Establishing and maintaining meaningful two-way communications among schools, parents, and the community is a key characteristic of effective involvement that can lead to higher student achievement. School board members provide a direct connection to district stakeholders and play a critical role in building supportive relationships between the schools and community. School boards must engage the public to ensure that their districts' messages are strengthened and heard by schools and communities.
SCSBA's 2012 annual convention, the largest training event of the year, will bring together outstanding experts and practitioners in communication and leadership. You don't want to miss this one!
New Board Orientation, Thursday, February 23
SCSBA's workshop for newly-elected or appointed board members will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is no cost for new board members. All others must pay a $100 registration fee, which includes lunch. State law requires all new board members to attend orientation within one year of being elected to the school board. This is your chance to comply with state law, meet incoming new board members, and enjoy your first Annual Convention.
Board Chair Workshop, Thursday, February 23
Experienced and new board chairs will spend the day gaining leadership training and skills to effectively lead and manage. The workshop is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and feature sessions to address the demanding issues that come with the top position. The workshop is also open to superintendents and other interested board members. The registration fee is $110, which includes lunch.
General sessions and special interest workshops
From the four general session keynote speakers to "Share the success" workshops, the convention features information on increasing student achievement, reaching diverse populations, effective board operations, innovative programs and more.
Trade show
Take home a wealth of ideas and product information from the more than 70 exhibitors including architectural firms, food service providers, suppliers of instructional materials, and more. Trade show hours are Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Student performances
Student musicians and vocalists will showcase their talents during general sessions and the Saturday evening social. Those selected and scheduled to perform are the Ronald E. McNair Middle School Show Choir, Florence Three Schools; Andrew Jackson Show Choir, Lancaster County Schools; Pendleton High School Singers, Anderson Four Schools; The Rhythmic Raiders, Florence Two Schools; Codi Lester, Newberry County Schools; Orangeburg-Wilkinson Jazz Combo, Orangeburg Consolidated Five Schools; Lake City High School Ensemble, Florence Three Schools; and the School Board Member Band.
Dress code
Dress code, including the Saturday evening social, throughout the convention is casual. Dressing in layers is recommended as some meeting rooms may be a little cool.
Saturday evening social
Before heading out to dinner, join colleagues, convention speakers and SCSBA staff from 5 to 8 p.m. for a casual, relaxed evening of entertainment, networking, and a delicious buffet. Enjoy musical selections from a special all-school board member band and these wonderful student entertainers: Codi Lester, Newberry County Schools and Andrew Jackson Show Choir, Lancaster County Schools.
 Download Saturday evening social attendance form (Word)
NOTE: Each convention registration includes one Saturday evening social admission wristband. However, you must RSVP your attendance with your district secretary in advance to ensure you receive your wristband(s).
Additional wristbands are available for $50 each and must be reserved on the convention registration form.
Exhibitor prospectus (PDF)
2012 Exhibitor layout (PDF)
2012 Tradeshow vendors (PDF)
Vendor packet (PDF)
The registration fee through February 3 is $250 per person, which includes one Saturday evening social wristband. The fee increases to $275 per person after February 3.
Non-member registration fee through February 3 is $350, which includes one Saturday evening social wristband. The fee increases to $375 per person after February 3.
On-line registration is closed. To register for New Board Orientation, Board Chair Workshop and Annual Convention, please register on-site at SCSBA’s registration desk at Embassy Suites.
For more information, contact Sandy Poole at spoole@scsba.org or 1.800.326.3679.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be made in writing to SCSBA by February 3, 2012. If you cancel after the deadline you will be charged $275.
: Embassy Suites, Kingston Plantation, Myrtle Beach
The Embassy Suites is located in the Kingston Plantation at 9800 Queensway Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. A nightly room rate of $139 for single or double, plus taxes and fees, is available through January 23 or when the room block is full, whichever comes first. Hotel reservations will be accepted by emailing or faxing the rooming list form. The reservation process, including instructions and forms, is available on this site.
Free breakfast
Attendees staying in the Embassy Suites and Kingston Plantation Condos & Villas in the SCSBA contracted room block will receive a complimentary full breakfast Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Embassy Suites' Palmetto Pavillion and an evening manager's reception. Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m. on Friday through Sunday.
NOTE: Should you book outside of the SCSBA contracted room block in the Kingston Plantation Condos & Villas or at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Hotel, you will incure an additional fee of $15 per night per room. Free breakfast and manager's reception are for those with reservations within the SCSBA block of rooms.
From I-95 South & Hwy 9: Travel I-95 South to Dillon, SC. Take Hwy 9 East to North Myrtle Beach, picking up Hwy 31 south, toward Myrtle Beach/Georgetown. Follow Hwy 31 South for 7 miles to Hwy 22 East exit marked Myrtle Beach (left lane). Follow Hwy 22 East, taking Kings Road exit. Turn right at bottom of ramp onto Kings Road and follow for approximately 1.2 miles. Plantation entrance is on the left.
• New Board Orientation: 12 pts., 5 hrs.
• Board Chair Workshop: 12 pts., 5 hrs.
• SCSBA Annual Convention: 25 pts., 14 hrs.
For the latest convention information, including convention agenda and exhibitors list, be sure to regularly check this page.
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