2010 VSBAAnnual Convention Program

November 16-18, 2011

Williamsburg Lodge & Conference Center

2011 VSBA Annual Convention Program

November 16-18, 2011

Williamsburg Lodge & Conference Center

2011 VSBA Annual Convention Program

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On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA), I am honored to welcome you to the VSBA’s Annual Convention here in Williamsburg. This year’s convention offers an amazing lineup of top-notch speakers and experts focusing on the key issues that are impacting school boards across the state. Additionally, the convention is a great opportunity to share experiences and best practices with colleagues from around the Commonwealth to gain new insights, more efficient strategies, and build networking relationships. While serving as your President of VSBA for the past two years, I am amazed by the hard work and dedication embodied in our school board members from around the state. As school board members, we must work hard to enable students in our communities to have bright and successful futures. Without strong school board leadership, our children don’t have a chance. We must create an environment that will mold, shape, and develop the minds of our students of the future. I thank you for your hard work and dedication in advancing public education and hope you enjoy this wonderful VSBA Convention! Sincerely, Warren J. “Jeff” Bain 2010-11 President Virginia School Boards Association

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

President’s Message ............................................... 3

VSBA Board of Directors ....................................6 & 7

Conference Schedule At-A-Glance .....................9 & 10

Regions of the VSBA ............................................. 11

VSBA Business Affiliates ..................................17 & 18

Convention Exhibitors ................,....................22 & 23

School Architecture Exhibition .................................31

Conference Facility Map ..........................................60

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Celebrating 50 Years of Commitment to the

design of

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2011 VSBA Board of Directors Officers

AT-Large Members

President Warren J. ―Jeff‖ Bain

(Pulaski County)

Past President Stuart D. Gibson (Fairfax County)

President-Elect Joan E. Wodiska

(Falls Church City)

Committee Chairs

Legislative Positions Kerri M. Wilson

(Harrisonburg City)

Federal Relations George A. Bradby

(Isle of Wight County)

Finance/Audit Priscilla B. Godfrey (Loudoun County)

Karen J. Gerlach (Radford City)

Henry J. Featherston, Jr. (Amelia County)

Betty D. Covington (Prince William Co.)

Juandiego Wade (Charlottesville City)

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2011 VSBA Board of Directors

Northeastern Jon A. Buttram (Fairfax City)

Eastern Rosemary M. Mahan

(Westmoreland County)

Tidewater Diane B. Jones

(Southampton County)

Blue Ridge William S. Kidd (Wythe County)

Valley Roy K. Boyles

(Warren County)

Southwest Harold T. Golding(Carroll County)

Southside Kenneth W. Lewis (Petersburg City)

Southern Ellery Sedgwick

(Prince Edward County)

Central David W. Christian

(Buckingham County)

Regional Chairs

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Wednesday General Session

Jamie Vollmer is an award-winning champion of public education, and the author of the highly acclaimed book, Schools Cannot Do It Alone. His primary goal is to help educators and their allies remove the obstacles to progress and create schools that unfold the full potential of every child. He is the proud recipient of the 2010

Learning and Liberty award, presented by the National School Public Relations Association in recognition of his outstanding efforts to strengthen school/community partnerships. Vollmer will be available immediately after the opening session to sell and sign his book Schools Cannot Do It Alone.

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Wednesday General Session

Jamie Vollmer is an award-winning champion of public education, and the author of the highly acclaimed book, Schools Cannot Do It Alone. His primary goal is to help educators and their allies remove the obstacles to progress and create schools that unfold the full potential of every child. He is the proud recipient of the 2010

Learning and Liberty award, presented by the National School Public Relations Association in recognition of his outstanding efforts to strengthen school/community partnerships. Vollmer will be available immediately after the opening session to sell and sign his book Schools Cannot Do It Alone.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:30-5:30 Convention Registration 9:30-Noon Early Bird Seminars Noon-6:00 Exhibit Area Open Noon-2:00 Award of Distinction Recognition Luncheon Noon-5:00 VSBA Green Schools Challenge Certificates 1:00-5:00 Cyber Café 1:30-5:30 VSBA Council of School Attorneys (COSA) Meeting 2:00-4:00 Opening General Session 4:00-5:00 Refreshment Break 4:30-5:00 VSBA Regional Meetings 5:00-6:00 VSBA Green Schools Challenge Awards (by invitation) 9:00-11:00 VSBA/RRMM Education Celebration Reception/Dance

Thursday, November 17, 2011

7:00 8th Annual 5k Run/Walk 8:00-5:30 Convention Registration 8:00-5:30 Cyber Café/Exhibit Area Open 8:00-9:15 Continental Breakfast 9:30-12:45 Student School Board Representative Workshop 9:15-10:15 Parliamentary Procedure Survival Skills for School Board Members 9:15-10:15 William Monroe Academy: College & Career Readiness in Action 9:15-10:15 School Board Relationships: Capitalizing on the Strengths of Your School Board 9:15-10:15 General Assembly Update 9:15-10:15 Tough Behavior Challenges: Tiered Intervention that Gets Results 9:15-10:15 Navigating the Social Media Landscape 9:15-10:15 Creating Change Without Creating Turmoil 9:15-10:15 Alternative Funding through Private Fundraising & Grants: A Case Study of Maggie Walker Governor’s School Athletic Pavilion Project 9:15-10:15 Career Pathways: Building a Seaworthy Partnership in Newport News (2011 Magna Award Winner) 9:15-10:15 Take Control of Your Budget: A Private Partnership Opportunity 9:15-10:15 Improving Governance Through Paperless Agendas 10:30-11:30 Service for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders 10:30-11:30 20 Questions (& Answers) Every Board Member & Superintendent Should Know About Employment Law 10:30-11:30 Teacher & Principal Evaluation—DOE Update 10:30-11:30 Old Schools, New Tools 10:30-11:30 Developing a Culture of Sustainability 10:30-11:30 What Every School Board Member Should Know About VHSL 10:30-11:30 Architects Review Commentary 10:30-11:30 Healthy Meals for All Students (2011 Magna Award Winner) 10:30-11:30 VA’s 2010 Science SOL Revisions, National Science Standards Status, & Some Strategic K12 STEM Recommendations 10:30-11:30 VSBA Superintendent Search Services 10:30-11:30 VSBA 101 (Newly Elected Board Members) 11:45-12:45 School Law Update 11:45-12:45 School Board Decision-Making Consensus-Building Matrix

Convention At A Glance

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11:45-12:45 The Rule of Law Project: The Law Rules! 11:45-12:45 It IS Easy Being Green 11:45-12:45 The Professional Performance Process: How to Successfully Implement A Major Initiative in a Large School Division 11:45-12:45 SAFESHARE276: Mobilizing Media for School Safety 11:45-12:45 Changes to the VPSA Technology Bond Program for 2011 and Beyond 11:45-12:45 NSBA Federal Relations Committee Orientation 12:45-12:45 Bridging the Digital Divide: The Internet Essentials Program 12:45-2:15 Lunch on Your Own 2:00 5K VSBA Run/Walk Awards Presentation 2:00-3:30 VASS Training Seminar for Superintendents 2:15-5:00 VSBA Delegate Assembly 2:15-3:15 Teacher & Principal Evaluation– DOE Update 2:15-3:15 Online Learning+Strong Instruction+Effective Planning=Student Success Online learning, does it really work? 2:15-3:15 VA’s Career Coach Program: Putting Students First! 2:15-3:15 Paying for Capital Improvements in Good Times & Bad 2:15-3:15 The VA College and Career Readiness Initiative 2:15-3:15 Affordable Housing for Teachers— ―A First in VA‖ 2:15-3:15 Improving Governance Through Paperless Agendas 3:30-4:30 Discipline 101: What School Boards Need to Know About Disciplining General Education Students & Students with Disabilities 3:30-4:30 Budget & Finance: What Every New School Board Member Should Know 3:30-4:30 High Quality Professional Development for FREE 3:30-4:30 Instructional Leadership for English Language Learners in VA 3:30-4:30 Equitable Distribution of High Quality Teachers in VA 3:30-4:30 A Study of School Board Members’ Perception of Taxing Authority 3:30-4:30 VA School Terrorism Awareness Program 3:30-4:30 State Board of Education Meet and Greet 4:30-5:30 Wine and Cheese Reception 5:30-7:30 VSBA Insurance Services Banquet for Member Boards

