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Join ISBA in August for the Summer Leadership Academy, an informative half-day learning opportunity offered in multiple locations. View the agenda and register at https://web.isba-ind.org/events/Summer-Leadership-Academy--4087/details. Essential School Board Policies Hear from ISBA Senior Counsel and Director of Policy Services Julie Slavens, who will: - Highlight critical policy changes and updates following the 2024 General Assembly short session - Equip you to ask informed questions about your current policies and ensure compliance Facility Management Lessons Discover the secrets to successful school facility projects from Dr. Paul Kaiser, Superintendent of Westfield Washington Schools, and Scott Zigmond, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Performance Services. They will: - Introduce the book "How Big Things Get Done," reviewed by the Wall Street Journal - Share success factors and potential risks that can impact budget and schedule, based on a study of 16,000 construction projects - Provide real-life project examples from Westfield Washington Schools Community Engagement Strategies Learn the art of genuine stakeholder engagement from ISBA Director of Board Services Steve Horton. This session will: - Define authentic community engagement and its importance in school leadership - Offer practical strategies for building stronger community support and successful referendum campaigns - Emphasize the value of intentional listening in effective engagement ### Adam VanOsdol ISBA Communications Specialist/Content Strategist avanosdol@isba-ind.org
Join ISBA in August for the Summer Leadership Academy, an informative half-day learning opportunity offered in multiple locations.
View the agenda and register at https://web.isba-ind.org/events/Summer-Leadership-Academy--4087/details.
Essential School Board Policies
Hear from ISBA Senior Counsel and Director of Policy Services Julie Slavens, who will:
- Highlight critical policy changes and updates following the 2024 General Assembly short session
- Equip you to ask informed questions about your current policies and ensure compliance
Facility Management Lessons
Discover the secrets to successful school facility projects from Dr. Paul Kaiser, Superintendent of Westfield Washington Schools, and Scott Zigmond, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Performance Services. They will:
- Introduce the book "How Big Things Get Done," reviewed by the Wall Street Journal
- Share success factors and potential risks that can impact budget and schedule, based on a study of 16,000 construction projects
- Provide real-life project examples from Westfield Washington Schools
Community Engagement Strategies
Learn the art of genuine stakeholder engagement from ISBA Director of Board Services Steve Horton. This session will:
- Define authentic community engagement and its importance in school leadership
- Offer practical strategies for building stronger community support and successful referendum campaigns
- Emphasize the value of intentional listening in effective engagement
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Adam VanOsdol
ISBA Communications Specialist/Content Strategist
avanosdol@isba-ind.org