NDSBA Annual Convention Resources

All presentations are listed. If it is not listed here, there were no slides or we do not have the file available to share. In some instances, we have handouts available rather than slides. If the title of the presentation is listed, but not linked, check back for a live link soon. No sessions were video recorded.

School Law Seminar

• Safeguarding Student Privacy and Data During a Pandemic – Sara Clark, Chief Legal Counsel, Ohio School Boards Association
  • FERPA Virtual Learning
• Legal Cannabis and Public Schools – Tara Brandner, District General Counsel, Fargo Public Schools
  • The Future of CBD and Medical Marijuana In Public Schools
• COVID-19 Legal Considerations for School Boards – KrisAnn Norby-Jahner, Vogel Law Firm
  • FERPA and Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
• Open Enrollment and Tuition Agreements: Educating Students from Other Districts and Out-of-State – Laura Cobb, Olson, Juntunen, Sandberg, & Boettner 
• School Law Legal Updates – Amy De Kok, NDSBA Legal Counsel

New Member Seminar

• • glossary of terms.2021
  • School Board Member ToolKit 2021
  • Parliamentary Motions Guide Parliamentary Motions Guide
• Board Leadership and Board Ethics – Alexis Baxley, NDSBA Executive Director
• School Finance – Paul Stremick, Former Superintendent 
• Conflict of Interest, School Board Powers, Roles and Responsibilities, and Chain of Command – Alexis Baxley, NDSBA Executive Director
• Open Records, Open Meetings, and Executive Session – Annique Lockard, Office of the Attorney General
  • Open Records Guide
  • Open Meetings Guide

Opening Convention Session

• 8 Pillars of Trust – David Horsager (Keynote), The Trust Edge Leadership Institute

9:45 a.m. Clinic Sessions

• Be Legendary School Board Leadership Institute – Kirsten Baesler, Joe Kolosky, Dr. Marcia McMahon, and Laurie Elliott
  • Flyer
• Organizing the Board – Amy De Kok
• Federal Funding Update – Laurie Matzke

10:45 a.m. Clinic Sessions

• Coherent Governance Overview – Randy Quinn
  • Handouts
    • Slides and handouts for Coherent Governance Deeper Dive presented by Randy Quinn (11:45 a.m.) are included in the 10:45 a.m. links.

11:45 a.m. Clinic Sessions

• Facilitating Rich Dialogue for School Board – Dr. Denise Schares

1:30 p.m. Clinic Sessions

• Developing Strategic and Other Long-Range Plans – Dr. Jeff Schatz 

2:30 p.m. Clinic Sessions

• CTE Grants – Wayde Sick
• Legal Direct Q&A – Amy De Kok
• Strategic Planning Implementation – Dr. Jeff Schatz
• Lessons Learned from a Successful Bond Referendum – Dr. Mike Bitz, Jeff Fastnacht, Sheldon Wolf, and Ryan Lagasse