friday, december 4

aec 2015 Annual Education Conference and Trade Show 65

Friday, December 4

Connected Communities [CC] | Equity, Access and Opportunity [EA] | Funding, Finance and Facilities, Sponsored by Stifel [FF]

Leadership through Governance [LG] | Student Learning, Sponsored by Edify Learning [SL]

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Building CCSS Capacity through Rigorous Curriculum Collaboration

Room 2 [SL]

San Bernardino City USD has answered the call of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) by placing teachers at the heart of curriculum and instruction decisions and modeling. This presentation will reveal how San Bernardino City USD partnered with teachers from over 70 schools to build rigorous CCSS units of study that provide a foundation for TK-12 vertical articulation, highlight teaching and learning best practices and have fostered collaboration across all schools. In addition, the workshop will also illustrate the district’s “Common Core Demonstration Teachers” whose classrooms have become “living labs” as their lessons are featured through videos that showcase how students are putting CCSS theory into practice. Participants will leave with tools and strategies on how to create teacher partnership systems that model CCSS ideals.

Mike Gallo, Board Member, Dale Marsden, Superintendent, Lauryn Wild, Secondary Education Curriculum Program Specialist, and Mary Pierce, Principal, San Bernardino City USD

Empowering Digital Citizens and Keeping Them Safe

Room 5 [SL]

Technology creates tremendous possibilities for learning. Students across California are using the immense power of the Internet and mobile technologies to explore, connect, create and learn in ways never before imagined. But, issues that emerge, from cyberbullying to privacy concerns to uncertainty about which information to trust online, require new, 21st century skills. This session will consider how to maximize the educational opportunities for students while minimizing the risk of putting them in harm’s way. District leaders and media experts will talk about building foundational technological knowledge, one-to-one essentials that will include considerations for maintenance and emerging technology, ethics, and skills around digital citizenship.

Matt Haney, Board Member, San Francisco USD; Rick Miller, Superintendent, Santa Ana USD; Jim Steyer, Founder, Common Sense Media; and Peter Wright, Policy & Programs Officer III, California School Boards Association

Using Funding Adequacy to Strategically Create a District’s “Big Picture”

Room 6F [FF]

This workshop will urge attendees to think about what their districts are able to do with current funding. It will also compare what attendees consider the “big picture” for their district and create dialogue around what a fully funded school and student looks like. The workshop will also explore ways that funding adequacy can help a district strategically plan and achieve their larger, overall vision. Board members will come away with a unique and positive approach to thinking about adequacy and be able to both effectively communicate and advocate this to their peers and the community.

Keith Bray, General Counsel, and Dennis Meyers, Assistant Executive Director Governmental Relations, California School Boards Association; Rob Manwaring, Fiscal & Policy Consultant; Shelley Holt, Deputy Chief of Schools, Fontana USD; and Brandon Castillo, Partner, Bicker, Castillo and Fairbanks Public Affairs

CRITICAL ISSUES

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

You’ve completed the Orientation for New Trustees and the Institute for New and First-Term Board Members.Now it’s time for a more in-depth look at governance. Our Masters in Governance program is the next step in your governance training.

Our comprehensive program consists of five courses:

» Course 1: Foundations of Effective Governance | Setting Direction

» Course 2: Policy & Judicial Review | Student Learning & Achievement

» Course 3: School Finance

» Course 4: Human Resources | Collective Bargaining

» Course 5: Community Relations & Advocacy | Governance Integration

Are you governing effectively?

Be the best governance team member you can be.

www.csba.org/MIG


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Change or Compliance: Parent Engagement Practices in the Era of Local Control Funding Formula

Room 6E [EA]

This session will provide lessons-learned from the parent engagement practices of 14 school districts across California during the first year of the LCAP development process. Participants will walk away with clear recommendations on how to improve their parent engagement practices as part of LCFF. Participants will hear the findings from the report produced by FIS, the experience of two parent leaders members of Parent Advisory Committees, and the observations of a school board member.

Valerie Cuevas, Board Member, West Contra Costa SD; Oscar Cruz, President & CEO, Families In Schools; and Maria Contreras and Antonio Miranda, Parent Leaders, Los Angeles

Charter School Governance

Room 1A [EA]

This session will preview CSBA’s updated publication “Charter Schools: A Manual for Governance Team” and highlight key changes and issues for school boards to consider regarding the governance of charter schools. The session will cover key issues related to the petition and review process, oversight, facilities, and accountability. Given the recent changes in assessments, school funding, and accountability, the session will also focus on how these changes might impact charter school oversight.

Mike McMahon, Retired School Board Member, Alameda USD; Manuel Buenrostro, Policy and Programs Officer, and Carlos Machado, Legislative Advocate, California School Boards Association

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

CRITICAL ISSUES, Continued

Visual and Performing Arts Connection to College and Career Readiness

Room 8 [EA]

School and community leaders can support arts education in the 21st century! Find out why supporting a strong arts education program in a school district is absolutely essential, and how to prepare and implement strategies for the future. This workshop will highlight: the role of the arts in learning, supported by best practices and research; arts connections to the Common Core State Standards; and examples of arts-infused schools. Join the panel to gain strategies to strengthen instruction through an emphasis on the arts.

Denise Fleming, Jesús Holguín, Patrick Kelleher, Board Members, Judy White, Superintendent, Greg Solomon, VAPA Coordinator, and Sue Buster, Director, Educational Services, Moreno Valley USD

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

WORKSHOPS

Administrative PLCs Lead to Equity, Access and Success for English Learners

Room 12 [EA]

Yuba City USD, with a consultant from Total School Solutions, has organized groups of site administrators to meet quarterly as Professional Learning Communities to improve achievement and reduce the achievement gap for English learners (EL) and low-income students across the district. The cohorts engage in professional development, analyzing data, sharing best practices, and planning for improved school systems, structures, courses, curriculum and instructional strategies for EL students. Learn how imbedded, personalized professional development can help EL students succeed.

Lonetta Riley, Board Member, and Nancy Aaberg, Superintendent, Yuba City USD; and Randi Trontz, Senior Consultant, and Tim McClure, Director of Professional Development Services, Total School Solutions

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students experiencing homelessness? How does this fit in LCFF planning and budgeting? Participants will hear discussion on FRCs to be able to answer these questions and more.

Shelly Masur, Board Member, Redwood City SD; Deanna Niebuhr, Senior Director, Community Schools Initiative, Partnership for Children and Youth; Margarita Holguin, Director, Chula Vista Community Collaborative; and Susan Maschmeier, Healthy Start and After School Director, South Bay Union SD

GATE Standards: The Spill Over Effect From Gifted to All Students

Room 6C [SL]

The GATE Standards need to reflect the contemporary trends in California education: economic, social, linguistic and academic diversity. The GATE Standards are the basis for making curricular and instructional decisions for gifted students and have been revised to reflect the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, 21st Century Skills and the elements of the Local Control Funding Formula.Most importantly, the revised GATE Standards have curricular and instructional implications for all learners.This session will present best practices for implementing the revised GATE Standards so that they are also used as a catalyst for identifying potential, talent and aptitude in all children within a classroom setting.

Teri Burns, Board Member, Natomas USD; Lee Angela Reid, Senior Legislative Advocate, Capitol Advisors Group, LLC; Martha Flournoy, Legislative Chair, California Associated for the Gifted; Sandra Kaplan, Professor of Education, and Jessica Manzone, Research Assistant, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

WORKSHOPS, Continued

CTE in the Tri-Valley: Past, Pathways and Partnerships

Room 9 [CC]

The Tri-Valley Education Collaborative is a 25-year partnership among three school districts, an ROP, a local community college and area businesses. Presenters will describe the history and the collaborative efforts that have resulted in more than 29 articulated Career Technical Education pathways supported by strong business and industrial partners. The commitment from each of the partners has created a model program to enhance and expand pathway development and project-based learning for all students.

