Welcome to the
MISBO Summer Conference.
We’re glad you’re here. Over the next few days, you’ll connect with peers, collaborate across roles, and influence the future of your school.
This year’s focus on Business, People, and Leadership brings multiple perspectives to the table, because the best solutions don’t live in silos. Expect to see teams from the same school learning together, challenging each other, and leaving stronger.
Agenda
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Registration
6:00 – 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Dinner
9:00 AM
Conference Welcome
9:10 – 10:05 AM
General Session
Where Does Your School Stand? The DEFCON Framework for School Health – Blue Ridge 1
Ross Peters, Explo Elevate
Where Does Your School Stand? The DEFCON Framework for School Health – Blue Ridge 1
Ross Peters, Explo Elevate
10:05 – 10:25 AM
Break with Sponsors
10:25 – 11:20 AM
Breakout Sessions
- What Great Schools Do Differently: Governance and Leadership Lessons from the Search Table – Blue Ridge 2
Aaron Griffin, The Epstein School - Building Reserves - Seriously? – Blue Ridge 3
Todd Morris, UMS-Wright
11:20 – 11:40 AM
Break with Sponsors
11:40 AM – 12:35 PM
Breakout Sessions
- Get Your Employees Ready for Retirement, No Matter Their Age – Blue Ridge 2
Carrie Eady, Darlington School - Hire, Retain, Repeat: Building a Stronger Team – Blue Ridge 3
Ilanit Fischler, Fisher Phillips
12:35 – 1:25 PM
Lunch – E’terie Restaurant
1:30 – 2:25 PM
Breakout Sessions
- The Power of Collaboration-Mission driven teamwork for efficient school operations Design with Intention: Spaces as Strategic Assets – Blue Ridge 2
Tai D. Davis, Cary Academy - Design With Intention: Spaces as Strategic Assets – Blue Ridge 3
Dr. Katrinia Lewis and Linda Gail Walker, Meteor Education
2:25 – 2:45 PM
Break with Sponsors
2:45 – 3:40 PM
Breakout Sessions
- Beyond Compliance: How to Read Form 990 and Financial Statements for Governance, Strategy, and Transparency – Blue Ridge 2
Sabre Linahan & David Lee, Smith + Howard - Blow It All Up! How We Switched Our Entire Accounting System and Expense Management Process in 3 Months and Survived! – Blue Ridge 3
Robert Martin & Cortney Balicki, Academy of Holy Names
4:00 PM
Brewery Walk
9:00 – 9:55 AM
Breakout Sessions
- Healthy Teams, Strong Schools – Blue Ridge 2
Avery Nesbitt, Atlanta International School - Compensation with Purpose: Paying People in a Way that Matches Your Mission – Blue Ridge 3
Patrick Schuermann, Ed.D., OptimaXR
9:55 – 10:15 AM
Break with Sponsors
10:15 – 11:10 AM
General Session Panel – Blue Ridge 1
Benjamin Farrell, Michael Lumuscio, and Rob McArthur, Carolina Day School
Benjamin Farrell, Michael Lumuscio, and Rob McArthur, Carolina Day School
11:15 AM – 12:10 PM
Breakout Sessions
- Off-the-Shelf to On-Purpose: Rethinking Benefits as a Leadership Decision – Blue Ridge 2
Lee Arledge, USI Insurance Services - Leading with AI: Practical Applications for School Leadership Teams – Blue Ridge 3
Michael Lumuscio, Carolina Day School
12:10 PM
Grab & Go Snacks
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