BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kansas School Board Resource Center - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ksbrc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kansas School Board Resource Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260213T212233Z CREATED:20260130T164619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T212233Z UID:2995-1772107200-1772110800@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:In the Best Interest of the Student: Restoring Order and Respect in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin us on Thursday\, February 26\, at 12:00 PM (CDT) for a presentation by Daniel Buck about one of the toughest challenges facing schools today: restoring order and respect in the classroom. In the current school climate\, teachers are increasingly managing constant classroom disruptions. An often overlooked consequence of these disruptions is the overall impact on student achievement. Mr. Buck will explore the connection between persistent student misbehavior\, classroom interruptions\, and academic struggles\, and explain how inconsistent classroom and schoolwide behavior management and accountability contribute to declining academic performance for all students. \nDrawing on his experience as a teacher and an administrator\, and research contributor in K–12 education\, charter schooling\, curriculum reform\, and school safety and discipline\, Mr. Buck will cut through the jargon to talk about what really works. He will offer practical solutions so that all children benefit when there are clear rules\, consistent consequences\, and strong support for teachers who hold students accountable. \nPanelist: Daniel Buck serves as a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI)\, director of the Conservative Education Reform Network (CERN)\, and an affiliate of AEI’s James Q. Wilson Program in K–12 Education Studies\, where his work focuses on K–12 education\, charter schooling\, curriculum reform\, and school safety and discipline. He holds a B.A. in English and Spanish and a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Mr. Buck is the author of What Is Wrong with Our Schools? His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal\, National Affairs\, National Review\, the New York Post\, First Things. \nRegister Here URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/in-the-best-interest-of-the-student-restoring-order-and-respect-in-the-classroom/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas School Board Resource Center":MAILTO:info@ksbrc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260212T230734Z CREATED:20260115T172138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T230734Z UID:2990-1770897600-1770901200@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:In the Best Interest of the Student: How McPherson Middle School left Chromebooks Behind DESCRIPTION:Register here \nJoin us on Thursday\, February 12\, at 12:00 PM (CDT) for a presentation by McPherson Middle School Principal Ms. Inge Esping and school social worker Ms. Carrie Brock. They will discuss how McPherson Middle School administration and teachers arrived at the decision to return to pencil and paper homework assignments and significantly reduce the use of Chromebooks in the classroom. They will also update us on how this policy and practice is going since students returned to the classroom and the implementation of this new policy in January. \nMcPherson has an enrollment of nearly 500 students and is one of newest schools to take this step\, while others are contemplating moving away from a dependence on technology and returning to traditional pencil and paper. This new policy is also aimed at improving students’ focus and attention in the classroom and ultimately improving student performance and mental health. \nMs. Esping argues that when students are flooded by so many distractions\, it makes it very challenging for them to stay tuned in to the classroom and to the teacher\, and students seem to engage more and attend better when they’re physically able to feel the materials in their hands. Ms. Esping learned that others who have taken this step have been able to save money and have better learning outcomes in the long term as a direct result of this policy change. \nPanelist: \nMs. Inge Esping\, is the principal of McPherson Middle School in McPherson\, KS with a population of about . During her tenure\, she has led a cultural transformation centered on safety\, connection\, and consistency. Ms. Esping has implemented initiatives such as Bullpup Time Advisory\, and the Resiliency Initiative and the Parents in Partnership program. Under her leadership\, McPherson has been recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School for five consecutive years. Ms. Inge was recently named 2025 Kansas Middle Level Principal of the Year by the Kansas Principals Association. \nA Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist™\, Carrie Brock holds an MSW from Washburn University and a BSW from Kansas State University. Currently supporting students at McPherson High School through the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative\, she also manages a private practice serving a diverse clinical population. Her commitment to system-level reform is rooted in her observations of how social media and technology shape the social\, behavioral and psychological landscape for today’s students. \nRegister here URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/in-the-best-interest-of-the-student-how-mcpherson-middle-school-left-chromebooks-behind/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/feb-12-webinar-cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas School Board Resource Center":MAILTO:info@ksbrc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260108T181112Z CREATED:20251212T200358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T181112Z UID:2952-1767787200-1767790800@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Making the Most Out of Your School Board Service: Connecting Governance to Outcomes DESCRIPTION:Register here \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 7\, at 12:00 PM (CDT) for the first session in our onboarding webinar series for new and returning school board members. \nOur kickoff session will feature Dr. Michael Ford\, an experienced researcher and current school board member. Dr. Ford will discuss school board governance practices that make a meaningful impact on student learning. His presentation will outline how school boards can use effective governance to improve student outcomes\, offering both evidence-based strategies and practical guidance to help newly elected\, and experienced\, school board members understand their responsibilities and make the most of their service. \nPanelist: \nDr. Michael Ford is the EAA C.R. Meyer Endowed Professor of Public Administration at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) and the Director of the Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research. He has published over 40 peer reviewed articles on public and nonprofit governance\, and one peer reviewed book on education policy. In addition to his roles at UWO\, he serves on the Oshkosh Area School District School Board and previously served two terms on the Oshkosh Common Council. He also writes monthly columns for the Public Administration Times and the Oshkosh Herald. His work on school board governance has been featured in a variety of media\, including the Washington Post\, the Houston Chronicle\, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\, the Associated Press\, and Wisconsin Public Radio. \nPrior to joining Academia Ford served as a Research Associate and Vice President of Operations for School Choice Wisconsin (2004 – 2011)\, and Research Director for the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute (2011 – 2013). He holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Marquette University\, a Masters of Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\, and a Ph.D. in Urban Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. \nRegister here URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/making-the-most-out-of-your-school-board-service-connecting-governance-to-outcomes/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000 DTSTAMP:20260312T165441Z CREATED:20250625T202332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T165441Z UID:2709-1760601600-1760630400@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:2025 KSBRC School Board Summit DESCRIPTION:October 16\, 2025\nHomewood Suites by Hilton | Salina\n8:00 am to 4:00 pm\n  \nJoin 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.\nWhat to Expect: \n\nKeynote Presentations from visionary leaders shaping the future of education\nInteractive Sessions that provide hands-on tools for boosting student achievement\nPanel Discussions exploring real-world challenges and solutions from current school board leaders\n\nParticipants will delve into timely and relevant topics\, including:\n\nStrengthening superintendent-board relationships\nAddressing pressing legal issues facing school boards\nApplying proven strategies for improved student performance\n\nThis 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. \n  \n\n\n\n\nKeynote Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mike Schmoker\nAuthor of Results Now 2.0\n\nJoin 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. \nRecognized 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam Hughes\nStudent Achievement Advocate\n\nFormer 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. \nAs 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS\nBoard members from across Kansas will share real-world insights and strategies during one or more engaging panel discussions focused on effective governance\, student outcomes\, and community impact.\n\nKansas Legal Hotline attorney will discuss legal risk issues for school districts. \n\nReceive a legislative update to understand how to translate policy into effective practice.\nAnd so much more! URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/2025-ksbrc-school-board-summit/ LOCATION:Homewood Suites by Hilton | Salina\, 115 E Mulberry St.\, Salina\, KS\, 67401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-KSBRC-Social-Post-Week-1-June-18.