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2022 Summer Conference: Level Up

Level up your boardmanship at #AASBSummerConference!

10-Feb-2022

2022 Summer Conference: Level Up


Join us June 17 - 19 at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, AL for AASB's 2022 Summer Conference! Arrive a day early and attend the School Safety Summit on Thursday, June 16, and hear safety experts share key advice, real-world guidance and strategies to help keep schools safe. (Earn 2.5 training hours).

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Things to Know

  • Location: Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, AL (NOTE: You must first register for the Conference before booking a room.)
  • Early Bird: The School Safety Summit will be on Thursday, June 16 from 1 - 4 p.m. Lunch is included.
  • Morning & Afternoon Schedule Tracks: Friday and Saturday will feature two schedule tracks for attendees -- a morning track (breakfast is included) and an afternoon track (lunch is included). Both tracks feature the same speakers and session topics. Attendees will register for and attend ONE of the two schedule tracks. For example, if you select the morning track, you will attend the Friday and Saturday morning sessions only. At this time there is no virtual attendance option. 
  • Welcome Reception: Join us on Friday, June 17 from 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. for our welcome reception. Enjoy live music and light refreshments while networking with fellow board members!
  • Bonus Sunday Program: This session is open to all attendees. Breakfast is included. Earn 1 training hour. 
  • 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 you 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 more than 500 of Alabama's school board members and superintendents! We are pleased to offer up to 30 exhibit spaces as well as wonderful opportunities for event sponsorship! Act quickly because booth locations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. |  Vendor registration is now closed.
    • For any vendor questions or concerns contact Shelecia Robinson at srobinson@alabamaschoolboards.org




Registration Links 


Thursday, June 16: School Safety Summit 


Early Bird School Safety Summit: We have reached capacity for this event. 



Friday, June 17 & Saturday, June 18: Summer Conference


Friday and Saturday will feature two schedule tracks for attendees -- a morning track (includes breakfast) and an afternoon track (includes lunch). Both tracks feature the same speakers and session topics. 


Morning Schedule Track : The morning track is now full.

There are still spots remaining in the afternoon track. See below to register.

Afternoon Schedule Track: Register Now



Sunday, June 19: Bonus Session


Sunday Bonus Session: Registration is now closed.




Hotel Information


Perdido Beach Resort 

27200 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561

Attendees should identify themselves as participants of AASB Summer Conference 2022 to receive the special group rate.

Group Room Rate: $281.37 (tax included)

A credit card and first nights room and tax will be required to guarantee the reservation. Any special requests in regard to sleeping rooms are based on availability at time of arrival.

NOTE: We will require Conference registration prior to booking your hotel room. Hotel booking information will be provided in your confirmation email. 

Last day to book a room: Monday, May 16, 2022




Brett Robinson Rentals

WHAT'S NEW?

- There is a three nights minimum per reservation.

- Stay 4 nights and receive 5% discount, Stay 5 and 6 nights and receive 7% and Stay 7 or more nights and receive 10% discount off daily rental rates at time of booking.

Note: You can visit the Brett Robinson Rentals website to view properties, but you must make reservations by phone to receive the discount.

Phone: 1-888-633-7101
Group Code: AASB–Group ID 672

The call center is available for reservations every day from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. every day, including weekends and holidays.


 

 

 

Additional Hotel Options    


Hotel Indigo
 

22843 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561

4.5 miles from Perdido Beach Resort

Group Code: ASB

Please click here to reserve a room online or call 251/981.1737 option "0".

For instructions on making group reservations click here.

- Reservations are based on availability at the time of booking. 

- Pre & Post night reservations—must call hotel direct. 

- Advanced deposit is required for one night’s room & tax (13%).

Last day to book a room: Monday, May 16, 2022



Hilton Garden Inn
 

23092 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561

1.9 miles from Perdido Beach Resort

Rate: $349-$359

UPDATE: The Hilton Garden Inn is now sold out. 




 

 


Inaugural AASB Summer Conference Book Drive

 AASB is pleased to announce the association's inaugural Summer Conference Book Drive! We're asking Summer Conference attendees to donate new or like-new books to help promote literacy and combat the "summer slide" for students at all grade levels.

See below to find out what grade level books your district is asked to provide, and drop off your donation at the AASB Summer Conference June 17-19 at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach!

AASB Districts 1, 2 & 3: Please donate books for grades K-5.

AASB Districts 4, 5 & 6: Please donate books for grades 6-8.

AASB Districts 7, 8 & 9: Please donate books for grades 9-12. 







Speakers

SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT - THURSDAY, JUNE 16

 

Kristi Bush, LBSW
KNB Communications
Pamela Revels
Lee County Deputy Sheriff and TAASRO President
@taasro

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Melanie Dickens, MS
Community Based Disparities Coordinator
Alabama Public Health

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SUMMER CONFERENCE - FRIDAY, JUNE 17 & SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Andy Andrews
New York Times best-selling author and speaker
@AndyAndrews


Sheila Holt

Director at the University of Alabama in Huntsville-Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative and UAH Science in Motion

@sheilaholt19


Senator Arthur Orr
Alabama Senator for District 3

Representative Danny Garrett
Innovative Alabama
Board of Director

Senate Pro Tempore Greg Reed
Innovate Alabama
Board of Director


Dr. Helen Fagan
Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion Scholar & Practitioner

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Dr. Eric Mackey 
State Superintendent of Education

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Dr. Cristen Herring 
Superintendent of Auburn City Schools
Dr. Jimmy Shaw
Superintendent of Florence City Schools
Dr. Elisabeth Davis
Alabama State Department of Education
@ZTAedavis

Marvin Lucas
Vice President of Tuscaloosa City Schools

Ann West

Superintendent of Marion County Schools

@MarionCoSchools

Dr. Jeff Langham

Director Southeast Region

Cognia

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BONUS SESSION - SUNDAY, JUNE 19

Candyce “Ce” Anderson, M.S., L.P.C.

Clinical mental health psychotherapist

@CeAndersonLive


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