Friday, November 18, 2011 8:30-11:00 Breakfast and General Session 11:00 Convention adjourns

Thursday, November 17, 2011 Conference At A Glance, cont’d

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Central Albemarle County Buckingham County Charlottesville City Culpeper County Fluvanna County Greene County Louisa County Madison County Nelson County Orange County Rappahannock County Tidewater Accomack County Chesapeake City Franklin City Hampton City Isle of Wight County Newport News City Norfolk City Northampton County Poquoson City Portsmouth City Southampton County Suffolk City Surry County Sussex County Virginia Beach City Williamsburg/James City York County Eastern Caroline County Colonial Beach Town Dahlgren Dependents Essex County Gloucester County King & Queen Co. King George County King William County Lancaster County Mathews County Middlesex County Northumberland County Richmond County Westmoreland County West Point Town

Northeastern Alexandria City Arlington County Fairfax City Fairfax County Falls Church City Fauquier County Fredericksburg City Loudoun County Manassas City Manassas Park City Prince William County Quantico Dependents Spotsylvania County Stafford County Southern Amherst County Appomattox County Bedford City Bedford County Campbell County Charlotte County Danville City Halifax County Lynchburg City Lunenburg County Mecklenburg County Pittsylvania County Prince Edward County Blue Ridge Alleghany County Bland County Botetourt County Craig County Covington City Floyd County Franklin County Giles County Henry County Martinsville City Montgomery County Patrick County Pulaski County Radford City Roanoke City Roanoke County Salem City Wythe County

Southwest Bristol City Buchanan County Carroll County Dickenson County Galax City Grayson County Lee County Norton City Russell County Scott County Smyth County Tazewell County Washington County Wise County Valley Augusta County Bath County Buena Vista City Clarke County Frederick County Harrisonburg City Highland County Lexington City Page County Rockbridge County Rockingham County Shenandoah County Staunton City Warren County Waynesboro City Winchester City Southside Amelia County Brunswick County Charles City County Chesterfield County Colonial Heights City Correctional Ed. Bd. Cumberland County Dinwiddie County Goochland County Greensville/Emporia Hanover County Henrico County Hopewell City New Kent County Nottoway County Petersburg City Powhatan County Prince George County Richmond City

VSBA Regions

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:30-5:30 Convention Registration Williamsburg Lodge Conference Center Lobby, Upper Level Registrars: Shirley Brown, Annie Jessee, Eric Sawyer 9:30-Noon Early Bird Seminars How Schools Can Become More Disaster Resistant Tidewater Rooms AB, Upper Level Every year, emergencies take their toll on public education across the Commonwealth. Taking action now can save lives, prevent injury, and minimize property damage during a crisis. This training will provide step-by-step advice on how to create and maintain a comprehensive emergency management program. We will discuss the critical concepts and compo-nents of good crisis planning, stimulate thinking about the crisis preparedness process, and provide real examples of re-cent disasters that have affected school divisions in Virginia. All participants will receive a disaster handbook entitled: Lessons Learned: Disaster tool kit for schools. Moderator: Thomas C. Bullock, Jr., Vice-Chair Mecklenburg County Public Schools Presenters: David Brooks, Safety Engineer, VSBA Loss Control Services, Dan Hurley, Risk Manager Norfolk City Public Schools Panel Presenters: Jim Sullivan, Superintendent Washington County Schools, Ben Kiser, Superintendent Gloucester County Schools, Dr. Deborah Pettit, Superintendent Louisa County Schools Dr. Gail Pope, Superintendent Manassas City Schools, and Dr. Roger Morris, Superintendent Patrick County Schools

There is still time to sign-up for the Annual 5K Walk/Run Stop by the BCWH Booth 61 in the West area, lower level to

register and receive your FREE T-shirt.

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Gregory V. Strickland, Chair, Louisa County Public Schools,

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Best Practices to Reduce Legal Challenges to Adverse Personnel Actions Tidewater Rooms CD, Upper Level Public school divisions face a growing number of legal obstacles to the identification, evaluation, discipline and dismissal/nonrenewal of teachers and administrators who fail to meet performance standards. This presentation will identify best practices and economical methods to avert or withstand such legal challenges and to reduce attorneys fees relating to: policies and regulations, effective documentation and communication, training administrators to navigate legal minefields, linking personnel action to clearly articulated performance standards, and the school board's role in employee personnel matters. Moderator: Laura Hoofnagle, Chairman Rockbridge County School Board Presenters: Mary McGowan, Esquire, Blankingship & Keith Bradford King, Esquire, Thompson McMullan

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

R_U_SOCIAL? VSBA’s social media presence continues to rise. Milestone Communications is sponsoring an “R_U_Social?” booth, located in the upstairs hallway of the Williamsburg Lodge, which will offer hands on learning about social media networking. The first 150 members to create a Facebook, twitter and/or linkedin account will receive a FREE VSBA R_U_Social” T-Shirt! In addition, Milestone Communica-tions is raffling off a FREE iPad to those who join Facebook and ―Like the VSBA and Milestone Communications Face-book pages. Use the hash tag #vsba2011 on Twitter for up to the minute conference announcements and updates!

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Bradford King, Esquire, Sands Anderson PC

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Noon-5:30 Exhibit Area Opens Virginia Room, Lower Level The Exhibit area will also be open Thursday, 8-5:30 Register for the daily door prize by visiting each exhibit booth. To be eligible for the Wednesday, 5pm, drawing you must complete and deposit your entry form by 5pm at the OWPR booths 1 & 2. Entries will continue to be eligible for the Thursday and Friday drawings. A winning entry is not eligible for future drawings. ●“People’s Choice Award” for the Exhibition of School Architecture in the Conference Center Prefunction West, upper level area, before Thursday at 5pm, vote for your fa-vorite design to be selected for the award which will be an-nounced at the Friday general session. ● VSBA 5K Walk/Run Information Station. Pick up your race materials or register to join the fun at BCWH Booth 61. It’s not too late to register on site. The 8th Annual VSBA 5k Walk/Run is sponsored by BCWH, Thompson Consulting Engineers & Sustainability Design Consulting. ●VSBA Relaxation Station, Courtesy of VSBA Insurance Services, 10-minute massages on first-come, first-served basis in the exhibit hall at Booth #43. Come and enjoy! ●VSBA Signs of Success, Displays showcasing favorite success stories in local school divisions, will be on display on the Upper Level, Prefunction area. ●R_U_SOCIAL booth, located in the upstairs hallway of the Williamsburg Lodge will be open during exhibit hours to learn about VSBA social media opportunities. The first 150 people to register will receive a free t-shirt and all who visit will be entered in a drawing to win an iPad. The R_U_SOCIAL booth is sponsored by Milestone Communications.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Noon-2:00 Award of Distinction Recognition Luncheon (by invitation) Piedmont Room, Lower Level The Award of Distinction is the highest level in the VSBA Boardsmanship Academy. This twelfth annual luncheon is to honor those who have earned at least 84 credits over the last two years. Congratulations to the 114 who have achieved the highest Academy level and we hope to see more next year! Noon-5:00 Pick up your Green Schools Challenge Certificates Prefunction Area, Upper Level Are you a VSBA Certified Green School Division? If so, be sure to pick up your VSBA Green Schools Challenge certificates at the Linc Group table in the Prefunction area. Noon-5:00 VSBA Cyber Café Exhibit Hall, Booth 57, Lower Level Computers, linked through the VSBA website, are available for those who want to check emails. The Cyber Café is sponsored by Schneider Electric. 1:30-5:30 VSBA Council of School Attorneys (COSA) Meeting Rockefeller Room, Williamsburg Inn

Enter to Win a Free Trial of VSBA BoardDocs LT

Visit booth #58 to enter for your chance to win a six-month trial of VSBA BoardDocs LT. Winner will be

announced at the closing General Session.

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Stop by the Exhibit Hall to receive a professional massage compliments of VSBA Insurance Services.