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas School Board Resource Center":MAILTO:info@ksbrc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T200000 DTSTAMP:20250818T134726Z CREATED:20250805T141304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T134726Z UID:2830-1755630000-1755633600@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Myth Busting: State Funding for Kansas Schools DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ykwSk-xQQT6tlXU5pdIQEw \nJoin us Tuesday\, August 19th at 7 PM (CDT) for a discussion about state funding for Kansas schools. According to the Kansas Department of Education\, Kansans invest almost $19\,000 per student in public education\, and debates and assumptions about state school funding continue. Some argue that schools are underfunded\, limiting students’ access to a high-quality education. Others contend that the system receives more than enough funding\, citing concerns about inefficiency\, waste\, and mismanagement. These different perspectives highlight the need for greater transparency and understanding of how education dollars are allocated and used in Kansas. \nRepresentative Dr. Megan Steele\, a member of the Education Funding Task Force as well as the Education and K-12 Education Budget Committees\, will join us to provide an overview of the state funding allocation process. She will also address common misconceptions about how public education is funded in Kansas\, offering valuable insight into the realities behind the numbers. \nPanelist: \nDr. Megan D. Steele\,  Kansas Representative for District 51 serves on the Education Funding Task Force\, Education\, and K-12 Education Budget Committees. Dr. Steele brings a grassroots\, education\, and healthcare-focused perspective to the Kansas legislature. Her personal journey from young motherhood to earning a Ph.D. in Nursing and serving as an educator has taught her the importance of faith and grit. As a freshman lawmaker\, she quickly established herself on key education committees and was promoted to the influential Education Funding Formula Task Force. Megan is deeply committed to family values\, parental rights\, government accountability\, and she is especially passionate about restoring excellence in education. She believes that every child deserves the fundamental right to read. With a clear\, principled voice\, Megan is fighting for common-sense solutions that put children\, families\, and freedom first. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ykwSk-xQQT6tlXU5pdIQEw URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/myth-busting-state-funding-for-kansas-schools/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas School Board Resource Center":MAILTO:info@ksbrc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T170000 DTSTAMP:20250612T135606Z CREATED:20250604T150414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T135606Z UID:2653-1749657600-1749661200@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Legal Briefing: KSDE’s 2026 Agreement and Anti-Discrimination Clause Changes DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hSDJD8n3TgOuYX0gMpCwNQ \nJoin us Wednesday\, June 11 at 4:00 PM (CDT) for a critical legal update and Q&A session with Fritz Edmunds of Edmunds Law Offices\, LLC\, the new SBAE Legal Hotline attorney supporting school boards across Kansas. \nMr. Edmunds will discuss the legal and compliance implications of the recent changes to the Kansas State Department of Education’s 2026 SPN Agreement\, which now requires use of gender ideology language in relation to Federal Child Nutrition Programs. \nState Child Nutrition & Wellness services fall under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Executive Order by President Trump signed to end government support for programs promoting diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. In compliance with this order\, the Department of Agriculture removed all DEI language from its website: Non-Discrimination Statement | Home. \nSome have raised the issue that districts may be faced with falling out of compliance with federal and state law\, risk losing federal funding\, could be in danger of legal action if they sign the contract\, and may be simultaneously at risk of losing funding from KSDE for student food programs if the agreement is not signed by June 30. \nKSBRC is excited to introduce you to Fritz Edmunds\, the new SBAE Legal Hotline attorney serving Kansas School Boards. Mr. Edmunds will also discuss the process for serving Kansas school board members through the SBAE Kansas Legal Hotline. The SBAE Kansas Legal Hotline provides (free)  education and guidance on various legal issues related to applicable state statutes\, policy implementation\, compliance with state and federal laws\, reconciling needed policy reforms with existing state and local statutes\, or other legal concerns. \nPanelist: \nMr. Edmunds\, a more than 30-year legal veteran\, serves as outside general counsel to small businesses and interest groups\, and as litigation counsel when all other reasonable options have been exhausted. He has served as a presidential appointee to a federal board in Washington\, DC\, and has litigated cases in state and federal courts throughout his career. \nIf you have a legal question for Mr. Edmunds\, you can send your inquiry through the SBAE Legal Hotline: Have a legal question? – School Boards for Academic Excellence or through the link at the KSBRC website: Legal Hotline – Kansas School Board Resource Center \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hSDJD8n3TgOuYX0gMpCwNQ URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/legal-briefing-ksdes-2026-agreement-and-anti-discrimination-clause-changes/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/legal-briefing-cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T203000 DTSTAMP:20250604T161740Z CREATED:20250430T134757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T161740Z UID:2583-1747333800-1747341000@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Session 4 - Being Effective\, Asking Probing Questions & Representing Your Community | School Board Training Academy DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xOlHTtMuTvWI4-GYYcm2Rw \nJoin us for the KSBRC School Board Training Academy beginning on April 24th at 6:30  – 8:30 pm (CDT) and continuing every Thursday evening at 6:30 – 8:30 pm (CDT) through May 15th. Our students need student-focused school board leaders who can interpret student achievement reports\, prioritize improved outcomes\, and build consensus with persuasive communication skills and school funding basics. \nIn this series\, you will learn where to find the information you need\, how to communicate persuasively and effectively\, and management strategies to help your school district improve. \nEach session will be based on a section of Dave Trabert’s latest book\, 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board. This book does not distinguish between conservatives and liberals\, Democrats and Republicans\, or other political leanings. It aims to help candidates and school board members advocate more effectively for improving student outcomes. \nIf you are a board member or considering running for your school board\, you can get your free copy here: 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board – Kansas School Board Resource Center \nSchedule: \n\nApril 24 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 5: Communicating Using the Six Powers of Persuasion\nMay 1 – 6: 30 pm CDT: Lesson 1 & 2: Student Outcomes & The Purpose of a School District\nMay 8 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 3 & 4: Adult Behaviors Need to Change & School Financing\nMay 15 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 6\,7 & 8: Being Effective\, Asking Probing Questions & Representing Your Community: \n\n  \nAbout Dave Trabert: \nDave Trabert is Chief Executive Officer of Kansas Policy Institute\, where he also does research and writes on fiscal policy and education issues. He is the lead author of three books: 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board (January 2025)\, Giving Kids a Fighting Chance with School Choice\, and What was Really the Matter with the Kansas Tax Plan. His other published work includes “Student-Focused Funding Solutions for Public Education” and “Removing Barriers to Better Public Education.” \nTrabert was an appointed member of the Kansas K-12 Student Achievement and Efficiency Commission. He serves on the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force and co-chairs the Education Finance Joint Working Group for the American Legislative Exchange Council. \nHe graduated cum laude from West Liberty University with a degree in Business Administration. \n  \nAbout Melanie Sturm: \nMelanie Sturm is the founder of Engage to Win and The Win Coach for leaders of all stripes—elected officials\, candidates\, corporate executives\, policy analysts and advocates\, students\, and non-profit and movement leaders. She is a sought-after persuasion coach\, dynamic speaker\, and powerful writer. She teaches how to inspire an audience—even skeptics—to follow your lead\, not based on what you say but what your audience hears you say. \nMelanie’s prior work experience is in finance: International Finance Corporation (private sector affiliate of the World Bank)\, Morgan Stanley (London) and Drexel Burnham Lambert (New York). Melanie has an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau\, France\, and undergraduate degrees in international relations and economics from Tufts University. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xOlHTtMuTvWI4-GYYcm2Rw URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/session-4-adult-behaviors-need-to-change-school-financing-school-board-training-academy/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/KSBRC-School-Board-Training-Academy_updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T203000 DTSTAMP:20250430T134815Z CREATED:20250430T134703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T134815Z UID:2581-1746729000-1746736200@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Session 3 - Adult Behaviors Need to Change & School Financing | School Board Training Academy DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xOlHTtMuTvWI4-GYYcm2Rw \nJoin us for the KSBRC School Board Training Academy beginning on April 24th at 6:30  – 8:30 pm (CDT) and continuing every Thursday evening at 6:30 – 8:30 pm (CDT) through May 15th. Our students need student-focused school board leaders who can interpret student achievement reports\, prioritize improved outcomes\, and build consensus with persuasive communication skills and school funding basics. \nIn this series\, you will learn where to find the information you need\, how to communicate persuasively and effectively\, and management strategies to help your school district improve. \nEach session will be based on a section of Dave Trabert’s latest book\, 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board. This book does not distinguish between conservatives and liberals\, Democrats and Republicans\, or other political leanings. It aims to help candidates and school board members