A monthly e-update from the Nebraska Association of School Boards

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BOARD QUICKS

LEADERSHIP INNOVATION VISION ENGAGEMENT

Budget & Finance Workshop | March 15 | KearneyIt is the responsibility of both the board and Superintendent to manage the finances within the district/ESU. This workshop will feature Superintendents Matt Fisher of Northwest Public Schools and Carl Dietz of Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools, two school finance experts, who will share their experiences in topics including individual school funds and approved uses; building a budget; how Special Education affects a budget; TEEOSA 101; Negotiations; Cash reserves; sharing information with the community; and more! Register now at www.NASBonline.org - Registration deadline is March 14!

Spring Legal WorkshopsMarch 13 | Gering March 14 | North Platte March 28 | Fremont* (new date)

One of the most important tasks board members and administrators may face deals with due process hearings, including closed sessions and other legal and procedural issues. It is here where so many questions arise. The first two Workshops will be held next week - March 13 in Gering and March 14 in North Platte. Be sure to register by March 7! The date of the Workshop in Fremont is being changed from March 21 to March 28. The workshop will still be held at ESU 2 and run from 5:15 – 9:00 PM. The online registration deadline for Fremont is March 26. Register now at www.NASBonline.org

NAEP State Convention | Growth - Resiliency - ImpactMarch 20-21 | Ramada Midtown Conference Center - Grand Island (formerly Hotel Grand)

Learning, Networking, Support, Vendors & Giveaways! This year’s lineup includes keynote addresses from Dr. Jolene Palmer, NDE School Safety & Security Director on “Preparing for the Difficult Situation” and Dan Meers, AKA, KC Wolf titled “Courageous Leadership - Living a Life of Influence”, Dr. Beth Doll, Interim Dean, College of Education and Human Resources, University of Nebraska Lincoln on “Making Schools Resilient”, as well as Breakout Sessions, Table Talks, networking, and much more! Register now at www.NASBonline.org

NASB Legislative Lunch | March 20 | LincolnJoin NASB’s Legislative and Advocacy Team, along with members of NASB’s Legislation Committee and others from districts across Nebraska for our Legislative Lunches. Engage with one another, share thoughts about key bills and other hot topics. RSVP to mbelka@NASBonline.org. We had great discussions in Columbus, Holdrege and Ogallala this Session, and would like to continue these in your area during April, May and June. If your district would be interested in hosting, contact Matt Belka.

NAEP State ConventionMarch 20-21, 2018

Grand Island

“Provide opportunities for fellowship and collaboration to support the success of the board of education, administration, staff, students, and communities.”

Save the Date: School Law Seminar | June 15 | Kearney

Save the Date: Annual NASB Member Golf Outing | June 14

Nebraska Reception at the NSBA Conference in San Antonio | April 7