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SUMMARY:Governance Webinar: Roles and Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Join us after dinner for a look at the basics of roles and responsibilities of the governance team. Led by NCSBA Director of Board Development Ramona Powers\, this webinar is a primer to understand the actions and responsibilities of board members. \nCost is $35; participants receive one training hour credit. \nRegistration
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/governance-webinar-roles-and-responsibilities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Board Governance,New Member Training,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T140000
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SUMMARY:Lead with Confidence: Finance and Advocacy for Board Members
DESCRIPTION:Jump-start your leadership in 2026 with an engaging half-day workshop from NCSBA! \nThe Advanced Leadership Series:  Finance & Advocacy for Board Members half-day training will equip school board members with vital skills to strengthen your role. \nThis hands on interactive session will explore: \n• Tips for reviewing your school district’s budget \nGain practical guidance on how to navigate and interpret your district’s budget with confidence. Learn what to look for in key financial documents\, how to spot trends that matter\, and how to connect numbers to district priorities\, strategic plans\, and student outcomes. Participants will walk away with a clearer understanding of how to focus their time and attention during the budget cycle. \n\n\n\n• Insight on budget questions to ask of administration \nDevelop a strong framework for asking informed\, impactful questions that support accountability and transparency. This segment highlights the “must-ask” questions around revenue assumptions\, staffing costs\, fund balance\, capital needs\, and program effectiveness\, along with how to ask them in a productive\, non-adversarial way. You’ll learn how good questions lead to better decisions. \n\n\n\n• Practical skills for strengthening your advocacy \nExplore the tools and techniques every school board member needs to communicate\, cultivate relationships\, and be an effective advocate. Participants will leave with strategies they can apply immediately. \nCost is $89 per person and includes lunch. \nAgenda available here\nHotel suggestion:\n\nHampton Inn: 1229 Wake Towne Dr\, Raleigh\, NC 27609\, (919) 831-4700\n\nRegistration
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/advocacy-in-action/
LOCATION:NCSBA Assembly Hall\, 7208 Falls of Neuse Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Governance,Board Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T100000
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UID:39931-1762934400-1763114400@www.ncsba.org
SUMMARY:2025 NCSBA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/2025-ncsba-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Greensboro\, 3121 W. Gate City Blvd\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Governance,Board Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T120000
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SUMMARY:Western (WRESA) Leadership Education and Development
DESCRIPTION:LEAD trainings are a collaborative partnership between each of the eight regional education service alliances and NCSBA to bring information to local areas. The fall 2025 sessions will incorporate networking opportunities\, legislative update\, legal update\, and board member development training. Recognition of Bell Awards recipients will additionally occur at this time. \nRegistration \nDraft Agenda \n9:00                                Welcome\n9:00 – 9:45                    Legislative Update\n9:45 – 10:30                  Legal Update\n10:30 – 11:00                Recognition: 2025 Bell Awards & Break\n11:00 – 11:45                Board Development Session\n11:45                              Closing \nNotes: \n\nNCSBA requires a minimum of 10 registrants in order to hold LEAD training in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants\, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.\nThe cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered\, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date\, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary\, the notice must be made in writing to JohLee Long at jl***@***ba.org.
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/western-wresa-leadership-education-and-development/
LOCATION:WRESA Office\, 200 Ridgefield Court Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Governance,LEAD Training
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UID:39441-1758204000-1758214800@www.ncsba.org
SUMMARY:Southwest (SWEA) Leadership Education and Development
DESCRIPTION:LEAD trainings are a collaborative partnership between each of the eight regional education service alliances and NCSBA to bring information to local areas. The fall 2025 sessions will incorporate networking opportunities\, legislative update\, legal update\, and board member development training. Recognition of Bell Awards recipients will additionally occur at this time. \nDraft Agenda \n2:00                                 Welcome\n2:00 – 2:45                     Legislative Update\n2:45 – 3:30                     Legal Update\n3:30 – 4:00                     Recognition: 2025 Bell Awards & Break\n4:00 – 4:45                     Board Development Session\n4:45                                 Closing \nNotes: \n\nNCSBA requires a minimum of 10 registrants in order to hold LEAD training in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants\, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.\nThe cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered\, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date\, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary\, the notice must be made in writing to JohLee Long at jl***@***ba.org.
