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When:
Where: In Person
Ramada Marquette
412 W Washington St
Marquette MI 49855
Price: $165.00 (Member) $215.00 (Nonmember)
Don't miss this unique opportunity to strengthen your advocacy skills at the Upper Peninsula Advocacy Summit in Marquette!

 

 
Agenda
 
Sunday 
2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
CBA 276: Board/Superintendent Relations
CBA 325: Leadership: Overcoming Obstacles
 
Monday 
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
8 a.m.
 
Registration
 
8:30 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions

 
8:35 a.m.

Importance of Advocacy

 
8:50 a.m.

State School Aid Budget and Legislative Update

Jennifer Smith,  Director of Government Relations, MASB
 
9:50 a.m.

Break

 
10 a.m.
New Laws for the 2025-2026 School Year
Brenda Pilgrim, Assistant Director of Government Relations, MASB
 
10:30 a.m.
House of Representatives Legislative Panel
Rep. Karl Bohnak (R-Negaunee)
 
Invited:
Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock)
Rep. Dave Prestin (R-Cedar River)
 
11:30 a.m.

Lunch and Networking

Legislators representing attendees will be invited

12:15 p.m.

Senate Legislative Panel

Invited:

Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs)

Sen. Ed McBroom (R-Vulcan)

1 p.m.

Federal Update

Jason Amos, Senior Director, Communications, National School Boards Association
1:45 p.m.
Q & A and Wrap-up
2 p.m.
Adjourn

2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

NEW! CBA 299: Leading With Purpose: Advanced Leadership for School Board Members

NEW! CBA 305: Practical Governance: Case Studies in Effective School Board Leadership

 

 

Hotel Accommodations
Ramada by Wyndham Marquette

412 W Washington St 
Marquette, MI 49855

 

Room Rate: $109
Booking Deadline: August 11

Book online or call 906.315.2147 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards.

 




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