Information-packed day! Join MTSBA Board members and staff on Thursday, June 6, 6:00 pm for a Leadership Symposium Kick-off BBQ.
AGENDA:
8:30 – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 – 10:1 am Successes of the 2019 Legislation Session – Lance Melton, MTSBA’s Executive Director, will provide an overview of bills passed by the Montana legislature that enhance learning opportunities and provide greater flexibilities and efficiencies in district operations with a clear focus on the interests of each child.
10:15 – 10:30 am Mid-Morning Break
10:30 am - Noon All-Regions Megatrends Roundtable – Steve Meloy, MTSBA’s Director of Governmental Relations and Emily Dean, MTSBA’s Communication Specialist, will facilitate a mega-trends discussion of the MTSBA Regions (i.e., the barriers/drivers to our success in personalizing learning for each child in Montana).
Noon – 1:15 pm Group Lunch Provided
1:15 – 2:15 pm Breakout Session 1
Strategic Governance: Setting the Stage for Success – Debra Silk, MTSBA’s Associate Executive Director/General Counsel, will lead a discussion on how strategic governance can positively impact the culture and climate in any school district for students and staff.
Policies that Promote Personalized Learning and a Positive School Culture – Kris Goss, MTSBA’s Director of Policy Services/Senior Counsel, will lead a discussion on the importance of aligning district policies with flexibilities and efficiencies that support personalized learning for each student and set clear expectations of the Board and staff.
2:15 – 2:30 pm Mid-Afternoon Break
2:30 – 3:30 pm Breakout Session 2
Transparency in District Operations – MTSBA’s legal staff (Tony Koenig and Andrew Vigeland) will discuss the legal aspects of Montana’s Open Meeting laws and the promotion of trust and transparency in district operations.
Bargaining for Success: Putting the Interests of Students First - Andy Sever, MTSBA’s Director of Labor Relations, will provide bargaining strategies that enhance individual student success and promote a positive school culture.
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