Anne White, Board Member, Livermore Valley Joint USD; Julie Duncan, Superintendent, Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program; Nadine Horner, External Relations Officer, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; and Glen Sparks, Coordinator, CTE/Apprenticeship Program, Pleasanton USD

Family Resource Centers: A Critical Partner in Building a System of Comprehensive Supports

Room 10 [CC]

Children need a stable home life in order to do their best in school. Research affirms that academic resources alone cannot compensate when children have unmet basic needs or their families are in crisis. There are family resource centers (FRC) across the state that offer comprehensive support. As school districts work to build comprehensive support services for students and their families — especially to meet the Local Control Funding Formula priority outcomes — FRCs can be indispensable partners. Learn what FRCs have to offer and how to build an effective partnership. What do FRCs typically offer families? How can FRCs help with early intervention and case management? How can FRCs help with


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Navigating Academic Performance Data Requirements on Charter Authorizer Duties

Room 11A [SL]

With the advent of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, Common Core State Standards and Local Control and Accountability Plans, educational agencies must face a changing landscape in the methods and benchmarks for student performance. With changes in the education code, charter school authorizers face new and enhanced standards for assessing pupil progress for all student subgroups in the charter petition, renewal and oversight process. As schools move beyond traditional reliance upon the Academic Performance Index as a predominant means of pupil progress, one of the state’s leading charter authorizers, Oakland USD, has created Collective Measurable Pupil Outcomes (MPOs) to assess charter school performance/progress beyond the state standardized assessment results.

Silke Bradford, Director, Office of Charter Schools, Oakland USD; John Yeh, Attorney, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP; and Stephanie Farland, Director, Collaborative Solutions for Charter Authorizers

Plan, Fund and Implement a One-to-One Initiative

Room 4 [EA]

Coachella Valley USD’s Mobile Learning Initiative places an iPad in the hands of over 22,000 students and faculty with the sole purpose of preparing students for college, career, citizenship and the Common Core. Learn how districts can fund, plan and implement a one-to-one environment to provide students with the resources to thrive in the 21st century.

Manuel Jarvis-Martinez, Board Member, Darryl Adams, Superintendent, Israel Oliveros, Mobile Technology Coordinator, and Michelle Murphy, Executive Director of Technology Services, Coachella Valley USD

Innovative Approach to Attendance Boundary Changes in the 21st Century

Room 17 [FF]

Lake Elsinore USD recently completed a comprehensive boundary study to maximize the efficient use of facilities and capital resources. This workshop will present strategies and lessons learned in revising boundaries to create neighborhood schools and minimize transportation. This approach maximizes the use of existing school capacity to reduce the need for new school construction, allowing capital resources to be redirected to support Common Core goals and target educational enhancements.

Heidi Matthies Dodd, Board Member, Doug Kimberly, Superintendent, Gregory Bowers, Assistant Superintendent, Mark Dennis, Coordinator, Community & Media Relations, and Tina Koonce Elm, Director of Facilities, Lake Elsinore USD

LCFF Collaborative Working Group: Lessons Learned

Room 6B [LG]

Presenters will share their experiences in implementing the Local Control Funding Formula and particularly their efforts to design and implement the Local Control and Accountability Plan. They will also discuss their participation on the California School Boards Association LCFF Collaborative Working Group, a collection of superintendents and board members from 17 districts and COEs throughout the state. The purpose of the collaborative is to identify “lessons learned” and promote promising LCFF and LCAP implementation strategies, solutions and practices. Attendees will leave this session with a greater understanding of the challenges faced by education leaders charged with designing LCAPs to meet the needs of students targeted under LCFF, how they were addressed, and the “promising practices” and “lessons learned” that resulted from their efforts in the first years of LCFF implementation.

David DeLuz, Director, Strategic Initiatives and Development, California School Boards Association; Craig DeLuz, Board Member, Robla ESD; Lillian Tafoya, Board Member, Bakersfield City ESD; Cindy Marten, Superintendent, San Diego USD; and Michael Lin, Superintendent, Corona Norco USD


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members and superintendents across multiple districts will discuss lessons learned to meet the needs of ELs through professional development and program design. Learn about the model, gain planning tools and hear from board members, program designers and district leaders.

Dennis McBride, Board Member, Redwood City SD; Jose Manzo, Superintendent, Oak Grove SD; Lilian Maldonado French, Superintendent, Mountain View SD; and Laurie Olsen, Director, Sobrato Family Foundation

Special Education Litigation and Compliance: Managing the Encroachment

Room 11B [EA]

Special education laws provide extensive protections to students with disabilities and their parents. Board members, as stewards of the school districts they serve, are frequently thrust into special education litigation. This is usually in conjunction with administrators called upon to navigate complex special education questions. This workshop provides a comprehensive analysis of special education obligations, factors leading to disputes, principles of mediation and litigation, what to expect once litigation has commenced, how to support district administrative teams and how to best position a district during litigation, including the federal appeals process.

Brad Tooker, Superintendent, Dry Creek Joint ESD; and Ricardo Silvaand Sloan Simmons, Attorneys, Lozano Smith

Taming the OPEB (Retiree Healthcare) Beast

Room 3 [FF]

Unfunded Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities in the public sector now exceed unfunded pension liabilities. What can districts do to manage this obligation? Presenters will discuss the latest trends on the issue gaining media and public attention. Topics will include: GASB 45 and future pronouncements, trust funding, the Affordable Care Act, reducing liabilities and costs by restructuring benefits and other retirement options, and the experience of districts in OPEB trusts (e.g., CSBA’s GASB 45 Solutions program).

Christopher Hoffman, Superintendent, Elk Grove USD; Debbie Fry, Director, Management Consulting Services, School Services of California; Eric O’Leary, Senior Vice President, Public Agency Retirement Services; and Marcus Wu, Partner, Pillbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.


Putting the “L” in LCAP: A Success Story

Room 16 [EA]

Berkeley USD’s LCAP is considered one of the best in the state by statewide organizations for its process, its substance and its transparency. At this workshop, presenters will distribute the district’s annual LCAP update along with its locally-created LCAP Policy and Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) bylaws to tell the story of how Berkeley’s focus on its unique local needs and use of its unique local resources led to its success.

Josh Daniels, Board Member; Debbi D’Angelo, Director of Evaluation, Assessment and Research, Donald Evans, Superintendent, and Pat Saddler, Director of Special Projects, Berkeley USD

Reinventing School Counseling for the 21st Century

Room 1B [EA]

Through courage and creativity, San Jacinto USD invested in an innovative approach to redesign their TK-12 school counseling program. The counseling program promotes EA for all students and addresses achievement gaps in college and career readiness for targeted student groups. This presentation will provide attendees with the courage and tools to replicate innovative and data-driven strategies that align with the Federal Reach Higher Initiative and impact student achievement.

John Norman, Board Member, Diane Perez, Superintendent, and Vanessa Gomez-Lee, Lead Counselor/TK-12 Support, San Jacinto USD; and Trish Hatch, Associate Professor and Director, Department of School Counseling and School Psychology, San Diego State University

SEAL: CCSS Implementation with English Learners at the Center

Room 6D [EA]

The Sobrato Early Academic Language model, recognized with a California School Boards Association Golden Bell Award for Common Core State Standards implementation, is an approach being used in 37 schools across seven districts throughout California to prevent long-term English learners (EL) and usher ELs into the rigor of the 21st century. This panel of school board


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8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

TABLE TALKS

Room 6A

Blended Learning Best Practices for Sustainable Growth, Technology, and Student Learning

Table #1

Replicate a best practices blended learning independent study model school with 600 students in a college style structure. This successful model supports student achievement, keeps students in the district, supports traditional schools and gives families options. The school structure benefits both the struggling or high achieving student. District leaders will obtain a sample school structure of a best practice program, instructional and technology structure with staffing information to create an effective school.

