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 9, 2020 – TSBA Headquarters
In-person and Virtual
*** Our in person option has reached capacity. We are only accepting virtual registrations.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.
Registration Fee: $125.00 per person ($75 for virtual attendance)
Cancellation Deadline: September 25, 2020
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 615-815-3908.
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Board Secretaries' Workshop
TBD
Description:
TSBA’s Administration Department conducts a conference each year 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.
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Legislative and Legal Institute
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Monday, February 15 – Tuesday, February 16, 2021 – DoubleTree Nashville Downtown
Description:
The TSBA Legislative and Legal Institute is a new 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. At the end of the day, board members will have the opportunity to visit the General Assembly and attend committee meetings.Agenda – TBD
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Fall District Meetings
Description
Due to the current situation regarding COVID-19 and the urging of our Governor to not host large gatherings, TSBA conducted the Fall District Meetings virtually instead of in-person. -
Leadership Conference & Annual Convention
2020 Registration & Details
Cancelled – Thursday, November 12 – Sunday, November 15, 2020
October 27, 2020 Delegate Assembly (Virtual)
This year TSBA will be conducting an online Delegate Assembly on Tuesday October 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. CST. Delegate Assembly is TSBA’s official business meeting, and board members will have the opportunity to shape TSBA’s message and provide direction for the Association. The Delegate Assembly plays a vital role in the governance of TSBA. Delegates are appointed by individual school boards and share the following responsibilities:
- Electing TSBA officers;
- Approving the annual and long-range plans of the Association;
- Adopting amendments to TSBA’s Constitution and Bylaws and Position Statements; and
- Taking action on submitted resolutions, which will serve as the framework in developing TSBA’s legislative agenda for the upcoming year.
School board members must register as delegates no later than Tuesday October 20. Please click here to register your system’s allowable number of delegates and alternates. Only school board members can serve as delegates.
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Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE)
Register Online
March 10, 2020
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.
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 25, 2020
Email cancellations to bmassey@tsba.net by the deadline to receive a refund.
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Summer Law Institute
Register Online
Summer Law Institute Jackson
June 26, 2020
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jackson
1770 Highway 45 Bypass
Jackson, TN 38305
AgendaSummer Law Gatlinburg – This event has been CANCELLED
July 17-18, 2020 – Gatlinburg, TN
AgendaDescription:
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 12, 2020
Gatlinburg – July 3, 2020Email 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 615-815-3908.
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The District’s Response to Sexual Harassment: New Federal Requirements Under Title IX
Register Online
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Virtual
Friday, November 6, 2020 – Virtual
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, King, Krieg & Waldrop, P.C.
Jennifer White – Director of Policy & Staff Attorney at TSBA
Ben Torres – Assistant Executive Director & General Counsel at TSBARegistration Fee: $75
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.