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The BoardcasterTuesday, November 18, 2014
Please see Page 2 for more information about the 2015 Leadership Conference.
Get motivated by Leadership Conference keynote speakers
Plan on attending the 2015 MSBA Leadership Conference scheduled for January 15-16 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. (Pre-conference events, such as MSBA school board member workshops and Early Bird Sessions, are scheduled for January 13-14.) Along with a great slate of workshops and round tables, the conference will feature two inspiring keynote speakers — Kevin Honeycutt and Jeff Charbonneau.
Kevin Honeycutt will delve into the multi-task-ing, quick-researching, opportunity-seeking mind. He will help you imagine ways you can empower students to be-come skillful in using the tools of today to become better learners. He will share ideas and powerful stories to inspire you and reinvigorate your mission as an educational leader.
Kevin — a current three-term school board mem-ber in Kansas — grew up in poverty and attended school in many cities across the United States. As he witnessed education around the country, he collected powerful experiences that still influence his conversa-tions and his work with educators. He spent 13 years teaching K-12 art in public school and for 17 years spent summers leading creative adventure camps for kids of all ages. In 1991, he received the “Making IT Happen Award,” which is an internationally recog-nized award for educators and leaders in the field of educational technology integration in K-12 schools.
Imagine an entire educa-tion system built to look like a great classroom. A place where the underly-ing theme to everything is positive relations — with the school board, students, staff, administration, par-ents, and the community. Jeff Charbonneau believes that if we could put the real world of education first, our problems will become much easier to handle.
Jeff was named the 2013 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. He teaches physics, chemistry and engineering at Zillah High School (Washington), the same school he attended. Jeff is a big proponent of STEM/STEAM education. He runs a statewide robot-ics competition, while also serving as the school’s yearbook advisor and assistant drama director. He helped transform his small school into a place where nearly every student graduates with college credit.
Thursday, January 15Opening Session Keynote Speaker
Kevin Honeycutt“Challenges and Opportunities for Today’s Learning Mind”
Friday, January 16Closing Session Keynote Speaker
Jeff Charbonneau“Teach Each Other”
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Reserve your hotel room by December 12Reserve your hotel room for the 2015 MSBA Leadership Conference
by Friday, December 12. The conference is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, and Friday, January 16, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Also, there are pre-conference events on Tuesday, January 13, and Wednesday, January 14 — such as MSBA’s Phase I and Phase II Workshops and Early Bird Sessions (see below).
Visit www.mnmsba.org/LeadershipConferenceHousing to view your hotel reservation options.
2015 MSBA Leadership ConferenceJanuary 15-16 | Minneapolis Convention Center
Registration open for Phase I, Phase II school board training workshops■ The Phase I Orientation Workshop for newly elected or appointed board members is scheduled for the following dates and locations: December 2 (St. Peter), December 9 (Fergus Falls and Marshall), December 10 (Thief River Falls), December 11 (Mountain Iron and Rochester), December 12 (St. Cloud) and January 13 (Minneapolis, during Leadership Conference week). Visit www.mnmsba.org/Phase-I-Workshop for fees and additional information.
■ The Phase II Orientation Workshop, a state-mandated training for school board members, is slated for December 13 (St. Cloud) and January 14 (Minneapolis, during Leadership Conference week). Visit www.mnmsba.org/Phase-II-Workshop for fees and additional information.
Leadership Conference Preview BrochureGet a sneak peek at the 2015 MSBA Leadership
Conference by downloading the preview brochure.
See an overview of the conference schedule, keynote speakers and
much more.
Visit www.mnmsba.org/ LeadershipConference to access this brochure.
Arriving early? Attend an
Early Bird SessionMembers arriving one day before
the start of Leadership Conference can choose from one of two Early Bird Sessions:
“Bargaining Basics”
“Superintendent Evaluation”
These sessions are set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Visit www.mnmsba.org/ EarlyBirdSessions for details.
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Seven MSBA Board of Directors seats open in January 2015Elections will be held for seven open MSBA Board of Director seats on Thursday, January 15, during the
2015 Leadership Conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center.Contact Kelly Martell at [email protected] or 800-324-4459 if you are interested in running. Don’t
know your MSBA Director District? Visit www.mnmsba.org/AboutMSBA for a list and a map.
