Thursday, September 10, 2026

• 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Registration open

Friday, September 11, 2026

• 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - Breakfast
  
• 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Opening Keynote - Student Panel
  
• 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Breakout Sessions
  1.  Small School District Forum: Conversations that Matter:
  School boards serving smaller districts often navigate unique challenges and opportunities—from limited resources and staffing to strong community relationships and close connections with students and families. This breakout forum creates space for board members from small districts to come together, share experiences, and discuss issues that are particularly relevant to districts of similar size. Participants will engage in open dialogue about the realities of governing in smaller communities, exchange practical strategies, and learn from peers who understand the context of small-district leadership. Expect a collaborative conversation focused on problem-solving, shared learning, and strengthening governance practices that work for small districts. 
  2.  Large School District Forum: Conversations that Matter:
  School boards serving large districts operate within complex systems that require strategic leadership, strong governance practices, and thoughtful decision-making that impacts thousands of students, families, and staff. This breakout forum provides an opportunity for board members from larger districts to connect and discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with governing at scale. Participants will engage in meaningful conversations about topics such as managing complex systems, supporting large and diverse communities, aligning resources with district priorities, and maintaining effective board governance. Join fellow board members to exchange ideas, share strategies, and learn from peers who understand the unique dynamics of leading in a large district.
  
• 12:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. - Lunch
  
• 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - LRC Presentation / Resolutions
  
• 1:35 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. - Breakout Sessions
  1.  Order in the Room: Running Productive, Respectful, and Fair Meetings:
  Board meetings can either move your district forward or derail it. This session gives school board members a practical, real-world guide to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedure, translated into plain English for today’s governance environment. Learn how to keep meetings efficient, ensure every voice is heard, manage conflict professionally, and make decisions without getting lost in procedural weeds. Expect clear examples, common pitfalls, and tips you can use at your very next board meeting. 
  2.  Leading with Clarity and Confidence:
  This leadership training equips public school board members with the knowledge, skills, and shared practices necessary to govern effectively, ethically, and strategically in service of students, staff and the community. Through practical discussion, real-world scenarios, and collaborative activities, participants strengthen their ability to make informed decisions, capitalize on the strengths of each member to work as a cohesive team, navigate complex educational, financial, and political realities.
  
• 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Breakout Sessions
  1.  Right-Sizing with Purpose: Governing Through Enrollment Decline:
  Enrollment decline is reshaping districts and boards need to govern, not react. This session equips school board members with a clear, practical framework for “right-sizing with purpose,” focusing on values, guardrails, and smart board and superintendent partnership during contraction. Participants will leave with the right questions to ask, tools for touch decisions, and strategies to keep equity and student opportunity front and center while their district adjusts to new realities.
  2.  Governing with Care: School Boards in Times of Change:
  Change is constant, conflict is loud, and the stakes for students have never been higher. This is the governing reality. This session helps board members lead with clarity, courage, and care when circumstances are shifting, trust is fragile, and decisions are complex. Explore how to balance empathy with accountability, stay in the governance lane under pressure, and keep student outcomes at the center even when the community is divided. You’ll leave with strategies for steadiness, smart board and superintendent partnership, and principled decision-making in turbulent times.
  
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - CASB Reception & McGuffey Awards
  

Saturday, September 12, 2026

• 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
• 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.: Delegate Check In
• 9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Delegate Assembly
• 12:30 p.m.: Adjourn