Join us for AASB’s Fall Boardsmanship Academy, the first in-person event of the school year, designed to kick off a strong start for school board members across Alaska.
This annual event offers a chance to:
- Get up to speed on key legislative developments and statewide education updates.
- Build your skills in areas such as the Open Meetings Act, policy development, onboarding new board members, and more.
- Connect with peers from across Alaska to exchange ideas and strategies that strengthen local governance and student outcomes.
Featured topics include:
- Board Standards
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Role in Personnel & Negotiations
…and more timely and relevant content!
Whether you're a new or experienced board member, this is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of school board roles, stay informed on statewide issues, and engage with colleagues from across Alaska.
Special AASB & ALASBO Joint Session on Saturday Afternoon!
MONEY FOR NOTHING
In Search of Successful Bargaining Strategies
in a Complicated Funding World
Presented and Facilitated by John M. Sedor, P.C., Attorney, Clendaniel Heyman Campion.
This is a unique Joint Session of the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) and Alaska Association of School Business Officials (ALASBO):
Quid pro quo means “this for that”—but "this" and "that" rarely have equal value to both sides.
How does collective bargaining work? Value is rarely absolute, and understanding what each side values is key to developing a successful bargaining strategy and reaching better outcomes.
Successful bargaining requires understanding the work behind the scenes, recognizing what each side truly values, and avoiding distractions that can derail the process.
In this interactive session, you will explore
- How collective bargaining works.
- How to leverage your district's strengths in the process.
- How to focus on realistic goals.
- How to negotiate with strategy rather than perception.
As Mick Jagger famously sang, "You can't always get what you want, but if you try, sometimes you get what you need."
This will be a fast-paced, interactive session. Bring your questions and your perspectives.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage
After September 4, districts will incur a late registration fee.
Booking Your Hotel
Our Room Block at Embassy Suites is now closed!
AASB Cancellation Policy
If an attendee is unable to attend an event or make a substitution, the following applies:
Up to five (5) business days prior to the event, with written notice, registrants may cancel for a full refund. Please send cancellation requests via email to cottoson@aasb.org. Telephone requests will not be honored.
- Cancellations received within five (5) business days of the event will incur a cancellation fee of $115 as food and materials have been ordered on your behalf.
- There are no refunds for no-shows. No-shows will incur a fee of $115 as food and materials have been ordered on your behalf.
- Exceptions may be made to this policy on a case-by-case basis by AASB. This request must be made in writing by email to cottoson@aasb.org.