advocate more effectively for improving student outcomes. \nIf you are a board member or considering running for your school board\, you can get your free copy here: 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board – Kansas School Board Resource Center \nSchedule: \n\nApril 24 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 5: Communicating Using the Six Powers of Persuasion\nMay 1 – 6: 30 pm CDT: Lesson 1 & 2: Student Outcomes & The Purpose of a School District\nMay 8 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 3 & 4: Adult Behaviors Need to Change & School Financing\nMay 15 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 6\,7 & 8: Being Effective\, Asking Probing Questions & Representing Your Community: \n\n  \nAbout Dave Trabert: \nDave Trabert is Chief Executive Officer of Kansas Policy Institute\, where he also does research and writes on fiscal policy and education issues. He is the lead author of three books: 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board (January 2025)\, Giving Kids a Fighting Chance with School Choice\, and What was Really the Matter with the Kansas Tax Plan. His other published work includes “Student-Focused Funding Solutions for Public Education” and “Removing Barriers to Better Public Education.” \nTrabert was an appointed member of the Kansas K-12 Student Achievement and Efficiency Commission. He serves on the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force and co-chairs the Education Finance Joint Working Group for the American Legislative Exchange Council. \nHe graduated cum laude from West Liberty University with a degree in Business Administration. \n  \nAbout Melanie Sturm: \nMelanie Sturm is the founder of Engage to Win and The Win Coach for leaders of all stripes—elected officials\, candidates\, corporate executives\, policy analysts and advocates\, students\, and non-profit and movement leaders. She is a sought-after persuasion coach\, dynamic speaker\, and powerful writer. She teaches how to inspire an audience—even skeptics—to follow your lead\, not based on what you say but what your audience hears you say. \nMelanie’s prior work experience is in finance: International Finance Corporation (private sector affiliate of the World Bank)\, Morgan Stanley (London) and Drexel Burnham Lambert (New York). Melanie has an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau\, France\, and undergraduate degrees in international relations and economics from Tufts University. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xOlHTtMuTvWI4-GYYcm2Rw URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/session-3-adult-behaviors-need-to-change-school-financing-school-board-training-academy/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/KSBRC-School-Board-Training-Academy_updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T203000 DTSTAMP:20250430T142314Z CREATED:20250430T134458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T142314Z UID:2579-1746124200-1746131400@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Session 2 - Student Outcomes & The Purpose of a School District | School Board Training Academy DESCRIPTION:IF YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED\, PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xOlHTtMuTvWI4-GYYcm2Rw \n(IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED PREVIOUSLY PLEASE REFER TO THE EMAIL YOU RECEIVED FROM ZOOM FOR THE LINK.) \nJoin us for the KSBRC School Board Training Academy beginning on April 24th at 6:30  – 8:30 pm (CDT) and continuing every Thursday evening at 6:30 – 8:30 pm (CDT) through May 15th. Our students need student-focused school board leaders who can interpret student achievement reports\, prioritize improved outcomes\, and build consensus with persuasive communication skills and school funding basics. \nIn this series\, you will learn where to find the information you need\, how to communicate persuasively and effectively\, and management strategies to help your school district improve. \nEach session will be based on a section of Dave Trabert’s latest book\, 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board. This book does not distinguish between conservatives and liberals\, Democrats and Republicans\, or other political leanings. It aims to help candidates and school board members advocate more effectively for improving student outcomes. \nIf you are a board member or considering running for your school board\, you can get your free copy here: 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board – Kansas School Board Resource Center \nSchedule: \n\nApril 24 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 5: Communicating Using the Six Powers of Persuasion\nMay 1 – 6: 30 pm CDT: Lesson 1 & 2: Student Outcomes & The Purpose of a School District\nMay 8 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 3 & 4: Adult Behaviors Need to Change & School Financing\nMay 15 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 6\,7 & 8: Being Effective\, Asking Probing Questions & Representing Your Community: \n\n  \nAbout Dave Trabert: \nDave Trabert is Chief Executive Officer of Kansas Policy Institute\, where he also does research and writes on fiscal policy and education issues. He is the lead author of three books: 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board (January 2025)\, Giving Kids a Fighting Chance with School Choice\, and What was Really the Matter with the Kansas Tax Plan. His other published work includes “Student-Focused Funding Solutions for Public Education” and “Removing Barriers to Better Public Education.” \nTrabert was an appointed member of the Kansas K-12 Student Achievement and Efficiency Commission. He serves on the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force and co-chairs the Education Finance Joint Working Group for the American Legislative Exchange Council. \nHe graduated cum laude from West Liberty University with a degree in Business Administration. \n  \nAbout Melanie Sturm: \nMelanie Sturm is the founder of Engage to Win and The Win Coach for leaders of all stripes—elected officials\, candidates\, corporate executives\, policy analysts and advocates\, students\, and non-profit and movement leaders. She is a sought-after persuasion coach\, dynamic speaker\, and powerful writer. She teaches how to inspire an audience—even skeptics—to follow your lead\, not based on what you say but what your audience hears you say. \nMelanie’s prior work experience is in finance: International Finance Corporation (private sector affiliate of the World Bank)\, Morgan Stanley (London) and Drexel Burnham Lambert (New York). Melanie has an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau\, France\, and undergraduate degrees in international relations and economics from Tufts University. \n  \nIF YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED\, PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xOlHTtMuTvWI4-GYYcm2Rw \n(IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED PREVIOUSLY PLEASE REFER TO THE EMAIL YOU RECEIVED FROM ZOOM FOR THE LINK.) URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/session-2-student-outcomes-the-purpose-of-a-school-district-school-board-training-academy/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/KSBRC-School-Board-Training-Academy_updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T203000 DTSTAMP:20250430T134422Z CREATED:20250402T184105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T134422Z UID:2439-1745519400-1745526600@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Session 1 - Communicating Using the Six Powers of Persuasion | School Board Training Academy DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xOlHTtMuTvWI4-GYYcm2Rw \nJoin us for the KSBRC School Board Training Academy beginning on April 24th at 6:30  – 8:30 pm (CDT) and continuing every Thursday evening at 6:30 – 8:30 pm (CDT) through May 15th. Our students need student-focused school board leaders who can interpret student achievement reports\, prioritize improved outcomes\, and build consensus with persuasive communication skills and school funding basics. \nIn this series\, you will learn where to find the information you need\, how to communicate persuasively and effectively\, and management strategies to help your school district improve. \nEach session will be based on a section of Dave Trabert’s latest book\, 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board. This book does not distinguish between conservatives and liberals\, Democrats and Republicans\, or other political leanings. It aims to help candidates and school board members advocate more effectively for improving student outcomes. \nIf you are a board member or considering running for your school board\, you can get your free copy here: 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board – Kansas School Board Resource Center \nSchedule: \n\nApril 24 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 5: Communicating Using the Six Powers of Persuasion\nMay 1 – 6: 30 pm CDT: Lesson 1 & 2: Student Outcomes & The Purpose of a School District\nMay 8 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 3 & 4: Adult Behaviors Need to Change & School Financing\nMay 15 – 6:30 pm CDT: Lesson 6\,7 & 8: Being Effective\, Asking Probing Questions & Representing Your Community: \n\n  \nAbout Dave Trabert: \nDave Trabert is Chief Executive Officer of Kansas Policy Institute\, where he also does research and writes on fiscal policy and education issues. He is the lead author of three books: 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board (January 2025)\, Giving Kids a Fighting Chance with School Choice\, and What was Really the Matter with the Kansas Tax Plan. His other published work includes “Student-Focused Funding Solutions for Public Education” and “Removing Barriers to Better Public Education.” \nTrabert was an appointed member of the Kansas K-12 Student Achievement and Efficiency Commission. He serves on the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force and co-chairs the Education Finance Joint Working Group for the American Legislative Exchange Council. \nHe graduated cum laude from West Liberty University with a degree in Business Administration. \n  \nAbout Melanie Sturm: \nMelanie Sturm is the founder of Engage to Win and The Win Coach for leaders of all stripes—elected officials\, candidates\, corporate executives\, policy analysts and advocates\, students\, and non-profit and movement leaders. She is a sought-after persuasion coach\, dynamic speaker\, and powerful writer. She teaches how to inspire an audience—even skeptics—to follow your lead\, not based on what you say but what your audience hears you say. \nMelanie’s prior work experience is in finance: International Finance Corporation (private sector affiliate of the World Bank)\, Morgan Stanley (London) and Drexel Burnham Lambert (New York). Melanie has an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau\, France\, and undergraduate degrees in international relations and economics from Tufts University. