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Registration is open for the 73rd ASBA Annual Conference! Join us Dec. 9–11 in Little Rock for up to 14 hours of training credit through engaging sessions and networking opportunities. Early rates end Nov. 20. Register: bit.ly/arboardconnect

🎙️ NEW ASBA BoardCast! State Reps. Howard Beaty, Jr. and R. Scott Richardson discuss both sides of Issue 3 and its potential implications for Arkansas communities and schools. Get informed before Nov. 3! 🎧 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0vr…

🎙️ ASBA BoardCast Episode 6 is out now! Hear how Dierks School District rallied its community, generated more than 2 million votes, and turned “Why not us?” into a powerful “Why not me?” mindset for students. 🎧 Listen: arsba.org/page/asba-boardcas… #StudentFocusedLeadership

ASBA’s 2026 Annual Regional Meetings begin next week! Connect with education leaders in your area, hear from state legislators, and earn 3 hours of board training credit. Learn more: arsba.org/article/3113686 Register: bit.ly/arboardconnect

ASBA is seeking presentation proposals for the 73rd Annual ASBA Conference, Dec. 9–11! Share practical ideas and strategies to strengthen school board leadership, governance, and student outcomes. Proposal deadline: Nov. 6 Submit: bit.ly/acrfp26

The September 2026 issue of Report Card, the journal of the Arkansas School Boards Association, is now available! This and previous issues of Report Card are available online at arsba.org/page/report-card-m…. Thank you for staying connected with ASBA! #StudentFocusedLeadership

ASBA’s monthly webinar series returns Sept. 15 with a closer look at Personnel Policy Committees (PPCs), including their roles, responsibilities, required processes, and common questions. 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $55 | 1 training hour Register: bit.ly/arboardconnect

Arkansas juniors and seniors: Step up, speak out and shine in the 2026 ASBA Student Essay & Speaking Contest! Theme: One Year From Graduation... Cash prizes up to $1,000. Deadline: Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. Details & apply: aptg.co/rz4Ml7

Applications are now open for the 2026 ASBA Board of Excellence in Leadership Award! Deadline: October 19 Learn more: aptg.co/l0gNbB Apply: bit.ly/asbaboe26 #StudentFocusedLeadership

Nominations are open for the 2026 Dr. Daniel L. Pilkinton Award, honoring outstanding service to public education in Arkansas! Help us recognize someone who has made a lasting difference for Arkansas schools. Nominate by Oct. 15: bit.ly/drdan26 #StudentFocusedLeadership

Registration is now open for the 2026 ASBA Fall Leadership Institute, taking place on Wednesday, Sep. 2, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Virtual attendance is also available. Register: bit.ly/arboardconnect Learn more: arsba.org/article/3047781 #StudentFocusedLeadership

Celebrating 250 years of America! Arkansas School Boards Association offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6. We wish you a safe and happy Independence Day!

BoardCast Episode 5 with Jill Barham & Drew Blankenship is now available! Listen on our website at arsba.org/page/asba-boardcas… or on your favorite podcast platform. #StudentFocusedLeadership #ASBABoardCast

The June 2026 issue of Report Card is now available. This and previous issues of Report Card are available online at arsba.org/page/report-card-m…. Thank you for staying connected with ASBA! #StudentFocusedLeadership

Two sessions next week! Don't miss the opportunity to attend this valuable training - only 3 dates remain. #StudentFocusedLeadership

Join ASBA and representatives from Simbli on Tuesday, June 16, at 11:30 for a second Lunch & Learn webinar focused on the ASBA Policy Service's transition to Simbli. Tues., June 16 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Register (FREE): bit.ly/asbasimbli2 #StudentFocusedLeadership

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝟲/𝟭 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗥𝗟𝗖!

ASBA offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend as we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Cody Kees will begin his summer series, The School Leader's Legal Playbook, next week, on 5/28. Also, a new date and location have been added - 7/6 @ NWAESC! *These are not sequential sessions. Learn more: arsba.org/article/2812363 Register: bit.ly/arboardconnect

As a reminder, ASBA is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2026 Southern Region Leadership Conference. Deadline to submit: June 1! #StudentFocusedLeadership