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KASB Ad Astra: Aim Beyond

2025 KASB Convention

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

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.

 

Registration Opens July 11!

 

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.

Hyatt Wichita Hotel

Please note: You’ll receive the link to book your hotel room(s) once you complete your convention registration.

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. | Board Training Closing Session (NEW!)

Sunday, Nov. 17

7:30 a.m | Breakfast

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

9:00 a.m. | Closing Ceremony

It's an Election Year!

Wondering about how school board election results might affect your district's registrations in November? KASB has you covered! We recommend you register now and adjust as needed after the election.

  • The KASB conference is for current school board members. Members who do not win re-election are still on the board until January and are, therefore, still eligible to attend. 

  • Yes! We would love to have newly elected members attend! We even have a pre-convention session on Friday just for them. 

  • We realize that with the election the same week as the convention, substitutions may need to be made. Please email cgoulter@kasb.org as soon as you have a substitution. We want to be sure to have a badge and accurate information for your new members. 

  • Unfortunately, because of the timing of the elections and when we have to give the hotel our final numbers, we will not be able to offer refunds. We recommend substituting the registration for another district personnel. 

  • New board members will need to be added to your Member Portal account. Please see these instructions. Once they are added to your district account, they should appear in the dropdown menu and will be able to be registered.