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xOlHTtMuTvWI4-GYYcm2Rw URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/school-board-training-academy/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/KSBRC-School-Board-Training-Academy_updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T200000 DTSTAMP:20250408T210021Z CREATED:20250408T204709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T210021Z UID:2453-1744916400-1744920000@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Leading From an Island: School Board DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 17th at 7 p.m. for a webinar discussing the challenges and obstacles school board members face when advocating for student-focused outcome improvement. Too often\, school board members who advocate for holding their district accountable for providing an education that prepares students with the skills to be successful in college and careers after graduation are silenced\, ridiculed\, or denigrated for taking a student-focused stance. \nRobert Merrit\, a former school board member\, leader\, and public school educator\, will discuss real-world\, practical suggestions for how to lead from what may feel like – an island – as you are promoting student-focused academic improvement. \nREGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BPWLe-LxTOS3ztLS6KtOaw \nAbout Robert Merritt: \nBob Merritt has been a teacher for much of his career\, serving 12 years in public education and over two decades in private-sector corporate education. In the private sector\, Bob was a training hiring manager and developed behavioral-based assessments to use during interviews. While working on a master’s in education he took as electives\, 12 credit hours required of Superintendent candidates in Kansas. Bob served two terms on the Goddard Board of Education\, including serving as both the board Vice President and President. This allowed him to apply behavioral interview procedures from the private sector to the evaluation for the leadership role in public schools. He is also past president of the Mulvane Teachers Association. Bob has taught on four continents and may be the only Kansan who has skyped in and voted on BOE actions from India\, Brazil\, Canada\, and China! URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/leading-from-an-island-school-board/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/leading-from-island.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T170000 DTSTAMP:20250403T144412Z CREATED:20250319T162545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T144412Z UID:2419-1743696000-1743699600@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:8 Things to Know About Running for School Board DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, April 3rd\, at 4 pm (CDT) for an interactive discussion designed to provide confidence and guidance if you are considering serving your district as a school board member. Dave Trabert\, author of 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board\, will discuss key points in his new book. This book provides coaching for potential school board candidates and current board members on finding the information they need to support student outcome improvement. It will also help them understand and develop persuasive communication skills and management strategies to be leaders for student-focused change. You will have the opportunity to ask Dave questions directly about the current state of education in Kansas and how you can make a difference in your district. \nNote: This Zoom meeting will be recorded. \nRequest a free copy of the book here: https://ksbrc.org/8-things-to-know-about-running-for-school-board/ \nPanelist: \nDave Trabert is CEO of our parent company\, Kansas Policy Institute. He was an appointed member of the Kansas K-12 Student Achievement and Efficiency Commission. He serves on the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force and co-chairs the Education Finance Joint Working Group for the American Legislative Exchange Council. He is the lead author of two other books: Giving Kids a Fighting Chance with School Choice and What was Really the Matter with the Kansas Tax Plan\, His other published works include: “Student-Focused Funding Solutions for Public Education\,” and “Removing Barriers to Better Public Education.” \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6hFYksXMQUOEkgURCovyJA#/registration \n  URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/8-things-to-know-about-running-for-school-board/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T190000 DTSTAMP:20250217T191443Z CREATED:20250116T183258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T191443Z UID:2279-1742493600-1742497200@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Overland Park - School Board Preboarding Session DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nMarch 20\, 2025 \nKU Edwards Campus; Room BEST 135 \n6 pm – 7 pm \n  \nEVENT DESCRIPTION \nJoin us for an event designed to recruit student-focused candidates to run for their local school board. We understand there are outstanding potential candidates who are interested in improving our schools so our students can be prepared for their careers and college after high school\, but just don’t know how to go about that process. These events are designed to recruit those candidates and provide confidence and guidance that will support them in serving. \n  \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS \n\nDave Trabert\, author of 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board\, will discuss key points in his new book. The book’s purpose is to provide coaching for potential school board candidates and current board members on how to find the information they need to support student outcome improvement. It will also help them understand and develop persuasive communication skills and management strategies to be leaders for student-focused change.\nMembers of the Kansas School Board Resource Center team will also be there to answer questions and provide information about how we support school boards through individual coaching and long-term improvement projects.\n\n  \nREAD MORE: https://mailchi.mp/kansaspolicy.org/pjrl9slkfz \n  \nRequest a free copy of the book here: https://ksbrc.org/8-things-to-know-about-running-for-school-board/ URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/overland-park-school-board-preboarding-session/ LOCATION:KU Edwards Campus; Room BEST 135\, Edwards Campus 12600 Quivira Road\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66213 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Add-this-to-your-2025-reading-list.-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T190000 DTSTAMP:20250217T190611Z CREATED:20250116T175836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T190611Z UID:2275-1742234400-1742238000@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Wichita - School Board Preboarding Session DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nMarch 17\, 2025 \nEugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex; RM 138\n6 pm – 7 pm \n  \nEVENT DESCRIPTION \nJoin us for an event designed to recruit student-focused candidates to run for their local school board. We understand there are outstanding potential candidates who are interested in improving our schools so our students can be prepared for their careers and college after high school\, but just don’t know how to go about that process. These events are designed to recruit those candidates and provide confidence and guidance that will support them in serving. \n  \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS \n\nDave Trabert\, author of 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board\, will discuss key points in his new book. The book’s purpose is to provide coaching for potential school board candidates and current board members on how to find the information they need to support student outcome improvement. It will also help them understand and develop persuasive communication skills and management strategies to be leaders for student-focused change.\nMembers of the Kansas School Board Resource Center team will also be there to answer questions and provide information about how we support school boards through individual coaching and long-term improvement projects.\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://mailchi.mp/kansaspolicy.org/t6qve18097 \n  \nRequest a free copy of the book here: https://ksbrc.org/8-things-to-know-about-running-for-school-board/ URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/wichita-school-board-preboarding-session/ LOCATION:Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex\, 5015 East 29th St N\, Wichita\, Kansas\, 67220 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Add-this-to-your-2025-reading-list.-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T190000 DTSTAMP:20250124T202242Z CREATED:20250123T170209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T202242Z UID:2326-1741888800-1741892400@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Topeka - School Board Preboarding Session DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nMarch 13\, 2025 \nThe Beacon\, Topeka\n420 SW 9th St.\, Topeka\, KS 66612\n6 pm – 7 pm \n  \nEVENT DESCRIPTION \nJoin us for an event designed to recruit student-focused candidates to run for their local school board. We understand there are outstanding potential candidates who are interested in improving our schools so our students can be prepared for their careers and college after high school\, but just don’t know how to go about that process. These events are designed to recruit those candidates and provide confidence and guidance that will support them in serving. \n  \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS \n\nDave Trabert\, author of 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board\, will discuss key points in his new book. The book’s purpose is to provide coaching for potential school board candidates and current board members on how to find the information they need to support student outcome improvement. It will also help them understand and develop persuasive communication skills and management strategies to be leaders for student-focused change.\nMembers of the Kansas School Board Resource Center team will also be there to answer questions and provide information about how we support school boards through individual coaching and long-term improvement projects.