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/southwest-swea-leadership-education-and-development/
LOCATION:Kannapolis City Schools Central Office Building\, 100 Denver Street\, Kannapolis\, NC\, 28083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Governance,LEAD Training
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UID:39463-1758117600-1758128400@www.ncsba.org
SUMMARY:Northeast (NERESA) Leadership Education and Development
DESCRIPTION:LEAD trainings are a collaborative partnership between each of the eight regional education service alliances and NCSBA to bring information to local areas. The fall 2025 sessions will incorporate networking opportunities\, legislative update\, legal update\, and board member development training. Recognition of Bell Awards recipients will additionally occur at this time. \nDraft Agenda \n2:00                                 Welcome\n2:00 – 2:45                     Legislative Update\n2:45 – 3:30                     Legal Update\n3:30 – 4:00                     Recognition: 2025 Bell Awards & Break\n4:00 – 4:45                     Board Development Session\n4:45                                 Closing \nNotes: \n\nNCSBA requires a minimum of 10 registrants in order to hold LEAD training in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants\, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.\nThe cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered\, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date\, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary\, the notice must be made in writing to JohLee Long at jl***@***ba.org.
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/northeast-neresa-leadership-education-and-development/
LOCATION:Pasquotank Elementary School\, 1407 Peartree Road\, Elizabeth City\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Governance,LEAD Training
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UID:39436-1757599200-1757610000@www.ncsba.org
SUMMARY:Northwest (NWRESA) Leadership Education and Development
DESCRIPTION:LEAD trainings are a collaborative partnership between each of the eight regional education service alliances and NCSBA to bring information to local areas. The fall 2025 sessions will incorporate networking opportunities\, legislative update\, legal update\, and board member development training. Recognition of Bell Awards recipients will additionally occur at this time. \nRegistration \nDraft Agenda \n2:00                                 Welcome\n2:00 – 2:45                     Legislative Update\n2:45 – 3:30                     Legal Update\n3:30 – 4:00                     Recognition: 2025 Bell Awards & Break\n4:00 – 4:45                     Board Development Session\n4:45                                 Closing \nNotes: \n\nNCSBA requires a minimum of 10 registrants in order to hold LEAD training in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants\, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.\nThe cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered\, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date\, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary\, the notice must be made in writing to JohLee Long at jl***@***ba.org.
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/northwest-nwresa-leadership-education-and-development/
LOCATION:Caldwell County Schools Education Center\, 1914 Hickory Boulevard\, Lenoir\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Governance,LEAD Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T170000
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UID:40453-1756994400-1757005200@www.ncsba.org
SUMMARY:Southeast (SEEA) Leadership Education and Development
DESCRIPTION:LEAD trainings are a collaborative partnership between each of the eight regional education service alliances and NCSBA to bring information to local areas. The fall 2025 sessions will incorporate networking opportunities\, legislative update\, legal update\, and board member development training. Recognition of Bell Awards recipients will additionally occur at this time. \nRegistration \nDraft Agenda \n2:00                                 Welcome\n2:00 – 2:45                     Legislative Update\n2:45 – 3:30                     Legal Update\n3:30 – 4:00                     Recognition: 2025 Bell Awards & Break\n4:00 – 4:45                     Board Development Session\n4:45                                 Closing \nNotes: \n\nNCSBA requires a minimum of 10 registrants in order to hold LEAD training in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants\, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.\nThe cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered\, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date\, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary\, the notice must be made in writing to JohLee Long at jl***@***ba.org.