Heather Rocha, Principal, Visalia USD

Challenges in School Facilities: Adjusting and Adapting to Meet Students’ Needs

Table #43

After a brief overview of the statewide context provided by a California School Boards Association governmental relations staff member, participants will describe their district’s facilities need and the ongoing or potential effects of recent legislation, legal challenges and the prospect of a diminished state role in financing school facilities. The group will share lessons learned and discuss the best ways to overcome specific challenges faced by participant’s districts, including, if applicable, the pursuit of legislative solutions.

Nancy Chaires Espinoza, Legislative Advocate, California School Boards Association

Eliminating Barriers Through Board Policy

Table #44

Our student population continues to change. Policies must be reviewed to identify how they may unintentionally hinder our students’ ability to be successful. Explore the board’s policy role in eliminating academic and system barriers for students, and gain an understanding of family and cultural contexts necessary for thoughtful discussions and development of responsive and supportive policies. Learner outcomes: 1) Recognize the board’s policy role in, and ability to, eliminate academic and system barriers for students. 2) Gain an appreciation for the diversity of challenges students are encountering in order to develop effective policy responses. 3) Receive examples of supports and innovative strategies for consideration during board policy discussions and study sessions.

Mary Fertakis, Director, Tukwila SD

Ethnic Studies Initiative: El Rancho USD

Table #18

On June 17, 2014, El Rancho USD made history by becoming the first school district in California to adopt Ethnic Studies as a high school graduation requirement. Learn how this historic decision has placed El Rancho USD at the cutting-edge of promoting a global education for students. Ethnic Studies has been implemented through a collaborative effort with teachers, and has generated extensive community and university partnerships. Participants gain a replicable model for making history in their own district!

Aurora Villon, Board Member, El Rancho USD


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Issues of District Jurisdiction and Charter Schools

Table #29

Charter schools are an important part of California education, but some authorizers and charters have abused a clause in the Charter Schools Act that allows limited, out-of-district operation. This abuse has occurred across the state, violating the jurisdictional sovereignty of school boards where charters operate. Authorizing districts generate income to backfill strained budgets, with little or no service to their own students. The problem has the attention of the courts, Legislature and Governor. Discussion will focus on the current legal and legislative efforts to curb this abuse.

Marc Winger, Retired Superintendent, Newhall SD

Onboarding Program: Engaging and Connecting New Employees

Table #4

Through the development of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Community Engagement Plan, a commitment to coaching and mentoring was developed. Through the work of district and community stakeholders, a rigorous ten day onboarding program was developed to immerse new employees in the beliefs, practices and key activities of this large urban school district. Session participants will be presented with the program framework and strategies to energize, connect and engage new employees.

Dale Marsden, Superintendent, San Bernardino City USD

Principles of Leadership: Collaborative Approach to Local Control

Table #5

This table talk will revolve around discussing the roles of the governing board and district leadership in the local control era. Topics will include strategic approaches when addressing sensitive or controversial issues such as local accountability, competing interests, budget, boundaries, transportation, bonds and union negotiations. These strategies have the ultimate goal of building trust and transparent culture while keeping student learning as the primary objective.

Kip Meyer, Assistant Superintendent, Lake Elsinore USD

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

TABLE TALKS, Continued

Room 6A

FERPA and Student Privacy in Online Apps

Table #39

Schools are increasingly using apps and online services in the classroom. These apps collect large amounts of student data — data often protected under FERPA. Consequently, districts have certain obligations to exert direct control over how service providers handle and use this data. This session will cover districts’ legal obligations when using apps and services, along with identifying best practices that districts can adopt to better protect student privacy.

Michael Hawes, Statistical Privacy Advisor, U.S. Department of Education

Hurst Ranch Garden Gourmets

Table #2

Developing partnerships with community and business leaders is at the heart of every district. It is unique when these partnerships, such as West Covina Unified School District partners, Hurst Ranch and Kaiser Permanente, can work together to create a “signature program” to promote student wellness. This table talk will show how students actively learn the importance of good nutrition and healthy eating by planting, cultivating, and harvesting fruits and vegetables and cooking what they grow. The end result is a student created cookbook to share with their families resulting not only in a benefit to students but the community at large.

Janet Shirley, Principal, West Covina USD


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A Better Way to Manage Online Agendas and Meeting Packets

Table #8

Streamline your agenda preparation and delivery process with California School Boards Association’s new and improved Agenda Online service. As governance teams continue to embrace the use of technology, districts and county offices can reap the many benefits of going paperless such as less staff time required, decreased printing, bindery and delivery costs, and a reduced carbon footprint to name a few. Join us to see how this enhanced service will benefit your district or county office.

Leticia Sisneros, Governance Technology Specialist, California School Boards Association

Best Practices for Board Member Use of Technology and Social Media

Table #9

Board members frequently use several devices over multiple channels to communicate with stakeholders, district staff, and the community. Attendees will learn some of the pitfalls, and discuss the implications of such communications, including the Brown Act and California Public Records Act issues. The presenter will provide practical advice and discuss best practices for use of social media and personal devices. Attendees will be able to bring these best practices back to their home districts to discuss with other board members and staff, which will allow them to connect with stakeholders and avoid problems.

Janae Novotny, Partner, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP

REAL Schools Turn Challenges Into REAL Solutions by Creating REAL Educational Leaders

Table #6

There is great need for leadership in the LCAP era. March Mountain High School in Moreno Valley found great value and greater academic success due to increased involvement of all staff members. Leadership processes broadened ideas and solutions, plus sharing the workload decreased staff burnout. Sites increased communication and collaboration among all staff members, giving additional stakeholders the opportunity to provide input, in addition to allowing the principal to be a more active instructional leader.

Julie Alexander, Teacher Leader Facilitator, March Mountain High School, Moreno Valley USD

Small School Districts Policy Roundtable

Table #37

Roughly half of the school districts in California are “small school districts” facing unique challenges. This session will provide a brief overview of some the policy concerns and other questions facing small districts today. The group will share experiences and lessons learned from their districts, and discuss issues, ideas, and solutions.

Robert Tuerck, Director, Policy Development and Maintenance Services, California School Boards Association

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

EXHIBITOR TABLE TALKS

Room 6A

2016 Bond Election: Achieving 55% Voter Approval

Table #7

This table talk will discuss best practices to achieve success from the 55% approval threshold available in 2016, and also provide guidance for parcel tax elections. Attendees will take away valuable information about the planning process, how to identify projects to be funded with bond proceeds, and polling to determine voter support, and give guidance on drafting ballot language.

Stacy Toledo, Attorney, Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard


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Boards, Blogs, and the Public

Table #30

Board members know the ropes of the Brown Act, but evolving technology can present new questions. Can board members blog about upcoming business? Should board members “friend” your fellow trustees on Facebook? Can board members Tweet your way into trouble by chirping about board business on Twitter? How can board members avoid stumbling with your smartphone? This session will help participants with their footing on your journey through cyberspace.

Namita Brown, Partner, Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost

Can We Talk? Practical Tips for Strong Superintendent/Board Communication

Table #12

In this session, discuss what constitutes as healthy district communication between a superintendent and board members. Participants will take the temperature of their own governance team’s methods and messages and learn practical tips for getting in shape for the heavy lifting of leadership in this lively, interactive discussion.

