Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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11 AM-4:30 PM
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Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Outing -Autumn Ridge Golf Course
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11 AM-4:30 PM
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Scholarship Fundraiser Hike -Ice Age Trail
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5-7 PM
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Early Registration & Welcome Reception
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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7 AM-5:30 PM
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Conference Registration
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7:00-8:00 AM
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Breakfast
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8:00-8:15 AM
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Conference Welcome
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8:15-9:15AM
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Conference Keynote: From Custodian to C-Suite: A Story of Grit, Growth & Leadership - Jeremiah Johnson
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8:15AM-4:00 PM
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DPI Help Desk
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9:30-10:20 AM
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Concurrent Sessions 1
- Fraud & Ethics - What to Look For
- Stretching Budgets through Smart Energy Management
- Leading by Listening: Using Empathy Interviews with Students, Families & Communities
- Managing Sports Fields - Grass, Turf & Synthetic Surfaces - Facilities Manager Certification Core Module 5
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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9:30-11:20 AM
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Deep Dive Session: AI Learning Opportunities & Technology Concepts |
10:30-11:20 AM
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Concurrent Sessions 2
- Strategies to Address Declining Enrollment
- Beyond the Budget: Maximizing K-12 Cybersecurity Through Building Organizational Capacity and Coalitions
- Boost the General Fund Using Energy Data
- Budgeting for School Facilities Departments - Facilities Manager Core Module 5
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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11:30 AM-12:15 PM
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Round Tables:
- Declining Enrollment & Resizing - Small Districts
- Declining Enrollment & Resizing - Mid-Size Districts
- Declining Enrollment & Resizing - Large Districts
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12:15-1:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00-2:00 PM
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Capitol Legislative Update
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2:10-4:00 PM
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Deep Dive Session: Anatomy of an Incident: A Real-World K-12 Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise
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2:10-3:00 PM
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Concurrent Sessions 3
- Data Driven Investing
- Revenue Limit Worksheet
- Vertical & Horizontal Leadership, Outward Leadership
- Capital Planning: A Guide to Future Success - Facilities Manager Certification Core Module 5
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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3:10-4:00 PM
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Concurrent Sessions 4
- Understanding Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs) and Their Impact on Your District
- The 10-Year Facilities Plan Playbook: Saving, Investing, and Borrowing On Your Own Terms
- LeadHERship: Voices of Experience and Impact
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The Realities of Referendum Projects - Facilities Manager Certification Core Module 5
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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4:00-6:00 PM
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Networking Reception: Casino Night!
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Friday, October 9, 2026
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7:00-8:00 AM
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Breakfast
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8:00AM - 12:00 PM
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DPI Help Desk
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8:10-10:00 AM
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Deep Dive Session: Google Dashboards
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8:10-9:00 AM
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Concurrent Sessions 5
- Capturing IRA Energy Funding: Planning, Timing, and Cash Flow for School Districts
- Modernizing District 403b/457b Retirement Plans: Navigating the 2026 IRS Mandate Without the Administrative Burden
- Interaction with the Public: School Board Communication via Facilities Presentation - Facilities Manager Certification Core Module 6
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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9:10-10:00 AM
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Concurrent Sessions 6
- Migrating from SMS to Qmlativ 101 - Everything You Need to Know to Plan for Your District's Migration
- Special Education 101 for the Business Manager
- From Tension to Trust: a Playbook for District Financial Communication
- How to Identify & Communicate Success - Facilities Manager Certification Core Module 6
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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10:10-11:00 AM
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Concurrent Sessions 7
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Employee Benefits: Best Practices to Increase Health Savings Account Balances
- Purchasing 101
- Excelling a a Leader - Facilities Manager Certification Core Module 6
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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11:10 AM-12:00 PM
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Concurrent Sessions 8
- Modeling for Recurring vs. Non-Recurring Referendum
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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