Pre- & Post-Convention Workshops
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 & Friday, Nov. 17, 2023Iowa Events Center, Des MoinesRegister Now
Pre-Convention Workshops—Wednesday, Nov. 15
Ready, Set, Govern! New Board Member Onboarding Workshop
9–11:30 a.m. OR 1–3:30 p.m. (repeat offerings)
CALLING ALL APPOINTED OR NEWLY ELECTED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS! Take
advantage of the Ready, Set, Govern! workshop at Convention, which will set you on the road to success. We will cover foundational elements of good governance, such as understanding the roles of the board, management roles of the superintendent and tips
for fostering good communication to support an effective board-superintendent partnership. This content is also offered regionally in December and January at 16 district sites across Iowa.
Fee: $110 for IASB members. $165 for
non-members.
It’s All About Trust: Developing & Balancing School Board-Superintendent Team Trust Workshop
9–11:30 a.m. OR 1–3:30 p.m. (repeat offerings)
Closing Keynote Speaker; Conflict & Transformational Expert; AuthorA strong, collaborative relationship between the school board and superintendent is critical for effective governance and management. When this relationship
is thriving, the district can achieve its goals and objectives, and effectively meet the needs of students, staff, and the community. When the relationship isn’t thriving, the district’s ability to serve its students and community can be negatively
impacted with confusion, conflict and mistrust.
Join
Keynote Speaker Bill de la Cruz for an in-depth workshop with interactive discussions, activities, and roleplaying. You will leave with heightened awareness of the importance of this relationship,
new strategies to develop trust through collaboration and communication, and clear takeaways to share at the board table.
Fee: $110 for IASB members. $165 for non-members.
Special thanks to Modern Design Architects for sponsoring this Pre-Convention Workshop.Learn More About Keynoter Bill de la Cruz
FUEL for Leadership Workshop
9–11:30 a.m. OR 1–3:30 p.m. (repeat offerings)
Ray Lauk
Leadership Development Expert
As a school board member, you are a leader in your community. As a governance team, you can and do make a difference in student learning. Whether you’re an experienced
or new board member, this workshop will give you new leadership strategies, techniques and approaches to support effective board dynamics for increased student learning.
Join Leadership Development Expert Ray Lauk for this in-depth workshop
full of practical and immediate actions to transform the way your board operates and functions. With the four FUEL behaviors that improve board governance, combined with Ray’s interactive and experiential teaching style, you will leave this workshop
with tools and strategies to fulfill your governance role, become more effective leaders, and accomplish your board goals.
Fee: $110 for IASB members. $165 for non-members.
Special thanks to PMA Financial Network (morning) and Modern Builders (afternoon) for sponsoring this Pre-Convention Workshop.
Basics for Board Secretaries
11 a.m.–Noon
This free mini-workshop is designed to support newer board secretaries with practical tips on foundational basics such as meeting minutes, agendas and more. Connect with peers, get your questions answered and then deepen your learning by attending the afternoon Board Secretary Workshop. This session offers SBO credit.
Fee: Free.
Board Secretary Workshop
1–3:30 p.m.
Our popular Board Secretary workshop is a staple in our Wednesday workshop lineup! With all new content, we’ll once again shape an afternoon of interactive networking and learning focused on issues and questions most pressing to Iowa’s PK–12 and AEA board secretaries. This session offers SBO credit.
Fee: $110 for IASB members. $165 for non-members.
School Finance 101
9–11:30 a.m. OR 1–3:30 p.m. (repeat offerings)
Newer board members will value School Finance 101’s introduction and overview of basic school finance concepts and terminology. This session offers SBO credit.
Fee: $110 for IASB members. $165 for non-members.
Special thanks to Frontline Analytics, powered by Forecast5 for sponsoring the morning and afternoon school finance workshops.
School Finance 201
9–11:30 a.m. OR 1–3:30 p.m. (repeat offerings)
Board members with intermediate level knowledge will learn about authorized budgets, unspent balance and real-world data trends in School Finance 201. This session offers SBO credit.
Fee: $110 for IASB members. $165 for non-members.
Special thanks to Frontline Analytics, powered by Forecast5 for sponsoring the morning and afternoon school finance workshops.
School Finance 301
9–11:30 a.m. OR 1–3:30 p.m. (repeat offerings)
Attend School Finance 301 for an in-depth analysis of important concepts like cash/fund balance, spending
authority, use of the School Budget Review Committee and more. This session offers SBO credit.
Fee: $110 for IASB members. $165 for non-members.
Special thanks to Frontline Analytics, powered by Forecast5 for sponsoring the morning and afternoon school finance workshops.
Post-Convention Workshops—Friday, Nov. 17
Board Presidents’ Workshop
8 a.m.–Noon
CALLING ALL BOARD PRESIDENTS, VICE PRESIDENTS AND ASPIRING LEADERS! Once again, we’ll be offering this four-hour intensive workshop for board
presidents, vice presidents, and aspiring board leaders. This is dedicated time for board presidents to learn together, network and share ideas. You’ll leave with governance tools to support focused leadership. Join your peers and IASB staff experts
as we tackle the tough stuff and explore practical strategies and solutions. While the content is designed to fit the learning needs of board presidents, anyone is welcomed to attend.
Fee: $110 for IASB members. $165 for non-members.
Special thanks to Modern Design Architects for sponsoring the Board Presidents’ Workshop.