FSBA/FADSS 2026 Annual Summer Conference

FSBA/FADSS Annual Summer Conference | June 10 – 12, 2026

Join Florida’s education leaders for powerful learning, meaningful collaboration, and forward-thinking governance.

IMPORTANT: New Conference Registration Process

FSBA is introducing a phased registration system that gives Florida school district teams first access. Please review the dates below and register during your designated window.

March 11 at 2:00 PM EST — School District Registration Opens

This includes all public school board members, superintendents, district staff, and Joint Conference Partners (FELL, FSBAA, FERMA, and SUNSPRA). Please note two important things about hotel booking. Your confirmation email will NOT include a hotel booking link. Instead, the hotel booking link will be emailed separately on March 18 at 2:00 PM EST to anyone who registered themselves or registered attendees on their behalf.

March 19 at 2:00 PM EST — 2026 FSBA Sponsor Registration Opens

Sponsors must register through the sponsor registration process. Instructions will be emailed directly from Jordan Steffens, so please watch your inbox for details.

March 23 at 2:00 PM EST — Vendor Registration Opens for Non-Members

This includes any companies that are not 2026 FSBA sponsors.

📅 Important Travel Notice
While pre-conference sessions and meetings take place on Wednesday, the official Opening Session begins Thursday morning. Review the tentative agenda to plan your arrival accordingly.

Agenda

Want to learn more? The Tentative Agenda is Coming Soon.

Rates

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

Registration deadline: May 21, 2026 | Refund deadline: May 27, 2026 | Note: On-site registration will be available with a $30 late fee included.

Pre-Conference Session | Wednesday, June 10 | 1:45 PM

Florida School Boards Association | Leadership Services Team

Onboarding New School Board Members – Accelerating Their Impact from Day One
With term limits creating more frequent transitions on Florida school boards, intentional onboarding has never been more critical. This interactive pre-conference session equips governance teams with practical strategies to quickly orient newly elected members to their roles, responsibilities, and the legal framework in which they must work. Participants will explore essential onboarding topics, timelines, and tools that build clarity, confidence, and a strong governance culture. We will also highlight the importance of helping new members gain a clear understanding of the unique characteristics, priorities, data, and community context of their own school district, ensuring they are prepared to increase their impact from day one.

Presenters:
Tina Pinkoson, FSBA, Director of Leadership Services
April Griffin, FSBA, Leadership Services Consultant
Carol Cook, FSBA Leadership Services Consultant

Opening Session: Thursday, June 11 | 8:45 AM

Keynote Speaker | Anne Marie Anderson | Three-time Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, Author, & Keynote Speaker

The Moment of Impact: Understanding Your Influence

Between navigating the cluttered social and political agendas, increased community involvement, and heavy rates of attrition, it can be easy to lose sight of the powerful and positive influence of a healthy school board. Reconnect with how what you do matters and the impact it has on the future, the family, and the community. When all the noise tries to distract you from your purpose, this deeply personal keynote reminds you how your often unsung efforts can change not only the course of a student’s life but that of the entire family.

About Anne Marie Anderson

Anne Marie Anderson is a three-time Emmy award winning broadcaster, author, and keynote speaker who teaches educators and leaders how to employ courage to take worthwhile risks that lead to stronger teams, confident students, and thriving school cultures.

Over more than three decades in sports broadcasting, Anne Marie has covered the world’s biggest stages, including six Olympic Games, the Super Bowl, and over 1,500 live events for ESPN, ABC, NBC, FOX, and TBS. In the process, she has observed what separates good teams from great ones and how those same lessons apply to classrooms, staff rooms, and communities everywhere.

As a keynote speaker, Anne Marie blends humor, storytelling, and research-based insights to help educators build cultures of courage, belonging, and possibility. Her sessions empower audiences to dismantle self-doubt, model resilience for students, and take bold action in pursuit of growth.

Her book, Cultivating Audacity: Dismantle Doubt and Let Yourself Win, an Amazon #1 New Release in Business Diversity and Career Growth, guides readers through identifying barriers such as fear, time, and self-criticism and transforming them into motivation and momentum.

Anne Marie reminds leaders that courage is contagious and when educators lead with audacity, they inspire the next generation to do the same.

General Session II & Breakfast: Friday, June 13 | 8:00 AM

Dr. Kathy McFarland, Executive Director of the Consortium of State School Boards Associations

Choose Greatness: Leading with Purpose

Greatness isn’t a destination; it’s a daily choice. This inspiring session encourages school board members, superintendents, and education leaders to lead with clarity, courage and conviction for every student. Together, we’ll reflect on why your work matters, re-center on purpose and explore what “great” looks and feels like in action. You’ll leave energized, reminded of the profound impact of your role and prepared to take your next step toward greatness.

About Dr. Kathy McFarland

Dr. McFarland brings a lifelong commitment to public education and an impressive record of leadership to her new role. She most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of the Ohio School Boards Association, and previously worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal in two Central Ohio school districts. Her entire professional career has been grounded in supporting students, school boards, and public education systems.

Her personal motto is: Empowering leaders. Advancing public education. She believes that strong, ethical and informed leadership at the school board level directly impacts students. She is committed to building strong relationships with COSSBA member states, its partners, and the communities served by the COSSBA members.

With a leadership style defined by clarity, compassion, and respect, Dr. McFarland prides herself in listening, learning and leading as she supports the work that school board associations do every day.

Founded in 2022, the Consortium of State School Boards Associations is a nationwide, nonpartisan alliance dedicated to sharing resources and information to support, promote, and strengthen state school boards associations as they serve their local school districts and board members.

For more information about COSSBA, visit www.cossba.org. For more information on Dr. McFarland, watch this video https://youtu.be/6qEwiNsLVuM.

General Session III: Friday, June 12 | 10:30 AM

Legislator Q&A

This panel conversation will focus on the biggest education topics coming out of the 2026 Legislative Session.

Sponsorships Available

Interested in becoming an FSBA sponsor? Click here to learn about our Annual Sponsor Program. Contact Jordan Steffens with questions. (Steffens@fsba.org)

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