FSBA/FADSS Annual Summer Conference | June 5 – 7

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The FSBA/FADSS Annual Summer Conference provides an opportunity for school board members, superintendents, district staff, and others to network, gain needed insight into the issues and events impacting education, and access valuable professional development opportunities.

**IMPORTANT: Although we have a pre-conference session and various meetings on Wednesday, please note that the opening session of the conference begins Thursday morning. Please view the tentative agenda below for the most appropriate arrival date before booking your travel.

Agenda

Want to learn more? Visit our tentative agenda

Rates

  • Member: $275
  • Member Daily: $205
  • Non-Member: $550
  • Spouse/Guest $175

Registration deadline: May 22, 2024 | Refund deadlineMay 28, 2024 | Note: On-site registration will be available with a $30 late fee included.

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Hotel

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay | 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa Bay, FL | 813.874.1234 | Block Rate: $184 | Cut-Off Date: May 7, 2024

Please note: There will be an additional charge for the Bay View and Casita Rooms.

** Reservations must be made via the link in your FSBA Event Registration email confirmation.

Room Block

When the room block appears full, we encourage you to keep checking back, as any room cancellations will be released back into the block before the cut-off date of May 7, 2024. We also encourage you to reserve a room at the overflow hotel listed below if you can not book at room at Grand Hyatt. Be advised, moving forward FSBA will not be managing a room cancellation list.

*Note: The block may appear full if you use the defaulted dates of Tuesday, June 4 – Friday, June 7. Please check the agenda. If you are not attending any of the meetings or the pre-conference session on Wednesday, please adjust your arrival date to Wednesday, June 5. This change may allow you access to the room block.

Overflow Hotel

Hyatt Place Tampa Airport/Westshore | 4811 W. Main Street, Tampa, FL  33607 | 813.282.1037 | Cut-Off Date: May 7, 2024 | Block rate:  $144.00
Learn more about the FSBA Overflow block here.

Interactive Bonus Session: Wednesday, June 5 | 1:45 PM

Solution Share with School Board Members of Like-Size Districts 

Facilitated by FSBA Leadership Consultants
School Board Members from districts of similar sizes will share innovative solutions, insights, and strategies for the challenges that Florida’s districts face. Building upon the foundation set by last year’s Meaningful Conversations and Collaboration series, this session shifts the focus to the sharing of solutions and practical applications. Responding to your feedback from our surveys, we’ve scheduled this session for earlier in the conference for maximum impact. We invite all districts to join their respective groups (or other groups if preferred) to discuss, collaborate, and gain insights from one another.

Opening Session: Thursday, June 6 | 8:45 AM

Keynote Speaker | Gregory Offner | Author, Workforce Strategist, and Award-winning Keynote Speaker

Tip Jar Culture

In today’s hyper-connected world, the pressures and expectations placed on School Board Members and Superintendents — coming from inside and outside the district — seem unrelenting. The Governance Team’s cohesion and culture impacts relationships at every level of education and ultimately impacts classroom culture and student achievement.

Retaining top talent is the chief concern of School Boards and Superintendents across the country, and keeping great board members, district staff, administrators, and educators from burning out—or worse, falling out of love with the profession — is more than just an imperative, it’s the foundation of a district, community, and country that is thriving. The stakes have never been higher.

In this one-of-a-kind keynote experience, author, workforce strategist, and award-winning speaker Gregory Offner offers attendees a toolkit they can use to reignite their team member’s commitment to the core mission of serving the students. By creating what he calls a Tip Jar Culture — Board Members and Superintendents will enable their teams to deliver exceptional results while feeling more fulfilled in the process. The outcome is highly inspired district leaders, who are better prepared to navigate the changes and challenges of today’s districts, with a renewed sense of passion and excitement for their responsibilities.

About Gregory

Gregory Offner is an author, workforce strategist, and award-winning keynote speaker. He is the founding partner of the Global Performance Institute, a boutique consulting firm supporting organizations and executives seeking to get the most out of their workforce. Gregory previously held leadership roles in the outsourced services and risk management industries, developing future leaders and advising some of the most recognizable names in business.

General Session II: Friday, June 7 | 8:00 AM

Panel Discussion with Andy Griffiths (Monroe), Patty Hightower (Escambia), Beverly Slough (St. Johns), and Jerry Taylor (Suwannee)

Decades of Dedication: Insights and Wisdom from our Veteran School Board Superheroes

Join us for an exciting panel discussion that honors the legacy and dedication of our most seasoned school board members, each boasting over two decades of unwavering commitment to public education in Florida and each serving as President of FSBA.

During this unique conversation, our panelists will share personal anecdotes, lessons learned, and the wisdom amassed from years of service. School Board Members will gain a deeper understanding of the historical context behind some of today’s most pressing challenges and explore the path ahead for Florida’s public schools.

General Session III: Friday, June 7 | 10:30 AM

Legislator Q&A

This panel conversation will focus on the biggest education topics coming out of the 2024 Legislative Session including deregulation.

Sponsorships Available

Interested in sponsoring FSBA? Click here to learn about our Annual Sponsor Program. Contact Leslie Dunlap with questions. (Dunlap@fsba.org)

For questions about the event, please contact the FSBA Conference Planning Manager: Amie Williamson williamson@fsba.org

Looking for last year’s agenda? Click Here

Please Note: FSBA has the sole right and discretion to accept or refuse registration to any Non-FSBA Member for any reason at any time. If your registration is refused after payment has been received, you will be issued a full refund.