2019 OSAED Summer Institute


The OSAED Summer Institute provides an opportunity to for state association executives to network, inform, and inspire with programming and activities uniquely designed to address educational leadership and association management issues from a state school board association perspective. 


Ground Transportation The San Diego International Airport is about 26 miles from the Rancho Bernardo Inn 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128. Attendees have a number of options for transportation including SuperShuttle, rental cars, taxis, and Uber/Lyft. Please visits the resorts website to book your reservation,  https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/.  Self parking is complimentary to our group and valet parking is available at the cost of $29 per day.  


Meeting Attire 
Please note that the meeting attire is business casual; suit jackets and ties are not needed for men, but may be required for a local upscale restaurant. The average temperature in San Diego during this time averages mid- to high-70s during the daytime and around mid- to high-60s in the evening. Meeting participants may wish to bring a light jacket, wrap, or sweater for sessions taking place in the hotel—temperatures in hotel meeting rooms can tend to be on the cool side.

Things To Do in San Diego
There are a number of things to do in and around San Diego while you are there.  Please visit the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau for a list of possibilities.  When onsite, the hotel concierge can also assist you in making reservations.  

Program Guide & Full Agenda - all programming will take place in the Catalina Ballroom unless otherwise indicated below.
Orange Frog Training Online Book Shout Codes
Downtown Evening Shuttle Schedule & Pick Up

Sunday, July 28, 2019

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - OSAED Leadership Development Committee Meeting - Andalucia 1
 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - OSAED Liaison Committee Meeting - Andalucia 1
5:00 - 6:30 PM - Welcome Reception - SANTIAGO BALLROOM 
sponsored by 

Monday, July 29, 2019

7:30 - 8:45 AM - Family Breakfast - North Lawn

7:30 - 8:45 AM - NSBAC Advisory Committee Breakfast - Valencia Room

9:00 - 10:30 AM - Welcome to San Diego! (for spouses and guests) - Board Room

9:00 - 9:45 AM - Welcome, Introductions and Business Meeting
  • Introduction of New Colleagues, International Partners and Special Guests
  • Liaison Committee Update
  • Leadership Development Committee Update
9:45 - 11:00 AM - NSBA Update
   NSBA Senior Staff

11:00- 11:15 AM - BREAK

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Programs and Services - Where State Associations Are Finding Success and Failures
   Sally Smith, Executive Director Alabama Association of School Boards and
   Valarie Wilson, Executive Director, Georgia School Boards Association

12:00 - 1:30 PM - LUNCH

1:30 - 2:30 PM - Change Matrix - Prioritizing Your Associations Workflow
   Tim Garchow, Executive Director, Washington State School Directors' Association

2:30 - 3:15 PM - Executive Director Evaluations - What Are Current Trends for Association Executives
   John Spatz, Executive Director, Nebraska Association of School Boards

3:15 - 3:30 PM - BREAK

3:30 - 4:15 PM - Case Studies and Scenarios in Executive Director Leadership (materials provided onsite)
   Tim Kremer, Executive Director, New York State School Boards Association

4:15 - 4:30 PM - End of Day Wrap Up

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

7:30 - 9:00 AM - Family Breakfast - North Lawn

9:00 - 9:45 AM - HOT TOPIC SESSION - Addressing and Dealing with Extreme Board Behavior 
   Glenn Koocher, Executive Director, Massachusetts Association of School Committees

9:45 - 11:45 AM - White Paper Discussion
   Brian Farmer, Executive Director, Wyoming School Boards Association

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM - End of Day Wrap Up


Wednesday, July 31, 2019

7:30 - 9:00 AM - Family Breakfast - North Lawn

9:00 - 10:45 AM - Orange Frog Training

10:45 - 11:00 AM - BREAK 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Orange Frog Training 

12:00 - 1:15 PM - LUNCH

1:15 - 4:15 PM - Orange Frog Training

4:15 - 4:30 PM - Adjourn Institute