Fall Law Conference

The 2026 Fall Law Conference will take place at the Renaissance Asheville from October 14 through October 16. Sessions are designed for board members, school administrators, and board attorneys. The cost is $199 per day. Please contact Mariah Lopez at 919.747.6694 or ml****@***ba.org.

Draft Daily Schedule

Wednesday, October 14:  1pm – 5:30pm
Thursday, October 15:  8am – 12:30pm
Thursday, October 15:Reception:  5pm – 6:30pm
Friday, October 16: 8am – 12:30pm

Agenda topics will include:

• Hot Issues in Sports Law
• Evaluating and Working with the Board Attorney
• Relationships with Law Enforcement and SROs
• Discipline of Special Education Students
• Employee Free Speech Rights
• Legislative Update and NCSBA Legislative Agenda

Registration

Hotel

Activities will be held at the Renaissance Asheville, 31 Woodfin St., Asheville.

Click here for the Hotel Reservation-Link

NCSBA has secured a limited number of rooms for participants. Staff will monitor the block of rooms and work with hotel staff to ensure those with a reservation have actually registered for the conference. Those not registered for the conference will be removed from NCSBA’s room block. A reservation link will be shared this summer.

Cancellation/Refund Requests

NCSBA understands that plans may change and alter your ability to attend your registered event. The association makes arrangements and incurs expenses in anticipation of your attendance. The following information specifies the refund policy and allowable substitutions for NCSBA conferences and workshops. Requests should be emailed to co************@***ba.org.

• Full Refund
  A full refund will be given when a written cancellation request is received 30 calendar days prior to the first day of the event.
• Cancellation Fee – $50
  A refund less $50 will be given when a written cancellation request is received less than 30 days and prior to 7 days before the first day of the event.
• Substitutions
  Cancellations made less than 6 days before the first day of the event are not eligible for refunds; however, substitutions are allowed at any time.
• No Shows
  Cancellation requests received after the first day of the event will not be accepted as the association has performed duties and incurred expenses based on your planned participation.