December 6, 2023 at 7:30 AM - Special Event of the Governing Board

I. Wednesday December 6, 2023 ASBA-ASA Annual Pre-Conference

I.A. 7:30 am - 7:45 am - Registration

I.B. 8:00 am - 8:30 am - Continental Breakfast and Student Entertainment

I.C. 8:30 am - 9:00 am - Opening Ceremony

I.D. 9:00 am - 10:25 am - School Finance Game Plan

I.E. 10:25 am - 10:35 am - Morning Break

I.F. 10:35 am - 11:30 am - Leadership Game Plan Modeling Effective Leadership: The Crucial Roles of Governing Board Members and Superintendents

I.G. 11:35 am - 12:05 pm - Policy Bridge

I.H. 12:10 pm - 12:55 pm - Lunch and Networking

I.I. 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm - Decision Making Game Plan Driving District & Student Success: Sharing Tools for Winning Outcomes

I.J. 2:00 pm - 2:55 pm - Leveraging Your Diversity Data

I.K. 3:00 pm - 3:55 pm - Beyond Boundaries: AI and ChatGPT Strategies for School Board Success

I.L. 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Sports Exhibit Hall Opening Extravaganza
 

II. Thursday, December 7, 2023 ASBA-ASA Annual Conference - Sneaker Day

II.A. 7:30 am - 7:45 am - Registration

II.B. 7:30 am - 8:15 am - Black Alliance Meeting 

II.C. 8:00 am - 8:30 am - Continental Breakfast & Student Entertainment

II.D. 8:30 am - 9:50 am - Welcome to First General Sessions + Presentation of Colors JROTC, Barbara Robey & Lou Ella Kleinz award presentations + AI Panel 

II.E. 9:50 am - 10:30 am - Exhibit Hall, Game Changers Unplugged: A Fireside Chat with Sporting Icons

II.F. 10:30 am - 11:20 am - Breakout Sessions

II.F.1. Design Thinking: Empowering the Next Generation for Sustainable Design Choice

II.F.2. Listen, Hear Advocate & Build Relationships to Serve Students At Risk of or Experiencing Homelessness

II.F.3. Procurement 101: What Board Members Need to Know

II.F.4. Unlocking Student Potential: A Mental Health Perspective

II.F.5. Strengthening School Community Through Respect, Affirmation and Inclusion

II.F.6. Teacher Shortage? Grow Your Own! Access to Higher Education in Rural Communities

II.G. 11:30 am - 12:20 pm - Breakout Sessions

II.G.1. Creating Sustainability by Integrating Proactive Initiatives Within a Whole-Person Lens

II.G.2. Dual Enrollment: Why It's Important and How to Increase High School Offerings 

II.G.3. Cybersecurity Essentials for School Board Members

II.G.4. Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Elevating Financial Education for Vulnerable Youth and Families

II.G.5. Strategies to Drive Physical Academic Engagement 

II.G.6. Weaving Linguistic Riches: Exploring the Tapestry of Dual Language Education

II.H. 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm - Celebration Café

II.I. 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm - Exhibit Hall + Dessert + Entertainment

II.J. 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm - Breakout Sessions

II.J.1. Amplifying American Indian Student Voices: Empowering Advocacy

II.J.2. The Next Generation Workforce: Team-Based Staffing Models for Better Educator & Student Outcomes

II.J.3. Tiered Mental Health Supports & The Hope Institute of CUSD

II.J.4. Empowering School Boards: Navigating the Superintendent Selection Process for Educational Excellence

II.J.5. Schools and Taxes: An Overview of How it Works

II.J.6. Supporting Native American Students in AZ Schools

II.K. 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - ASBA Membership Meetings

II.L. 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - ASA Membership Meeting

II.M. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Exhibit Hall Reception
 

III. Friday, December 8, 2023 ASBA-ASA Annual Conference Jersey Day

III.A. 7:00 am - 7:50 am - ASBA Inaugural Sunrise Fun Run/Walk

III.B. 7:30 am - 7:45 am - Registration

III.C. 7:30 am - 8:15 am - Hispanic and Native American Indian Caucus

III.D. 8:00 am - 8:30 am - Continental Breakfast & Student Entertainment

III.E. 8:30 am - 10:50 am - General Session/Tribute to Leadership

III.F. 10:00 am - 10:50 am - Keynote Speaker: DJ Vanas

III.G. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Breakout Sessions

III.G.1. Leveraging AI as a Tool for Self-Reflection: SIBME

III.G.2. Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Innovative Strategies for Preparing Arizona Students for College and Career Success

III.G.3. Meeting the Need of Teacher Shortage

III.G.4. The System of Care Center: Where You Get What You Need to Help You Succeed!

III.G.5. A Better Future for Arizona

III.G.6. Algebra 0 - Clarify Confusion, Cut Busywork, and Conquer Algebra 1 Today!

III.G.7. Schools and Taxes: An Overview of Howe it Works

III.H. 12:00 pm - Conference Adjourned