TSBA Meetings
TSBA conducts a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars throughout the year to inform board members and administrators about key issues and topics affecting public education. Please click on the links to the right to find out more about some of our upcoming events!
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Board Chairman Workshop
Register Online
October 8, 2021 – TSBA Headquarters
Description
Every board member has a responsibility to make the school board effective, but the chairman carries the heaviest responsibility since s/he was selected by peers to be their leader. Certain skills and actions simply are required if the chairman is to get the job done properly. This workshop was developed to help the board chairman (current or prospective) meet the requirements of the position and provide tools to assist you to build a better school board.Effective meeting management is a major focus of this session. You are also introduced to parliamentary procedure, legal requirements of board meetings, and staff relations. Participants are engaged in activities that develop critical skills to deal more effectively with the media and the public.
Agenda – TBD
Registration Fee: $125.00 per person
Cancellation Deadline: September 22, 2021
Email cancellations to bmassey@tsba.net by the deadline to receive a refund.To register for this event, please click on the button below. If you have any questions, please call the TSBA Registrar at 615-815-3910.
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Board Secretaries' Workshop
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May 7, 2021 – TSBA Headquarters
Description:
The Board Secretaries’ Workshop is designed for school system personnel that provide administrative support to the board of education and/or the superintendent. Attendees benefit by gaining educational content and experiences from networking with their peers. Topics for this year’s workshop include: legislative overview, Robert’s Rules of Order, maintaining board minutes and records, review of TSBA Resources, how to work with a new director of schools, an overview of the School Board Academy program, Boardsmanship program and TSBA meetings, and an ask the attorneys’ session.Virtual Option
For those that do not want to attend the in-person training on Friday, May 7 in Nashville, an online option will be available for the meeting that allows attendees to participate virtually. In-person attendees will be required to wear face masks and social distance during the training due to the current requirements for events occurring within Metro-Nashville and Davidson County. These requirements are subject to change by the time of the event.Registration Fee:
In-Person: $125.00 per person
Virtual: $75.00 per personDate/Time:
Friday, May 7, 2021 from 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM (CST)Cancellation Deadline: April 23, 2021
Email cancellations to bmassey@tsba.net by the deadline to receive a refund.To register for this event, please click on the button below. If you have any questions, please call the TSBA Registrar at 615-815-3910. Please submit registrations by Friday, April 23, 2021.
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Legislative and Legal Institute
Register Online
Monday, February 15 – Tuesday, February 16, 2021 – Cancelled
Description:
The TSBA Legislative and Legal Institute is a seminar that will focus on a number of issues. Attendees will gain insight on how the General Assembly operates, receive an update on pending legislation, and discuss legal issues impacting school districts.Agenda
Registration Fee:
In-Person – $150.00 per person
Virtual – $75.00 per personCancellation Deadline: February 2, 2021
Email cancellations to bmassey@tsba.net by the deadline to receive a refund.To register for this event, please click on the button below. If you have any questions, please call the TSBA Registrar at 615-815-3910.
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Fall District Meetings
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Description:
Agenda – TBD
Locations/ Dates – TBD
Registration Fee: $60.00 per person
Cancellation Deadline: Two weeks prior to the event.
Email cancellations to bmassey@tsba.net by the deadline to receive a refund.To register for this event, please click on the button below. If you have any questions, please call the TSBA Registrar at 615-815-3910.
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Leadership Conference & Annual Convention
2021 Registration & Details
Thursday, November 18 – Sunday, November 21, 2021
Description:
The TSBA Leadership Conference & Annual Convention will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. Be sure to join us as we showcase the successful student achievement programs that are in place across the state and find out the latest educational trends and innovations. -
Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE)
Cancelled – 2021
Description:
Annually, TSBA hosts the Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE) conference, which brings together 9th-12th grade students from across the state to discuss current topics in education. Participants will explore education issues through mock school board meetings, group discussions, and debates with their peers. These events are designed to give students an understanding of how school boards operate.Students are encouraged to bring their electronic devices (cell phone, ipad, laptop, etc.) to the meeting because we will be utilizing them throughout the conference.
2021 SCOPE Brochure – Cancelled
Student Registration Fee: $60 (cost covers breakfast, lunch, information packet, group photographs, and final report)
Chaperone Registration Fee: $16 (cost covers breakfast, lunch, and information packet)
Cancellation Deadline: February 26, 2021
Email cancellations to bmassey@tsba.net by the deadline to receive a refund.
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Summer Law Institute
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Summer Law Institute Jackson
June 25, 2021
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jackson
1770 Highway 45 Bypass
Jackson, TN 38305
Agenda – TBDSummer Law Gatlinburg
July 16-17, 2021 – Gatlinburg, TN
Agenda – TBDDescription:
Are you interested in the most up-to-date decisions regarding school cases in Tennessee as well as the rest of the nation? Do you want to know what laws were passed by the General Assembly in the last session? Then this training is for you! During this meeting participants are provided with a review of Tennessee and national school cases, the Attorney General Opinions, and new laws passed by the General Assembly.The annual Summer Law Institute sponsored by TSBA, in conjunction with the Tennessee Council of School Board Attorneys, is a seminar held each summer for school board attorneys, board members and superintendents. We will be hosting two institutes, one in East Tennessee and the other in West Tennessee.
Gatlinburg: Superintendents will receive one and a half (1.5) days of CEO credit for this institute. Jackson: Superintendents will receive one (1) day of CEO credit for this institute.
Registration Fee for Summer Law Institute:
Jackson: $125.00 per person
Gatlinburg: $175.00 per personCancellation Deadlines:
Jackson – June 11, 2021
Gatlinburg – July 2, 2021Email cancellations to bmassey@tsba.net by the deadline to receive a refund.
To register for this event, please click on the button below. If you have any questions, please call the TSBA Registrar at 615-815-3910.
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The District’s Response to Sexual Harassment: New Federal Requirements Under Title IX
Description:
This training is designed to provide Title IX Coordinators, Directors of Schools, and/or other staff with practical skills they need to fulfill their duties in handling sexual harassment claims under Title IX. In addition to reviewing the legal framework, we will discuss how to implement policies and procedures to comply with overlapping federal and state laws. Attendees will also participate in practical exercises to put their knowledge into action.Presenters:
Chris McCarty – Attorney with Lewis Thomason, P.C.
Jennifer White – Director of Policy & Staff Attorney at TSBA
Ben Torres – Assistant Executive Director & General Counsel at TSBAOnline Registration Fee: $75 a person
If you are interested in receiving an online recorded version of this training, please contact ecarroll@tsba.net.
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School Board Leadership Online Series
Register Online
Description:
The series includes seven one-hour modules on a variety of leadership topics. School board members that complete ALL seven modules will receive their annual School Board Academy mandatory training requirement credit for the current training cycle (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021). Topics:- Parliamentary Procedure
- Legislative Update and the 2020 Elections
- Legal Aspects of the Board/Supt. Relationship
- Virtual Q & A with Legislators
- The 5 Do’s and Don’ts Related to Human Resources
- The Impact of COVID-19 on Local Governments
- The Impact of COVID-19 on School Boards
Online Registration Fee: $75 a personIf you are interested in receiving an online recorded version of this series, please contact ecarroll@tsba.net.