Terilyn Finders, Director of Communications, Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost

The Collaborative Learning Program: A Tier III Cognitive-Based Solution for Students with the Most Challenging Behaviors

Table #16

This table talk will unpack the unconventional philosophical approaches of the Collaborative Learning Program (CLP) and the high leverage practices used to effectively address the needs of our most challenging youth. Participants will walk away with an alternative program strategy for serving students who require the most costly out-of-district placements. This strategy is focused on building the long-term capacity of school districts to serve these high need students in district-

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

EXHIBITOR TABLE TALKS, Continued

Room 6A

Best Practices for Local Business Participation

Table #10

Learn strategies and best practices to increase local participation and diversity in the makeup of your Bond Program as well as individual projects. When addressed early in the development of Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals, procurement language can be a powerful tool for local business inclusion. Learn a wide range of techniques available to effectively increase local participation and diversity on individual projects. Attendees will be provided with tools and sample language they can put into place.

Sophia Cavalli, Diversity & Community Partnering Manager, Balfour Beatty Construction

Beyond Prop 39

Table #11

Proposition 39 has provided districts with valuable funding for energy upgrades. Participants will be asked to answer the following questions at this session: Have you used your investment for valuable learning opportunities for staff and students? How will you ensure the project saves energy? Join me for a discussion on the future beyond Prop 39 and how districts can use those fund to provide lasting energy savings and influence staff to conserve energy.

Matt Spence, Program Director, Indoor Environmental Services


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operated programs. The CLP approach has resulted in a decreased reliance on costly nonpublic and residential treatment placements, saving districts hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past five years.

Jon Eyler, CEO, Collaborative Learning Solutions

Connecting the Blended Learning Dots

Table #14

Technology can improve every student’s educational experience, but how do we bring that into the classroom successfully? During this interactive conversation, the presenter will discuss blended learning in elementary and middle schools, highlight specific examples and best practices, and unpack how teachers can implement blended and competency-based learning from the ground up to promote deep, conceptual understanding.

Debora Stacker, Manager, District Partnerships, MIND Research Institute

Considerations for Student Threat Assessment Plans

Table #24

Having a comprehensive and up-to-date student threat assessment plan and process is important for every school district. This table talk covers a number of considerations relevant for districts in reviewing and updating threat assessment plans and procedures. Among other issues, the workshop will cover guidance anticipated from the United States Supreme Court this spring regarding the standard for determining whether an individual’s expressions and acts constitute a true threat and how that standard impacts student free speech rights; the latest in resources and guidance from the federal and state government on student threat assessment procedures; and recommended components and considerations for a district’s threat assessment plan.

Sarah Kaatz, Partner, Lozano Smith

Do’s and Don’ts of Parliamentary Procedures

Table #15

This session will discuss how to feel more confident conducting or participating in board meetings and how to apply Robert’s Rules of Order. Participants will learn how to formulate the agenda, bring a motion, seek reconsideration, revision or rescission, manage public comment and public hearings, and other helpful hints.

Marilyn Cleveland, Attorney, Dannis Woliver Kelley

Effective Use and Evaluation of Your Legal Counsel

Table #17

The needs and personality of each district are unique and reflect the communities served. This session will focus on how to conduct a review and evaluation of law firms, as well as how to select the right one for a school district. How do educational leaders ensure they utilize their chosen firms in the most cost effective, efficient manner for the district? Veteran education attorney Louis Lozano will provide insight into evaluating, communicating effectively and setting correct expectations between the district and its law firm. He will also cover minimum billing standards, model invoices and how to minimize costs.

Louis Lozano, Partner, Lozano Smith


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many important details to be decided by the board itself. The appointment process can raise multiple legal and practical questions. Issues regarding how the governing board may structure this process to attract quality candidates and allow for proper deliberation while complying with the Education Code, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act will be addressed in this session. Participants will review and discuss sample procedures for considering candidates and making the appointment.

William Tunick, Shareholder, Dannis Woliver Kelley

How California Schools are Reducing Their Utility Bills with Energy Storage

Table #22

This presentation will take a look at how California schools are taking steps to dramatically reduce their utility bills by installing energy storage systems. Energy storage is focused on reducing the ongoing costs of demand charges which can be up to 50 percent of a bill.Additionally, schools are coupling their energy storage with electric vehicle charging stations to mitigate the increased demand charges while promoting the use of electric vehicles with students, faculty, and staff. This presentation will look at several schools in California, how much they have saved and the creative, no cost, no risk method of payment.

Vic Shao, CEO, Green Charge Networks

In the Name of Religion: Are Districts Silencing Protected Speech?

Table #23

Districts want to avoid the perception that they endorse particular religions in violation of the Establishment Clause. However, public employers may be vulnerable to federal and state constitutional claims for attempting to restrict individual employee or student free speech rights. This table talk addresses students and teachers rights to free speech and free exercise of religion, in addition to discussion of teaching religion in public schools that considers guidelines for curriculum control, opting out and religious literature.

Michael Smith, Partner, Lozano Smith

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.


Room 6A

Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization — Possible Policy Implications

Table #19

For almost 50 years, Title I funds have been restricted from replacing or supplanting state and local funds. Use of Title I funds require that education funding from the federal government be used only to add or provide expanded services to the target population, not to replace funding that would otherwise be provided by state or local sources. With Congress considering revisions to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, that could change. What will the policy implications be? Attendees will learn what this could mean for districts and California schools.

Peter Fagen, Partner, Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost

Handling Allegations of Egregious Misconduct

Table #20

Almost daily there is a headline about a California teacher who has been arrested for inappropriate conduct involving students. The unfortunate reality is most districts will have to deal with this issue at some point. This table talk will include a discussion of what to do if/when it happens including the discipline process (paid versus unpaid leave and termination) and political decisions such as when/how to address media and school community while balancing employee privacy.

Chelsea Olson-Murphy, Attorney, Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard

Handling Board Vacancies and the Appointment Process

Table #21

One of the most important decisions a governing board may need to make is appointing a candidate to fill a vacancy on their own board. The law provides the basic options for filling a vacancy, but leaves decisions on


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Bid-Build) may potentially be altered to allow districts to gain the advantages of LLB. There will also be a discussion of the political and communication strategies when considering LLB.

Paul Thompson, Partner, Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost

Managing and Funding Retiree Health Care Liabilities or “OPEB”

Table #3

Join school district administrators and representatives from the CSBA GASB 45 Solutions Program in a discussion regarding restructuring and pre-funding growing retiree health care obligations or Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) to save dollars, reduce liabilities and secure these valuable benefits for the future.

Dennis Yu, Senior Vice President, Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS)

Managing the Overreaching Bond Oversight Committee

Table #26

The Education Code requires that all Proposition 39 construction bond programs put a Citizens Bond Oversight Committee in place to serve as the eyes of the public on how money is spent. Issues of how the law is meant to work, how conflict of interest laws affect the role of the oversight committee, and best practices in managing the committee’s expectations all will be addressed in this session. Model bylaws, statutes, and examples of appropriate and inappropriate roles will be provided.

Mark Kelley, Managing Shareholder, Dannis Woliver Kelley

Innovative Solutions to Address Resource Challenges

Table #38

Learn about the latest strategies to save resources such as water and energy while learning how to fund these solutions. Strategies discussed will include water conservation, battery storage, solar thermal, solar photovoltaics, and energy efficiency. Creative and innovative funding sources will also be identified.

Nancy Rorabaugh, Business Development, Ameresco

Is Lease-Leaseback a Lost Cause? What Board Members Need to Know

Table #45

For well over a decade, school districts across California have increasingly been using the “lease-leaseback” construction delivery method as a means to bring construction projects in on time and on budget. A recent appellate court decision, Davis v. Fresno Unified School District, raised serious questions about the viability of lease-leaseback moving forward, and the conditions under which lease-leaseback can still be used. This table talk will address what board members need to know about lease-leaseback construction projects, the Davis case, and the future of lease-leaseback. Governance team members will learn the policy issues that are involved with these types of construction projects — issues that go beyond merely cost and time, and extend to discussions of fairness and public trust.

