ANNUAL OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF CONFERENCE
"How to Tell When Enough Is Enough"
December 11-13, 2008
Williamsburg Marriott
Williamsburg, VA
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Anyone who is involved with front office operations of a school are encouraged to attend this conference. This Conference is a great way to get updates on legal requirements associated with dealing with children and their guardians, share helpful hints with other office professionals about effectively operating an office, and network with colleagues from across Virginia while gaining valuable knowledge to take back to your school division!
SPEAKERS
Jason Ballum, Associate, Reed Smith, LLC
"Legal Information for
Educational Support Staff"
Jason’s practice focuses on education law, including the
representation of school boards in disputes regarding special education
matters. He has also worked on a variety of other matters involving
school boards, including issues arising out of employment, tort, and
constitutional law. General confidentiality issues will be among his
points of discussion.
Kelly Decker
"Money Strategies for Tough Times"
This session is designed to help people find security while navigating through the hazards of market downturns and times of economic uncertainty. Attendees will learn effective steps to take and important mistakes to avoid in times such as these. Topics covered will include The Macro Asset Perspective, avoiding market timing pitfalls, planning for more tough times, and fluctuating asset reallocation. Dr. Kelly Decker is committed to providing individuals, families, and businesses with insurance and investment options that meet their needs. She keeps up with current insurance and financial product trends. Dr. Decker has her own company that operates in the Richmond area titled Money Management Educators (MME).
Mary A. Barham
"Fitting It All In and
Still Being Productive"
Mary Barham serves as the
Finance Technician at Thoreau middle School and currently serves as the
Chairman of the Support Services Employees’ Advisory Council (SSEAC), the
Vice Chairman of the “Office Personnel Advisory Council” (OPAC), a member
on the “Organizational Abandonment or Redesign” (OAR) Task Force, and is
Chairman of the Thoreau Middle School Social Committee. With her
experience in juggling multiple tasks, committees, and personal
requirements, Ms. Barham is prepared to share her secrets with you.
Donna Bowman, Virginia Center for School Safety and the Office of Campus Policing and Security, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice
"Keeping the Front
Office Safe"
Donna is responsible for
carrying out the full range of goals and objectives for the
VCSS and
OCPS. She supervises the development and presentation of basic and
advanced training for the School Resource Officers, Campus Security
Officers, School Security Officers, and other school safety professionals.
Donna directs and supervises the administration of the School Safety Audit
reporting program and crisis plan review certification. The Center also
provides resources and technical assistance to school divisions and law
enforcement agencies to assist in maintaining the safest possible schools
in the Commonwealth. In her responsibilities as manager, Donna also
assists in the administration of the Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Prevention Project (YADAPP)
conference and related YADAPP events.
Dr. Patricia I. Wright, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction
"Update
on Education in Virginia"
Carlton Ashby
"Motivating Yourself and
Others"
Mr. Ashby spoke at the 2008
Assistant Principals Conference and was very well received. He is a
motivational speaker with a true love for children. Mr. Ashby is a
kindergarten teacher at Cesar Tarrant Elementary in Hampton, Virginia with
over thirty years of experience in the field of education. In 2006, he
was elected to serve on the School Board in Newport News. Mr. Ashby’s
speech will highlight the importance of building relationships with
children, thinking & dreaming big for children, and the power of a
positive attitude. The speech will also address the importance of
personal accountability, having personal victory, and understanding the
purpose of an "Educarer".
ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
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Handling Stress During the Holidays
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Keys to Success for Support Staff - David Melton, Superintendent of Fredericksburg City Schools
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The Politics of the Front Office - Thomas L. Shortt, Executive Director, VAESP
Registration is $200 for one person or $175 per person if sending two or more from the same school. If registering two persons from the same school, please complete a separate registration form for each individual and list the name of the other registrant in the Comments section .
ADMINISTRATORS
Support staff make up the front lines of a school's office. Show your support of them by encouraging their attendance at this conference. Without them, what would your office be like?
Please e-mail VAESP at info@vaesp.org or call (804) 355-6791 if you have any questions.
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Preliminary Schedule
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
6:00 - 7:00 PM: Pre-registration/Welcome Reception
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
8:00 - 8:45 AM: Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00 AM: General Session I:
"Legal Information for Educational Support Staff"
Jason Ballum, Associate, Reed Smith, LLC
10:15 am - 11:15 am Concurrent Sessions
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Networking Luncheon
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm Concurrent Sessions
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm General Session II
"School Safety in Today's Environments"
Donna Bowman, Virginia Center for School Safety
3:30 pm Door Prizes
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
9:00 am - 9:45 am: General Session III:
“Update on Education in Virginia”
Dr. Patricia I. Wright, Superintendent of Public Instruction
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Round Table Discussions:
"Handling Stress During the Holidays"
"Keys to Success for Support Staff"
"The Politics of the Front Office"
11:15 am - 12:30 pm: General Session IV:
"Motivating Yourself and Others"
Carlton Ashby, Tarrant Elementary, Hampton City Schools
12:30 pm: Door Prizes
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Please complete a separate registration for each individual attending.
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All cancellations must be in writing. No refunds for cancellation after November 30, 2008.
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You will receive a confirmation by fax. Preliminary Agendas will be sent out with the confirmations.
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Please note this registration is only for attendance at the conference, not your hotel or travel arrangements.
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Please contact the hotel at (800) 442-3654 for room reservations. Single or Double occupancy at the Williamsburg Marriott is $119 if you ask for the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals Group Rate when making your reservation. To receive this group rate, reservations must be made by December 4, 2008.