2024 County Board Member Services Conference

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2024 County Board Member Services Conference

Welcome to the 2024 County Board Member Services Conference!
This conference provides a unique opportunity for county board leaders to come together and discuss students’ futures in light of domestic policies and global trends. As the role of county offices of education (COEs) continues to evolve, CSBA is committed to providing COE board members with the necessary tools and information to become effective elected education leaders. The conference offers exciting breakout sessions, great keynote speakers and an excellent opportunity to meet and share ideas with fellow county board members.

WI-FI Access
Network: Hyatt Meetings
Password: csba24

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Visit the CSBA County Board Member Services Conference Monterey Guide to find information about local events, restaurants and attractions. Discover what the beautiful coastal city of Monterey has to offer its visitors.

If you require any assistance during your stay in Monterey, please visit the registration desk at the Monterey Terrace in the Hotel Registration Building.

12:00pm PDT

Pre-conference Registration Mark Thomas Foyer, Regency Conference Center, Lower Level

12:30pm PDT

California School Board Ethics Training Cypress, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelKristin Lindgren-Bruzzone • Ethan Retan

3:00pm PDT

Key Elements of the Brown Act Training Cypress, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelRobert Tuerck

8:30am PDT

Conference Registration Monterey Terrace, Hotel Registration Building

9:00am PDT

Advanced Advocacy and Legislative Leadership Seminar Grove, Hotel Registration BuildingRaquel Maden • Patrick O'Donnell • Chris Reefe

10:00am PDT

CSBA Region 14 Caucus Meeting Pacific, Hotel Registration Building

12:00pm PDT

Networking Lunch Pebble/Beach, Hotel Registration Building

1:30pm PDT

Panel | Pure Politics Pebble/Beach, Hotel Registration BuildingKevin Gordon • Jack O'Connell • Lee Angela Reid • Rick Shea • Barrett Snider

3:00pm PDT

Charter Renewals and the Role of the County Board Pacific, Hotel Registration BuildingStephanie Medrano Farland • Edward Sklar • Mike Walsh Making Your Policies Yours: An Overview of How to Use CSBA's Sample Policies Cypress, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelJoshua Daniels Understanding CSBA and the Governance Structure: How County Board Members Can Engage and Access Resources Grove, Hotel Registration BuildingAmy Christianson • Aaron Davis • Susan Henry Why does the County Board need to receive and approve the County Office of Education Budget and receive other financial documents? Big Sur, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelDr. Charles Weis

5:00pm PDT

Welcome Reception Monterey Terrace, Hotel Registration Building

7:30am PDT

Networking Breakfast Pebble/Beach, Hotel Registration Building Conference Registration Monterey Terrace, Hotel Registration Building

9:00am PDT

School Boards Elevating Community Schools Pacific, Hotel Registration BuildingNavdeep Purewal Community Engagement Through Interdistrict Attendance Appeals Grove, Hotel Registration BuildingMichael Tucker Engaging the Board of Trustees in Charter Authorization Cypress, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelAlysse Castro • Cheryl Cook-Kallio • Juwen Lam CalHOPE Student Support: Growing Our CA SEL Garden Big Sur, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelMai Xi Lee

10:30am PDT

“The Truth About Reading" Documentary Screening Pacific, Hotel Registration BuildingJohn Corcoran • Tawny Robinson Forecast for Charter School Authorizers: Issues and Impacts Grove, Hotel Registration BuildingGayle Garbolino-Mojica • Stephanie Medrano Farland • Barrett Snider County Boards and Superintendents = Shared Governance Cypress, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelJuliana Feriani • Beverly Gerard • David Patterson County Educational Innovations Big Sur, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelDebra Duardo • Brent Malicote • Monte Perez • Christopher Williams

12:00pm PDT

Networking Lunch Pebble/Beach, Hotel Registration Building

1:00pm PDT

Keynote | Effective Governance at the County Board of Education Level Pebble/Beach, Hotel Registration BuildingDavis Campbell

2:15pm PDT

Understanding and Advocating for Literacy for All Students Pacific, Hotel Registration BuildingBeverly Gerard • Dr. Chad Slife • Maria Vlahiotis The Latest on Charters, Including Renewals and Appeals Grove, Hotel Registration BuildingMefula Fairley • Tom Hutton • Michelle Johnson • David Patterson Understanding the Legal and Practical Aspects of Setting the Superintendent’s Salary Cypress, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelJohn McPherson • Matt Juhl-Darlington • John Yeh New MCOE ELP Discovery STEAM Program Ignites Curiosity Big Sur, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelDr. Deneen Guss • Sonia Jaramillo • Dora McKean • Isabel Valtierra • Janet Wohlgemuth

3:45pm PDT

Roadmap to the Future: Changing the Trajectory for Children and Youth in Yolo County Grove, Hotel Registration BuildingMaria Arvizu-Espinoza • Gath Lewis • Anthony Volkar • Shelton Yip Are You Prepared?: U.S. Department of Education Issues Long-Awaited Final Title IX Regulations Pacific, Hotel Registration BuildingGeorgelle Cuevas • Mellissa Gallegos Innovative Ways that County Offices of Education Can Support Education Workforce Housing Cypress, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelGreg Francis • Sara Hinkley • Consuelo Lara • Ken Lippi • Sabrena Rodriguez Student Mental Health and Wellness: Multiple Paths, One Destination Big Sur, Regency Conference Center, Lower LevelJeremiah Aja • Sheri Coburn • Scott Kuykendall • Dr. Jami Parsons • Lee Angela Reid

7:30am PDT

Networking Breakfast Pebble/Beach, Hotel Registration Building Conference Registration Monterey Terrace, Hotel Registration Building

8:30am PDT

Panel | From Awareness to Action: Tackling Human Trafficking Together Pebble/Beach, Hotel Registration BuildingDr. Deneen Guss • Justin Parker • John McPherson • Janet Wohlgemuth • Annette Yee Steck

10:00am PDT

Transitional Working Group | Updates & Recommendations Pebble/Beach, Hotel Registration BuildingDr. Ramon Flores • Aisha Knowles • John McPherson • Michael Teasdale • Mike Walsh