2:00-4:00 Opening General Session Colony Room, Upper Level Presiding: Warren J. “Jeff” Bain (Pulaski County), President Virginia School Boards Association Entertainment: Pulaski County High School Advanced Concert Choir, Pulaski County Public Schools, Angela Talbert, Director National Anthem Singer: Jasmine Lee, Student, Cumberland High School, Cumberland County Public Schools Speaker: Jamie Vollmer, Author, Speaker Jamie Vollmer will hold an autograph session immediately after the general session. Books may be purchased in advance at the Registration Desk for $20 or during the signing. Opening session multimedia presentation is courtesy of VSBA BoardDocs, a paperless meeting solution for school board meetings. Stop by Booth #58 to find out why 44 Virginia school divisions are using VSBA BoardDocs. 4:15-5:00 Refreshment Break Virginia Room, Lower Level Sponsored by K12

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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VSBA BUSINESS AFFILIATES Check out the participation in VSBA’s School Business Affiliate Program. We’ve provided all the information you need to contact these companies that support education and local school leaders:

Hayes Large Architects, LLP www.hayeslarge.com HBA Architecture & Interior Design www.hbaonline.com Honeywell, International Website: http://www.honeywell.com Hord Coplan Macht, Inc. www.hcm2.com Hurd & Obenchain, Inc. www.hurdandobenchain.com InterCom Network www.electronicschoolboard.com Johnson Controls, Inc. www.makeyourbuildingswork.com K12 Management, Inc. Website: http://www.k12.com M. B. Kahn Construction Co. Inc. www.mbkahn.com Metromont Corporation www.metromontusa.com Mid-Atlantic Precast Association www.mapaprecast.org Milestone Communications, Inc. www.milestonecommunications.com Moseley Architects www.moseleyarchitects.com Nielsen Builders, Inc. www.nielsen-inc.com OWPR, Inc. www.owpr@owpr.com Pepco Energy Services www.pepcoenergy.com Perkins Eastman Architects, P.C. www.perkinseastman.com

Air Mechanical Sales, Inc. www.airmechanicalsales.com Ameresco www.ameresco.com Anderson & Associates, Inc. www.andassoc.com Aramark Education www.aramarkschools.com Ballou, Justice, Upton Architects www.bjuarchitects.com BCWH Architects www.bcwh.com BeeryRio, Inc. www.beeryrio.com Branch & Associates, Inc. www.branch-associates.com ConEdison Solutions www.conedisonsolutions.com Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates www.cra-architects.com EF-Education First www.eftours.com English Construction Company, Inc. www.englishconst.com Gay and Neel, Inc. www.gayandneel.com GCA Services Group, Inc. www.gcaservices.com Global Connect www.gc1.com Grimm + Parker Architects www.gparch.com H&M Company, Inc. www.hmcompany.com

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VSBA Business Affiliates, Cont’d Rancorn Wildman Architects, PLC www.rancornwildman.com Royalwood Associates, Inc. www.Royalwood Associates.com RRMM Architects, P.C. www.rrmm.com Schneider Electric www.schneider-electric.com SchoolNet, Inc. www.schoolnet.com Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. www.howardshockey.com SMART Technologies Corporation www.smarttech.com Southern Association of Colleges & Schools www.sacscasi.org Spectrum Design, P.C. www.spectrumpc.com SSC Service Solutions www.sscserv.com SunTrust www.suntrust.com

Therapeutic Interventions, Inc. www.therapeuticinterventions.com Thompson & Litton www.t-l.com Tindall Corporation www.tindallcorp.com Vanir Construction Management, Inc. www.vanir.com Virginia Retirement System www.varetire.org VMDO Architects, P.C. www.vmdo.com Waller, Todd & Sadler Architects, Inc. www.wtsarch.com Wells Fargo Disability Management www.wellsfargo.com X2 Development Corporation www.x2dev.com York Building Products www.yorkbuilding.com

Computers are available for those who want to check emails. The

Café is located in the VSBA Exhibit Hall Booth #56 The Cyber Café is open Wednesday from noon-5:30

and Thursday from 9-5:30.

Thanks to Schneider Electric for sponsoring this year’s Cyber Café.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 4:30-5:00 VSBA Regional Meetings Boards meet in regions to discuss issues of regional concern, to plan the Spring Regional meetings, Regional elections and to review the Delegate Assembly proposed legislation. Northeastern Colony A-C Tidewater Colony D Blue Ridge Colony E Eastern Tidewater A Southside Tidewater B Southern Tidewater C Valley Tidewater D Southwest Piedmont A-B Central Piedmont C 5:00-5:45 VSBA Green Schools Challenge Awards (by invitation) Alleghany Room, Upper Level This event honors those divisions who have placed first, second, or third in their population category. Thanks to the 2011 VSBA Green Schools Challenge sponsors:

9:00-11:00 VSBA/RRMM Education Celebration Dance Colony Room, Upper Level The dance is sponsored by RRMM. Transportation will be available at the entrance to the Williamsburg Lodge Conference Center from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to Kingsmill Resort, Crowne Plaza Fort Magruder, Clarion Hotel, and Colonial Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel. Transportation is provided by RRMM.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:00 VSBA 8th Annual 5k Walk/Run Pick up materials for run/walk beginning at 6:30 am at a table adjacent to the VSBA registration desk. Race results and prizes will be announced and presented at 2:00 at the BCWH Booth #61. The 5K is sponsored by BCWH, Thompson Consulting Engineers & Sustainability Design Consulting 8:00-5:30 Convention Registration Williamsburg Lodge Conference Center Lobby, Upper Level 8:00-5:30 Cyber Café Exhibit Hall, Booth 57, Lower Level Computers are available for those who want to check emails. The Cyber Café is sponsored by Schneider Electric. 8:00-5:30 Exhibit Area Open Virginia Room, Lower Level Register for the daily door prize by visiting each exhibit booth. To be eligible for the Thursday, 5pm, drawing you must complete and deposit your entry form by 5pm at the OWPR booths 1 & 2. Entries will continue to be eligible for the Friday drawings at the Closing General Session. Must be present to win. 8:00-4:30 Day Long Refreshment Break Virginia Room, Lower Level The Day Long Refreshment Break is sponsored by Comcast. 8:00-9:15 Continental Breakfast Virginia Room, Lower Level

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Convention Exhibitors

Company Booth # AdvancED Virginia* 23 Air Mechanical Sales 38 Ameresco* 3 American Fidelity* 9 BCWH Architects* 61 BeeryRio Architecture + Interiors 12 BoardDocs* 58 Branch & Associates, Inc 25 Cambridge College 34 Chartwells K-12 Dining Services 21 ColonialWebb* 50 ConEdison Solutions* 39 Construction Control Corporation 60 Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates* 29-30 Cyber Café 57 Daly Computers, Inc. 27 Energy Systems Group* 19 English Construction Company Inc. 22 Follett Software 17 GCA Education Services* 48 Hayes Large Architects 47 HBA Architecture & Interior Design 26 HDH Associates, P.C. 10 HESS Construction + Engineering Services 8 Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center 40 Honeywell 71 Hord Coplan Macht* 44 J.H. Pence Company 37 Johnson Controls, Inc.* 11 K-12 Inc. 28 KBR Building Group 59 M.B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. 62-62A MBP 5 Metromont Corporation* 15 Mid-Atlantic Precast Association* 49 Milestone Communications, Inc. 52 Mobile Modular Management Corporation 72 Moseley Architects* 67-69 Noresco 32 Nycom, Inc. 31

The following commercial firms are exhibiting their products at this year’s convention.

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Convention Exhibitors

Company Booth # AdvancED Virginia* 23 Air Mechanical Sales 38 Ameresco* 3 American Fidelity* 9 BCWH Architects* 61 BeeryRio Architecture + Interiors 12 BoardDocs* 58 Branch & Associates, Inc 25 Cambridge College 34 Chartwells K-12 Dining Services 21 ColonialWebb* 50 ConEdison Solutions* 39 Construction Control Corporation 60 Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates* 29-30 Cyber Café 57 Daly Computers, Inc. 27 Energy Systems Group* 19 English Construction Company Inc. 22 Follett Software 17 GCA Education Services* 48 Hayes Large Architects 47 HBA Architecture & Interior Design 26 HDH Associates, P.C. 10 HESS Construction + Engineering Services 8 Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center 40 Honeywell 71 Hord Coplan Macht* 44 J.H. Pence Company 37 Johnson Controls, Inc.* 11 K-12 Inc. 28 KBR Building Group 59 M.B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. 62-62A MBP 5 Metromont Corporation* 15 Mid-Atlantic Precast Association* 49 Milestone Communications, Inc. 52 Mobile Modular Management Corporation 72 Moseley Architects* 67-69 Noresco 32 Nycom, Inc. 31

The following commercial firms are exhibiting their products at this year’s convention.

