FSBA/FADSS Annual Summer Conference | June 11 – 13

Registration Opens March 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST

Join us for the FSBA/FADSS Annual Summer Conference, where Florida’s governance leaders in education come together to collaborate, learn, and drive positive change. This premier event offers school board members, superintendents, district staff, and education stakeholders a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, explore innovative solutions, and stay ahead of the latest developments in education policy and leadership.

Attendees will benefit from engaging keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and expert-led discussions tailored to address the challenges and opportunities shaping Florida’s public education landscape. The conference also provides networking opportunities to foster meaningful connections and partnerships that strengthen leadership and student success.

📅 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? Tentative Agenda Coming Soon.

Rates

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

Registration deadline: May 22, 2025 | Refund deadline: May 28, 2025 | Note: On-site registration will be available with a $30 late fee included.

Hotel

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay | 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa Bay, FL | 813.874.1234 | Block Rate: $204 | Cut-Off Date: May 13, 2025

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 13, 2025. 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 10 – Friday, June 13. 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 11. 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 24, 2025 | Block rate:  $149.00
Learn more about the FSBA Overflow block here.

Pre-Conference Session | Communications Workshop: Wednesday, June 11 | 1:45 PM

Presenter | Thom Fladung | Managing Partner, Hennes Communications

Topic: Winning the Q&A: Putting Crisis Communications in Play

This one-hour interactive workshop, including mock interviews, will help you prepare for any situation involving a Q&A. Thom Fladung, managing partner of Hennes Communications in Cleveland, Ohio, and a 33-year veteran of daily newspapers, emphasizes practical instruction, pragmatic tips and best practices that you can put into play immediately.

About Thom

Thom Fladung is managing partner of Hennes Communications, one of the few firms in the United States focused exclusively on crisis communications and crisis management. Thom spent 33 years in newspaper newsrooms and held lead editing positions at the Detroit Free Press, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Akron Beacon Journal and, most recently, served as managing editor of The Plain Dealer.

Opening Session: Thursday, June 12 | 8:45 AM

Keynote Speaker | Matt Lehrman | Managing Director, Social Prosperity Partners

Topic: From Conflict to Conversation

Too often, school board meetings and community discussions turn into battlegrounds, with disagreements escalating into division. But what if those moments of conflict could become opportunities for connection and progress?

Disagreement isn’t just natural—it’s necessary. The challenge isn’t avoiding conflict but learning how to engage it productively. In this session, civic facilitator and mediator Matt Lehrman explores practical ways for school board members and administrators to navigate disagreement, foster understanding, and work through tensions constructively.

Better decisions begin with better conversations. This session provides tools to engage opposing viewpoints with purpose and understanding—focusing on how to gather agreement around meaningful outcomes that serve students, schools, and the broader community.

About Matt

Matt Lehrman is a civic facilitator and co-founder of Social Prosperity Partners, a national practice in strategic planning, mediation, and public dialogue for governing councils and boards. He also hosts Community Catalysts, a podcast exploring the many paths of community leadership, where guests share real-world lessons on building trust, fostering collaboration, and strengthening governance.

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

Presenter | Tim Weisheyer | CEO, Strategic Advantage Consulting

Topic: The FSBA Strategic Plan

About Tim

With 25 years of business, leadership, and consulting experience, Tim Weisheyer brings a unique level of expertise to assist companies of various sizes and industries in achieving their goals. He specializes in strategic planning, leadership development, governance, and operational effectiveness, and has a track record of delivering measurable results for his clients. As a skilled communicator and sought-after problem solver, Tim focuses on delivering exceptional value to his clients while understanding and adapting to their unique needs and challenges. His keen eye for detail and passion for continuous improvement makes Tim a trusted advisor to political and community leaders and businesses and organizations of all sizes looking to grow and thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.
Tim currently serves on the leadership team of both Florida REALTORS® and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Prior to these roles, Tim served in various other leadership capacities, including eight years as a School Board Member for the Osceola School District and President of the Florida School Boards Association.

General Session III: Friday, June 13 | 10:30 AM

Legislator Q&A

This panel conversation will focus on the biggest education topics coming out of the 2025 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

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.