ISFLC New Superintendents' Conference

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
Solution Tree Training Center, Des Moines

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New superintendents are invited to attend this one-day conference, where attendees receive a thorough introduction to Iowa school finance and immediate tasks essential to your success as a superintendent. Check out the Top IASB Resources for New Superintendents from D.T.'s Desk.

December ISFLC Conference

Wednesday, Dec. 17–Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025
FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny

Track 7: The Anatomy of Collective Bargaining: Finances, Strategies, and Respect
Track 33: Flexing Your Monetary Muscles: Budget Projections & Reductions
Track 41: Bonding with Your Community: How to Pass a Winning Referendum
Track 48: Leadership Camp 1.3—Special Education 
Track 49: All Things AI 
Track 50: Superintendent Evaluations and Onboarding New School Board Members 

February ISFLC Conference

Wednesday, Feb. 18–Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny

Track 3: How to Prepare & Present Your District's Budget With Confidence
Track 13: Building Your Leadership Toolbelt for Student Success
Track 14: Funding the Financial Spectrum of Special Education 
Track 15: Leadership-Life Fitness for Superintendents and School Business Officials
Track 31: Employee Laws & Regulations Every Employer Should Know
Track 36: Internal Controls, Deterring Fraud & Board Policy Ethics
Track 47: Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining High Quality Staff

Credits Earned for Track Participation (December & February ISFLC Conferences Only)

Superintendent Licensure Renewal Credit
All ISFLC tracks are eligible for Superintendent Licensure Renewal Credit via School Administrators of Iowa (SAI). To obtain credit, SAI members must register for an ISFLC event on the SAI website. Members can also review their Continuing Education credits by logging into SAI’s Member Compass portal. 

School Business Official Authorization
Tracks 1, 3, 7, 14, 31, and 33 will qualify for School Business Official Authorization.

Renewal and University Credit
One hour of University of Northern Iowa (UNI) graduate credit is available at a cost of $100. A reflection paper and two additional readings are required for graduate credit. Please note that 15 hours of contact time and 30 hours of out-of-class student work are required for each hour of UNI Graduate Credit.

Superintendent Renewal Credit will be processed through SAI for $20.

SBO renewal credit will be processed through the Iowa Association of School Business Officials. SBOs must sign in each day for credit and attend the full conference. Credit will be granted one time for the eligible track.

ISFLC Advisory Committee

• Janelle Brouwer, Superintendent, Marion Independent Schools
• Joe Carter, Superintendent, Algona Schools
• Greg Ebeling, Superintendent, Pella Schools
• Mary Beth Fast, Executive Director, IASBO
• Steve Grond, Shared Superintendent, Boyden-Hull & West Sioux Schools
• Michael Guanci, Associate Executive Director, Government Relations & School Finance, IASB
• Brandon Hansel, SBO, Fort Dodge Schools
• Amy Hawkins, Superintendent, Dubuque Schools
• Tim Hood, Shared Superintendent, Sidney, South Page & East Mills Schools
• Roark Horn, Educational Leadership Program, University of Northern Iowa
• D.T. Magee, Executive Director, IASB
• Emily Miller, Convention & Events Director, IASB
• Jan Miller-Hook, School Finance Director, IASB
• John Speer, Clinical Instructor of Educational Leadership, University of Iowa
• John Parker, Iowa Department of Management
• Tara Paul, Superintendent, Indianola Schools
• Paul Peppmeier, Shared Superintendent, West Bend-Mallard and Gilmore City-Bradgate
• Lisa Remy, Executive Director, SAI
• Barb Schwamman, Superintendent, Osage and Riceville Schools
• Amanda Schmidt, Program Coordinator, Institute of Educational Leadership, UNI
• Mary Sult, Director, Institute of Educational Leadership, UNI
• Jen Woodley, Associate Executive Director, Communications & Events, IASB
• Taylor McGill, Advocacy & Digital Media Specialist, IASB