Harold Freiman, Attorney, Lozano Smith

Lease-Leaseback: Simplified Solutions

Table #25

Recent legal challenges to Lease-Leaseback (LLB) as a delivery method for construction projects have left districts in a quandary. The presenter will offer realistic and simple solutions to consider using LLB legally and without compromising its benefits. Learn how traditional project delivery (Design-Build, Design-


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Recognizing Charter School Related Conflict Areas

Table #31

Conflicts between charter authorizers can arise in multiple contexts. As decision makers on charter school matters, board members should be aware and informed about the implications of their decisions. Attendees will learn about potential areas of conflict between charter authorizers, gain knowledge about the potential impact charter school related decisions may have on other educational entities, and think about potential ways to minimize or even avoid conflicts.William Schuetz, Shareholder, Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard

Settling Due Process Cases: When, Why, and How to Explain to Staff and Parents

Table #36

Due process cases can be lengthy, costly and emotional for staff and families alike. Deciding between continued litigation and settling the case can be difficult, as districts consider legal costs, staff time, and lost learning.Explaining that decision can be even harder, as staff sometimes feel unsupported and families can ponder their confidence in the district. An experienced special education attorney will examine why to settle and how to minimize legal costs in the process.Cynthia Vargas, Partner, Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.


Room 6A

Navigating the Digital Divide

Table #27

Before a district invests in Chromebooks and iPads, leadership needs to consider the legal ramifications to student privacy, discipline, and accountability. The discussion will address new requirements if a district is monitoring social media, cloud computing, targeted advertising, and other related issues. Attendees will gain an understanding of both the practical and legal implications of these important technology issues. This table talk is a must for any district implementing technology in instruction.

Daniel McElhinney, Attorney, Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard

Negotiations in a LCFF World: Concepts, Strategies and Collaboration

Table #28

Negotiations entered a new era with the influx of Local Control Funding Formula, healthcare and retirement implications. Simultaneously, the art of collaborative negotiations continues to evolve, with a resurgence in student-focused negotiations and Interest-Based Bargaining. This table talk focuses on new intricacies throughout the bargaining process – from sunshining to implementation – while equipping board members with principal strategies and best practices to ensure legal components are realized during all phases of negotiations. This table talk – led by an experienced negotiator and Interest-Based Negotiations Trainer – also addresses principled negotiations strategies and best practices to ensure legal requirements are satisfied during all phases of negotiations.

Karen Rezendes, Managing Partner, Lozano Smith


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Turning the Tables on Table-Top Drills

Table #40

Readiness and emergency management table top drills have big drawbacks. They’re disruptive, unrealistic since they don’t take place where the responder will be, time consuming, drills are limited to a small group and more. With the appropriate mobile technology, staff can have their plans on their mobile devices in checklist formats that allows them to quickly move through the steps to get to safety. Emergency communication can be via text, voice, or video and can be done from classrooms. What took hours, now takes 10 mins w/ mobile technology. At this talk find out about mobile technology that can make readiness and emergency management more organized and close at hand.

Jim Spicuzza, CEO, CrisisGo

Water Efficiency and Conservation Charrette

Table #35

New water restrictions require a reduction in outdoor potable water use. This table talk will provide participants with a clear understanding of the mandatory water restrictions. Discussion topics will also include water efficiency measures that can and should be taken and where to get help. This session is intended for district representatives that have questions about water conservation, want to share success stories and struggles, or need help getting started.

Kyle Frandsen, Sustainability Manager, Balfour Beatty Construction

When Employee Discipline Goes Viral: Social Media and Personnel Issues

Table #41

A favorite teacher is removed from the campus, a winning coach is pulled from the field, a beloved administrator is reassigned to the classroom — all of these sensitive personnel issues deserve confidentiality, but the age of technology makes that difficult. What can district leadership say when Facebook is full of rumors, Twitter is blazing, and text messages are flying? An experienced labor attorney will help participants prepare to deal with employee discipline in the age of social media and mobile technology.

Kerrie McNally, Partner, Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost

Strategies to Improve Student Mental Health

Table #32

Student mental health concerns affect learning, attendance and school climate. Attendees will learn about school mental health program models that will address student wellness, school climate, trauma, attendance and teacher wellness. Learn about model programs that California schools have successfully implemented. Find out about partnership and funding opportunities to expand mental health services in school districts. Have an opportunity to discuss your school’s needs and learn about potential solutions.

Janine Saunders, Senior Project Director, California School-Based Health Alliance

Teacher Tenure and Seniority: After Vergara

Table #34

The institutions of teacher tenure and seniority have been long entrenched in the lexicon of employee rights in public education. Will the court’s ruling in the Vergara case provide the impetus for what many believe is long overdue educational reform? Or will the unique calling of the teaching profession continue to call for such strong levels of institutional protection? This table talk will explore the protections accorded to public school educators, as well as ongoing legislative attempts to challenge the prominence of tenure and seniority in establishing public school employee rights. There will also be a discussion of what the future might hold for public educator employment rights after Vergara.

Janet Cory Sommer, Partner, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP


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10:00 – 11:15 a.m.

CRITICAL ISSUES

Adequacy and 21st Century Education

Room 6F [FF]

The California School Boards Association is leading the charge in continuing the conversation on what an ideally funded education in the 21st Century should look like. Attendees will hear viewpoints on underserved communities, early education, racial and ethnic diversity on student outcomes, arts education and workforce development. Panelists will also share their thoughts and observations regarding the impacts of insufficient school funding to promising practices they have seen or would like to implement with adequate funding.

Keith Bray, General Counsel, California School Boards Association; Patrick Henning, Director, California Employment Development Department; Armalyn De La Oh, President Elect, California Art Education Association; and Kim Pattillo Brownson, Director Education Equity for the Advancement Project

College, Careers and the Common Core: Getting Your Students Ready to Succeed

Room 6B [SL]

Ideally, the Common Core can be an opportunity to get more students ready for college and careers. How can your district create a culture of college and career success for all students? This session introduces a comprehensive model of college and career readiness and explains the processes you can use locally to focus your schools on more students ready for college and careers.

David Conley, Professor of Education Policy and Leadership, University of Oregon

Fulfilling LCFF: Foster Youth Education Toolkit

Room 8 [EA]

Local Control Funding Formula requires districts to target the needs of foster youth, whose education outcomes are alarmingly poor. The Foster Youth Education Toolkit provides building blocks to help construct comprehensive programs to improve these outcomes. This session will review relevant laws, including new requirements to report on homeless students, best practice procedures and flexible tools to address issues discussed in the toolkit including the identification of education rights holders, evaluating needs, enrollment, school of origin, graduation and partial credits.

Teri Burns, Legislative Advocate, California School Boards Association; Jill Rowland, Education Program Director, Alliance for Children’s Rights; and Lisa Guillen, Education Program Consultant, Foster Youth Services, California Department of Education

Juanita Haugen Memorial Lecture on Civic Education

Revitalizing Civic Learning in California

Room 1B [SL]

The success of the nation and state depends on educated, informed and active citizens and residents. However, public education is not adequately preparing the diverse residents of this state with the civic knowledge, skills and values needed to succeed in college, career and civic life. The California Supreme Court Chief Justice teamed up with the state superintendent of public instruction to create a Task Force on K-12 civic learning. Not only will this session highlight model partnerships that are replicable across California, but attendees will also hear directly from students about how civic learning can be made meaningful.

