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The Texas Association of Mid-size Schools
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The Texas Association of Rural Schools
Joint Annual Legislative and Legal Conference
for Superintendents and other Administrators
December 12-13, 2008
Presenters include:
- Rep. Rob Eissler, Chair of the House Public Education Committee and Co-Chair of the Joint Select Committee on Accountability
- Rep. Patrick Rose
- Rep. Diane Patrick
- Rep. Donna Howard
- Omar Garcia, Director of Statewide School Finance, ESC Region 13
- David Thompson, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
- Organization Representatives:
- Johnny Veselka - Texas Association of School Administrators
- Wayne Pierce - Equity Center
- Ken McCraw - Texas Association of Community Schools
- Charles Aki & Tim Wolff - Equity Center
- Joe Smith - Texas ISD.com
- Doug Karr - School Finance Consultant
- Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen attorneys
Conference Topics include:
- Legislative: Will Any Meaningful Change Take Place in 2009
- School Finance: Political, Legal, and Community Challenges
- Formula Funding: Protecting Mid-size and Small Schools
- Accountability: The Next Step
- Practical Applications: Working with the Latest School Finance Template
- Legal: Update, Round Table Discussion, 30 Tips in 60 Minutes
- Organizational Support: Who Can We Count On
Tentative Conference Schedule
Friday, December 12
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| 8:30 - 11:30am |
TAMS Board Meeting |
| 8:30 - 11:30am |
TARS Board Meeting
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| 11:00am - 2:00pm |
Registration
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| 1:00 - 2:00pm |
An Overview of the 81st Legislative Session
Presenter: The Honorable Rob Eissler
Chair, House Public Education Committee and
Co-Chair, Joint Select Committee on Public School Accountability
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| 2:00 - 5:00pm |
Concurrent Sessions (choose one)
The Latest School Finance Template:
A Practical Hands-on Demonstration
Presenter: Omar Garcia
Director of Statewide School Finance, ESC Region 13
Individual School District Template Assistance provided by Charles Aki, Doug Karr, Joe Smith and Tim Wolff
Bring your laptops for this session
OR
Legal: Round Table Discussions
Topics: Personnel; Construction; & Public Information, Governance, and Grievances
Presenters: Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen PC
Technology Bytes
Presenter: Holly Wardell
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| 5:00 - 6:30pm |
Hospitality Reception
Heavy hors d’oeuvres and Open Bar
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Saturday, December 13
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| 7:30 - 9:00am |
Registration and Breakfast Program
Taxes, Accountability, and School Finance
Presenter: David Thompson
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| 9:00 - 10:30am |
Legal Training:
30 Tips in 60 Minutes
Presenters: Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen PC
Legal Update
Presenter: Cheryl Mehl
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| 10:45 - 11:45am |
What's Ahead in the 81st Legislative Session
Presenters:
The Honorable Donna Howard, State Representative HD 48
The Honorable Dr. Diane Patrick, State Representative HD 94
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| 11:45am - 1:00pm |
Lunch Program
Building Support for Schools
Presenter: The Honorable Patrick Rose, State Representative HD 45
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| 1:00 - 2:00pm |
Organizations' Positions and Support
Texas Association of School Administrators - Johnny Veselka
Equity Center - Wayne Pierce
Texas Association of Community Schools - Ken McCraw
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Hotel Information:
San Antonio Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
The Crockett Hotel
320 Bonham
San Antonio, TX 78205
The Embassy Suites Hotel Northwest
7750 Briaridge Drive
San Antonio, TX 78230
Comfort Suites at Alamo/Riverwalk
505 Live Oak
San Antonio, TX 78202
Special Conference Rate: $85/night single or double
For reservations: Call the Embassy Suites Hotel at 800.362.2779 by November 18th or the Comfort Suites at 210.227.5200 by November 20th and say you are with TAMS/TARS.
Registration Fee:
$100 for first district participant
$90 for all other participants from same district
Note: There is a late fee of $35 per attendee for registrations received after November 20.
Registration fee includes Friday's reception and Saturday's breakfast and lunch.
Your conference guests are welcome to attend the reception.
Refunds will be issued for cancellations received prior to November 20, less a $35 administrative fee.
There will be no refunds after this date, although another administrator from your district may attend in your place.
Make checks payable to TAMS and mail to PO Box 27684, Austin, TX 78755-2684.
Payment must be received on or before the conference for admission.
Membership in TAMS or TARS is required to attend. If your district has not yet joined this year, please remit your annual dues payment. TAMS districts may join online by going to http://www.midsizeschools.org/join.html.
How to Register:
Register online via your District's homepage. Login now
If you have any questions contact Sandy Schwartz at 512-346-2177 or sschwartz@midsizeschools.org.
Helpful Websites:
Menger Hotel - www.historicmenger.com
Rivercenter Mall - www.shoprivercenter.com
San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau - www.sanantoniocvb.com
Sponsors:
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