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The Monterey County Board of Education, the Monterey County School Boards Association and Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Kotowski hosted the bi-annual Monterey County Educational Leadership Summit for newly elected and continuing school district board trustees and their superintendents from Monterey County’s 24 school districts and two community college districts on November 16, 2017 at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach.
This unique professional development retreat experience was specifically tailored for Monterey County governance teams and their superintendents to collaborate and prepare for the many changes in education that school districts are facing.
The Educational Leadership Summit program included two general sessions and several breakout sessions that were designed to increase the knowledge and capacity of board members to effectively govern their local schools. The keynote addresses during general sessions were given by Jack O'Connell, Partner, Capitol Advisors Group and Former State Superintendent of Schools and Dr. Francisco Jimenez, Author and Professor at Santa Clara University.
Below is a list of Summit sessions and links to session materials.
Welcome Keynote: Keys to Effective Leadership and Governance: Lessons Learned
Jack O'Connell, Partner, Capitol Advisors Group and Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Luncheon Keynote: The Importance of Multicultural Literacy
Dr. Francisco Jimenez, Author of "The Circuit" and Professor at Santa Clara University
Watch video of Presentation: The Importance of Multicultural Literacy
Understanding the Legal Requirements of School Boards and Board Members
Marguerite Leoni, Partner, Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross and Leoni, LLP
Hilary Gibson, Associate, Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross and Leoni, LLP
Watch video of Presentation: Understanding the Legal Requirements of School Boards and Board Members
The Bully, The Bullied, and The Not-So-Innocent Bystander
Barbara Coloroso, Author, Speaker, and Consultant on Bullying
Watch video of Presentation: The Bully, The Bullied, and The Not-So-Innocent Bystander
View The Bully, The Bullied, and The Not-So-Innocent Bystander workshop handout (PDF)
The Shift to Future Ready: Technology Integration and Innovative School Programs
Featured Speaker: Thomas C. Murray, Future Ready Schools
Behind the Numbers: Where California Stands in School Funding and What School Districts Can Do to Inform Public Perceptions of Education
Presenters: Susan Henry and Mike Ambrose, California School Boards Association
Download Behind the Numbers workshop PowerPoint presentation
California's Fiscal and Political Outlook for K-12 Education and Legislative Overview
Presenters: Jack O'Connell and Gerry Shelton, Capitol Advisors Group
The Role of Equity: California's New Accountability and Continuous Improvement System
Presenters: Edwin Javius, Ed Equity, Inc. and Dr. Rey Reyes, Monterey County Office of Education
Board Relations and Developing Cohesive, Effective Governance Teams
Presenter: Tom Manniello, Partner, Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law
Watch video of Presentation: Board Relations and Developing Cohesive, Effective Governance Teams
View Board Relations and Developing Cohesive, Effective Governance Teams workshop handout (PDF)
Preparing K-12 Students for the Rigors of College: What Districts Need to Do
Presenters: Scott Hill and David Moniz, The College Board, Western Regional Office
View Preparing K-12 Students for the Rigors of College: Coherent Acceleration handout
Raising Results for English Learners
Presenters: Gustavo Gonzales and Gina Garcia-Smith, California Department of Education
Watch video of Presentation: Raising Results for English Learners
View Raising Results for English Learners: Road Map handout
View Raising Results for English Learners: Guidance Document handout
A Focus on Undocumented Students: Ensuring a Safe and Affirming Learning Environment for All Students
Presenter: Mary T. Hernandez, Attorney, Garcia Hernandez Sawhney, LLP
Human Trafficking Happens Here: Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking
Presenters: Deborah Pembrook, Coalition to End Human Trafficking
Patty Hernandez, J.D., Monterey County Department of Social Services
Lauren McFarlin, Archer Child Advocacy Center
How Not To Be A Terrible School Board Member
Author: Richard E. Mayer
View How Not To Be A Terrible School Board Member on Amazon.com
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:
- Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law
- Nielsen Merksamer
- Opterra, An Engie Company
- MCSIG, Insurance Group
- Blach Construction
- CAPC, Child Abuse Prevention Council
- Chevron
- My Chevrolet
- GHS, Garcia Hernandez Sawhney Law Office
- Pebble Beach Company
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous donations.
We appreciate our sponsors' commitment to the success of our children and for believing that one of the best ways to ensure their success is to educate and equip school board members and superintendents with the knowledge, tools, and relationships they need to make good, informed, and collaborative decisions.