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February 4–6, 2018 Washington, D.C.

Elected. Engaged. Empowered.Representing the Voice in Public Education

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Sunday, February 4, 20188:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Marquis 1-4 LV 2

Federal Relations Network (FRN): Critical Conversations in Public EducationThis interactive session will offer attendees an opportunity to share insights on key legislative issues at the nexus of federal, state and local policy during a facilitated discussion with NSBA staff and Conference of State Association Legislative Staff (CSALS) members. The discussion will also cover the issues central to the 2018 NSBA Advocacy Agenda.

Presider: Donald R. Hubler, Board Director, NSBA

Presenters: Deborah Rigsby, Program Director, Lobbying & Federal Legislation, NSBA; CSALS members; Reg Leichty, Founder and Partner, Foresight Law + Policy

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Marquis 1-4 LV 2

Advocacy Training—How to Hug a Porcupine: Maximize Your Grassroots EffortsJoin the Congressional Management Foundation for this dynamic session on best practices to influence lawmakers in Washington, D.C. You will learn strategies for building an advocacy campaign and social media tips to influence lawmakers at all levels of government.

Presider: Frank S. Henderson, Jr., Board Director, NSBA

Presenter: Brad Fitch, President & CEO, Congressional Management Foundation

Pre-Conference Sessions

Saturday, February 312:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 47:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Monday, February 57:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration Hours

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Salon 12-13 LV 2

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1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Marquis 6-10 LV2

Leadership Welcome & RemarksKevin E. Ciak, President, NSBA

Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director & CEO, NSBA

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Marquis 6-10 LV2

NSBA National School Board Town Hall

School Choice as Education Reform: Does It Advance Equity and Excellence for All Students?

To kick off the 2018 Advocacy Institute, NSBA’s National School Board Town Hall will explore the efficacy of choice as a reform strategy and improving student outcomes. Local school board members and policy experts will discuss effective choice programs public school districts currently offer parents and students.

Presider: Kevin E. Ciak, President, NSBA

Moderator: Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director & CEO, NSBA

Presenters: Patte Barth, Director, Center for Public Education, NSBA; Alyson Klein, Education Reporter, Education Week; Nat Malkus, Resident Scholar and Deputy Director of Education Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute; Hilary O. Shelton, Director, Washington Bureau, and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy, NAACP

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions: NSBA’s Advocacy Agenda — Leading the Voice in Public Education Sponsored by

Sunday, February 4, 2018


I-1 NSBA’s Federal Priorities: What Are the Key Policy Issues Impacting Public Education?

Marquis 1-4 LV 2

If you are a new conference attendee or need a refresher, join NSBA’s staff for an introduction to NSBA’s Advocacy Agenda and its key legislative priorities. Discussion will include modernizing career and technical education, IDEA reauthorization and maximizing federal investments in public education. This session will also feature a brief overview of the legislative and political process on Capitol Hill.

Presider: Viola M. Garcia, EdD., Board Director, NSBA

Presenter: Whitney Riggs, Senior Legislative Analyst, Federal Advocacy and Public Policy, NSBA

I-2 NSBA Federal Update: What’s New in Congress and the Administration?

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NSBA’s federal advocacy staff will provide returning conference attendees with an update on the legislative priorities related to key issues, FY2018 appropriations and budget negotiations, net neutrality, school choice and other policy initiatives that are part of the national education reform debate. This session will also include the latest developments in Congress and the Trump Administration relevant to public education.

Presider: Charlie Wilson, Board Director, NSBA

Presenters: Deborah Rigsby, Program Director, Federal Advocacy and Public Policy, NSBA; Sheila M. McKay, Senior Staff Associate for Government Relations, Connecticut Association of Boards of Education

Monday, February 5, 20187:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Marquis Foyer LV 2

School Board Networking BreakfastJoin local school board members from across the country for a morning networking event.

Presider: Miranda A. Beard, Immediate Past-President, NSBA

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8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Marquis 6-10 LV 2

General Session: 2018 Midterm Elections and Education Politics, Policy and Voter Perceptions Sponsored by

As the long-anticipated midterms approach, elections at all levels of government below the presidency are shaping up to be contested races and a crowded playing field. Hear from national political strategists about the issues that are emerging in closely-watched races, as well as how education politics and policy messages may or may not be resonating with voters.

