ANNUAL CONVENTION  |  OCTOBER 8 - 9, 2026  |  BISMARCK EVENT CENTER

Get Ready!

• Convention Registration: Opens August 3
• Hotel Rooms: Click here to see hotel specials and reserve your room(s).
• Clinic Session Proposals: Click  2026 Clinic Session Form to submit your proposal. Deadline: June 5
  
• Standing Resolutions: Submit a resolution for consideration during the Delegate Assembly using this format. Deadline: July 31
• Board Member Service Awards: See details below.
• Sponsorships and Exhibitor Opportunities: Registration is open. See details below.
• Questions? Contact Membership & Events Manager Sheila Long at Sheila.Long@ndsba.org.

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2026 Board Member Service Awards 

NDSBA honors board members for their years of service in three categories. The recipients of these awards will be recognized during the 2026 Annual Convention. We are counting on you to let us know who qualifies and should receive these awards, so please read the Qualifications & Nomination Procedures and Summary & Submission Procedures below and send the applicable paperwork by the deadline indicated for each one. If you have questions, contact Communications & Marketing Manager Marci Narum at Marci.Narum@ndsba.org.

Legacy of Service Award  |  Qualifications & Nomination Procedures  |  Nomination Form  

This award honors North Dakota's longest-serving school board members. There are two ways in which a board member qualifies: Steadfast Commitment (20 cumulative years of service) and Profound Impact (15 cumulative years of service). Submission deadline: July 31, 2026

Service Award  |  Summary & Submission Procedures  |  Service Award Form

Using a point system, NDSBA recognizes board members for their professional development and service on two levels: Veteran Board Member (100 points) and Master Board Member (200 points). Submission deadline: September 11, 2026.

The Barb Norby Scholarship  |  Summary & Submission Procedures

This award was created in tribute to Barb's valuable service to the association and honors a board member who has demonstrated exceptional board service and commitment to their district. Submission deadline: September 11, 2026.

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Sponsorships and Exhibitor Opportunities

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES 

EXHIBITOR PACKAGES  |  Exhibit Hall B Map  |  Foyer Map

Registration is open! 

We will take registrations until Friday, September 11, 2026, or until space is filled. We accept credit cards and check payments. No refunds will be issued if you cancel after September 11, unless NDSBA deems it necessary to significantly change or cancel the event.

NEW THIS YEAR! 

We are extending the exhibitor show time to include all of Thursday, the social on Thursday evening, and Friday through lunchtime. We're also adding more time to the convention schedule for attendees to visit with you during meals and breaks. You will have the option of setting up Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning. Please see the Exhibit Hall B Map and Foyer Map (above) for exhibit booth options.

Why be a Sponsor or Exhibitor? This premier event brings together nearly 600 school board members, administrators, business managers, and human resource professionals from across the state to explore innovative solutions, share best practices, and strengthen leadership in education. As a valued partner in our event, you will have the opportunity to:

• Engage directly with key decision-makers in North Dakota K-12 public education.
• Highlight your products and services that support school operations, HR, finance, and governance.
• Build relationships with education leaders who influence purchasing and policy decisions.
• Demonstrate your commitment to advancing excellence in public education.

If you were a sponsor or exhibitor as last year's convention, you may log into your account and secure your spot.

New exhibitors and sponsors will need to reach out so we can set up an account for you. Please contact Membership and Events Manager Sheila Long for assistance at Sheila.Long@ndsba.org or call 1-800-932-8791 or 701-255-4127.

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School Law Seminar

The School Law Seminar will be held on Thursday, October 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (tentative). More details will be shared here soon.

Thank you to our sponsor, North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund!

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Schedule

We're still working on the convention agenda and will share details soon.

In the meantime, please plan to attend the "Class Dismissed!" Social & Celebration to wrap up our first day, Thursday, October 8, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Bismarck Event Center Exhibit Hall B. Thank you to our sponsor, EAPC Architects Engineers!