Judith McConnell, Presiding Justice, Fourth District Court of Appeals; David Gordon, Superintendent, Sacramento COE; and Mike McQuary, Board Member, San Diego USD


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10:00–11:15 a.m.

WORKSHOPS

A New Approach to Technology Policies

Room 12 [LG]

In this era of rapidly changing technologies, many school boards are struggling to adopt policies that address the proper use of each new technology that comes along. This workshop describes a practical approach for avoiding scattered, out-of-date technology policies and shifting the focus from specific technologies to desired student and staff outcomes. Also learn about valuable resources available from ON[the]LINE, a statewide coalition of education groups promoting responsible use of technology.

Grace Mah, Board Member, David Wu, Chief Technology Officer, and Elizabeth Calhoon-Brumbaugh, Manager, Educational Technology Services, Santa Clara COE; and Diane Greene, Senior Policy Services Consultant, California School Boards Association

Bargaining in an LCFF World: More Money Equals More Confusion

Room 6D [FF]

Learn what steps your organization can take to help the governance team set priorities for negotiations and what action plan must be put in place to hold firm to them. This expert panel will discuss the guiding questions and thoughts to help chart a course for negotiations in light of state budget trends, the local interests of a Local Control and Accountability Plan, and mounting union pressures and concerted activities.

Devin Vodicka, Superintendent, Vista USD; Namita Brown and Peter Fagen, Partners, Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost; and Ron Bennett, CEO, School Services of California

Conducting a Successful Superintendent Search

Room 5 [LG]

In this session, a board member and a recently hired superintendent will share their experiences working with a professional search firm. Attendees will gain an overview of the executive search process, how

to implement the process to hire the most qualified candidate, and much more.

Bobbie Singh-Allen, Chet Madison, Board Members, and Christopher Hoffman, Superintendent, Elk Grove USD; and William Huyett, Consultant, McPherson & Jacobson

Critical Legal Issues Facing Districts in 2016

Room 6E [LG]

Presenters will focus on critical legal issues impacting school districts and COEs in 2016. Issues include: Vergara v. California, funding adequacy, important court decisions from 2015 and the impact of new laws and regulations, including Local Control Funding Formula and Local Control and Accountability Plans, Common Core and SBAC. Attendees will leave with knowledge of how these issues impact their school districts and COEs and what actions can and should be taken as a result. The presentation will be on behalf of CSBA’s Education Legal Alliance.

Victor Torres, Board Member, Castaic Union SD; Ramona Bishop, Superintendent, Vallejo City USD; Josh Daniels, Staff Attorney, California School Boards Association; and Michael Smith, Partner, Lozano Smith

Engaging the Community to Pass a Local Bond

Room 10 [FF]

Many districts will be considering bond measures in 2016. While each district faces unique challenges based on their community profile, most bond elections are not successful without outreach and engagement of parents, agencies, and the community by school boards.With the goal of helping districts plan for success in 2016, this presentation shares the strategies used by one school district that led to victory in 2014 — against the backdrop of facilities and financial needs and legal requirements.

Tamara Logan, Board Member, Jeff Baier, Superintendent, and Jessica Speiser, Bond Campaign Co-Chair, Los Altos SD; and Janet Mueller, Shareholder, Dannis Woliver Kelley


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Governance that Works

Room 16 [LG]

Governing boards play a critical role in school leadership, and the effectiveness of their board practices has real implications for student success. Participants will learn about and discuss the elements of board commitments, practices, decisions and community leadership activities that are supported by school board research and literature.

Christopher Maricle, Policy & Programs Officer III, California School Boards Association

Hot Topics in Athletic Facilities

Room 11B [EA]

During this presentation, presenters will explore hot topics related to athletic facilities including: 1) health and safety concerns of synthetic turf, including legislation and how to balance these concerns with the need for water conservation during the drought; 2) facilities for transgender athletes; and 3) creative funding for facilities, including joint use and community funding partnerships while avoiding potential pitfalls.

Addison Covert and Meghan Covert Russell, Attorneys, Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard; and Brent McClure, Principal, Anderson, Wasney Architects

Inclusive, Collaborative Engagement for All Parents

Room 9 [CC]

Parent input and collaboration is vital to student success and to a positive school culture. Yet, many districts face challenges with successfully reaching out to all of their parents and communities. Learn proven strategies and practices to meaningfully involve all parents, including parents who may be less familiar with the U.S. public school system, speak languages other than English or have previously been less involved.

Jesús Holguín, Board Member, Moreno Valley USD; David Lorden, Superintendent, Lakeside Union SD; Claudia Medina, Family Involvement & Community Engagement Director, Alameda USD; Lisa Borrego, Director, School Smarts Parent Engagement Program, California State PTA; and Lorena Hernandez, California Director, Community Investment, Comcast Cable

10:00 11:15 a.m.


Enhance and Sustain Student Learning in the Arts

Room 3 [SL]

Participants will learn how to enhance and sustain student learning in the arts by understanding the value of developing a strategic plan that addresses essential programmatic needs, from academics and leadership to funding. Panelists will share ways their district has built meaningful community contributions by identifying multiple, simultaneous purposes for arts education. Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss their district’s community arts providers and funders.

Rob Hammond, Board Member, Sue Kaiser, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Patrick Garcia, Director of Performing Arts, and Stacy Ayers, Elementary Principal, Monrovia USD

Getting on Board: Innovation in School Energy

Room 2 [FF]

A majority of school agencies have not received their share of Proposition 39 funding. In an environment of limited resources, Proposition 39 offers invaluable energy savings and modernization opportunities. This workshop updates school leaders on the latest Proposition 39 developments and focuses on the issues every school leader should consider when venturing into the energy arena. The panel will discuss these issues along with a conversation with industry leaders on solar and energy efficiency.

Jody London, Board Member, Oakland USD; Bruce Dickinson, Director of Public Sector and Education, Sunpower, Inc.; and Thomas Jackson, Vice President, Climatec


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and principals. The group will share their journey in developing a purpose, choosing standards and performance levels, collecting input from stakeholders, developing a system for modified grading and finally, putting together a communication plan to keep parents, staff and the school board informed of the process.

Chris Ungar, Board Member, Eric Prater, Superintendent, Amy Shields, Elementary Director, Learning and Achievement, and Darla Batistic, Teacher on Special Assignment, Assessment, San Luis Coastal USD

Title IX and K-12: It’s Not Just About Athletics

Room 17 [EA]

Recently, the Office of Civil Rights has been pursuing a major Title IX enforcement initiative to address the problem of sexual violence on college and university campuses. While this has been reported in the media as a higher education issue, the fundamental nondiscrimination obligations are the same for K-12 districts. Not uncommonly, K-12 districts address issues of sexual harassment or sexual assault through student discipline and/or reports to law enforcement. But K-12 districts responding to such incidents must also take appropriate action to meet their Title IX obligations.

Aaron O’Donnell, Gabriel Sandoval, Marilou Mirkovich, and Sharon Ormond, Partners, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

What’s Happening: Updates on Congress and Federal Education Issues

Room 6A [LG]

This workshop provides an update of what has been happening in Washington DC: reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, federal privacy rights, federal budget and the latest political information.

Erika Hoffman, Legislative Advocate, California School Boards Association

Pure Politics: Elections, Polling and the Political Landscape in 2016

Room 6C [LG]

There is never a dull moment in California politics. The variables that shape the political landscape can have a big impact on education policy, local control and the funding provided to public schools. 2016 will be a politically crucial year with the future of California investments in education and tax policy front and center. In addition, key seats in the Legislature, Congress and the U.S. Senate will be up for grabs, changing the calculus for major decisions impacting K-12 education.