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/southeast-seea-leadership-education-and-development/
LOCATION:Lenoir County Public Schools\, 2017 W. Vernon Avenue\, Kinston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Governance,LEAD Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T140000
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CREATED:20250506T205059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T202949Z
UID:39819-1755248400-1755266400@www.ncsba.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Legal Training for Board Governance
DESCRIPTION:This is a half-day session focusing on key legal topics for school board members such as: \n\nOpen Meetings Law\nPublic Records\nLitigation Case Law\nBoard Members and Social Media\n\nRegistration is open. Cost is $89 per person and includes lunch. \nRegistration \nAgenda:\n9:30   Welcome\n9:30-10:30am  Open Meetings Law\n10:30-11:30am  Public Records\n11:30am-12:00 p.m.    Lunch\n12:00-1:00 p.m.    When You Get Sued – Litigation Update\n1:00-2:00 p.m.    Social Media Pitfalls for School Board Members\n2:00 p.m.    Session Adjourns \nHotel suggestion:\n\nHampton Inn: 1229 Wake Towne Dr\, Raleigh\, NC 27609\, (919) 831-4700\n\nNotes:\n\nNCSBA requires a minimum of 10 registrants in order to hold LEAD training in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants\, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.\nThe cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered\, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date\, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary\, the notice must be made in writing to JohLee Long at jl***@***ba.org.
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/advanced-legal-training-for-board-governance/
LOCATION:NCSBA Office\, 7208 Falls of Neuse Rd\, Raleigh\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Governance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250313T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T100315
CREATED:20250108T214451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T232836Z
UID:38801-1741878000-1741885200@www.ncsba.org
SUMMARY:Northeast (NERESA) Leadership Education and Training
DESCRIPTION:LEAD trainings are a collaborative partnership between each of the eight regional education service alliances and NCSBA to bring information to local areas. The spring 2025 sessions will incorporate networking opportunities\, a legal/policy update\, and board member development training. \nAgenda \n3:00-3:05 PM     Welcome\n3:05-3:50 PM     Board Member Development Training\n3:50-4:10 PM     Networking Conversations\n4:10-4:55 PM     Legal and Policy Update\n4:55-5:00 PM     Closing \nRegistration \n  \nNotes: \n\nRegistration for the event is $59. This includes snacks and workshop materials.\nNCSBA requires a minimum of 10 registrants in order to hold LEAD training in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants\, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.\nThe cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered\, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date\, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary\, the notice must be made in writing to JohLee Long at jl***@***ba.org.
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/central-ccresa-leadership-education-and-training/
LOCATION:Pasquotank Elementary School\, 1407 Peartree Road\, Elizabeth City\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Governance,LEAD Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250304T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T100315
CREATED:20250108T211712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T232038Z
UID:38784-1741078800-1741086000@www.ncsba.org
SUMMARY:Southeast (SEEA) Leadership Education and Training
DESCRIPTION:LEAD trainings are a collaborative partnership between each of the eight regional education service alliances and NCSBA to bring information to local areas. The spring 2025 sessions will incorporate networking opportunities\, a legal/policy update\, and board member development training. \nAgenda \n9:00-9:05 AM       Welcome\n9:05-9:50 AM       Board Member Development Training\n9:50-10:10 AM     Networking Conversations\n10:10-10:55 AM   Legal and Policy Update\n10:55-11:00 AM   Closing \nRegistration \n  \nNotes: \n\nRegistration for the event is $59. This includes snacks and workshop materials.\nNCSBA requires a minimum of 10 registrants in order to hold LEAD training in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants\, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.\nThe cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered\, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date\, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary\, the notice must be made in writing to JohLee Long at jl***@***ba.org.
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/seea-lead-training-2025/
LOCATION:Eastern Regional Skills Center\, Burton Industrial Park\, 261 NW Corridor Blvd -\, Jacksonville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Governance,LEAD Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240904T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T100315
CREATED:20240829T151300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T035312Z
UID:37123-1725444000-1725454800@www.ncsba.org
SUMMARY:SEEA Leadership Education and Training
DESCRIPTION:LEAD trainings are a collaborative partnership between each of the eight regional education service alliances and the association to bring information to local areas. The fall sessions will incorporate networking opportunities\, a legislative update\, board member development training\, and Bell Awards for Whole-Board Achievement.
URL:https://www.ncsba.org/event/seea-leadership-education-and-training/
LOCATION:Eastern Regional Skills Center\, Burton Industrial Park\, 261 NW Corridor Blvd -\, Jacksonville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Governance
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