Join us June 16-18 at the Lodge at Gulf State Park for AASB's 2023 Summer Conference! Arrive a day early and attend the School Law Clinic on Thursday, June 15, our popular early bird workshop featuring local school board attorneys and experts with guidance on a variety of legal issues of importance to school boards. 

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Registration opens Thursday, February 21

Things to Know

• Location: The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton hotel (NOTE: you must first register for the Conference before booking a room at the Lodge.)
• Early Bird: The School Law Clinic will be on Thursday, June 15 from 1 - 5 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.
• Bonus Sunday Program (optional): This session is open to all in-person attendees. Breakfast is included. Please note, there is not a virtual option for Sunday's session. 
• 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.

Registration Links

Thursday, June 15: School Law Clinic
 

School Law Clinic: Registration opens Thursday, February 21.

Law Clinic Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellations and refunds for registration will be accepted until June 8, 2023. 
• Registration cancellations received on or after June 9, 2023 will not be refunded. 
• No shows will not receive a refund. 
• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to jbrownell@alabamaschoolboards.org.

Friday, June 16 & Saturday, June 17: Summer Conference 

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

Morning Schedule Track: Registration opens Thursday, February 16. 

Afternoon Schedule Track: Registration opens Thursday, February 21. 

Law Clinic Cancellation Policy:

• There will be a $75 fee for any conference cancellation. 
• Cancellations and refunds for registration will be accepted until June 8, 2023. 
• Registration cancellations received on or after June 9, 2023 will not be refunded.
• No shows will not receive a refund.
• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to jbrownell@alabamaschoolboards.org.
• A $20 late fee will be added to all registrations after June 9, 2023 and on-site registrations.

Sunday, June 18: Bonus Session 

This optional session is open to all attendees.

Sunday Morning Bonus Session: Registration opens Thursday, February 21.

Hotel Information

The Lodge at Gulf State Park

21196 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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Room rate:  $297.85 per night ($259 + 15% tax)

Hotel booking opens Thursday, February 21

Reservation Line: 1-800-618-4350 

Group code: AASB

Last day to book a room: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 

THINGS TO KNOW

Hotel Cancellation Policy:  Any changes or cancellations to any reservation less than 5 days in advance of arrival will incur a one night room and tax penalty. 

Call in reservations are processed exclusively through the hotel’s Central Reservations Department at 1-800-618-4350. Guests wishing to book by phone should mention the group code “AASB” when calling. 

Extended dates are based upon availability and are not available via the booking link.  

Instructions for guests wishing to check availability to extend their stay: 

• Edit travel dates at the top of the landing page, then click the UPDATE icon

• If the requested dates are not available at the group rate, reach out to Central Reservations at 1-800-618-4350 and mention the group code “AASB” for assistance.

Hotel cancellation policy: Any changes or cancellations to any reservation less than 5 days in advance of arrival will incur a one night room and tax penalty.

Additional Lodging

Brett Robinson Rentals
 

AASB has arranged a special 5% discount for condos booked through Brett Robinson rentals. 

IMPORTANT: You can visit the Brett Robinson Rentals website to view properties; however, reservations must be made by phone to receive the 5% discount. There is a three-night minimum per reservation. 

Phone: 1-888-633-7101 Group Code: AASB-Group ID 966 (5% discount)

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

WHAT'S NEW?

Deposits: A prepaid deposit will be charged at the time of booking. The remainder of the balance is automatically charged to the card on file 21 days prior to check-in.

Cancellation: If the reservation is cancelled 22 days or more prior to arrival, all monies will be refunded minus a $35 cancellation fee. If the reservation is cancelled 21 or fewer days prior to arrival, the grand total of booking (rent, fees, and taxes) will be forfeited. There are no refunds for early departures or inclement weather. 

Hampton Inn Gulf Shores 

1701 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

2 miles from The Lodge at Gulf State Park 

Room rate: $209 

Group reservations by phone 251-948-1020 press '0' to reach the front desk.

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Note: A credit card is required to hold a room.

Last day to book a room: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Hotel Indigo

22843 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561

1.8 miles from The Lodge at Gulf State Park 

Room rate: $399-$509

Group reservations by phone 251-981-1737

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Group name: AL Associations of School Boards  — Group Code: ASB

Last day to book a room: Friday, May 19, 2023

Note: A deposit of first night room and tax is required 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellation: Reservations must be cancelled 7 days or more prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of the first night room and tax.

AASB Summer Conference Book Drive

 We're pleased to announce our Second Annual 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 15-18 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park!

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 & PRESENTATIONS

Conference Speakers 

Derek W. Black	Dr. Sanee Bell
Author & Professor of Law at The University of South Carolina Twitter: @DerekWBlack	Author & Former Principal  Twitter: @SaneeBell

Dr. John Almarode	Dr. Wendy Troop-Gordon
Author & Professor of Education at James Madison University   www.johnalmarode.com	Professor of Human Development and Family Science at Auburn University & Lead Researcher at AU Social Development Lab Twitter: @auhdfs

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