Pre-Conference Activities
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.
San Francisco Moscone West Center
Overview
The Legal Symposium for Experienced Board Members is a full-day pre-conference seminar held in conjunction with the Annual Education Conference and Trade Show. Experts in education offer their legal perspective on the timely and complex issues boards often face. Attendees will learn how to justly handle a variety of common legal situations they may encounter as board members.
Program
The Legal Symposium is a quality investment in your professional development. During this pre-conference session, CSBA, in conjunction with California Council of School Attorneys (CCSA), will offer a range of sessions on the timely and complex issues boards often face and sessions on the newest topics. Up to 5.75 hours of MCLE credit is available for California attorneys.
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for veteran board members who have a solid understanding of their board role. Please note that registration is required for all attendees and there is no onsite registration for this program.
*California Council of School Attorneys (CCSA) is a State Bar of California MCLE Provider.
Registration
The registration fee is $500, including breakfast and lunch. Registrations received after November 14, 2023, will be charged the late registration fee of $550.
There is limited space for this dynamic program, so sign-up early! Once the program is sold out, no more registrations will be accepted. There is no onsite registration for this program.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
San Francisco Moscone West Center
Overview
Directing a board requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to pull together team members. The CSBA Board Presidents Workshop prepares you for this new role. Board members receive tips, tactics, and techniques, and they learn the art of a building an effective governance team.
Program
During this workshop, you will be presented with the tools for focused leadership, you will hear the stories of tried-and-true successful practices that are based on research and experience and have the opportunity to explore and reflect on your leadership style. You will also be coached on how to forge effective governance teams, conduct meaningful meetings, and fulfill governance responsibilities in a way that helps your district or county offices in your efforts to improve student learning and achievement.
Who should attend?
The Board Presidents Workshop provides current and aspiring board presidents with tools for focused leadership. Please note that registration is required for all attendees, and there is no onsite registration for this program.
Registration
The registration fee is $500, including breakfast and lunch. Registrations received after November 14, 2023, will be charged the late registration fee of $550.
There is limited space for this dynamic program, so sign-up early! Once the program is sold out, no more registrations will be accepted. There is no onsite registration for this program.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
San Francisco Moscone West Center
Overview
This full-day program is specifically tailored to meet the needs of new board members. Facilitated by the CSBA Masters in Governance (MIG) faculty, this session will provide new board members with the essential information and resources necessary to successfully manage the first months of being in office.
Program
During this workshop, members will explore the critical elements related to their role and responsibilities, what it means to be a member of a governance team and the connection between effective governance teams and student achievement.
Who should attend?
The Orientation for New Trustees is designed for new board members as a curated professional development program, with opportunities to meet and engage with other new trustees and MIG faculty members. Superintendents are encouraged to attend with their board members and are required to register as a participant.
Registration
The registration fee is $500, including breakfast and lunch. Registrations received after November 14, 2023, will be charged the late registration fee of $550.
There is limited space for this dynamic program, so sign-up early! Once the program is sold out, no more registrations will be accepted. There is no onsite registration for this program.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
San Francisco Moscone West Center
Overview
This new full-day program is tailored to meet the needs of experienced board members, board presidents, and superintendents. The session, facilitated by the CSBA Masters in Governance (MIG) and Governance Consulting Services faculty, is for experienced trustees and superintendents.
Program
The session will provide opportunities to analyze events being experienced currently on school boards and explore potential solutions that can be implemented in local school districts. Content will respond to participant needs and may deal with building a cohesive governance team, conflict resolution, mentoring school board members, critical conversations among board members or with the public, finding common ground, board member knowledge-based solutions, or other topics identified by participants.
Who should attend?
Experienced Board Members – Advanced Governance Team Leadership is specifically for board members who have more than two years of service in their districts who seek to expand their understanding of concepts and practices and who seek to expand their understanding of concepts and practices to support effective governance systems and maintain a focus on student success and achievement. A recommended pre-requisite for the program is attendance and completion of the Masters In Governance (MIG) series for district or County boards.
Registration
The registration fee is $500, including breakfast and lunch. Registrations received after November 14, 2023, will be charged the late registration fee of $550.
There is limited space for this dynamic program, so sign-up early! Once the program is sold out, no more registrations will be accepted. There is no onsite registration for this program.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
San Francisco Moscone West Center
Overview
California’s conflict of interest laws is based on the belief that a public official cannot serve two masters simultaneously, and that the duties of public office demand absolute loyalty of the individual who holds that office. The purpose of the conflict-of-interest laws is to eliminate temptation, avoid the appearance of impropriety, and limit the possibility of improper personal influence on a public officer’s decision.
Program
This training will give a comprehensive overview of the conflict-of-interest laws applicable to school board members, including hypothetical situations for deeper learning experiences, and resources for additional knowledge. A certificate of completion will be awarded to the school board member upon successful completion of this training.
Who should attend?
AB 2158 amends the Government Code and requires local agency officials to complete ethics trainings every two years during their term. Previously, members of school district governing boards, county boards of education and governing bodies for charter schools were exempt from the ethics trainings requirement. Importantly, unlike other local agency officials, board members are subject to the ethics training requirement whether or not the member receives any type of compensation, salary, stipend or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. (Gov. Code § 53234.)
Registration
The registration fee is $125. There is limited space for this dynamic training, so sign-up early! Once the program is sold out, no more registrations will be accepted. There is no onsite registration for this program.