■ Three-year terms:• MSBA Director District 3 (southwest Minnesota) — current director: Linden Olson, Worthington• MSBA Director District 6 (northeast metro) — current director: George Kimball, White Bear Lake Area• MSBA Director District 9 (east-central Minnesota) — current director: Karen Kirschner, Mora• MSBA Director District 12 (northwest Minnesota) — current director: Ann Long Voelkner, Bemidji Area• MSBA Director District 13 (southwest metro) — current director: Deborah Pauly, Jordan
■ One-year term:• MSBA Director District 5 (north metro) — current director: Missy Lee, Columbia Heights• MSBA Director District 11 (northeast Minnesota) — current director: Tim Riordan, Virginia
Five school districts win Local Government Innovation AwardsThe following five Minnesota school districts listed below have been announced as winners of the
University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs’ Local Government Innovation Awards (winning entries in parentheses). Visit www.mnmsba.org/Portals/0/PDFs/LGIA-2014.pdf for details.
■ Brainerd Public Schools (“Farm to School”)■ Farmington Area Public Schools (“Flexible Learning Days”)■ Red Wing Public Schools (“Every Hand Joined” — overall school district winner)■ Robbinsdale Area Schools (“Helping Us Grow”)■ South Washington County Schools (“Adult Basic Education and Washington County Workforce”)
The Local Government Innovation Awards Ceremony and Reception is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, December 11, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Center (301 19th Avenue South in Minneapolis). If you are interested in attending this ceremony, please visit https://2014lgia.eventbrite.com for details.
Also, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs is hosting a Humphrey Public Sector Innovation Seminar 8:30 a.m. Friday, December 5, in Minneapolis. Visit http://z.umn.edu/2014hhhinnovation for details.
MSBA Delegates: November 21 is the deadline to make hotel reservations for the Delegate Assembly
The MSBA Delegate Assembly is set for December 5-6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis — Park Place in St. Louis Park. Delegates (comprised of public school board members) will debate and vote on school board-proposed legislative resolutions. Delegates must make their hotel arrangements no later than Friday, November 21, to ensure availability and to access the group rate.
Visit www.mnmsba.org/DelegateAssembly to access a link to the hotel-reservation website. All school board members can view the 2014 resolutions by selecting the Web link in the accompanying box above.
2014 Legislative ResolutionsVisit http://bit.ly/2014-MSBA-Resolutions
to access the 2014 resolutions.
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The Boardcaster is published as a member service by the Minnesota School Boards Association, 1900 W. Jefferson Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082. The Boardcaster is edited by Associate Director of Communications Bruce Lombard. Call 800-324-4459 with any questions. Personnel Notes, Administrative Moves, Marketplace notices and other information can be e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to 507-931-1515.
Personnel NotesSuperintendents/Directors■ Aspen Academy is accepting applications for an executive director through January 6, 2015.■ North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale is accepting applications for a superintendent through February 3, 2015.■ Nova Classical Academy is accepting applications for an executive director through November 28.■ Yellow Medicine East is accepting applications for a part-time interim superintendent (open until filled).
Other Administrators■ St. Paul is accepting applications for an assistant general counsel through November 30.
Visit www.mnmsba.org/DistrictJobOpenings for application/contact information.
Use MSBA’s Superintendent Search Service to find your next superintendentLooking for a superintendent? Call on MSBA’s Superintendent Search Service to assist you. Please visit
www.mnmsba.org/SuperintendentSearchService for more information. Please contact Sandy Gundlach at [email protected] for details.
Visit www.mnmsba.org/MSDLAF for the latest Minnesota School
District Liquid Asset Fund Plus rates.www.facebook.com/mnmsba www.twitter.com/mnmsba
In Memory■ Former Roseville Area Superintendent Dr. Lloyd Nielsen passed away November 5.■ Anoka-Hennepin School Board Member Dr. Scott Wenzel passed away November 8.
MSBA extends its condolences to Lloyd’s and Scott’s families, friends and colleagues.
Save the date for MSBA Negotiations Seminars in February 2015Prepare for another cycle of bargaining with another round of MSBA Area Negotiations Seminars at
a location near you in February 2015. Please visit www.mnmsba.org/NegotiationsSeminars to view the preliminary schedule. Look for more details and registration information later this fall.
Minnesota House Page Program available for high school juniorsDo you know a junior in high school this year who is interested in learning about Minnesota state
government? An excellent leadership opportunity for high school juniors is available through the Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page Program. The application deadline is Friday, November 21.
Visit http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/edprog/over2p.htm for more information and an application form.
The MSBA Journal Magazine has openings to feature student art in the 2014-15 school year. Send 10 to 15 print-quality images to Greg Abbott at [email protected]. There is no cost to submit your student art. For more information, call Greg Abbott at 800-324-4459.
Please give this to your art teachers!
Feature your students’ art in the MSBA Journal Magazine
Student artist: Heather SchnoorSebeka Public Schools
Student artist: Adria DomineTri-City United Public Schools
Student artist: Olivia HansonRobbinsdale Area Schools
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