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://mailchi.mp/kansaspolicy.org/960yrgf3mx \n  \nRequest a free copy of the book here: https://ksbrc.org/8-things-to-know-about-running-for-school-board/ URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/topeka-school-board-preboarding-session/ LOCATION:The Beacon\, 420 SW 9th St.\, Topeka\, Kansas\, 66612 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Add-this-to-your-2025-reading-list.-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T190000 DTSTAMP:20250124T202223Z CREATED:20250123T165510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T202223Z UID:2321-1741802400-1741806000@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Manhattan - School Board Preboarding Session DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nMarch 12\, 2025 \nK-State Student Union; Cottonwood Room\n918 M.L.K. Jr. Dr\, Manhattan\, KS 66506\n6 pm – 7 pm \n  \nEVENT DESCRIPTION \nJoin us for an event designed to recruit student-focused candidates to run for their local school board. We understand there are outstanding potential candidates who are interested in improving our schools so our students can be prepared for their careers and college after high school\, but just don’t know how to go about that process. These events are designed to recruit those candidates and provide confidence and guidance that will support them in serving. \n  \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS \n\nDave Trabert\, author of 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board\, will discuss key points in his new book. The book’s purpose is to provide coaching for potential school board candidates and current board members on how to find the information they need to support student outcome improvement. It will also help them understand and develop persuasive communication skills and management strategies to be leaders for student-focused change.\nMembers of the Kansas School Board Resource Center team will also be there to answer questions and provide information about how we support school boards through individual coaching and long-term improvement projects.\n\n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://mailchi.mp/kansaspolicy.org/ggazhcqehl \n  \nRequest a free copy of the book here: https://ksbrc.org/8-things-to-know-about-running-for-school-board/ URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/manhattan-school-board-preboarding-session/ LOCATION:K-State Student Union; Cottonwood Room\, 918 M.L.K. Jr. Dr\, Manhattan\, Kansas\, 66506 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Add-this-to-your-2025-reading-list.-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T190000 DTSTAMP:20250124T211246Z CREATED:20250123T165129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T211246Z UID:2316-1740592800-1740596400@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Emporia - School Board Preboarding Session DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nFebruary 26\, 2025 \nLyon County Courthouse\n402 Commercial St.\, Emporia\, KS 66801\n6 pm – 7 pm \n  \nEVENT DESCRIPTION \nJoin us for an event designed to recruit student-focused candidates to run for their local school board. We understand there are outstanding potential candidates who are interested in improving our schools so our students can be prepared for their careers and college after high school\, but just don’t know how to go about that process. These events are designed to recruit those candidates and provide confidence and guidance that will support them in serving. \n  \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS \n\nDave Trabert\, author of 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board\, will discuss key points in his new book. The book’s purpose is to provide coaching for potential school board candidates and current board members on how to find the information they need to support student outcome improvement. It will also help them understand and develop persuasive communication skills and management strategies to be leaders for student-focused change.\nMembers of the Kansas School Board Resource Center team will also be there to answer questions and provide information about how we support school boards through individual coaching and long-term improvement projects.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://mailchi.mp/kansaspolicy.org/eu6xhssccv \n  \nRequest a free copy of the book here: https://ksbrc.org/8-things-to-know-about-running-for-school-board/ URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/2316/ LOCATION:Lyon County Courthouse\, 402 Commercial St.\, Emporia\, Kansas\, 66801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Add-this-to-your-2025-reading-list.-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T170000 DTSTAMP:20250225T195148Z CREATED:20250224T232145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T195148Z UID:2397-1740585600-1740589200@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:USDE’s Office of Civil Rights letter notifying school districts to eliminate all DEI programs or potential loss of federal funding DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, February 26th\, at 4 pm (CDT) for a discussion concerning the recent Executive Order by President Trump to end government support for programs promoting diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Dear Colleague letter on Feb. 14 demanding that state agencies and school districts remove all diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) programming from school district curriculums and warning that failure to comply with the directive by Feb. 28 could result in cuts in federal funding. Federal aid accounted for approximately 12% of public school funding in Kansas. The Kansas State Department of Education has left the decision on how to handle diversity\, equity\, and inclusion content in the hands of local school officials. \nThe School Boards for Academic Excellence Kansas legal hotline team\, Ryan Kriegshauser and Josh Ney\, from the Kriegshauser Ney Law Group will provide an overview of the ORC letter and discuss the legal implications for school boards under this new directive. \nPanelists: \nRyan A. Kriegshauser \nMr. Krieghauser has served his country as a Naval Officer and is a veteran of Afghanistan. Ryan also served as a prosecutor and the General Counsel at the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner. Ryan previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Office of Legal Counsel and Policy. He also served on the Kansas Judicial Counsel’s Lien Law Advisory Committee\, the State Rules and Regulation Board\, the Kansas Bar Association’s Limited Liability Company Study Group\, and served as a voting member of the Kansas Governor’s Commission on Emergency Planning & Response Continuity of Operations Planning Committee. \n​Additionally\, Ryan has written scholarly articles on property rights and taught continuing legal education in Kansas. He spent two years working in Washington\, DC\, both on and off Capitol Hill. \n​Mr. Kriegshauser holds a B.A. and a J.D.\, graduating from Georgetown University and the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He currently serves in the Navy Reserve.  \n  \nJoshua A. Ney: \nJosh Ney served as the Kansas Securities Commissioner and as Kansas’s chief regulator of the financial services industry from 2013-2017. Josh has personally won jury verdicts for his clients in both federal and state court. His extensive experience in complex civil and administrative legal disputes has established Josh’s career as a public servant and private litigator around maintaining integrity and accomplishing results. \nAs an experienced criminal litigator both for the prosecution and criminal defense clients\, Mr. Ney has successfully tried many high-level jury trials to verdict. URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/discussion-usdes-office-of-civil-rights-letter-notifying-school-districts-to-eliminate-all-dei-programs-or-potential-loss-of-federal-funding/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T190000 DTSTAMP:20250124T202137Z CREATED:20250123T164904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T202137Z UID:2312-1740506400-1740510000@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Chanute - School Board Preboarding Session DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nFebruary 25\, 2025 \nThe Alliance Room at the Memorial Building\n101 South Lincoln\, Chanute\, KS 66720\n6 pm – 7 pm \n  \nEVENT DESCRIPTION \nJoin us for an event designed to recruit student-focused candidates to run for their local school board. We understand there are outstanding potential candidates who are interested in improving our schools so our students can be prepared for their careers and college after high school\, but just don’t know how to go about that process. These events are designed to recruit those candidates and provide confidence and guidance that will support them in serving. \n  \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS \n\nDave Trabert\, author of 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board\, will discuss key points in his new book. The book’s purpose is to provide coaching for potential school board candidates and current board members on how to find the information they need to support student outcome improvement. It will also help them understand and develop persuasive communication skills and management strategies to be leaders for student-focused change.\nMembers of the Kansas School Board Resource Center team will also be there to answer questions and provide information about how we support school boards through individual coaching and long-term improvement projects.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://mailchi.mp/kansaspolicy.org/o228312fow \n  \nRequest a free copy of the book here: https://ksbrc.org/8-things-to-know-about-running-for-school-board/ URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/chanute-school-board-preboarding-session/ LOCATION:The Alliance Room at the Memorial Building\, 101 South Lincoln\, Chanute\, Kansas\, 66720 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Add-this-to-your-2025-reading-list.