2026 AAEA Summer Conference: Full Schedule

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10:15am CDT

Mastering the Maze: Navigating FOIA and Legal Requests, Technical Strategy Meets Legal Compliance

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

In an era of increasing digital complexity and heightened public scrutiny, responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and legal discovery requests is no longer just "finding a paper file." It requires a seamless partnership between administrative leadership, legal counsel, and IT departments.

Speakers

Paul Miller

Support Staff, Springdale Schools

Kendra Clay

General Counsel, Springdale Public Schools

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Drew (SCC)

Finance/HR/Operations, Breakout Session 1

Company TEL-AR

1:20pm CDT

What Every District Leader Should Ask Their Technology Director to Protect Students and District Assets

LIMITED

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT

Drew (SCC)

Limited Capacity seats available

District leaders are responsible for student safety, instructional continuity, and the protection of sensitive information, but many of the decisions that shape these outcomes are deeply technical. This session equips superintendents and administrators with the insight needed to engage effectively with their Technology Directors, surface the right conversations, and strengthen alignment around risk, resources, and resilience.

Speakers

Ray Girdler

IT Infrastructure Architect, Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services (SAS) Office of State Technology (OST)

Ray Girdler serves as an IT Infrastructure Architect within the Arkansas State Cybersecurity Office. Prior to this role, he spent several years at the Arkansas Department of Education before transitioning to the Arkansas Office of State Technology. During his time at the Department... Read More →

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Drew (SCC)

Transformational Leadership, Breakout Session 4