response
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rooms 318–320, Level 3
Across the state, districts have seen a sharp rise in mental illness, diverse philosophies regarding behavior among staff and community, and inequitable disciplinary practices that make this work more important than ever. During the 2019–2020 school year, College Community Schools set out on a year-long project to develop a consistent response to challenging behavior across the district. The product of this work was a matrix that clearly defines behavior incident types, outlines both required and optional ways to respond to behavior incidents, and establishes a common language districtwide. College Community Schools will not only walk you through how they launched their districtwide behavior prevention and response plan, but will demonstrate how this matrix has made a positive impact on student behavior after five years!
Presenters
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Laura Medberry

Executive Director of Learning Supports PreK–12, College Community Schools
Laura Medberry serves College Community Schools (Cedar Rapids Prairie) as the Executive Director of Learning Supports. She is responsible for a variety of programs including ELL, school-based mental health, early childhood, community partnerships, and new principal coaching. Prior... Read More →
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Doug Wheeler

Superintendent, College Community Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rooms 318–320, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

2:00pm CST

Actions that Matter—A Deeper Dive into Opportunity Community Schools with Donna Beegle
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rooms 308–310, Level 3
Join Keynoter Donna Beegle at 2 p.m. to explore actionable strategies to break poverty barriers for our students! Donna will dive deeper by introducing case studies of schools improving educational success. Board members and leaders will explore the five key strategies included in her "Opportunity Community Schools" model based on research and proven to increase attendance, improve grades and school completion, and engage students and families who live in the crisis of poverty. Throughout this deep dive, Donna will share how this model can provide a structure for increasing community partnerships.
Presenters
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Donna Beegle

Keynote Speaker; Poverty-Informed Leadership Expert
Keynote speaker Donna Beegle grew up in generational poverty and dropped out of high school in ninth grade. Donna went from high school dropout to earning her doctorate, and brings 34 years of research and practical experience to the table.
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rooms 308–310, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session, Featuring Keynote Speaker

2:00pm CST

From Insight to Impact— Elevating Your School's Strategic Plan through Collaborative Leadership
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 106, Level 1
Is it time to update your district's strategic plan? In this session, Western Dubuque Schools will explore the essential elements they used in updating their strategic plan (Plan on a Page). Join this Superintendent board-president team as they emphasize the importance of high-level support from board leadership and showcase the organic, collaborative nature of the planning process. Participants will gain insights into effective stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and fostering a unified vision for school improvement.
Presenters
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Dan Butler

Superintendent, Western Dubuque Schools
Dan Butler is passionate about leadership, positive relationships, continuous improvement, connected learning and making differences in the lives of others. Dan presents at the local, state, and national levels about digital leadership, 21st century public relations/communication... Read More →
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Jessica Pape

Board President, Western Dubuque County Community School District
3rd Term Board member, President Mom of a college student, high school and middle school student.
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 106, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

2:00pm CST

Leveraging Social Media for Success—Strategies for Effective Communication & Community Engagement
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 105, Level 1
Discover how you can harness the power of social media to build connections with your stakeholders, improve transparency and trust, and share the successes of your school district. Join Waukee Community School District's Executive Director of Communications Kayla Choate and Board Member Armel Traore dit Nignan as they talk about the role of the district and school board members on social media. They will share practical strategies, best practices, and real-life success stories. You will learn actionable steps and tools to build your personal social media presence while supporting your district and engaging with your community.
Presenters
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Kayla Choate

Executive Director of Communications, Waukee Schools
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Armel Traore dit Nignan

Board Member, Waukee Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 105, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

2:00pm CST

Measuring Success Attributes—Lifelong Learning Beyond the Test Score
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 104, Level 1
While measuring academic performance is the standard practice across all districts, Alburnett Schools is going beyond the test scores by identifying data-driven metrics for student success attributes. Tracking whether students are community-minded citizens, emotionally intelligent, effective communicators, lifelong learners, and student leaders eliminates reliance on intuition and provides a holistic picture of student achievement. In this session, learn what Alburnett has uncovered about the strong correlation between academic performance and attributes of student success that lead to greater success for all students, and gain insight on how you can support lifelong learners in your district!
Presenters
JH

Josh Henriksen

Middle School Principal, Alburnett Schools
KK

Kristin Koppes

District Staff, Alburnett Schools
CS

Casey Shoemaker

District Staff, Alburnett Schools
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Ryan Gebel

6th & 7th Grade Math Teacher, Alburnett Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 104, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

2:00pm CST

Navigating AI in Education—From Privacy Considerations to Practical Implementation
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rooms 314–315, Level 3
Curious about how AI fits into your district's policy? Join Peter Fagen from F3 Law for an overview of the growing role of AI in education, focusing on how schools can responsibly integrate AI technologies while protecting student privacy. Attendees will explore key considerations for developing effective AI policies that align with district goals, including best practices for data security, contract review, and compliance with legal standards such as FERPA. Real-life examples of both the successes and challenges of AI in school districts will provide context for these discussions.
Presenters
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Peter Fagen

Partner, F3 Law
Peter K. Fagen is a founding partner and serves clients from both the Los Angeles and San Diego area offices.  A proven lawyer, leader, and administrator, Peter has extensive experience in the areas of board/superintendent relations, labor, personnel, students, business, voting rights... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rooms 314–315, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

2:00pm CST

New from IASB! The Student Handbook Toolkit
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rooms 304–305, Level 3
Welcome to IASB's newest resource for districts, the IASB Student Handbook Toolkit! This free resource for IASB members is a template for customizing a student handbook for your school district or school attendance centers. The handbook is updated yearly and responsively to reflect recent changes to state and federal laws. In this session, IASB Legal Services Director Anna Harmon will explore the toolkit and how to use it to best meet your district's needs.
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Anna Harmon

Legal Services Director, IASB
Anna Harmon has been the Legal Services Director for the Iowa Association of School Boards since 2021. In her role, she is responsible for developing, maintaining, and providing high quality human resource services, tools, and consulting for IASB members that operate within the laws... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rooms 304–305, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

2:00pm CST

Ongoing, Meaningful & Aligned to District Goals—Leveraging Your Superintendent Evaluation
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 107, Level 1
Need help streamlining and strengthening the superintendent evaluation in your district? Look no further! This interactive session will include processes and tools to ensure the superintendent performance review process is ongoing, practical, and aligned with district priorities. Plus, you'll hear from a second-year superintendent and board team members who used these tools during their first year together, which helped to provide a strong board-team partnership from the start. Join this interactive discussion and network with colleagues to discuss advantages of whole board participation in evaluations and learn benefits of conducting several mid-year progress check ins rather than just one annual summary evaluation.
Presenters
avatar for Stan De Zeeuw

Stan De Zeeuw

Superintendent, Sibley-Ocheyedan Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 107, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

2:00pm CST

Public Funds for Public Purpose—Funding Student Activity Programs
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 103, Level 1
According to Iowa Code, public money may only be spent for pubic purpose. This can be challenging for districts since 'public purpose' has a flexible and expansive scope. In this session, join experts from the Iowa Department of Education who will help you identify allowable uses of the student activity fund revenues, determine allowable sources to pay for student activity programming, understand the board's authority to locally define public purpose, and contrast the application of public purpose as defined through various public purpose policies.
Presenters
avatar for Kassandra Cline

Kassandra Cline

School Business Operations Bureau Chief, Iowa Department of Education
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 103, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

2:00pm CST

Rapid Fire for Legal Eagles
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rooms 101–102, Level 1
What do you get when you bring together experienced school attorneys from major firms in one room? A rapid fire Q&A session with legal eagles! Join school attorneys from across the state for a chance to get answers to your most pressing legal questions. Come prepared with tough questions, and you'll leave with answers and insights about timely school law topics.
Presenters
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Melissa Schilling

Shareholder, Dickinson Bradshaw
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rooms 101–102, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session

2:00pm CST

The Holistic Approach to School Security
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 108, Level 1
Safety and security of students and staff are among the highest priorities for school districts today. To create a safe environment, school security must go beyond the basics for a holistic approach that blends security strategies with technology. A holistic approach evaluates everything from school layouts, to visitor management systems, to districtwide security strategies. In this session, you'll learn how to understand the difference between safety and security and gain valuable strategies to help mitigate vulnerabilities and manage your campus footprint. Get ready to approach school security with a plan that considers your districts facilities, environment, culture, and community!
Presenters
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Ryan Searles

Security Consultant, IMEG Corp.
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Doug Richardson

Public Safety Manager, Des Moines Schools
Thursday November 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 108, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Education Session
 
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