-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T170000 DTSTAMP:20250116T221658Z CREATED:20250116T221658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T221658Z UID:2297-1738252800-1738256400@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Kansas School Board Legal Hotline DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, January 30th at 4 pm (CDT) to learn more about free legal services now available to all Kansas school boards through School Boards for Academic Excellence (SBAE)\, a national organization committed to restoring academic excellence. \nKSBRC is proud to introduce you to David Hoyt\, Executive Director of School Boards for Academic Excellence\, and the legal hotline team\, Ryan Kriegshauser and Josh Ney\, founders of the Kriegshauser Ney Law Group. The panelists will discuss the purpose of the new legal services to provide Kansas school board members with (free) legal advice on various issues related to their roles and responsibilities. They will discuss how they will provide legal guidance to school board members to navigate obstacles for needed reforms\, whether dealing with policy implementation\, compliance with state and federal laws\, reconciling needed policy reforms with existing state and local statutes\, or other legal concerns. \n  \nPanelists: \nDavid Hoyt serves as the Executive Director of School Boards for Academic Excellence\, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering school board members to reassert academic excellence in America’s schools. David has served in management and fundraising positions with The Heartland Institute\, Young Americans for Liberty\, and other like-minded organizations. With his wife\, he cofounded Cornerstone Classical Academy in Jacksonville\, Florida\, a classical charter school of more than 900 students. In 2023\, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed David to the Florida Historical Commission. David’s editorials have appeared in Fox News\, American Thinker\, RedState\, and other outlets. He has been interviewed on various national and international programs for television\, radio\, and podcasts. He is an active member and volunteer with his church. In his spare time\, David is writing a book on political philosophy\, currently on pace to be published in 2024. \nRyan A. Kriegshauser \nMr. Krieghauser has served his country as a Naval Officer and is a veteran of Afghanistan. Ryan also served as a prosecutor and the General Counsel at the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner. Ryan previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Office of Legal Counsel and Policy. He also served on the Kansas Judicial Counsel’s Lien Law Advisory Committee\, the State Rules and Regulation Board\, the Kansas Bar Association’s Limited Liability Company Study Group\, and served as a voting member of the Kansas Governor’s Commission on Emergency Planning & Response Continuity of Operations Planning Committee. \n​Additionally\, Ryan has written scholarly articles on property rights and taught continuing legal education in Kansas. He spent two years working in Washington\, DC\, both on and off Capitol Hill. \n​Mr. Kriegshauser holds a B.A. and a J.D.\, graduating from Georgetown University and the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He currently serves in the Navy Reserve.  \nJoshua A. Ney: \nJosh Ney served as the Kansas Securities Commissioner and as Kansas’s chief regulator of the financial services industry from 2013-2017. Josh has personally won jury verdicts for his clients in both federal and state court. His extensive experience in complex civil and administrative legal disputes has established Josh’s career as a public servant and private litigator around maintaining integrity and accomplishing results. \nAs an experienced criminal litigator both for the prosecution and criminal defense clients\, Mr. Ney has successfully tried many high-level jury trials to verdict. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_808nEYBhRsiFVel0Hw4-3Q#/registration URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/kansas-school-board-legal-hotline/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1-15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T170000 DTSTAMP:20241119T200245Z CREATED:20241119T200245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T200245Z UID:2153-1736956800-1736960400@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:K-12 Spotlight: Compass Academy Network DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January 15th at 4pm (CDT) when we hear the leadership team of Compass Academy Network discuss their exciting free academic summer program (all school supplies\, healthy lunches\, and snacks are provided) that offers a unique and engaging summer enrichment program for middle school students in the Four-State Area. \nSpecifically designed for rising students entering grades 6th through 9th\, CAN fosters personal growth\, academic success\, self-confidence & leadership through their 4-week summer learning experiences. Their curriculum includes enrichment activities in reading\, writing\, STEM\, fine arts\, civics\, and personal development. CAN’s curriculum is designed by a team of experienced and dedicated educators to support student growth. \nYou can find out more about Compass Academy Network at their website: Free Summer Enrichment Program | Compass Academy Network. \nPanelists: \n  \nDebra Humphreys \nCompass Academy Network\, Founder and CEO \nDebra Humphreys is the Founder and CEO of Compass Academy Network\, an educational non-profit that provides summer and academic year enrichment opportunities for underserved\, rural middle school students. She has been involved in education for more than 30 years and continues to serve as Chair Emeritus of the Board of Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School in Joplin\, Missouri\, a K-12\, non-sectarian\, independent college-preparatory school that she and her husband co-founded in 1993. Debra is a graduate of New York University (B.S. and LL.M. in taxation) and Brooklyn Law School (J.D.).  Upon graduation from law school\, Debra joined Davis Polk & Wardwell where she worked in the firm’s corporate tax group for nearly eight years\, specializing in complex financial instruments and M&A transactions.  Debra is a member of the TAMKO Building Products\, LLC Board\, and serves on the board of American Southern Homes LLC\, a regional homebuilder operating in the southeastern United States. In addition\, she leads her family’s philanthropic efforts in support of secondary and higher education and community enhancement.  David and her husband\, David\, live in Joplin\, Missouri\, and have five adult children ages 25-35 and six grandchildren. \nLaura McDonald \nCompass Academy Network\, Executive Director \nLaura has been a part of the Compass Academy Network community since its founding in 2019. She currently serves as Head of School of Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School in Joplin\, Missouri. For over 25 years\, Laura has devoted her career to helping students make the most of their abilities as a math and science teacher\, coach\, College Counselor\, Dean of Girls\, and in several other leadership capacities. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Kenyon College\, a Master’s degree in Education from Missouri State University\, and completed the Executive Scholar Program in Nonprofit Management through Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Laura and her husband live in Lowell\, Arkansas\, and have four grown children. She strongly believes that the middle school years are pivotal to an individual’s growth and development\, and providing nurturing and enriching experiences can help build efficacy and confidence that will carry students through their secondary and post-secondary journeys. \n  \nSyeda Greenlee \nCompass Academy Network\, Regional Director \nSyeda Greenlee joined the CAN team in 2023 and has worked in education since 2006 as a math teacher\, technology integration specialist\, and assessment coordinator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Middle School Education from Missouri State University\, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University\, and a Specialist in Educational Leadership – Superintendency from Southwest Baptist University. Syeda and her family reside in Joplin\, Missouri\, where they are active in the community\, as well as gymnastics and volleyball for their two daughters. Syeda believes Compass provides students with the tools necessary to guide them through the transformative middle school years. URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/k-12-spotlight-compass-academy-network/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T200000 DTSTAMP:20241017T171025Z CREATED:20241017T170543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T171025Z UID:2125-1731524400-1731528000@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Update: KSDE Blue Ribbon Task Force on Student Screen Time DESCRIPTION:Join us for our November webinar on November 13th at 7 pm (CDT) when we hear from two members of the KSDE Blue Ribbon Task Force on Student Screen Time. \nPanelists will provide general information they have learned from their service on the Blue Ribbon Task force. The goal is for school boards to be better informed to make the decisions that best serve students in their districts regarding student screen time.   \nIn July\, the KSDE established a thirty-six member Blue Ribbon Task Force charged with reviewing research and discussing the issues that will form the basis for a recommended policy regarding the non-academic use of cell phones and other technology by Pre-K-12 Kansas students. Recommendations are expected to be released to the KDE in November and voted on by the State Board in December. \nThe task force is focused on the use of personal devices in schools\, parental oversight of district-issued devices and screen time and mental health. The task force has heard from parents\, superintendents\, principals\, teachers\, KSDE staff\, social workers\, psychologists\, school counselors\, IT staff and has reviewed research on the impact of time students spent on digital devices and student learning. \nPanelists will not offer recommendations and will not speak as representatives of the Blue Ribbon Task Force\, the Kansas Department of Education\, their constituencies or districts. \nMinutes of the Blue Ribbon Task Force weekly meetings can be found here: Blue Ribbon Task Force on Student Screen Time (ksde.org) \nPanelists: \nDanny Zeck\, State Board member District 1 Leavenworth \nMr. Zeck began his term on the Kansas State Board of Education in 2023. Mr. Zeck was born and raised in Leavenworth\, Kansas where he owned a car dealership in Leavenworth for 30 years. He has been active in his community\, serving on the Leavenworth School Board for 16 years and also as a volunteer for Catholic Charities and St. George Servian Orthodox church for 30 years. He and his wife\, Dinah\, are the proud parents of two sons who attended Leavenworth School system\, and a grandfather of five grandchildren. Mr. Zeck is known for his integrity\, standing for honest accountability and transparency for students and parents in Kansas public schools. \n  \nDr. Troy Pitsch\, Superintendent\, Wabaunsee USD 329 \nDr. Troy