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Convention Exhibitors, cont’d

OWPR, Inc* 1-2 Pepco Energy Services, Inc. 24 Rancorn Wildman Architects, PLC* 14 Relaxation Station 43 Royalwood Associates, Inc. 18 RRMM Architects* 64-65 Scientific Learning 13 SHW Group 7 Skanska* 45 Southern Managemen 33 Spectrum Design 41-42 SSC Service Solutions* 20 SunTrust 66 Therapeutic Interventions 46 Thompson + Litton 51 Trane* 16 Vanir Construction Management, Inc 36 Virginia Masonry Association* 6 VSBA Insurance Services 63 York Building Products 4 *VSBA Green Exhibitor

Exhibitor Booth #

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:30-12:45 Student School Board Representative Workshop Heritage Room, Upper Level Open to student school board representatives, this session will teach life and learning skills to students who were selected to represent the student voice on the school board. This workshop will bring in various speakers to work with the students on policy making, possible board situations and to discuss life as a student representative. 9:15-10:15 Parliamentary Procedure Survival Skills for School Board Members Alleghany Rooms, Upper Level A fast-paced and entertaining look at running effective board meetings. Use parliamentary procedure and Robert's Rules of Order to make your meetings shorter and more legal. Come hear Jim Slaughter an attorney who practices parlia-mentary law and is a Certified Professional Parliamentarian, Professional Registered Parliamentarian, and past President of the American College of Parliamentary Lawyers. Jim serves as Parliamentarian to the VSBA and NSBA. Moderator: Dr. George A. Bradby (Isle of Wight County), Chair VSBA Federal Relations Committee Presenter: Jim Slaughter, Certified Professional Parliamentarian-Teacher, Professional Registered Parliamentarian

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Colonial Williamsburg will be giving away a 2-night stay at the 2012 VSBA Annual Convention. Complete your exhibitor entry form, turn it in to OWPR booths 1&2 and make sure to attend the closing session to see if you have won! Must be present to win.

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People’s Choice Award Exhibition of School Architecture

Located in the Conference Center Prefunction West, upper level area. Vote for your favorite design before Thursday at 5 p.m., to be selected for the “People’s Choice Award”. The winner will be announced at the Friday General Session.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:15-10:15 William Monroe Academy: College and Career Readiness in Action Colony Rooms A-C, Upper Level ESEA reauthorization will call for students to be college and career ready. Federal funding may even be tied to innovative programs that address this goal. William Monroe Academy in Greene County is a school-within-a-school program de-signed to promote collaboration, service learning, problem solving, soft-skills, and higher-order thinking and teaching. The program is designed to be rigorous, but also inclusive. Moderator: William S. Kidd (Wythe County), Chair VSBA Blue Ridge Region Presenter: Dr. David C. Jeck, Superintendent, Greene County Public Schools 9:15-10:15 School Board Relationships: Capitalizing on the Strengths of Your School Board Colony Room D, Upper Level This seminar will provide a springboard for school boards to capitalize on the strengths of each member and to become a high-performing board for the school division. Participants will be exposed to a variety of tools to assist in learning about individual strengths. These tools will prepare them to promote effective and successful relationships and decision making. Moderator: George Lee Dowdy, III, Chairman Cumberland County School Board Presenters: Dr. Christine Ross, Former Member Cumberland County School Board, Dr. Amy Griffin, Superintendent, Cumberland County Public Schools

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9:15-10:15 General Assembly Update Colony Room E, Upper Level What issues are hot? What’s not? Find out what your board can do to help the VSBA lobbying efforts at this annual update on proposed legislation. Moderator: Priscilla Godfrey (Loudoun County), Chair VSBA Finance/Audit Committee Presenters: D. Patrick Lacy, Jr., Esquire, VSBA Lobbyist Stacy Haney, Esquire, VSBA Lobbyist 9:15-10:15 Tough Behavior Challenges: Tiered Interventions that Get Results Piedmont Room A, Lower Level This session led by Chesterfield County Public Schools provides specific examples of evidence-based behavior interventions and a differentiated coaching model which empowers students to increase their skills in self-management and problem-solving. Implementing an integrated system of tiered interventions can achieve signifi-cant school wide impact in improving student behavior. Moderator: Dianne E. Pettitt, Chair Chesterfield County School Board Presenter: Carolyn Lamm, Positive Behavior Intervention Coordinator, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Day Long Refreshment Break is Sponsored by Comcast.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:15-10:15 Navigating the Social Media Landscape Piedmont Room B, Lower Level As school divisions navigate the ever-changing social media landscape, it’s important for board members to be aware of the power and the pitfalls of these interactive digital tools. In this session the focus will be on the most popular sites and the factors that should be considered before adoption and during implementation. Moderator: Mark A. Medford, Chair York County School Board Presenter: Betsy Overkamp-Smith, APR, Community and PR Coordinator, York County Public Schools 9:15-10:15 Creating Change Without Creating Turmoil Tidewater Rooms CD, Upper Level This session will focus on how to navigate change in a ―non‖ change environment. Participants will discuss the barriers and resistance to change along with the psychological dimensions of change. Furthermore, participants will understand why leadership and being a change agent are one and the same. Moderator: Kerri M. Wilson (Harrisonburg City), Chair VSBA Legislative Positions Committee Presenter: Dr. Scott R. Kizner, Superintendent, Harrisonburg City Public Schools

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:15-10:15 Alternative Funding through Private Fundraising & Grants: A case study of Maggie Walker Governor’s School Athletic Pavilion Project Piedmont Room C, Lower Level In our current economic state, the necessity of alternative funding for public school systems is critical. The use of grants and private fundraising can be a viable option to continue support of capital projects along with many other school initiatives during a tight economic time. By utilizing grants, your alumni networks, and the community at large, your school division can not only strengthen their educa-tional efforts but bring together their community in support of a common goal. Through a case study of Maggie Walker Governor’s School’s Athletic Pavilion project, this presentation will cover key topics, such as educational foun-dations, private fundraising, grants, and the use of alumni networks. The challenges and obstacles of launching fund-raising campaigns will also be addressed. Moderator: Rosemary M. Mahan (Westmoreland County), Chair VSBA Eastern Region Presenters: Roger Richardson, AIA, REFP, Principal BCWH Architects, Hal Waller, Director, Maggie Walker Governor’s School Foundation

Keep an eye-out for displays showcasing a favorite story in local divisions throughout the upper level area.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:15-10:15 Alternative Funding through Private Fundraising & Grants: A case study of Maggie Walker Governor’s School Athletic Pavilion Project Piedmont Room C, Lower Level In our current economic state, the necessity of alternative funding for public school systems is critical. The use of grants and private fundraising can be a viable option to continue support of capital projects along with many other school initiatives during a tight economic time. By utilizing grants, your alumni networks, and the community at large, your school division can not only strengthen their educa-tional efforts but bring together their community in support of a common goal. Through a case study of Maggie Walker Governor’s School’s Athletic Pavilion project, this presentation will cover key topics, such as educational foun-dations, private fundraising, grants, and the use of alumni networks. The challenges and obstacles of launching fund-raising campaigns will also be addressed. Moderator: Rosemary M. Mahan (Westmoreland County), Chair VSBA Eastern Region Presenters: Roger Richardson, AIA, REFP, Principal BCWH Architects, Hal Waller, Director, Maggie Walker Governor’s School Foundation

Keep an eye-out for displays showcasing a favorite story in local divisions throughout the upper level area.

