Schedule
The FRN Conference gives you the knowledge and the skills to be a leader on federal legislation throughout the year. Get the inside track on federal policies .
1:00-2:00 p.m. ◊ Opening Session
Speakers: C.H. “Sonny” Savoie, NSBA President; Anne L. Bryant, NSBA Executive Director; Michael A. Resnick, NSBA Associate Executive Director
Presider: C.H. “Sonny” Savoie, NSBA President
2:00-3:00 p.m. ◊ Political Insights and Commentary
Speaker: Norman J. Ornstein, Political Analyst
Presider: Earl C. Rickman, III, NSBA President-Elect
3:15-4:30 p.m. ◊ Policy Commentary
With the passage of far-reaching stimulus funds for education and pending reauthorization of ESEA/NCLB and other programs, the federal role is changing – a nationally known expert discusses the role of school board members.
Presider: Mary Broderick, NSBA Secretary-Treasurer
4:45-5:30 p.m. ◊ Capitol Steps
Washington’s longest running musical political satire presents an ever-changing perspective on national politics.
Presider: Barbara L. Bolas, NSBA Immediate Past President
8:15-8:45 a.m. ◊ Opening Remarks
Speaker: C.H. “Sonny” Savoie, NSBA President
9:00–10:00 a.m., 10:15–11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ◊ Legislative Seminars
NSBA advocacy staff members will cover the most critical legislative issues for public education. Each session will include:
- Background information on each legislative issue and how it affects your school district
- Strategies and talking points to craft a stronger message in meetings with members of Congress
- Question and answer time
12:45–2:00 p.m. ◊ Congressional Awards Luncheon
The Federal Relations Network will recognize members of Congress who made outstanding contributions to public education in 2009.
Presider: C.H. “Sonny” Savoie, NSBA President
2:15–3:15 p.m. ◊ Breakout Sessions
Sessions on national education issues.
3:30–5:00 p.m. ◊ General Session
Members of Congress share their education agendas. Your call to action.
Presider: Earl C. Rickman, III, NSBA President-Elect
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ◊ Your Day on Capitol Hill
Spend a full day meeting with your senators and representatives on Capitol Hill. Share how their federal policy decisions impact your local district, and put what you have learned at the FRN Conference into action. Join forces with your state association and other FRN members to help present NSBA’s legislative agenda for 2010.
5:30–7:30 p.m. ◊ Congressional Reception
NSBA’s Federal Relations Network (FRN) hosts its annual reception for members of Congress and staff. You may never get another chance to see so many of this year’s important decision makers together in one place. You will not want to miss this important opportunity to network and share your concerns with members of Congress from across the country.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
2:00–5:00 p.m. ◊ Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) Issues Forum
The CUBE Issues Forum offers you and your urban counterparts from across the country an opportunity to gather and exchange ideas about the federal legislative concerns that affect your school district. This roundtable session will provide a legislative perspective, with a special focus on urban issues. Immediately following the keynote presentation, the roundtable participants will engage in a more informal exchange about urban and federal legislative issues.
Presider: Lock P. Beachum, Sr., Chair NSBA Council of Urban Boards of Education
Please check the “CUBE Issues Forum” box on the registration form if you plan to attend. Urban districts are eligible to enroll in CUBE if they are members of their state association.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
9:00–10:00 a.m. ◊ New FRN Member Orientation
This important session provides an overview of the Federal Relations Network and introduces first time attendees to the benefits and responsibilities of FRN participation. Learn how you work with NSBA and your state association to influence federal legislators. If you are new to the FRN or the FRN Conference, you will not want to miss this session. Please check the “New FRN member” box on the registration form if you plan to attend.
10:15–11:15 a.m. ◊ Hot Topics Session
Learn about current and emerging issues affecting your school district. Please check the “Hot Topics Session” box on the registration form if you plan to attend.