Session I - Thurs. May 28 and Fri. May 29, 2015 Salina and Abilene Online Access to Agenda http://bit.ly/lftsession1 Thurs. May 28, 2014 Meet at Salina West Education Center, 501 W. Cloud Street, Salina 11:30 a.m. Registration 11:45 a.m. Lunch (Provided) and Introductions 1 p.m. Tour of Facility, Security Demonstration and Presentation Developing Outcomes that Matter to All, and My Role as a Leader Bill Hall - Salina USD 305 Superintendent, LFT Class of 08-09 3:30 p.m. Data Discovery Scavenger Hunt Our Roles as Leaders in Times of Change Homework Assignment 5:30 p.m. Adjourn for the Day 6:30 p.m. Dinner (Provided) Gutierrez Restaurant, 640 Westport Blvd., Salina http://www.gutzsalina.com/ (continued)
Friday, May 29 Meet at Abilene District Office, 213 N. Broadway, Abilene 7 a.m. Breakfast on your own (provided at hotel) 8 a.m. Session Begins: Abilene District Office, 213 N. Broadway, Abilene 8:30 a.m. Homework Reports: Sharing what you learned about change. 9:30 a.m. Uniting a Community Around a Common Vision Dr. Denise Guy Superintendent of Schools, Abilene, LFT Class of 14-15 11:15 a.m. If we all want the same thing, can t we all just get along? KASB Staff - Guided discussion on engaging local leaders Noon Debrief Review of Next Session: July 16-17, 2015 Dismissal (See location maps on next page)
Session II - Thur. July 16 and Fri. July 17, 2015 Kansas City, Kansas Hotel: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Village West 1805 North 110th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111 Online Access to Agenda Thurs. July 16, 2015 Meet at Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St. Kansas City, Kansas 11:30 a.m. Registration 11:45 a.m. Lunch (Provided) and Table Discussion 12:30 p.m. Table Reports 1 p.m.. We will spend the afternoon participating in discussions with various representatives of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, USD 500. 5 p.m. Adjourn for the Day 6 p.m. Dinner (Provided) Granite City Food & Brewery 1701 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas (Legends) Join us for a fun evening and great food in an interesting locale! Please let Carol Pitts know ASAP if you will not be joining us or you will be bringing a guest. All are welcome! (continued)
Friday, July 17 Meet at Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St. Kansas City, Kansas 7 a.m. Breakfast on your own (provided at hotel) 8 a.m. Legislative Update and Competing Values Tom Krebs, KASB Governmental Relations Specialist 10:10 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. Purposeful Communities Doug Moeckel, KASB Deputy Director 11:45 a.m. What s Become Clear? KASB Staff - Guided discussion on reflections from first two sessions Noon Adjourn Session III: Sept. 17 and 18, 2015, Southwest Kansas (Liberal and Montezuma ) Kansas City Kansas Location Map
Kansas City Hotel and Dinner Locations Legends Outlets Kansas City is located near Cabela s and Nebraska Furniture Mart at I-435 and I-70 in Kansas City, Kansas. Exit Parallel Parkway West off I-435 (north of I-70.) Legends Outlets is a quick 15-minute drive from Lawrence, Overland Park, KCI or downtown Kansas City
Session III - Thurs. Sept. 17 and Fri. Sept. 18, 2015 Liberal and Montezuma Online Access to Agenda Accommodations: Hampton Inn & Suites Liberal 508 Hotel Drive, Liberal, Kansas, 67901 P: 620-604-0699 Thurs. Sept. 17, 2015 Meet at Liberal USD 480, Educational Service Center, 624 N. Grant, Liberal, KS 1 p.m. Overview Session III KASB Staff Liberal USD 480 Visit Hosted by Paul Larkin, Liberal USD 480 Superintendent 3:30 p.m. Visit Debrief: What do you see? What did you learn? Brian Jordan, KASB Assistant Executive Director/Leadership 4 p.m. Crisis Communication/Media Training Carol Pitts, KASB Assistant Executive Director/PR and Marketing 5:30 p.m. Adjourn for the Day 6:30 p.m. Dinner (Provided) Pub on the Bricks, 303 N. Kansas, Liberal, KS (Facebook page) https://www.facebook.com/thepubonthebricksliberal?ref=ts&fref=ts (continued)
Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 Meet at Montezuma USD 371, 103 W. Sunnyside Ave., Montezuma, KS 7 a.m. Breakfast on your own (provided at hotel) (Montezuma district office is approximately one hour s drive from the hotel) 9 a.m. Presentation and Discussion by Montezuma USD 371/Copeland USD 476 Hosted by Jay Zehr, Superintendent of Schools, Montezuma/Copeland -Joint District Agreement -One-to-One Initiative -Budget and Employment Challenges and Opportunities 11:15 a.m. Moving Forward in Kansas -School Finance Summit review -Reflections from Sessions I, II and III: Similarities, Differences, Opportunities Noon Review of Next Session: Dec. 3 and 4, 2015, Wichita Dismissal
Thurs. Dec. 3, 2015 Session IV Leadership for Tomorrow LOCATION: Wichita Hyatt Regency Room 205/Maple Lunch on your own 12:30 p.m. Welcome and Overview of the Day 1 p.m. Session IV Outline 1. State Board of Education s New Vision a. Outcomes under consideration by the State Board b. Connecting outcomes to What Matters Most research and NSBA s Key Work for School Boards 2. Systems Analysis a. Share/Discuss key components of this year s LFT Site Visits and your own district s systems. What aligns with the state board s new vision? b. Develop models/next steps to engage others as individual districts work to align with the new vision. 3. Overview of Tomorrow s Activities: What to Look For What You ll See 4:30 p.m. Adjourn 6:30 p.m. Class Dinner (Dinner included) Red Rock Canyon Grill, 1844 North Rock Road, Wichita http://redrockcanyongrill.ehsrg.com/ Guests Always Welcome! Be sure to let us know so we can make the necessary arrangements! Fri. Dec. 4, 2015 Pre-Conference Sessions LOCATION: Wichita Hyatt Regency Eagle Ballroom Foyer Breakfast on your own 7:45 a.m. Registration - Eagle Ballroom Foyer 8:15 a.m. Meeting All Kids Needs - Buses depart Please note! Buses depart promptly at 8:15 a.m. and return to the Hyatt about 4 p.m. (Lunch included) For those not going on the tours KSSA Day @ KASB (School Superintendents) 7:45 a.m. Registration Eagle Ballroom Foyer 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Meeting Room TBA (Lunch included) Winter School Law Seminar 7:45 a.m. Registration Eagle Ballroom Foyer 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Meeting Room TBA (Lunch included) KASB Annual Conference Highlights for Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 4:30 p.m. Legislative Committee, Room 208/Walnut 4:30-7:30 p.m. Bob Brown Expo Hall Early Bird/Delegate Assembly Registration Opens Exhibits Grand Opening and Vendor Reception 7:30 p.m. Evening Adjourns
Map to Red Rock Canyon Grill 1844 N. Rock Road Wichita
Session V and Graduation Wednesday, Jan. 20 2016 Suggested Dress Business Casual NOTE: Weather permitting, part of our time at the Kanza Education and Science Park will be outside. 12:50 p.m. Gather at Hummer Park to Catch Bus The bus will be in the parking lot that is east of football stadium. We will meet at the south end of the parking area (just north of the 6th street entrance.) 1:05 p.m. Bus Departs for Eisenhower Middle and Ross Elementary schools co-campus Ross Elementary and Eisenhower Middle form a pre-k through 8th grade campus. The two schools are part of the Topeka USD 501 signature school program. The Ross/Eisenhower campus focus is music integration. Eisenhower : 3305 SE Minnesota Ave, Topeka, KS 66605 Ross Elementary : 1400 SE 34th Street, Topeka, KS 66605 1:30 p.m. Classroom Visits / Tours Presentation on Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers (TCALC) 3:30 p.m. Bus Departs 3:45 p.m. Bus Arrives Kanza Education and Science Park (I-70 & MacVicar Ave. Topeka) The Kanza Education and Science Park is a partnership between Westar Energy and Topeka USD 501. The program received a 2015 Magna Award from the National School Board Association. 4:45 p.m. Bus Returns to Hummer Park We will have a break in programming before dinner. 6 p.m. Gather at Kanza Café 2701 SW E Circle Drive, Topeka 6:15 p.m. Dinner and Recognition 7:30 p.m. Adjourn