Federal Relations Network Conference
FRN Conference Schedule
The FRN Conference gives you the knowledge and the skills to be a leader on federal legislation throughout the year.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Opening General Session
Presenters: C. Ed Massey, NSBA President;
Thomas J. Gentzel, NSBA Executive Director and
Michael A. Resnick, NSBA Associate Executive Director
Presider: C. Ed. Massey, NSBA President
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Political Insights for 2013 & the Impact on Public Education
Presenter: Norman J. Ornstein, Political Analyst
Presider: David A. Pickler, NSBA President-elect
3:15 - 4:30 p.m. General Session - A Debate: Making the Case for Public Education
Presider: Anne M. Byrne, NSBA Secretary-Treasurer
4:45 - 5:30 p.m. Capitol Steps
The longest running musical political satire in Washington,D.C. presents their perspective on the national political landscape.
Presider: Anne M. Byrne, NSBA Secretary-Treasurer
Monday, January 28, 2013
7:30 – 8:30 A.M. School Board Networking Breakfast and Opening Remarks
Speaker: C. Ed Massey, NSBA President
8:30 – 10:00 A.M. General Session: Priority Legislative Issues and Strategies
NSBA lobbyists provide the background, message points and strategies for the priority legislative issues to prepare you for your meetings on Capitol Hill with members of Congress.
Presider: Anne M. Byrne, NSBA Secretary-Treasurer
10:15 – 11:15 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Hot Topic Work Sessions I
Choose from a number of federal issues – and pertinent state issues – arising throughout the nation that will impact your school district.
11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Hot Topic Work Sessions II
Multiple sessions on national education issues.
12:45 – 2:00 P.M. Congressional Awards Luncheon
NSBA will recognize members of Congress who made outstanding contributions to public education in 2012.
Presider: C. Ed Massey, NSBA President
2:15 – 3:15 P.M. Hot Topic Work Sessions III
Multiple sessions on national education issues.
3:30 – 5:00 P.M. Final General Session and Your Call to Action
Members of Congress share their views on important issues and you will receive your final call to action.
Presider: David A. Pickler, NSBA President-elect
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. NSBA's Day on Capitol Hill
Spend a full day meeting with your senators and representatives and their staff on Capitol Hill. Use your skills and knowledge to secure strong support for school board priorities.
5:30 – 7:30 P.M. Reception to Honor School Board Members at the Library of Congress
End your day at NSBA’s annual reception for school boards, state school boards associations, Congress, the Administration and staff. This closing event celebrates 40 years of the FRN conference and honors local school board members for their work on Capitol Hill, providing a forum to share meeting experiences and to strategize effective follow-up with members of Congress throughout the year.
FRN Kick-Off Events
Saturday, January 26, 2013
2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) Issues Forum: Implementing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
Exchange ideas with your urban counterparts regarding federal legislative issues that affect your school district. Hear an overview from NSBA Advocacy staff on developments in child nutrition policy since the passage of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act in 2010 and its implications for school districts. A panel of school board members and national experts will discuss implementation of the policy in their districts. Please check the “CUBE Issues Forum” box on the registration form if you plan to attend. Urban districts of any size are eligible to enroll in CUBE if they are members of their state school boards associations.
Presider: Minnie Forte-Brown, Chair, CUBE
Sunday, January 27, 2013
8:30 – 9:30 A.M. New FRN Member Orientation and Legislation 101
Learn more about the FRN conference and FRN responsibilities. View the How to Lobby Your Member of Congress video and receive a brief tutorial on the basics of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and federal funding.
10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Emerging Issues Session
Back by popular demand, this session focuses on a brief overview of the latest issues emerging on Capitol Hill.