Presider: Beth Branham, Secretary-Treasurer, NSBA

Moderator: Kelly Pollitt, Chief Advocacy Officer, NSBA

Presenters: Celinda Lake, President, Lake Research Partners; Brian Nienaber, Vice President, The Tarrance Group

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Break

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions I

I-1 The School Board’s Message: Talking Points for Your Hill Day

Marquis 1-5 LV 2

NSBA and state association legislative staff (CSALS) will provide you with talking points and advocacy tips to prepare for meetings on Capitol Hill. This session will include interactive group and team activities to identify key messages.

Presider: Lydia Tedone, Board Director, NSBA

Presenters: Kelly Pollitt, Chief Advocacy Officer, NSBA; Deborah Rigsby, Program Director, Lobbying & Federal Legislation, NSBA; Whitney Riggs, Senior Legislative Analyst, NSBA; Chris Kotterman, Director, Governmental Relations, Arizona School Boards Association

Monday, February 5, 2018


I-2 Coercion, Conscience and the First Amendment: Exploring NSBA’s New Guide on First Amendment Issues

Independence D LV 4

Join NSBA’s Managing Director of Legal Advocacy for a first look at NSBA’s new guide on First Amendment issues surrounding how schools can navigate the waters of the First Amendment while safeguarding student safety and maintaining order.

Presider: Pamela Doyle, Board Director, NSBA

Presenter: Sonja H. Trainor, Managing Director, Legal Advocacy, NSBA

I-3 Social Media Scaffolding: Strategies for Effective Advocacy

Independence E LV 4

Despite its ubiquity, social media’s powerful role as an advocacy tool isoften underutilized. This session is ideal for education leaders seeking toengage congressional, state and local policymakers and create meaningfulconversations within their community through digital media.

Presider: Chris Ungar, Board Director, NSBA

Presenter: Katie Newport, Blue State Digital, DC

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Marquis 1-5 LV 2

General Session: Views from Capitol Hill on Federal Immigration Reform The nation’s schools work to educate the most diverse student population in history, providing equitable access and ensuring that all students are educated to reach their greatest learning potential. Undocumented students previously protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is a major issue being debated by Congress and the Administration to address the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. Hear directly from architects of the most recent legislative proposals on Capitol Hill and the status of the latest negotiations to address the program.

Presider: Frank C. Pugh, President-Elect, NSBA

Presenter: Patrick Malloy, Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Representative Henry Cueller (TX-28)

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12:00 p.m– 12:15 p.m. Break

12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Marquis 6-10 LV 2

Congressional LuncheonPresider: Kevin E. Ciak, President, NSBA

Presenters: U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Senate Committee on Appropriations; U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Break

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions II

II-1 Evidence-Based Advocacy: Paving the Way Toward Effective Education Policy

Independence D, LV 4

The best policy targets real problems with the most promising solutions. Take a deep dive with NSBA’s Center for Public Education (CPE) in answering a central question all educators wrestle with: how do we ensure equitable access to high quality CTE programs and teachers? Using CPE’s research and data, you will leave with evidence to support your advocacy efforts both on Capitol Hill and in your community.

Presider: JoDee Sundberg, Board Director, NSBA

Presenter: Patte Barth, Program Director, Center for Public Education, NSBA

II-2 What’s a School to Do? Undocumented Students, Sanctuary Districts, and ICE Activities

Marquis 1-5, LV 2

Join NSBA Chief Legal Officer, Francisco M. Negrón, Jr., for an informative look at the law around the education of undocumented students and the federal posture on DACA and enforcement actions.

Presider: Eric K. Germann, Board Director, NSBA

Presenter: Francisco M. Negrón, Jr., Chief Legal Officer, NSBA



II-3 Social Media Scaffolding: Strategies for Effective Advocacy

Independence E LV 4

Despite its ubiquity, social media’s powerful role as an advocacy tool isoften underutilized. This session is ideal for education leaders seeking toengage congressional, state and local policymakers and create meaningfulconversations within their community through digital media.

Presider: Robert F. Alvey, Jr., Board Director, NSBA

Presenter: Katie Newport, Blue State Digital, DC

2:45 p.m – 3:00 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m – 4:15 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions III

III-1 Preparing for Your Hill Meetings: An Insider’s Perspective

Independence D LV 4

Gain insights from congressional staffers on how to use your unique position as a local school board member to lead successful meetings on Capitol Hill. This session will include tips to cultivate strong working relationships with congressional offices to support sustained advocacy efforts.

Presider: Neil Putnam, Board Director, NSBA

Moderator: Amirah S. Salaam, Esq., Program Director, National Advocacy Programs, NSBA

Presenters: Christina Henderson, Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY); Bo Morris, Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Representative Jared Polis (CO-2); Marcus Garza, Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Representative José E. Serrano (NY-15); Hillary Beard, Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Representative Terri A. Sewell (AL-7); Emily Mace, Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman (AR-4)

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III-2 ESSA Implementation: Developing Equitable Local ESSA Plans

Marquis 1-5 LV 2

As states secure final approval from the U.S. Department of Education (USED) for the required Statewide ESSA Plans, local leaders can take the opportunity to develop and submit local ESSA plans to their state for approval. Approved plans are required for school districts to continue receiving Title I-Part A funding, but even more important, local school boards have the opportunity to use their plans as a basis for directing the ESSA implementation process and address a variety of local needs that will improve student outcomes. Learn about new guidance NSBA released surrounding the local ESSA plan development and supporting local school board leadership as the new law moves from the state to a locally-driven process.

Presider: Nandi Sekoú, Esq. Board Director, NSBA

Presenter: Kelly Pollitt, Chief Advocacy Officer, NSBA; Reg Leichty, Founder & Partner, Foresight Law & Policy

Featuring Keynote Remarks by Jacque Chevalier Mosely, Director of Education Policy, House Committee on Education and the Workforce – Democratic Staff

III-3 The School Board’s Message: Talking Points for Your Hill Day

Independence E LV 4

NSBA and state association legislative staff (CSALS) will provide you with talking points and advocacy tips to prepare for meetings on Capitol Hill. This session will include interactive group and team activities to identify key messages.

Presider: Tiffany Jackson, Board Director, NSBA

Presenters: Deborah Rigsby, Program Director, Lobbying & Federal Legislation, NSBA; Whitney Riggs, Senior Legislative Analyst, NSBA; Sharon Seyler, Legislative Advocate, New Jersey School Boards Association

4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Break



4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Marquis 6-10 LV 2

General Closing SessionPresider: Kevin E. Ciak, President, NSBA

Members of Congress: U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander, Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; U.S. Representative Terri A. Sewell (AL-7), House Committee on Ways and Means: U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson (FL-24), House Committee on Education and the Workforce

A National Perspective—What’s the State of Play in Washington?

Introduction: Dottie Schindlinger, BoardDocs

Keynote: Cokie Roberts, Political Commentator for NPR and ABC News

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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Federal Relations Network (FRN) Day on Capitol HillFRN members meet with Members of Congress and their staff to discuss NSBA’s key legislative priorities and the local impact they will have on their students and school districts.

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Room 2456, Rayburn House Office Building

NSBA Capitol Hill Day Holding RoomRest between your visits and consult with NSBA federal legislative staff.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Room 2456, Rayburn House Office Building

School Board Open HouseMembers of Congress and their staff have been invited to attend.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Georgetown University Room, Marriott Marquis

Closing Reception: Advocacy Institute Hill Day Wrap-Up

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SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION

7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

NSBA shuttle buses will be parked at the L Street entrance at the Marriott. Shuttles will run every 20 minutes to Capitol Hill.

The last bus will depart Capitol Hill at 5:30 p.m.

Drop off location (House & Senate)

1st St SW & Maryland Avenue (Garfield Circle)

Pick-Up location (House & Senate)

1st St SW & Pennsylvania Avenue (Peace Circle)

Please remember to complete your Congressional Contact Sheets and Conference Evaluations online. Your feedback is critical to both our lobbying efforts and future conference improvements.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

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