Pitsch began his tenure as Superintendent of Wabaunsee USD 329 at the start of the 2022-2023 school year. He brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership\, having previously served as an Instructional Improvement Officer for Kansas City\, Kansas Public Schools\, where he supervised multiple high schools and alternative campuses. Dr. Pitsch started his career as a middle school history teacher in Texas before moving into educational administration. He earned his PhD in Educational Policy and Planning from the University of Texas. His leadership has been marked by a strong focus on academic achievement\, community engagement\, and integrating programs like “Leader in Me” to support student success. Dr. Pitsch is honored to be a member of the Kansas State Board of Education’s Blue Ribbon Task Force\, where he contributes his expertise to address critical issues like cell phone use in schools. URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/update-ksde-blue-ribbon-task-force-on-student-screen-time/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T200000 DTSTAMP:20240918T173103Z CREATED:20240918T173059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T173103Z UID:2076-1729105200-1729108800@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:KSBRC Discussion Series: Above and Beyond: At-Risk Funding Legislation Expectations and District Accountability DESCRIPTION:Description: \nThe Kansas State Legislature reacted to their frustration with school districts not following the law regarding use and expenditure of at-risk funds by passing House Sub for SB 387. This statute requires all school districts beginning in the 2026-2027 to annually submit to the SBOE an at-risk student accountability plan to attain at-risk student proficiency and to ensure the provisions of programs and services that are above and beyond regular education services. \nJoin us for this webinar to learn your responsibility as a school board member to ensure your district will be compliant with the law and prepared to be held accountable for your at-risk funds– going above and beyond. \nPresenter: \nMike O’Neal – CEO of O’Neal Consulting\, LLC Mike is an attorney with over 35 years of litigation experience. He also spent 28 of those years in the Kansas House of Representatives\, including two terms as the elected Speaker of the House. Retiring from the House at the end of the 2012 session\, Mike was hired as President and CEO of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce\, a position he held for 4 years before retiring to open his own legal consulting and governmental relations firm. He has over 40 years of combined legal\, legislative and governmental relations experience. Mike holds a JD from the University of Kansas School of Law. URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/ksbrc-discussion-series-above-and-beyond-at-risk-funding-legislation-expectations-and-district-accountability/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T160000 DTSTAMP:20240731T212829Z CREATED:20240620T175745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T212829Z UID:1752-1726039800-1726070400@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:KSBRC 2nd Annual Meeting: Improving Student Achievement by Changing Adult Behaviors DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nSeptember 11\, 2024 \nHyatt Regency | Riverview Ballroom – Wichita\, KS \n7:30 am – 4:00 pm \nRegister at: https://mailchi.mp/ksbrc/september11 \n  \nEVENT DESCRIPTION \nJoin us for an empowering and educational event focused on the pivotal role school board members play in improving student achievement and outcomes. “Improving Student Achievement by Changing Adult Behaviors” is designed to equip Kansas school board members\, educators\, and community leaders with the knowledge and tools to positively influence student success through their behaviors and actions. \n  \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS \n\nAuthor of Great on Their Behalf\, AJ Crabill\, will discuss why most school boards fail at improving student outcomes and introduce ideas from his new book and how to overcome those obstacles.\n\nBreakout Sessions: \n\nPrivate Conversations With AJ Crabill: Reservation required! One superintendent and three board members are invited to have a private consultation with AJ. Contact Ward Cassidy at ward.cassidy@ksbrc.org to reserve your spot.\nLessons Learned: Empowering School Board Members to Improve Student Out-comes\n\nPractical Lessons In Making A Difference As A School Board Member\nBond Election: Student Outcomes and Community Focused Strategic Master Planning Process\n\n\nCory Brewer will explore three crucial aspects of educational success: engaging families and the community\, addressing student behavior effectively\, and empowering school boards to shape educational outcomes. This keynote will also be followed by small group discussions to apply Ms. Brewer’s concepts to board work.\nA peer-to-peer discussion on best practices for school boards\, sharing success stories and solutions.\nReceive a 2024 legislative update to understand how to translate policy into effective practice.\n\n  \nAGENDA \n\n7:30 AM: Registration and Breakfast\n8:00 AM: Welcome\n8:10 AM: Student Achievement Update\n8:30 AM: Opening Keynote by AJ Crabill\n10:30 AM: Break\n10:45 AM: Small Group Discussion\n11:30 AM: Breakout Sessions\n12:00 PM: Lunch\n12:30 PM: Keynote by Cory Brewer\n1:30 PM: Break\n1:45 PM: Small Group Discussion\n2:30 PM: Breakout groups on School Board Best Practices\n3:00 PM: 2024 Legislative Update – Translating Policy into Practice\n 3:45 PM: How Can KSBRC Help?\n 4:00 PM: Adjourn\n\nClick here to download the detailed agenda. \n  \nREGISTRATION \nPlease RSVP by September 3\, 2024 to ensure your spot. For more information and to register\, visit https://mailchi.mp/ksbrc/september11. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n  \nSESSION TOPICS \nClarify Priorities & Align Resources to Improve Student Outcomes \nAJ CRABILL \nThe author of Great on Their Behalf will discuss why most school boards fail at improving student outcomes and introduce ideas from his new book and how to overcome those obstacles. \n  \nSMALL GROUP DISCUSSION #1: \nApplying AJ’s Concepts To Your Board Work  \nThis small group discussion is designed to have board members discuss topics/questions/concepts based on AJ Crabill’s presentation and apply it to their own board work. \n  \nBREAKOUT SESSION TOPICS \nPrivate Conversation With AJ Crabill (RESERVATION REQUIRED) \nPrivate consultation with Superintendent and three board members. Contact Ward Cassidy at ward.cassidy@ksbrc.org to secure this spot. \n  \nBREAKOUT TABLE 1 \nLessons Learned: Empowering School Board Members To Improve Student Outcomes  \nFacilitators: Ward Cassidy\, Mike O’Neal\, and school board members Brad Berk and Mike Cleveland. \n  \nBREAKOUT TABLE 2 \nPractical Lessons In Making A Difference As A School Board Member \nFacilitators: Cory Brewer\, and school board members Kristen Workman\, Amy Cawvey\, and Lindsay Zimmerman. \n  \nBREAKOUT TABLE 3 \nBond Election: Student Outcomes and Community Focused Strategic Master Planning Process \nFacilitators: Superintendents Dr. Troy Pitsch and Jim Howard\, Dave Trabert\, and Tracy Frederick. \nEnhancing Educational Success \n  \nCORY BREWER \nJoin Cory Brewer\, Education Counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL)\, as she explores three crucial aspects of educational success: engaging families and the community\, addressing student behavior effectively\, and empowering school boards to shape educational outcomes. \n  \nSMALL GROUP DISCUSSION #2: \nApplying Cory’s Concepts To Your Board Work  \nFacilitators: Cory Brewer\, AJ Crabill\, Ward Cassidy\, Dave Trabert\, Mike O’Neal\, Tracy Frederick \nThis small group discussion is designed to have board members apply Cory’s concepts to your board work. \n  \nSCHOOL BOARD SUCCESS STORIES AND SOLUTIONS \nEngage with fellow school board members in small group discussions to share best practices and brainstorm solutions to common challenges. This session is designed to inspire and collaborate for the betterment of our schools. \n  \n  \nTranslating Policy into Practice \nREP. MIKE O’NEAL \nKansas Representative Mike O’Neal will provide a 2024 legislative update. \n  \nStudent Achievement Update \nDAVE TRABERT \nA recap of the 2023 results from ACT and the Kansas state assessment from the CEO of Kansas Policy Institute. \n  \nHow Can KSBRC Help You? \nWARD CASSIDY \nThe executive director of the Kansas School Board Resource Center leads an audience discussion to examine what school board members need to be more effective in their role. URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/ksbrc-2nd-annual-meeting-improving-student-achievement-by-changing-adult-behaviors/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Wichita ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-KSBRC-Event-Cover-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T190000 DTSTAMP:20240620T194337Z CREATED:20240620T174720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T194337Z UID:1747-1725987600-1725994800@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Book Signing and Meet and Greet with AJ Crabill DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nSeptember 10\, 2024\n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nRiverview Ballroom\, Hyatt Regency\, Wichita\, KS \nEVENT DESCRIPTION \nJoin us for an exclusive evening with AJ Crabill\, the renowned author of Great on Their Behalf. This special event is an excellent opportunity for school board members\, educators\, and community members to engage with AJ Crabill\, gain insights from his book\, and have your copy personally signed. \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS \n\nMeet and Greet: Interact with AJ Crabill\, hear about his experiences\, and discuss the themes and insights presented in his book.\nBook Signing: Get your copy of Great on Their Behalf – 2nd Edition signed by the author.\nNetworking: Connect with fellow board members\, educators\, and community leaders in a relaxed and welcoming environment.\n\nThis event is open to the general public and is a must-attend for anyone interested in school governance and educational leadership. Don’t miss this chance to meet AJ Crabill and delve into the compelling insights of his handbook. \nAGENDA \n\n5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Welcome Reception and Meet & Greet\n5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Author Talk and Q&A Session\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Book Signing and Networking\n\nREGISTRATION \nPlease register by September 3\, 2024 to ensure your spot. For more information and to register\, contact visit https://mailchi.mp/ksbrc/september10. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n  URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/book-signing-and-meet-and-greet-with-aj-crabill/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Wichita ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/REGISTER-NOW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T200000 DTSTAMP:20240627T174721Z CREATED:20240627T174450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T174721Z UID:1764-1722452400-1722456000@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:KSBRC Discussion Series: K-12 Program Spotlight: Jobs for American Graduates-Kansas DESCRIPTION:Join us for our K-12 program spotlight webinar as we learn how the Jobs for American Graduates- Kansas makes a positive difference in the lives of Kansas students. JAG-K provides opportunities that reduce poverty and unemployment by fostering career readiness by partnering with public schools to offer an elective class that provides academic and other positive supports to ensure students earn their diploma. \nPresenter: \nChuck Knapp has served as the president and chief executive officer of Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) since 2016. Prior to joining the JAG-K team\, Chuck worked in both the private and public sectors\, including working for four United States representatives and one governor\, and serving as chief of staff to the Kansas lieutenant governor immediately preceding his current role. Chuck is a native of Augusta\, Kansas\, and a 1988 graduate of the University of Kansas. \n  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/ksbrc-discussion-series-k-12-program-spotlight-jobs-for-american-graduates-kansas/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T200000 DTSTAMP:20240524T160341Z CREATED:20240524T153623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T160341Z UID:1731-1719428400-1719432000@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:KSBRC Discussion Series: New Legislation Update for Kansas School Districts DESCRIPTION:This webinar will inform you of the new K-12 legislation requirements of Kansas school districts. Kansas state legislators and policy experts will provide clarification and insight into new state laws and regulations to help you understand and fulfill your responsibility and obligation as a school board member and district leader. \nPresenters: Mike O’Neal\, Senator Molly Baumgardner\, and Representative Kristey Williams. \nMike O’Neal is an attorney with over 35 years of litigation experience. Mr. O’Neal also served for 28 years in the Kansas House of Representatives\, including two terms as the elected Speaker of the House until the end of the 2012 session. Following his tenure in the Kansas State House\, Mr. O’Neal accepted the position of President and CEO of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce\, where he served for four years before returning to the private sector to lead his own legal consulting and governmental relations firm. He has over 40 years of combined legal\, legislative\, and governmental relations experience. \nSenator Molly Baumgardner (R) serves the residents of the 37th district in the Kansas State Senate. Senator Baumgardner was first elected to the Kansas Senate in 2014. Baumgardner has served as Chair of the Kansas Senate Education Committee since the 2017 Legislative session. She has served as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Joint Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee since 2015 and was Vice-Chair of the Joint Foster Care Oversight Committee in 2021. Baumgardner has served on the following Kansas Senate Committees: Taxation and Assessment\, Commerce\, Public Health and Welfare\, and Judiciary\, and as a member\, Vice-Chair\, and Chair of the Select Education Committee on School Funding. Her professional background is in education\, healthcare\, and business. She taught at Louisburg High School for seven years and is currently an active member of two USD vocational technology (AV Communications Pathway) advisory boards. In addition\, Senator Baumgardner serves as the Communications Coordinator at JCCC in the Marketing and Strategic Communications Department and for the past 18 years as a countywide elected member of the JCCC Board of Trustees. \nRepresentative Kristey Williams (R) serves as the representative for the 77th District and was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2014 and elected Majority Caucus chair in 2022. Representative Williams brings a vast and varied career and volunteer experience to her perspective as a public servant. Representative Williams taught middle school as a science teacher for five years (and proudly maintains her teaching certification). She left public education to serve her church and her community as a coordinator and fundraiser before being elected as the mayor of Augusta\, KS\, in 2007\, serving for seven years until shethe State of Kan was elected to sas House of Representatives. \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9DVUyGirTNyYov4CYy2lkg#/registration URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/ksbrc-discussion-series-new-legislation-update-for-kansas-school-districts/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T200000 DTSTAMP:20240503T150306Z CREATED:20240503T150306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T150306Z UID:1598-1716404400-1716408000@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Create an Effective Budget Process to Improve Student Outcomes DESCRIPTION:This webinar will help you create an effective budget process that allocates resources to improve proficiency in reading and math. Attendees will learn how to identify potential budget savings\, the basics of cash reserves and fund transfers\, and how different funding sources can be utilized. \nFEATURING: Dave Trabert\, CEO of Kansas Policy Institute. Trabert was an appointed member of the Kansas K-12 Student Achievement and Efficiency Commission. He serves on the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force and co-chairs the Education Finance Joint Working Group for the American Legislative Exchange Council. He is the lead author of two books: Giving Kids a Fighting Chance with School Choice and What was Really the Matter with the Kansas Tax Plan\, and his other published work includes “A Five-Year Budget Plan for the State of Kansas\,” “Student-Focused Funding Solutions for Public Education\,” and “Removing Barriers to Better Public Education.” \nREGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sO2eAcQZSTSe3NCgUqfNfw#/registration URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/create-an-effective-budget-process-to-improve-student-outcomes/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T170000 DTSTAMP:20240502T154823Z CREATED:20240502T154727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T154823Z UID:1594-1714665600-1714669200@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:Preparing for the Impact: New Title IX Regulations in Public Schools DESCRIPTION:The Kansas School Board Resource Center will host an important webinar to inform and prepare school board members for the impacts of the new Title IX regulations to be implemented by August 1st. Max Eden from the American Enterprise Institute will provide background details on the issue and Jonathan Vogel\, Managing Attorney of Vogel Law Firm will discuss the legal implications for school board members\, especially in states like Kansas with laws that require separate facilities for boys and girls and run counter to the new Title IX rules. \nMax Eden serves as the program manager of the education policy studies department at the American Enterprise Institute. His area of expertise focuses on education reform including K-12 and early childhood education. Mr. Eden has testified before Congress on the “school-to-prison pipeline” and has been published in City Journal\, National Review\, New York Post\, The Hill\, The Washington Post\, USA Today and is coeditor\, with Frederick M. Hess\, of The Every Student Succeeds Act: What It Means for Schools\, Systems\, and States(2017). \nJonathan Vogel brings over 25 years of legal experience to the discussion. Mr. Voegel helps clients with virtually all matters that involve issues arising in K-12 and higher education. He served as the Deputy General Counsel for Higher Education and Regulatory Services at the U.S. Department of Education and as Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice. During his service at the Education Department’s Office of the General Counsel\, he led a team of attorneys charged with holding colleges and student loan companies accountable for compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965\, as amended\, and federal regulations. Mr. Vogel also served at the U.S. Department of Justice as a federal prosecutor at the United States Attorney’s Office in Charlotte\, North Carolina. His first role with the federal government was in the U.S. House of Representatives as Counsel on the Judiciary Committee where he worked on civil-rights issues\, including the intersection of desegregation court orders and the establishment of public charter schools. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nkcrZJs-T4azxvvtmz_S0w URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/preparing-for-the-impact-new-title-ix-regulations-in-public-schools/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Copy-of-Add-a-heading-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T151512Z CREATED:20240215T215231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T151512Z UID:1153-1713985200-1713988800@ksbrc.org SUMMARY:KSBRC Discussion Series: Success Stories: Outstanding Character Development Programs in Two Kansas Schools DESCRIPTION:DATE & TIME: April 24th @ 7-8PM CST \nVENUE: Online via Zoom \nJoin us on April 24th for the next webinar in the KSBRC Discussion Series: Success Stories: Outstanding Character Development Programs in Two Kansas Schools \nThis webinar will feature USD 273 Beloit High School students presenting: “A Vision and a Process: Our Character Education Journey” followed by a presentation by USD 329 Wabaunsee: Improving Outcomes by Building Character: The Leader in Me curriculum. \nUSD 273 has been recognized as a State & National School of Character \nUSD 329 Wabaunsee has served as a model school by improving student achievement through implementing their Leader in Me character development initiative. \nREGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sKzHeH7DRiSDycbyqe95lA \n  URL:https://ksbrc.org/event/ksbrc-school-board-discussion-serie/ LOCATION:online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/KSBRC-School-Board-Discussion-Series-1-5.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR