Thank you to our 2021 conference sponsors for their generous support!
Visit https://lc2021.mnmsba.org to access the Leadership Conference Website Landing Page.
If have registered for the conference, but can't locate your sign-in information, contact Bruce Lombard at blombard@mnmsba.org.
If you still want to register for the conference, please contact Jen Ebert at registration@mnmsba.org.
Recordings of Week 1 sessions are available to view through Tuesday, January 19.
The 2021 MSBA Leadership Conference will be held in a virtual format on Thursday, January 14; Thursday, January 21; and Thursday, January 28, 2021. There is NO fee for MSBA members to attend — however, registration is required. Please ask your district office to sign you up in advance for the conference.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Advance online registration closed on January 6. If you’d still like to register for the Leadership Conference, please contact MSBA’s Jen Ebert at registration@mnmsba.org. Please coordinate registration through your district office.
Access the Leadership Conference Program: Download a PDF version or view via Issuu.com
Conference At-a-Glance
Thursday, January 14
8:30 a.m. – Aitkin High School Choral and Handbell Department, featuring the Fists of Fury Handbell Choir
9 a.m. – Welcome, MSBA Business Meeting and Opening Keynote Speaker Phyllis Braxton-Frierson, LGSW
10:40 a.m. – Board Members of Color Session
10:40 a.m. – Round Table Sessions
11:15 a.m. – Round Table Sessions
Noon – Lunch & Learn: Mary Cathryn Ricker, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education
Thursday, January 21
9 a.m. – Round Table Sessions
9:35 a.m. – Round Table Sessions
10:05 a.m. – MSBA Director District Elections and Discussions
10:50 a.m. – Workshops
11:40 a.m. – The Becker High School Choirs
Noon – Lunch & Learn: Erich Martens, Executive Director of the Minnesota State High School League
Thursday, January 28
8 a.m. – Skills Sessions
9:05 a.m. – Workshops
10:10 a.m. – Passing of the Gavel: Mike Domin Becomes MSBA President and Closing Keynote Speaker Dr. Phil Gore
11:40 a.m. – Spring Grove High School Band
Noon – Lunch & Learn: MSBA Member Meet and Greet
MSBA Awards Recognition Ceremony set for Saturday, January 30
MSBA will be hosting a virtual Awards Recognition ceremony noon Saturday, January 30. Board members will receive acknowledgement for qualifying in at least one of MSBA’s award categories. Access the 2021 MSBA Honor Roll for a list of those members receiving a Service Award (20 years or 30 years), Directors’ Award, President’s Award, or Leadership Development Certificate. We will also honor our All-State school board members and our Rising Star winner. More details regarding the virtual ceremony will be coming soon. If you believe you have been omitted or included in error, contact Kelly Martell at kmartell@mnmsba.org or 507-420-0370.
Thank you to our talented public school musicians for providing the entertainment!