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9:15-10:15 Career Pathways: Building a Seaworthy Partnership in Newport News Tidewater Rooms AB, Upper Level Huntington Middle School and Newport News Shipbuilding have created a school wide environment that promotes the value of education as a means of building a strong career future. The partnership has created a ―Shipbuilders Club,‖ established a mentoring program and a Career Readiness Skills curriculum as part of this effort. 2011 NSBA MAGNA award recipient. Moderator: Carlton S. Ashby, Vice-Chair Newport News City School Board Presenters: Debbie H. Johnston, Chair, Newport News City School Board, Cleo Holloway, Principal, Newport News City Public Schools, Dr. Anita Plaskett, Assistant Principal of Instruction, Newport News City Public Schools 9:15-10:15 Take Control of Your Budget: A Private Partnership Opportunity Patriot Room, Upper Level Learn how Fairfax County Public Schools has generated over $5 million in the last 10 years by partnering with a local wireless communications company to build wireless infra-structure on school ground. A panel of experts will share insights on using school property as a revenue-generating asset. Presenters: Stuart Gibson (Fairfax County), Past-President Virginia School Boards Association, Lee Ann Pender, Administra-tive Service Director, Fairfax County Public Schools, Len Forkas, President, Milestone Communications

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2011 Exhibition of School Architecture

BCWH Architects Swift Creek Middle School Chesterfield County Public Schools Dr. Marcus Newsome BeeryRio Architecture + Interiors Vienna Elementary School Fairfax County Public Schools Dr. Jack Dale Dominion Steven Architects, PLC Sandusky Middle School Lynchburg City Public Schools Dr. Larry Massie Grimm + Parker Architects J. Blaine Blayton Elementary Williamsburg/James City County Public Schools Dr. Steven Constantino Lois S. Hornsby Middle School Williamsburg/James City County Public Schools Dr. Steven Constantino HBA Architecture & Interior Design Kellam High School Virginia Beach City Public Schools Dr. James Merrill Virginia Beach Middle School Virginia Beach City Public Schools Dr. James Merrill Moseley Architects J. Michael Lunsford Middle Schools Loudoun County Public Schools Dr. Edgar Hatrick Locust Grove Middle School Orange County Public Schools Dr. Robert Grimesey

Moseley Architects (Cont.) Patriot High School Prince William County Public Schools Dr. Steven L. Walts T. Clay Wood Elementary School Prince William County Public Schools Dr. Steven L. Walts Varina Elementary School Henrico County Public Schools Dr. Patrick J. Russo Perkins + Eastman Thomas Jefferson Middle School Arlington City Public Schools Dr. Pat Murphy Yorktown High School Arlington City Public Schools Dr. Pat Murphy RRMM Architects Masons Cove Elementary School Roanoke County Public Schools Dr. Lorriane Lange Patrick County High School Patrick County Public Schools Dr. Roger Morris William Byrd High School Roanoke County Public Schools Dr. Lorriane Lange Windy Gap Elementary School Franklin County Public Schools Dr. Charles Lackey Samaha Associates, PC Great Falls Elementary School Fairfax County Public Schools Dr. Jack Dale

The Architecture Exhibit Design Review Committee met in October to consider the 2011 submissions. Learn more about the themes and hear a discussion on the committee’s process at their session on Thursday at 10:30, Piedmont C.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:15-10:15 Improving Governance Through Paperless Agendas for Efficient and Effective Board Meetings Liberty Room, Upper Level Come hear how effortless and economical it is to implement a paperless meeting solution for public governance. Attendees will learn how utilizing reliable, eGovernance technology can minimize staff time, increase community access to board activities, help the environment and save taxpayer dollars. The session explores how today’s governing bodies can vastly improve conventional packets and provide board members with powerful tools to bring their leadership to new heights. (Session repeats 2:15 – 3:15) Moderator: J. Gilbert Seaux, Chair, Spotsylvania County School Board Presenters: Stephen Covert, Assistant Superintendent, Spotsylvania County Public Schools, Bill Flaherty, Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services, Spotsylvania County Public Schools, Dr. Scott Worner, Director of Maintenance and Operations, Spotsylvania County Public Schools

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:30-11:30 Services for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Meeting the Challenge Alleghany Rooms, Upper Level School divisions are faced with meeting the demands of the growing population of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders both in special and general education settings. As a result, schools must focus on a comprehensive approach to providing services in the areas of collaboration, training, resources, and support. The discussion, led by Loudoun County Schools, will include: The Challenges; Implications on Policy and Programs; Practical Solutions; and What the Future Holds. Moderator: Diane B. Jones (Southampton County), Chair VSBA Tidewater Region Presenter: Rosemarie McGuiness, Autism Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools 10:30-11:30 20 Questions (& Answers) Every Board Member and Superintendent Should Know About Employment Law Colony Room D, Upper Level This fast paced question and answer session will raise and resolve 20 of the most common or concerning conundrums of public school employment. Topics will include discipline and discharge, grievances, wage and hour compliance, and both avoiding and handling discrimination and harassment claims. Audience participation will be encouraged. Moderator: David W. Christian (Buckingham County), Chair VSBA Central Region Presenter: Robert J. Barry, Esquire, School Board Attorney Chesapeake City Public Schools

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:30-11:30 Teacher and Principal Evaluation – An Update from the Virginia Department of Education Colony Rooms A-C, Upper Level In April 2011, the Virginia Department of Education ap-proved new Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers that become effective July 1, 2012. A statewide workgroup is in the process of developing new performance standards and evaluation criteria for principals as well. This presentation led by the Department of Educa-tion will provide an overview of the new teacher standards and provide updates on pilot programs using the new stan-dards and performance pay across the Commonwealth. An update on the work on principal standards will also be provided. Finally, information concerning new reporting requirements regarding teacher and principal evaluation will be reviewed. (Session repeats 2:15 – 3:15) Moderator: Karen J. Gerlach (Radford City), At-Large Member VSBA Board of Directors Presenter: Dr. Mark R, Allan, Director of Licensure and School Leadership, Virginia Department of Education 10:30-11:30 Old Schools, New Tools Colony Room E, Upper Level School boards face the challenge of educating kids for the future in buildings built for the past. Learn how your board can build a foundation for modern learning through effective facility planning, collaborative decision-making, and partner-ships for state-of-the-art, community-centered design. Moderator: Gayl Brunk (Rockingham County), Vice-Chair VSBA Valley Region Presenters: Kim Bridges, Chair, Richmond City School Board Dawn Page, Vice-Chair, Richmond City School Board, Robert Moje, Principal, VMDO Architects

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:30-11:30 Developing A Culture of Sustainability Piedmont Room A, Lower Level From building operations to curriculum, learn how Virginia Beach Schools with 70,000 students and 10 million square feet of building space is implementing a comprehensive program with the purpose of creating lifelong learners who understand the importance of environmental sustainability. Moderator: Daniel D. Edwards, Chair Virginia Beach City School Board Presenter: Tim Cole, Sustainable Schools Project Manager Virginia Beach City Public Schools 10:30-11:30 What Every School Board Member Should Know About VHSL Piedmont Room B, Lower Level Virginia High School League sports and academic activities are high profile programs in all school communities. This session will examine the organization responsible for these activities as well as trends of interest. Moderator: Harold T. Golding (Carroll County), Chair VSBA Southwest Region & VSBA Representative to the VHSL Executive Committee Presenter: Kenneth G. Tilley, Executive Director Virginia High School League

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10:30-11:30 Architects Review Commentary Piedmont Room C, Lower Level Members of the design review team will share their analysis of the school design projects in the Commonwealth for 2011. This revamped session is intended to offer an opportunity for board members to learn how to build or renovate schools with cost savings while maintaining quality. School design awards will be announced prior to the convention and plaques will be given out in the upstairs hallway of the Williamsburg Lodge from Noon—2:00 today. Moderator: Dr. Kenneth W. Lewis (Petersburg City), Chair VSBA Southside Region Presenters: Dr. Michael D. Rettig, President, School Scheduling Associates, LLC, Karen Marcus, Consultant, Dr. Lowell Lemons, Retired Superintendent & Professor Mary Baldwin 10:30-11:30 Healthy Meals for All Students Tidewater Rooms AB, Upper Level Falls Church City Schools studied meal participation data with an emphasis on increasing services for students and families. It was troubling to discover that students eligible for reduced-price lunch were not fully participating and struggling to pay the .40 cent cost. The School Board targeted four areas for improvement: meal quality, access, staff empowerment and community engagement. It banned junk food in 2006, and then made the bold move to begin providing free lunch for all students who qualified for reduced price meals. Food Services was empowered to create a healthy menu that students will eat. 2011 NSBA MAGNA Award recipient. Presenters: Joan E. Wodiska (Falls Church City), President-Elect Virginia School Boards Association, Richard Kane, Director of Food Service, Falls Church City Public Schools

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10:30-11:30 Architects Review Commentary Piedmont Room C, Lower Level Members of the design review team will share their analysis of the school design projects in the Commonwealth for 2011. This revamped session is intended to offer an opportunity for board members to learn how to build or renovate schools with cost savings while maintaining quality. School design awards will be announced prior to the convention and plaques will be given out in the upstairs hallway of the Williamsburg Lodge from Noon—2:00 today. Moderator: Dr. Kenneth W. Lewis (Petersburg City), Chair VSBA Southside Region Presenters: Dr. Michael D. Rettig, President, School Scheduling Associates, LLC, Karen Marcus, Consultant, Dr. Lowell Lemons, Retired Superintendent & Professor Mary Baldwin 10:30-11:30 Healthy Meals for All Students Tidewater Rooms AB, Upper Level Falls Church City Schools studied meal participation data with an emphasis on increasing services for students and families. It was troubling to discover that students eligible for reduced-price lunch were not fully participating and struggling to pay the .40 cent cost. The School Board targeted four areas for improvement: meal quality, access, staff empowerment and community engagement. It banned junk food in 2006, and then made the bold move to begin providing free lunch for all students who qualified for reduced price meals. Food Services was empowered to create a healthy menu that students will eat. 2011 NSBA MAGNA Award recipient. Presenters: Joan E. Wodiska (Falls Church City), President-Elect Virginia School Boards Association, Richard Kane, Director of Food Service, Falls Church City Public Schools

Presenters: Karen Marcus, Consultant, Dr. Lowell Lemons,Retired Superintendent & Professor Mary Baldwin College

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:30-11:30 Virginia’s 2010 Science SOL Revisions, National Science Standards Status, and some Strategic K-12 STEM Recommendations Tidewater Rooms CD, Upper Level Jim Batterson will provide a summary of some changes in the 2010 Virginia Science SOL revision compared with recommendations made in 2007 by a NASA/VA Secretary of Education sponsored review panel, a status report on the national science standards development, and thoughts on the strategic development of a 21st century STEM program for K-12. Moderator: Dr. Ellery Sedgwick (Prince Edward County), Chair VSBA Southern Region Presenter: Jim Batterson, Former Senior Advisor to the Common-wealth for STEM Initiatives 10:30-11:30 Superintendent Searches Patriot Room, Upper Level Gina Patterson, VSBA Assistant Executive Director, explains the VSBA model used successfully in 7 searches in 2010-11. Board members from Isle of Wight, Lancaster and Northampton County will review their successful experiences using this VSBA service. Presenters: Gina Patterson, Assistant Executive Director Virginia School Boards Association, David W. Goodrich, Member Isle of Wight County School Board, Dr. Richard L. Drury, Chair Northampton County School Board, Donald M. McCann, III, Vice-Chair Lancaster County School Board

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:30-11:30 VSBA 101 Liberty Room, Upper Level Welcome to VSBA! Are you a new school board member? Wondering what VSBA is all about? What does VSBA do and when do we do it? How are we organized? This session is for those who are new to their local school board and want to know about resources available outside your local school system that might help you do a better job of serving your community. This session will be presented by the VSBA Executive Director with additional words of wisdom from VSBA President Jeff Bain. Presenters: Warren J. “Jeff” Bain (Pulaski County), President Virginia School Boards Association, Barbara J. Coyle, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association 11:45-12:45 School Law Update Alleghany Rooms, Upper Level Pat Lacy and Kathy Mehford, attorneys with Reed Smith, return again to conduct their popular session on what has occurred as a result of court cases and the state and federal legislatures in the last year in the area of school law. Moderator: Roy K. Boyles (Warren County), Chair VSBA Valley Region Presenters: D. Patrick Lacy, Jr., Esquire, Reed Smith, LLP Kathleen S. Mehfoud, Esquire, Reed Smith, LLP

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 11:45-12:45 School Board Decision-Making and Consensus-Building Matrix Colony Rooms A-C, Upper Level Determining the values the school board holds as priorities through a consensus-building process has helped it commu-nicate its priorities to staff members and the community and provide greater clarity and understanding related to the decisions on which the board is deliberating. The staff is subsequently able to support board members based on the board’s priorities, values, and direction. Come hear how Arlington County Schools has put this process to work in their school division. Moderator: Dr. Emma Violand-Sanchez, Vice-Chair Arlington County School Board Presenters: Abby Raphael, Chair, Arlington County School Board Dr. Patrick Murphy, Superintendent, Arlington County Schools

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 11:45-12:45 The Rule of Law Project: The Law Rules! Piedmont Room A, Lower Level The Rule of Law Project is an educational initiative for mid-dle school students sponsored by the VA Bar Association. The purpose of this program is to inspire students to become active citizens by helping them appreciate and protect the rights we enjoy under our laws and the responsibilities we share as American citizens. This presentation will describe how Charlottesville City Schools has embraced this phe-nomenal project, and enriched the experience for students, including ties to literature and a Dual Enrollment class. Moderator: Dr. Henry J. Featherston, Jr. (Amelia County), At-Large Member, VSBA Board of Directors Presenters: Annie Evans, Coordinator of Social Studies Charlottesville City Public Schools, G. Michael Pace, Jr., Law Coordinator, VBA Rule of Law, Pamela Davis, Assistant Principal, Buford Middle School, Charlottesville City Public Schools

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11:45-12:45 The Professional Performance Process: How to Successfully Implement A Major Initiative in a Large School Division Piedmont Room B, Lower Level The Prince William School Board, after reviewing the super-vision and evaluation process that had been utilized for the past 20 years, directed the Superintendent of Schools to update the current process to a standards-based model. The goal was to develop a professional performance process that was: standards-based, focused on continuous improvement, collaborative in design, researched-based, and outcome oriented to improve instruction and impact student learning. Moderator: Betty D. Covington (Prince William County), Member At-Large, VSBA Board of Directors Presenters: Rae Darlington, Deputy Superintendent, Prince William County Schools, Natalie Bonshire, TIPA Project Director Prince William County Schools, Denita Ramirez, Member Prince William County School Board 11:45- 12:45 It IS Easy Being Green Piedmont Room C, Lower Level Come hear the winners of the 2010 VSBA Green Schools Challenge discuss how they ―went green‖ in their divisions. Representatives will discuss the actions they completed to earn first place, discuss how the community became involved after the recognition. Moderator: Douglas B. Norcross, Chair, Waynesboro City School Board Presenters: Hunter Spencer, Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction, Culpeper County Schools, Susan Humphries, Stu-dent Services Support Assistant, Culpeper County Schools, Curt Baker, Deputy Superintendent, Roanoke City Schools, Kaitlin Steck, Instruction Department Secretary, Waynesboro City Schools

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 11:45-12:45 SAFESHARE276: Mobilizing Social Media for School Safety Tidewater Rooms AB, Upper Level SafeShare276 was created in 2010 as a safe, anonymous way for Martinsville City students and parents to report safety concerns to school authorities. Whether it’s a student bullying someone over the Internet, making threats, posting suggestive photos, showing signs of depression, or using illegal substances, SafeShare can help. Moderator: Bill R. Manning, Chair, Martinsville City School Board Presenters: Dr. Carol M. Merchant, Director of Pupil Personnel & Psychological Services, Martinsville City Public Schools Sandy M. Forrest, Director of Technology & Career and Technology Education, Martinsville City Public Schools, T.J. Slaughter, School Safety and Drop-Out Presentation Coordinator Martinsville City Public Schools 11:45-12:45 Changes to the VPSA Technology Bond Program for 2011 and Beyond Tidewater Rooms CD, Upper Level This session will give a brief history of the VPSA Technol-ogy Bond Program and explain the changes that were made for Series XI and beyond. There are now SOL testing mandates and for divisions that meet all the technology requirements, an opportunity to use bond proceeds to reimburse the purchases of hand-held computers for instruction. Moderator: Jon A. Buttram (Fairfax City), Chair VSBA Northeastern Region Presenter: Richard L. Schley, Educational Technology Specialist Virginia Department of Education

