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KASB Ad Astra: Aim Beyond

2025 KASB Convention

Nov. 14-16 | Hyatt Regency | 400 W. Waterman St, Wichita, KS

Convention registration opens July 11, 2025

 

Get ready to launch into new possibilities at the 2025 KASB Convention! This year’s theme, Ad Astra: Aim Beyond, invites you to explore bold ideas, reach for new heights in leadership and discover what’s possible when we push beyond the expected.

Join fellow education leaders from across Kansas as we:

  • Spark innovation with inspiring keynotes and breakout sessions
  • Explore fresh strategies to elevate student learning and engagement
  • Connect through the District Showcase, vendor fair and networking events

Whether you're leading the way or learning what's next, this is your chance to recharge, refocus and aim beyond the stars for your students and community.

Schedule at a Glance

Friday, Nov. 14

7:30 am | Registration/Breakfast

                KSSA Day

8:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m | Pre-Convention Sessions & Cohort Meetings

Clerk’s Track (NEW!)

Foundations of Boardsmanship

Winter School Law

Equipping School Board Members to be Public Education Champions with Derek Black

Register for any Pre-Convention Session on the Member Portal.

Convention Kick-Off

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Opening Session: Local Solutions Lab (NEW!)

Kick off the 2025 KASB Convention with this interactive session that brings together school board members from each region to discuss the key issues facing their local communities. Guided by KASB’s Regional Vice Presidents, participants will share ideas, explore challenges and work together on practical, region-specific solutions. It’s a powerful way to kick off the convention—with real conversations, peer collaboration and ideas you can take back to your district.

3:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Vendor Tradeshow & Happy Hour

6:00 p.m. | Dinner on your own

7:30 p.m. | New Board Member Welcome Reception (NEW!)

Saturday, Nov. 15

7:30 – 9:00 am | Registration

                 Regional Breakfasts

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Delegate Assembly & Regional Elections

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. | Breakout Round 1

10:50 a.m. – 4 p.m. | District Showcase

10:50 – 11:50 a.m | Breakout Round 2

11:50 a.m.– 12:50 p.m | Breakout Round 3

12:50 -1:50 p.m. | Lunch

                   State Board of Education Panel

2:00 – 3:00 p.m | Keynote: Dr. Randy Watson

3:00 – 4:00 p.m | Breakout Round 4

4:00 – 5:00 p.m | Happy Hour/Reception

5:00 – 6:30 p.m | General Session/Keynote

Dinner on your own

President’s Reception (Invite Only)

 

Sunday, Nov. 16

7:30 a.m | Breakfast

8:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Whole Board Training by reservation (NEW!)

Sunday, Nov. 17

7:30 a.m | Breakfast

8:00 a.m. | Closing Keynote: Tim Clue

9:00 a.m. | Closing Ceremony