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2025 KSBRC School Board Summit
October 16, 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton | Salina
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Join us for a dynamic and inspiring event focused on equipping school leaders with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to drive immediate and meaningful improvements in student outcomes.
What to Expect:
- Keynote Presentations from visionary leaders shaping the future of education
- Interactive Sessions that provide hands-on tools for boosting student achievement
- Panel Discussions exploring real-world challenges and solutions from current school board leaders
- Strengthening superintendent-board relationships
- Addressing pressing legal issues facing school boards
- Applying proven strategies for improved student performance
This is more than just an event—it’s a powerful opportunity to learn, connect, and lead with focus and purpose. Walk away with actionable insights and practical approaches you can implement right away to meet the expectations of your community— and the leadership your students deserve.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Mike Schmoker
Join Dr. Mike Schmoker—renowned author of Results Now 2.0—as he reveals the three most powerful yet often overlooked elements of school improvement: coherent curriculum, authentic literacy, and structured lessons. With decades of experience as an educator, administrator, and bestselling author, Dr. Schmoker offers practical, research-backed strategies that schools can implement right away to drive meaningful change.
Recognized as one of the top voices in education reform, Dr. Schmoker has been praised for his clear, actionable insights in TIME, Education Week, and across the education community. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most trusted experts in school improvement.
William Hughes
Former superintendent and education policy leader Dr. William Hughes will share how strong, aligned board-superintendent relationships are critical to driving student achievement, ensuring school safety, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. Attendees will walk away with clear next steps to strengthen leadership and align priorities with their communities.
As founder of Hughes Strategic, Dr. Hughes has advised school systems, nonprofits, and foundations nationwide on strategy, leadership development, and educational excellence. With over 16 years as a superintendent and decades of experience shaping education policy and practice, he brings unmatched insight into what it takes to lead schools that truly deliver for students.
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Kansas Legal Hotline attorney will discuss legal risk issues for school districts.