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 11:45-12:45 Bridging the Digital Divide: The Internet Essentials Program Patriot Room, Upper Level In an attempt to bridge the nation’s digital divide, Comcast is offering discount broadband access to help low-income fami-lies get online. Internet Essentials should enable teachers to use online resources and tools to expand the flow of informa-tion and personalize learning opportunities for students. The program will reduce barriers to improved school perform-ance through access to online tools and resources such as books, encyclopedias, and tutorials, and allow parents to become more engaged with their children’s education. Moderator: Angela Whitesell, Chair, Staunton City School Board Presenters: Ken Dye, Senior Director of Government Affairs in Southern VA, Comcast, Rob Omberg, Vice President of Govern-ment Affairs, Comcast 11:45-12:45 NSBA Federal Relations Committee Orientation Liberty Room, Upper Level Anyone interested in attending the 2012 NSBA FRN Confer-ence is invited to attend a "get organized" session. This session will offer an opportunity to discuss issues and receive information on the program and schedule for the NSBA Federal Relations Conference (FRC), February 5 – 7, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Presenter: Juandiego R. Wade (Charlottesville City), At-Large Member, VSBA Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 11:45-12:45 Bridging the Digital Divide: The Internet Essentials Program Patriot Room, Upper Level In an attempt to bridge the nation’s digital divide, Comcast is offering discount broadband access to help low-income fami-lies get online. Internet Essentials should enable teachers to use online resources and tools to expand the flow of informa-tion and personalize learning opportunities for students. The program will reduce barriers to improved school perform-ance through access to online tools and resources such as books, encyclopedias, and tutorials, and allow parents to become more engaged with their children’s education. Moderator: Angela Whitesell, Chair, Staunton City School Board Presenters: Ken Dye, Senior Director of Government Affairs in Southern VA, Comcast, Rob Omberg, Vice President of Govern-ment Affairs, Comcast 11:45-12:45 NSBA Federal Relations Committee Orientation Liberty Room, Upper Level Anyone interested in attending the 2012 NSBA FRN Confer-ence is invited to attend a "get organized" session. This session will offer an opportunity to discuss issues and receive information on the program and schedule for the NSBA Federal Relations Conference (FRC), February 5 – 7, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Presenter: Juandiego R. Wade (Charlottesville City), At-Large Member, VSBA Board of Directors

Presenters: Juandiego R. Wade (Charlottesville City), At-LargeMember, VSBA Board of Directors, Kerri M. Wilson (HarrisonburgCity), Chair, VSBA Legislative Positions Committee, Fred A. Brewer, Jr.,Chair, Hampton City School Board

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:45-2:15 Lunch on Your Own There are many options available close to the convention for a quick lunch. The Williamsburg Lodge has a restaurant that offers lunch, you can visit across the street at the Gold Club House (located at the Golf Course) for lunch and the taverns in the Historic Area are also available. There will be a buffet available in the Williamsburg Lodge Lounge for purchase as well. 2:00 5K VSBA Walk/Run Awards Presentation BCWH Booth #61, Virginia Room, Lower Level Before attending the afternoon sessions, stop by the BCWH Booth to see if you won an award! 2:00-4:30 VASS Training Seminar for Superintendents Piedmont Rooms BC, Lower Level 2:15-5:00 VSBA Delegate Assembly Colony Rooms DE, Upper Level This is the official business meeting of the VSBA. Stop in and hear the debate on critical VSBA educational issues which are sure to come before the 2012 Virginia General Assembly.

Thursday Lunch Options There are many options available close to the convention for a quick lunch. The Williamsburg Lodge has a restaurant that offers lunch, you can visit across the street at the Gold Club House (located at the Golf Course) for lunch and the taverns in the Historic Area are also available. There will be a buffet available in the Williamsburg Lodge Lounge for purchase as well.

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2:15-3:15 Teacher and Principal Evaluation – An Update from the Virginia Department of Education Alleghany Rooms, Upper Level In April 2011, the Virginia Department of Education approved new Uniform Performance Standards and Evalua-tion Criteria for Teachers that become effective July 1, 2012. A statewide workgroup is in the process of developing new performance standards and evaluation criteria for principals as well. This presentation will provide an overview of the new teacher standards and provide updates on pilot programs using the new standards and performance pay across the Commonwealth. An update on the work on Principal standards will also be provided. Finally, information con-cerning new reporting requirements regarding teacher and principal evaluation will be reviewed. (This is a repeat presentation from the 10:30-11:30 session.) Moderator: Rebecca L. Bolton (Danville City), Secretary VSBA Southern Region Presenter: Dr. Mark R. Allan, Director of Licensure and School Leadership, Virginia Department of Education

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 2:15-3:15 Online Learning + Strong Instruction + Effective Planning = Student Success Online learning, does it really work? Colony Rooms A-C, Upper Level Hear how Spotsylvania County, Frederick County and Poquoson City school divisions have effectively imple-mented distance learning to meet student needs. Their programs include CTE courses, alternative education courses, credit recovery, blended learning, and higher education partnerships. Presenters will address key factors for successful programs and provide evidence of student achievement. Moderator: Allan L. Melton, Member, Poquoson City School Board Presenters: Dr. David Sovine, Superintendent, Frederick County Public Schools, Dr. Jan Streich, Director of Instructional Technol-ogy & Professional Learning, Spotsylvania County Public Schools Dr. Linda Reviea, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction and Support Services, Poquoson City Public Schools 2:15-3:15 VA's Career Coach Program: Putting Students First! Piedmont Room A, Lower Level In order to comply with the revised Virginia Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students, Prince William County is continuing to develop and refine tools and procedures to assess the academic growth of gifted learners and to report on that assessment to parents and guardians. Participants will have access to electronic copies of these tools and procedures. Presenter: Gail Fisher Hubbard, Supervisor of Gifted Education and Special Programs, Prince William County Public Schools

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 2:15-3:15 Paying for Capital Improvements in Good Times & Bad Tidewater Rooms AB, Upper Level How do you find elusive dollars for capital improvements? Learn how Roanoke County Public Schools partnered with the local governing body to address capital needs before the recession and how they sustained the plan while losing $17 million in state aid and simultaneously renovating or building 5 schools. Moderator: H. Odell Minnix, Vice-Chair, Roanoke County School Board Presenters: Drew Barrineau, Member, Roanoke County School Board, Penny Hodge, Assistant Superintendent, Roanoke County Public Schools 2:15-3:15 The Virginia College and Career Readiness Initiative Tidewater Rooms CD, Upper Level The Virginia College and Career Readiness Initiative is designed to ensure that college and career ready learning standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are taught in every Virginia high school classroom; and to strengthen students’ preparation for college and the work force before leaving high school. The research-based initiative has identi-fied courses and achievement levels that support students’ success enrolling in credit-bearing college courses, and standards based performance expectations that, when met, prepare students for credit-bearing college courses. This presentation will provide an update and resources that support Virginia’s College and Career Readiness Initiative. Moderator: Jarvis Bailey, Chair, Fredericksburg City School Board Presenter: Deborah Jonas, Executive Director of Research and Strategic Planning. Virginia Department of Education

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 2:15-3:15 Affordable Housing for Teachers- “A First in Virginia” Patriot Room, Upper Level Come hear how Lancaster County built affordable housing for its teachers. The community established a nonprofit organization which raised $800,000, borrowed $1.3 million from VHDA, and built 16-unit Mercer Place. Mercer Place opened in July 2011 and was immediately filled to capacity with teachers from Lancaster County Schools. Moderator: Donald M. McCann, III, Vice-Chair, Lancaster County School Board Presenter: Bill Warren, President, Partners for Lancaster County Schools Foundation 2:15-3:15 Improving Governance Through Paperless Agendas for Efficient and Effective Board Meetings Liberty Room, Upper Level Come hear how effortless and economical it is to implement a paperless meeting solution for public governance that increases the effectiveness and transparency of boards. Attendees will learn how utilizing reliable, eGovernance technology can minimize staff time, increase community access to board activities, help the environment and save taxpayer dollars, a top priority in a tough economy. The session explores how today’s governing bodies can vastly improve conventional packets and provide board members with powerful tools to bring their leadership to new heights. (This is a repeat presentation from the 9:15-10:15 session.) Presenters: Stephen Covert, Assistant Superintendent Spotsylvania County Public Schools, Bill Flaherty, Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services, Spotsylvania County Public Schools, Dr. Scott Worner, Director of Maintenance and Operations, Spotsylvania County Public Schools

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 3:30-4:30 Discipline 101: What School Boards Need to Know About Disciplining General Education Students and Students with Disabilities Alleghany Room, Upper Level This presentation will track a disciplinary event through the school based administrative process to the school board’s decision. The program will focus on the important proce-dures applicable to general education students and the addi-tional requirements applicable to students with disabilities. Moderator: Linda Cross, Member, Russell County School Board Presenters: Jason H. Ballum, Esquire, ReedSmith, LLC, Stacy L. Haney, Esquire, ReedSmith, LLC 3:30-4:30 Budget and Finance: What Every New School Board Member Should Know Colony Rooms A-C, Upper Level This session, led by Loudoun County, is perfect for novice school board members as it will provide information on the budget process and roles from the perspective of School Board members and administration. State revenue will also be explained in a simple way that anyone can understand. Other topics to be discussed include financial reporting, school activity funds, procurement, lapse and turnover, carryover, etc. Moderator: John Stevens, Chair, Loudoun County School Board Presenters: Jennifer Bergel, Member, Loudoun County School Board, E. Leigh Burden, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance, Loudoun County Public Schools

