Jan
23
Thu
NCSBA Public Policy Conference @ NCSBA Assembly Hall
Jan 23 @ 9:00 am – Jan 24 @ 1:00 pm

Agenda – click here

Registration Linkclick here

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Suggested Hotel:
Hampton Inn
 | 3621 Spring Forest Road
 | Raleigh, NC 27616 | Phone: 
919.872.7111

Registration now open.

Jan
24
Fri
2020 Equity NC Event @ NCSBA Assembly Hall
Jan 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
2020 Equity NC Event @ NCSBA Assembly Hall

NCSBA is holding its 2020 Equity NC event for public school leaders. The conference will include timely, thought-provoking training and conversation about closing the gaps for all students.

A draft agenda is available here.

Life of Privilege Video from 2019 event.

Registration Fee

The registration fee is $199.

Refunds, Cancellations, and Substitutions

The deadline for cancellations is February 14. Cancellations must be received in writing via email to clewis@ncsba.org by that date and will incur a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellation requests received after February 14 and no shows will not be refunded as NCSBA performs duties and incurs expenses in anticipation of your participation. Substitutions of individuals may be made at any time.

Hotel Information

Suggested Hotel: Hampton Inn Raleigh – Capital Blvd North, 3621 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh 27616, 919.872.7111.

Feb
12
Wed
Board Assistants Conference @ NCSBA Assembly Hall
Feb 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Plan to come for training that focuses on your work assisting North Carolina’s boards of education. This day-long workshop is a wonderful opportunity to network and learn from fellow board/superintendent assistants.

The NCSBA registration is temporarily down as we transition to a new system. Please use the registration form below to register for the training.

Hotel suggestion: Hampton Inn, 3121 Spring Forest Road, 919-872-7111.


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Feb
18
Tue
Political Speech and Campaigning on Campus (Webinar)
Feb 18 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm


This webinar will address a variety of issues involving political speech and related activities in the schools. Do students have a right to express their political opinions on their clothing, to distribute political literature, or to comment on their political beliefs at school? Do employees have a right to engage in political speech while on the job, especially in the classroom? When may school facilities be used by outside groups for election or political purposes? The webinar will also address a state law that forbids school boards from using public funds to endorse or oppose a referendum, election, or a particular candidate for elective office.

Presented by: Janine Murphy, Assistant Legal Counsel, NCSBA

Feb
19
Wed
2020 Spring Law Conference @ NCSBA Assembly Hall
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – Feb 20 @ 3:00 pm

NCSBA’s 2020 Spring Law Conference will put the focus on student services. This year’s conference will spotlight board members’ and school administrators’ legal obligations to provide a sound basic education for all students and to address barriers to student success.

Take a look at our draft agenda for more details.

The NCSBA registration is temporarily down as we transition to a new system. Service is expected to resume on March 3.

This conference will provide 11 hours of continuing education credit for board members and administrators and 11 hours of CLE credit for attorneys.

Mar
24
Tue
Boundary Invasions and Sexual Grooming (Webinar)
Mar 24 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm

NCSBA event registration has transitioned to a new system. Please contact us if you need assistance.

Most cases of sexual abuse of students by school employees are preceded by a form of “sexual grooming.” Sexual grooming often is only evident after the fact and can be quite subtle and similar to innocent behavior, which can make it difficult for school administrators to identify. On the other hand, no school employee wants his or her innocent attempts at establishing a sound and trusting relationship with students to be viewed as grooming for sexual misconduct. This webinar will discuss how to resolve this dilemma by ensuring employees and administrators understand the difference between appropriate and inappropriate boundary invasions and the importance of observing and enforcing professional boundaries.

Presented by: Kathy Boyd, Senior Staff Attorney, NCSBA

Mar
31
Tue
Understanding Basic School Budget Issues (Webinar)
Mar 31 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm

NCSBA event registration has transitioned to a new system. Please contact us if you need assistance.

This webinar will help school board members better understand the revenue sources of K-12 school funding, how state funds are allotted to LEAs, and the budget process at the state and local level.

Presenter: Richard Bostic, Assistant Director of Governmental Relations, NCSBA

Apr
21
Tue
Tobacco, Vaping, CBD, and Substance Abuse: North Carolina Law and School Policies (Webinar)
Apr 21 all-day

NCSBA event registration has transitioned to a new system. Please contact us if you need assistance.

This webinar will discuss how North Carolina law and local board policies apply to students’ use of tobacco, vaporizers, and various cannabidiol (“CBD”) products, as well as the accompanying risk of developing a substance use disorder.

Presented by: Sam Thorp, Staff Attorney, NCSBA

Apr
28
Tue
Multiple Webinars
Apr 28 – May 1 all-day

These previously recorded webinars are perfect for board members, administrators, and staff. They will be available Tuesday, April 28, through Friday, May 1, at 5 p.m.

You may register for one or all of the webinars. Each webinar is $250 per school system, and board member credit is $10 per person. If you are a board member and are interested in these webinars, please connect with your board assistant in order to avoid duplicate registrations.

Boundary Invasions and Sexual Grooming: What Every School Employee Must Know About Avoiding Inappropriate Staff-Student Relationships

Most cases of sexual abuse of students by school employees are preceded by a form of “sexual grooming.” Sexual grooming often is only evident after the fact and can be quite subtle and similar to innocent behavior, which can make it difficult for school administrators to identify. On the other hand, no school employee wants his or her innocent attempts at establishing a sound and trusting relationship with students to be viewed as grooming for sexual misconduct. This webinar will discuss how to resolve this dilemma by ensuring employees and administrators understand the difference between appropriate and inappropriate boundary invasions and the importance of observing and enforcing professional boundaries.

Religion in the Schools: Curriculum, Holiday Celebrations, and Students’ Right to the Free Exercise of Religion

At times school systems are sued when parents or others object to classroom assignments or school programs that address religious topics or ideas. This webinar will examine court cases that illustrate the types of situations that have stirred controversy in the past. It will also provide general guidance as to what is generally acceptable, what is not, and when to seek guidance from legal counsel.

Bullying and Sexual Harassment of Students: The Classroom Teacher’s Role in Prevention and Response

Classroom teachers play a pivotal role in preventing and responding to bullying and sexual harassment of students. Often overlooked is the teacher’s role in preventing sexual misconduct between employees and students. After a brief refresher on student-on-student bullying and sexual harassment, this webinar will focus on the teacher’s role in protecting students from sexual misconduct by adults in the school environment, including the warning signs of boundary invasions and other grooming behaviors that may progress to sexual misconduct.

Everyone Knew He Was a Troubled Kid: Limits on the Release of Student Information to Law Enforcement and Other Third Parties

School personnel are under increasing pressure to proactively share information about students with law enforcement officials, mental health providers, and others in the hope of preventing the next school shooting or similar tragedy. This webinar examines the limits FERPA places on the release of student information to law enforcement and other third parties and provides general guidance as to what information can be shared, with whom, and under what circumstances.

May
12
Tue
Financial Oversight Duties of the Board of Education (Webinar)
May 12 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm

If you are a board member and are interested in this webinar, please connect with your board assistant in order to avoid duplicate registrations.

This webinar will examine the state laws that govern the role local school boards play in financial oversight. It will also discuss warning signs and strategies to prevent the misuse of funds, as well as how to address issues should they arise and possible consequences for not taking action.

Presented by: Allison Schafer, Legal Counsel/Director of Policy, NCSBA

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