Richard Carranza, Superintendent, San Francisco USD; Kevin Gordon, President and Partner, Barrett Snider, Jack O’Connell, Partners, Capitol Advisors Group, LLC; and Larry Tramutola, President/CEO, Tramatola, LLC

Scaling Career Pathways: Linked Learning Regional Hubs of Excellence

Room 11A [CC]

Linked Learning has gained momentum as a powerful tool for impacting student performance. Linked Learning offers a proven model for secondary school reform, aligned with Common Core State Standards, that increases student engagement and provides a platform for strategic partnerships. In this session hear how leading regions are yielding high impact results from their investment in the model and creating regional ecosystems that yield investment funding and sustainable, high impact student success.

Gary Yee, Retired Board Member, Oakland USD; Christopher Steinhauser, Superintendent, Long Beach USD; Kristine Palmer, Director, Career Ladders Project; and Marty Alvarado, Director, Jobs for the Future

Standards-Based Report Cards: From Idea to Implementation

Room 4 [SL]

This presentation will highlight the steps involved in developing a standards-based report card. Learn how research guided the work of San Luis Coastal USD’s Elementary Grading Consortium, made up of teachers


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Second General Session

Pedro Noguera 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. | San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A

Excellence Through Equity: Principles and Practices

While the movement for standards and accountability has largely succeeded in bringing greater attention to disparities in student achievement, surprisingly little attention has been given to what it takes to create conditions in schools that will make achievement for all students more likely. Missing from much of the policy debate related to achievement is how to place equity at the center of education reform, and how to support and cultivate effective teaching in schools. This presentation will describe principles and practices that have proven effective in meeting the needs of a wide variety of learners. It will also explore how schools can develop effective partnerships with parents and community groups to further efforts to raise achievement.

*Special book signing time for Pedro Noguera will be from 3:15- 3:45 p.m. in the CSBA Store, located in the CSBA Pavilion on the Trade show Floor

Presiding: Sherri Reusche, Vice President, California School Boards Association and Board Member, Calaveras USD

Student Performance:Diamond Bar High Saxophone Octet, Walnut Valley USD

Sponsored in part by:

Greetings: Chris Ungar, President-elect and Board Member, San Luis Coastal USD Hon. Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Introductions:CCSESA Officers

Participating Sponsor:


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Continuing the Conversation with Pedro Noguera

Room 6A [EA]

For those interested in learning more about Pedro Noguera’s research, join him in a more intimate setting for a question and answer discussion around the central themes of the second general session. Topics include ways in which schools are influenced by social and economic conditions, urban school reform, the role of education in community development and conditions to promote student achievement.

Pedro Noguera, Distinguished Professor of Education, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles

Join San Diego USD: Calculate and Define Funding Adequacy

Room 6F [FF]

One of the biggest challenges California school districts face is coming up with a formula that will assist in creating the definition of funding adequacy for public schools and students. Attend this workshop to hear from San Diego USD on how they developed an adequacy template that represents the estimated costs of educating their students based on realistic expenditures, aligned with a vision for the services and programs students need; and how template results will be used to advocate for increased resources at the local and state level. Participants will also learn how to get involved in budget advocacy efforts to build momentum to call for additional revenues that are both sustainable and predictable.

Marne Foster and John Lee Evans, Board Members, Cindy Marten, Superintendent, and Martha Alvarez, Director of Government Relations, San Diego USD

LCFF and LCAP: Shared Decision Making Really is Possible

Room 6C [CC]

Creating a shared vision and plan for student success is the unique opportunity that the Local Control Funding Formula and Local Control and Accountability Plan provide. What are best practices to consider with LCFF and LCAP? An authentic implementation process consists of initiating a broad invitation for participation, creating diverse and empowered parent advisory councils that promote parent leadership and fostering the partnerships and continuous engagement of all stakeholders. With so much that goes into LCFF and LCAP, it is important to have strategies to engage the community, students and parents. During this session, discover the school board member’s role in the LCFF and LCAP process.

Alisa MacAvoy, Board Member, Redwood City SD; Edgar Zazueta, Chief of External Affairs, Los Angeles USD; Louis Freedberg, Executive Director, EdSource; and Peter Wright, Policy & Programs Officer III, California School Boards Association

More than Words: Working Towards Real Collaboration for Student Success & Innovation

Room 4 [EA]

Imagine what could be possible when school districts, adult education, community colleges, and employers come together and operate as a system. Learn how one county started with a gap analysis, brought in $30 million, and is working together to make great things happen for students.

Tiffany Morse, Director Career Education, Ventura COE

4:00 – 5:15 p.m.

CRITICAL ISSUES


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available to understand the problem and to create district conditions that lead to solutions.

Jesús Holguín, Board Member, and Judy White, Superintendent, Moreno Valley USD; Gordon Jackson, Coordinated Student Support Division, California Department of Education, Jill Habig, Special Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General; Hedy Chang, Director, Attendance Works; and Michele Bowers, Superintendent, Lancaster SD

Amazing Growth in A-G: Using Goals and Data to Lead Change

Room 8 [LG]

Roseville Joint Union HSD has seen tremendous growth in A-G completion in five high schools. A revision of the district goal setting processes nine years ago and relentless focus on data and SMART goals has driven system-wide change. This session will outline one district’s journey toward establishing a college and career ready culture, with tools that any district could employ on almost any issue.

Paige Stauss, Board Member, and Ron Severson, Superintendent, Roseville Joint Union HSD

The California Voting Rights Act: What Board Members Must Know

Room 2 [LG]

The California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) landscape is evolving every day, causing serious impacts on school boards, districts and communities. Guidance and dialogue from professionals who are experienced in virtually all aspects of this issue will provide board members with an informed, penalty-free forum to learn and fashion their own approaches. This workshop includes expert perspectives from a COE, a county committee chair, a governing board member and a demographer.

Suzan Solomon, Board Member, Newhall ESD; Allison Deegan, Regionalized Business Services Coordinator, Los Angeles COE; Douglas Johnson, President, National Demographics Corporation; and Frank Bostrom, Chair, Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization

4:00 – 5:15 p.m.

WORKSHOPS

A District’s Journey: Technology in the 21st Century

Room 9 [SL]

Today’s students are born into a digital world and educators need to embrace this world as well. Two years ago, Pleasant Valley SD developed a plan to increase student learning and improve classroom instruction through technology. This plan has helped teachers and students meet instructional goals, develop student independence, increase group work and extend learning beyond the classroom. Through a combination of quality online content, effective instructional strategies and mobile devices, this is creating a revolution in teaching and learning due to ease of use, a multitude of inexpensive educational apps and the universal access they provide.

Suzanne Kitchens, Board Member, RaeAnne Michael, Superintendent, Kris DeVillers, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction, Jamie Alvarez, TOSA/Technology/Curriculum, and Jay Greenlinger, Director of Technology, Pleasant Valley SD

ABC’s of Student Success: Attendance, Boards, and a Call to Action!

Room 1A [LG]

Student attendance is critically important to student achievement. Ensuring equity, access, and student success for all students begins with getting and keeping them in school – every day – on time. Chronic absenteeism and truancy is a serious, but solvable, problem that directly influences student learning outcomes, school culture and climate, and District funding. Knowledgeable and effective governance teams know what makes a difference - policies, priorities, and practices. We will share information for governance team members to examine and revise policies, identify best practices, and learn about programs and resources


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Ensuring a Preschool Education for All Children in the Community

Room 10 [CC]

In 2010, in response to the need for preschool for all of the children in the St. Helena USD, the St. Helena Family Center, in partnership with five private preschools, implemented a school readiness program that provides scholarships for four-year-olds in need of preschool. The program also works with participating families to engage and educate them about their children’s educational experience. St. Helena USD provided the seed money to begin the program and in the beginning phases also supported it administratively. This session will present data on the success of the program, participation and the legal aspects of forming a nonprofit program that supports the goals of the district.