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 3:30-4:30 High-Quality Professional Development for Free Piedmont Room A, Lower Level The Virginia Department of Education offers several online professional development opportunities to Virginia school divisions at no cost. Teachers and other educators can participate in short (4-8 weeks) courses that focus on technology integration, project-based learning, 20th century skills development, and high-level assessment. Moderator: Susan L. Sneed (Smyth County), Vice-Chair VSBA Southwest Region Presenter: B. Jean Weller, Instructional Technology Specialist Virginia Department of Education 3:30-4:30 Instructional Leadership for English Language Learners in Virginia Tidewater Rooms AB, Upper Level A representative from the Virginia Department of Education will provide an overview of the Title III Program in Virginia to include limited English proficiency (LEP) demographics, definitions of LEP and Immigrant and Youth (IY), provisions of services to LEP students, and percent passing Virginia’s Standards of Learning assessments and English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessments. The presenter will also discuss the most common instructional program types in Virginia and the statewide professional development opportunities for all educators around the state. Moderator: Evelyn Cundiff (Franklin County), Secretary VSBA Blue Ridge Region Presenter: Judy Radford, ESL Coordinator Virginia Department of Education

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 3:30-4:30 High-Quality Professional Development for Free Piedmont Room A, Lower Level The Virginia Department of Education offers several online professional development opportunities to Virginia school divisions at no cost. Teachers and other educators can participate in short (4-8 weeks) courses that focus on technology integration, project-based learning, 20th century skills development, and high-level assessment. Moderator: Susan L. Sneed (Smyth County), Vice-Chair VSBA Southwest Region Presenter: B. Jean Weller, Instructional Technology Specialist Virginia Department of Education 3:30-4:30 Instructional Leadership for English Language Learners in Virginia Tidewater Rooms AB, Upper Level A representative from the Virginia Department of Education will provide an overview of the Title III Program in Virginia to include limited English proficiency (LEP) demographics, definitions of LEP and Immigrant and Youth (IY), provisions of services to LEP students, and percent passing Virginia’s Standards of Learning assessments and English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessments. The presenter will also discuss the most common instructional program types in Virginia and the statewide professional development opportunities for all educators around the state. Moderator: Evelyn Cundiff (Franklin County), Secretary VSBA Blue Ridge Region Presenter: Judy Radford, ESL Coordinator Virginia Department of Education

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 3:30-4:30 Equitable Distribution of Highly Qualified Teachers in Virginia Tidewater Rooms CD, Upper Level A key element of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) and the state’s receipt of State Fiscal Stabilization Funds (SFSF) is the requirement that states and school divisions assure that students in high poverty and/or high minority schools are not taught by non-highly qualified, inexperienced, or out-of-field teachers at a greater rate than students in other schools. Presenters from the Department of Education will share recent data findings related to distribu-tion of teachers by highly qualified status, experience levels, content area, and regional distribution patterns. Moderator: Roger Long (Halifax County), Vice-Chair, VSBA Southern Region Presenters: Carol Sylvester, Title IIA Specialist, Virginia Department of Education, Dr. Lolethia Kibble, Title IIA Specialist Virginia Department of Education 3:30-4:30 A Study of School Board Members’ Perceptions of Taxing Authority Patriot Room, Upper Level Come learn results from a study that explored the perceptions that local school board members in Virginia regarding the notion of fiscal independence. Additionally this study examined implications that fiscal autonomy and the ability to levy taxes would have on local school boards in the Commonwealth. Moderator: Richard L. Koontz, Jr., Vice-Chair, Shenandoah County School Board Presenter: Jeremy Raley, Assistant Superintendent, Shenandoah County Public Schools

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Charlotte County Schools Fairfax County Schools

Falls Church City Schools Manassas Park City Schools

Nelson County Schools Portsmouth City Schools

Salem City Schools Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Congratulations to the VSBA Certified Green School Divisions. Each division listed below has earned 100+ points on the VSBA Green Schools Challenge.

Gold Certification (150-174 points)

Augusta County Schools Chesapeake City Schools Culpeper County Schools

Cumberland County Schools Gloucester County Schools

Halifax County Schools Hanover County Schools Lynchburg City Schools Patrick County Schools

Waynesboro City Schools

Platinum Certification (175-200 points)

Albemarle County Schools Arlington County Schools

Charlottesville City Schools Frederick County Schools Loudoun County Schools Nottoway County Schools

Roanoke City Schools Stafford County Schools

Virginia Beach City Schools

Silver Certification (125-149 points)

Buchanan County Schools Hopewell City Schools

Isle of Wight County Schools Manassas City Schools

Newport News City Schools Prince William County Schools

Radford City Schools Roanoke County Schools

Shenandoah County Schools Williamsburg/James City County Schools

Green Certification (100-124 points)

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 3:30-4:30 VA Schools Terrorism Awareness Program (VSTAPS) Liberty Room, Upper Level VSTAPS is a prototype of Virginia-based state programs to make educators, at all schools, aware of the potential danger to our school children from a potential terrorist attack. ―Children and innocents are credible targets‖ and we must have appropriate training in place as soon as possible to protect all children. This program helps address the need for training in our schools. Moderator: R. Tyrone Foster, Member, Bristol City School Board Presenter: Bob Touhey, Managing Partner, Virginia Strategic Security Group, John Giduck, Senior Consultant and Instructor Archangel Group 3:30-4:30 State Board of Education Meet and Greet Piedmont C, Upper Level Meet informally with members of the Virginia Board of Education. Use this opportunity to discuss No Child Left Behind, waivers, and other pertinent education issues. The board members will also attend this evening’s reception.

Daily Door Prizes Want to win something just for walking through the Exhibit Hall? Each day at the Convention OWPR Architects and Engineers will be giving away door prizes to attendees who validate an entry form by visiting each exhibitor’s booth. Make sure to visit each day so you will have a chance to win the different door prizes! Fill up all your stamp spaces and turn in the sheet at the OWPR Booths #1 & #2 to be entered into the daily drawings.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:30-5:30 Wine and Cheese Reception Virginia Room, Lower Level Plan to attend a relaxing pre-dinner reception in the exhibit hall. If you were unable to attend the session in Piedmont C, to have a conversation with the members of the State Board of Education, this is one more opportunity. 5:30-7:30 VSBA Insurance Services Banquet for Member Boards (By Invitation) Colony Rooms ABC, Upper Level Insurance Services Banquet sponsored by PMA, Wells Fargo Disability Management, Risk & Re-Insurance Solutions Corporation, CNA. This awards ceremony and appreciation event is for member boards of the VSBA Insurance Services. Evening On Your Own

Friday General Session Speaker Bobbie Staten is a funny, funny lady. A rare talent with spontaneous, creative, contagious humor, she delivers original material that leaves the participants laughing, thinking, reflecting and growing. Her timing is superb;

her message upbeat; her style, entertaining. Bobbie's background as a nurse and business entrepre-neur allowed her to see first hand the pain, stress and frustration that so many people experience at home and work. Her message reflects a universal theme as old as time, yet fresh and relevant for today's hectic life style. When you have your health, family and priorities balanced, life just seems to fall into place. For the few times when it doesn't— laugh! Learn to use laughter to let out little puffs of pain!

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Friday, November 18, 2011 8:30-11:00 Breakfast and General Session Virginia Room, Lower Level A full buffet breakfast will be available starting at 8:30 a.m.

The speakers and session will begin at 9:00 a.m. Presiding: Joan E. Wodiska (Falls Church City), President Virginia School Boards Association

Recognition of the 2011 VSBA Board of Directors Installation of 2012 VSBA Board of Directors

Speaker: Bobbie Staten, Humorist, Speaker Breakfast is generously sponsored by M.B. Kahn Construction Co.

Announcement: The winner of the exhibitors’ door prize will be announced at the conclusion of this general session. The winner must be present to claim the prize.

Multimedia presentation is presented courtesy of VSBA BoardDocs, a paperless meeting solution for school board meetings.

11:00 Convention adjourns

Join us for the 2012 VSBA Annual Convention, November 14-16, 2012, Williamsburg Lodge.

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