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Tuesday, July 28
 

10:15am CDT

Crisis Communications when Minutes Matter
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)
In this session, Springdale School District's district leadership and communications director will present effective strategies to communicate with all stakeholders when significant events occur in a school or district. Participants will receive tools they can use when crisis events occur so leaders do not have to start from scratch while under significant pressure to act.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jared Cleveland

Dr. Jared Cleveland

Superintendent, Springdale Public Schools
Looking forward to the conference!

avatar for Trent Jones

Trent Jones

Director of Communications and Community Engagement, Springdale School District

Crisis Communications for School Districts (Springdale Local Edition) (2) pptx
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)
  Transformational Leadership, Breakout Session 1

1:20pm CDT

Merit Pay in Mena: Development of an In-District System
Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)
Learn about the development of an in-house merit pay system with connections to instruction, professional growth, and VAM. Mena School District is thinking and working outside the box with educator growth, recruitment, and retention, all while maintaining a focus on student growth and outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lee Smith

Dr. Lee Smith

Superintendent, Mena Public Schools
Dr. Lee Smith is the Superintendent of Mena Public Schools in Arkansas, where he leads with a mission to deinstitutionalize public education and create human-centered systems that empower students and educators alike. With nearly three decades of experience spanning classroom instruction... Read More →
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Bridget Buckley

Assistant Superintendent, Mena School District
Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)
  Transformational Leadership, Breakout Session 4

2:50pm CDT

Merit Pay in Mena: Development of an In-District System (Repeat)
Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)
Learn about the development of an in-house merit pay system with connections to instruction, professional growth, and VAM. Mena School District is thinking and working outside the box with educator growth, recruitment, and retention, all while maintaining a focus on student growth and outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lee Smith

Dr. Lee Smith

Superintendent, Mena Public Schools
Dr. Lee Smith is the Superintendent of Mena Public Schools in Arkansas, where he leads with a mission to deinstitutionalize public education and create human-centered systems that empower students and educators alike. With nearly three decades of experience spanning classroom instruction... Read More →
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Bridget Buckley

Assistant Superintendent, Mena School District
Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)
  Transformational Leadership, Breakout Session 5
 
Wednesday, July 29
 

8:15am CDT

Homegrown Leadership; Planting Seeds for Success in your District
Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)
The art of leadership is one that has to be developed.  As leaders in our District we must help develop the next generation of educational leaders.  This presentation will give you some ideas of how we do it in Siloam Springs that you can adapt to your district's needs.
Speakers
avatar for Shane Patrick

Shane Patrick

Superintendent, Siloam Springs School District
Shane Patrick is the Superintendent of the Siloam Springs School District and a veteran educator with more than three decades of experience in public education, leadership, coaching, and school administration. Throughout his career, he has championed student-centered practices, organizational... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)
  Transformational Leadership, Breakout Session 6

9:30am CDT

The Finance Five: What Matters Most Right Now
Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)
District leaders navigate increasingly complex financial, legislative, and operational challenges. This fast-paced session will break down five of the most important finance topics impacting Arkansas K-12 schools right now, including the new State Captive Insurance Program, property tax pressures and assessment trends, shrinking or shifting enrollment patterns, and economic development incentives. Participants will gain practical insight into how these issues impact school systems across Arkansas.
Speakers
avatar for Janet Schwanhausser

Janet Schwanhausser

Bentonville Schools
The Finance Five pptx
Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)
  Finance/HR/Operations, Breakout Session 7
 

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