Cindy Smith, Jeannie Kerr, Board Members, and Tamara Sanguinetti, Principal, Primary School, St. Helena USD; and Julio Olguin, Executive Director, St. Helena Preschool For All

The Future of School Construction: The Fate of a State School Bond

Room 1B [FF]

With the state seriously attempting to back out of a decades-old commitment to sharing the burden of funding school construction in California, a school facilities crisis is now fully underway. Given the nearly $3 billion in backlogged need and the lack of any real prospect for state funding coming from Sacramento, the K-12 community and key industry groups are moving forward with an independent ballot strategy. Join a panel of experts as they delve into the current need for school facilities, the nuances of the Governor’s position on the issues and the prognosis for breaking the gridlock.

Ted Lempert, President, Children Now; Jayne Christakos, Assistant Superintendent, San Bernardino City USD; and Susan Stuart, Partner, Capitol Advisors Group, LLC

Getting Technology Right: What Every Board Member Should Know

Room 5 [SL]

Education technology leads to innovations in student learning, but also possesses the potential for getting school leaders in trouble fast. With hundreds of products and vendors today, school technology can be fragmented and incoherent. Join this discussion about learning from experience and identifying good practices in technology leadership.

Carol Skiljan, Board Member, Encinitas Union SD; Brandon Olszewski, Senior Education Consultant, International Society of Technology in Education; Craig Osborne, Vice President, Amplify Digital; and Tim Watrous, K-12 Strategic Advisor, Cisco Systems

Lobbying 101: How to Represent a School District

Room 6D [LG]

This session will map out the most effective strategies that both new and veteran board members will find useful both at the Capitol and in local legislative offices. Hear from school board members on how they build and maintain relationships with state and federal representatives and get the following answers for these important questions: What are the ins and outs of the legislative process? How do district leaders build and maintain relationships with legislators and their staff? What tools and resources are available to help board members advocate on behalf of the school district and association?

Jesse Urquidi, Board Member, Norwalk-La Mirada USD; Teri Vigil, Board Member, Fall River Joint USD; and Dennis Meyers, Assistant Executive Director, Governmental Relations, California School Boards Association


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Quality Early Education Programs: Understanding State, County and Local Efforts

Room 16 [EA]

There are multiple efforts and incentives for improving quality in early education programs. State funding for early education has increased and efforts of First 5 and COE support local efforts. This panel will share information from agencies at the forefront of quality developments to improve early education and ensure young children enter the K-12 system with the skills they need to be successful.

Randolph Ward, Superintendent, San Diego COE; Andrea Ball, Senior Policy Advisor, Early Edge California; Marguerite Ries, Administrator, Early Education and Support Division, California Department of Education; Susanna Cooper, Principal, Susanna Cooper Consulting; and Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, External and Government Affairs Division, First 5 California

Redesigning Professional Development Systems to Better Support Teachers

Room 11B [SL]

This presentation will illustrate how redesigning professional learning systems that incorporate teacher voice, differentiation, personalization and connect with technology, can provide better outcomes for students. Participants will leave with a new understanding of the shift from professional development to professional learning and will discuss the processes and structures and systems at play in districts in California.

Nellie Meyer, Superintendent, Jonathan Eagan, Executive Director of Instructional Support, Mt. Diablo USD; and Carla Hulce, Chief Education Programs Officer, Pivot Learning Partners

Reporting Gifts and Other Sources of Income: Know What They Are and Report Them With Certainty

Room 6E [LG]

Have you received a free dinner or complimentary event tickets? Do you know what constitutes a reportable “gift?” Failure to publicly declare gifts has prompted media scrutiny statewide and board members need to know how to avoid unknowing violations and be compliant with the gift reporting rules. Learn from top legal practitioners what gifts and other sources

4:00 – 5:15 p.m.


Make Technology Work In School Districts: The SAMR Model

Room 3 [SL]

Three nationally-recognized, tech-focused superintendents will share the value-added Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition Model (SAMR) that can be replicated in any district, including strategies to maximize the value of technology in classrooms for supporting creative thinking and problem solving with students. Participants will explore extensive examples of SAMR and how to implement it in any district to truly impact learning system wide.

Devin Vodicka, Superintendent, Vista USD; Kevin Silberberg, Superintendent, Panama Buena Vista SD; Lisa Gonzales, Superintendent, Portola Valley SD; and Charles Young, Superintendent, Benicia USD

Negotiating During Times of Change

Room 6B [FF]

This workshop will feature a panel discussion on the impasse process in the state of California. It will be led by an experienced factfinding panel chair and one school district board member, joined by two well-known factfinding panel members, one from the union and one representing management. It will focus on preparation, the hearing, the report and post-factfinding mediation.

Bonnie Castrey, Board Member, Huntington Beach Union HSD; Chuck King, Regional UniServ Staff-NODD, California Teachers Association; and John Gray, President, and Ron Bennett, CEO, School Services of California


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Teacher Effectiveness: A Collaborative Approach

Room 12 [SL]

Assessing teacher effectiveness is often perceived as an evaluation process done to teachers rather than with them. Learn how a school district has implemented an innovative process that is collaborative and promotes teacher growth. Participants will learn: a framework that allows for observation, reflection and growth; the four P’s for feedback that engages teachers to higher levels of performance; and how administrators have been held accountable for promoting effective instruction.

Daniel Moirao, State Administrator, South Monterey County Joint Union HSD

Turn Teacher Evaluations into Transformative Experiences

Room 11A [SL]

The most important factor in student learning is an effective teacher in every classroom. With the Teacher Effectiveness Framework (TEF), evaluations become meaningful experiences that lead to teacher growth and increased student achievement. Teachers use TEF to set personalized, professional goals to support their learning and track their growth. Attendees learn how to develop teacher practices through common language and common observable evidence of effective teaching practices.

Twila Godley, Board Member; David Lorden, Superintendent, Andy Johnsen, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, and Cathy Zmikewski, Teacher, Lakeside Union SD

of income must be reported pursuant to the Political Reform Act. This session will aid board members in identifying a gift, reporting a gift, and learning the consequences of not reporting a gift.

Janet Mueller, Shareholder, Dannis Woliver Kelley; Keith Bray, General Counsel, California School Boards Association; and Todd Goluba, Senior Partner, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Student Led Initiatives for Safe and Welcoming Campus Climates

Room 14 [CC]

The youth-led Peace Builders program in Santa Barbara USD high schools has demonstrated remarkable impact with 100 trained students reaching over 4,000 other students in student facilitated connection circles.Students not only learn highly important empathy and bullying prevention skills, they learn how to welcome marginalized students in peaceful and non-threatening ways. Attendees will learn how to bring this innovative program to their campuses.

David Cash, Superintendent, Santa Barbara USD; Jennifer Freed, Executive Director, Dorenda Freedman, Educational Director, and Martin Leyva, Peace Builder Coordinator, AHA!

Superintendent Evaluation: Focus, Alignment and Continuous Improvement

Room 17 [LG]

Superintendent evaluation is the primary tool boards use to provide accountability and oversight to districts. The evaluation process is about focus, alignment and continuous improvement. Participants will receive practical guidance on how the process can be performance-based, supportive of district priorities and goals, and aligned to student achievement. In addition, they will learn how to conduct productive and meaningful evaluation discussions that improve the board and superintendent partnership.

Luan Burman Rivera, Governance Educator/Consultant, California School Boards Association; and Barry Reed, Retired Superintendent, Cascade Union ESD

friday, december 4

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