AASB Winter Convention 2024: Polishing Potential

AASB's Annual Winter Convention, Polishing Potential, will take place Thursday, Dec. 5 - Saturday, Dec. 7 at The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. View Schedule

Registration for Convention is now open. Please contact your board secretary to register.

2024 Winter Convention ($299) | 8 hours

• Conference cancellations will incur a $75 fee. No cancellations or refunds after Nov. 22.
• Any registrations not cancelled or no shows on the day of the event will be charged full price. 
• A $20 late fee will be added to registrations after Nov. 22.

Registration for the Pre-Convention Workshop is now open. Please contact your board secretary to register.

Pre-Convention Workshop ($109) 

Student Discipline | Thursday, Dec. 5 | 4 hours 

This session will cover helpful information about leadership and supports to improve student achievement in systems with underperforming schools.

• No cancellations after Wednesday, November 22. 
• Any registrations not cancelled or no shows on the day of the event will be charged full price.  

What You Need to Know

^NEWLocation: AASB's Annual Winter Convention will take place at The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa this year!

Registration: You must first register for Convention before booking your room at The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. Details to book your room will be provided in your Convention registration confirmation email. 

Cancellations: Please note, registrants will be charged a $75 fee for Convention cancellations. The deadline to cancel without being charged the full event price is November 22, 2024. Registrations not cancelled/no-shows on the day of the event will be charged full price. 

Pre-Convention Workshop: The Student Discipline Workshop will offer helpful information about leadership and supports to improve student achievement in systems with underperforming schools. The workshop will take place on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lunch is included.

Delegate Assembly: AASB's annual business meeting will take place on Thursday,  Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Delegates will vote on AASB's president-elect as well as changes to our bylaws and resolutions that will govern the Association in 2025. All members are welcome to attend. VIEW DELEGATE ASSEMBLY HANDBOOK

Academy Awards Luncheon: AASB will recognize its 2024 All-State School Board honorees and school board members who have advanced in the School Board Member Academy on Friday, Dec. 6 at noon.

Accommodations:

If you have a disability or dietary restrictions that require special attention please click here to submit your request. Contact Blakely Pemberton at bpemberton@alabamaschoolboards.org with any questions.

Hotel Information

You must first register for Convention before booking your room at The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. Details to book your room will be provided in your Convention registration confirmation email. 

The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa 

201 Tallapoosa Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

RATE: $179

The hotel room block is now full.

CANCELLATIONS: You must cancel at least 48 hours before your reservation to avoid penalty charges. 

CHECK-IN: 4 p.m. | CHECK-OUT: 11 a.m.

PARKING: On-Site Parking Daily: $27.60 | Valet Parking Daily: $35.65 

Overflow Hotel Information

Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Center

300 Tallapoosa Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

Room rate: $179

The hotel room block is now full.

Last day to book a room: Wednesday, November 6

Please note that this hotel is located across the street (walking distance) from the Renaissance Montgomery where Convention is held.

Staybridge Suites Montgomery

275 Lee Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

Room rate: $159/$179

Click here to book a room

Please note that this hotel is located across the street (walking distance) from the Renaissance Montgomery where Convention is held.

Keynote Speakers

Sam Glenn Author, Artist and Motivational Speaker	Ginny Burton Author, Motivational Speaker & Founder of Overhaul-Unrelenting Transfiguration (O-UT)	Willie Spears Author, Evangelist & Award-winning Teacher and Coach
@theattitudeguy	@BromleyMy	@TWSE05

💎 Diamond Legacy Reception 💎 

Join us for the Diamond Legacy Reception at the Renaissance, commemorating 75 years of unwavering dedication to Alabama's students and schools. This spectacular evening is the culminating celebration of our diamond anniversary and the enduring impact of school board leadership in public education. Enjoy the lively entertainment of dueling pianos, setting the stage for a dazzling evening of music, mingling and memories. Attire is black and white. 

Separate registration for the reception is not required; however we ask that you please RSVP online by Nov. 22. 

Exhibit Showcase

Be sure to take time to visit with the vendors participating in the AASB Exhibit Showcase. You'll learn more about a variety of products and services available to help your school systems operate more efficiently. Plus, you'll have an opportunity to win exciting prize drawings and giveaways!

Information for Vendors

Don’t miss your chance to build relationships with Alabama’s school board members and superintendents! AASB's Annual Convention is expected to draw more than 500 local education leaders representing virtually every public school system in the state. We are pleased to offer up to 40 exhibit spaces as well as wonderful opportunities for event sponsorship! Check back later for vendor registration information.

Toy Drive

AASB will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys for our third annual Convention Toy Drive! Donations will benefit Alabama children and families in need. 

Each district has been assigned a specific age range to supply donations for.

Districts 1-3: Please bring new, unwrapped toys for ages 0-3

Districts 4-6: Please bring new, unwrapped toys for ages 4-6.

Districts 7-9: Please bring new, unwrapped toys for ages 7-10. 

Please bring your donations with you to Convention! Together, we can make the holiday season brighter for Alabama children. 

Schedule-at-a-Glance