MASBA 2013 Annual Convention Agenda
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
3:00pm – 7:00pm Exhibitor Check-in/Set up / Attendee Early Check-in
7:00pm – 9:00pm MASBA Opening Reception
Friday, January 18, 2013
7:00am – 8:00am Breakfast (Main Ballroom)
8:00am – 8:15am MASBA Opening (Joe Munoz, Executive Director):
Invocation
Presentation of Colors
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
  Welcome & Introductions by Mr. Juan Rangel,
MASBA President/Ft.Worth ISD Board Member:

Sponsor Introductions
Welcome by City Official
8:15am – 9:15am First General Session: The Whitehouse Initiative
9:15am – 10:45am Second General Session: Legislative Round Table
11:00am – 12:00pm

Break-Out Sessions
Session A Educating English Language Learners (ELLs) in Texas Schools: Basic Concepts of Bilingual/ESL Education and Issues of Fair Funding, presented by Dr. Rudy Rodriguez, Denton ISD and Dr. Albert Cortez, IDRA
Session B The Importance of Diversity in Construction, presented by, Anita Uribe Martin, Diversity Development Director, Bartlett Cocke
Session C Avoiding Landmines When Procuring High Dolor Health Insurance & Construction Services, presented by, Winnie Dominguez & Mike Saldana, Walsh, Anderson, Gallegos, Green & Trevino, P.C.
Noon – 1pm Lunch -- Student Performance by Ft. Worth ISD Fine Arts
1:15 – 2:15pm
Break-Out Sessions
Session A Supplemental Employee Benefits, by Mr. Steve Orta and Mr. Kevin Mcarthy, First Public
Session B Advancing College Readiness, NALEO
Session C Common Financing Tools and Bond Election Campaign Tips, presented by Mr. Victor Quioga, Southwest Securities
2:30pm – 3:30pm Session A Public, Private Partnerships: Financing Options for Future Growth, presented by Mr. Eli Ochoa, CEO AIA & Brian Godinez, ERO Architects
Session B How to Set-Up a Middle School Mariachi Program, Session One, presented by Dr. Gradante & Dr. Michael Ryan, Ft. Worth ISD
Session C Technology 101 for Trustees, presented by Mr. Juan Cabrera, O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Break-Out Sessions
Session A Implementing Injury Prevention Programs for Staff Makes Cent$, presented by Mr. Clem Zabalza, TASB Risk Management
Session B How to Set-Up a Middle School Mariachi Program, Session Two, presented by Dr. Gradante & Dr. Michael Ryan, Ft. Worth ISD
Session C New Affordable Health Care Act and its Impact on Texas School Districts, presented by, Holly Murphy, Attorney, TASB Legal Division
5:00pm – 7:00pm MASBA Sponsor “Lotteria” Reception    
Saturday, January 19, 2013
7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast
8:30am -9:15am Tejano Monument, presented by Dr. Zamora, University of Texas
9:30am – 10:45am Third General Session: A Round Table Discussion: MASBA, the organization, Yesterday thru Today
11:00am – Noon MASBA Annual Business Meting
Noon – 1:00pm Open Lunch
1:15pm – 2:15pm
Break-Out Sessions
Session A Improve Academics, Stop Bullying In Schools, presented by Mr. Victor Salazar, Trevor Romain
Session B Building Success with Your Team, presented by Sylvester Vasquez, Board Vice-LPresident, SWISD, Lloyd Verstuyft Ed.D., Superintendent, SWISD, & Jeanette Ball, Assistant Superintendent, SWISD
Session C Collective Memory: Chicanos-Mexican American, presented by Dr. Medel
2:30pm – 3:30pm Session A What Every Student & Adult Need to Know about Technology – Reggie Cajayon, Texas School Safety Center, Texas State University-San Marcos
Session B Lining up the Stars on STAAR: A Focused Look at Community Impacts of High-stakes Testing, presented by, Dr. Angela Valenzuela, Director and Patricia D. López, Research Associate, University of Texas -Austin
Session C The Battle of Medina, presented by Mr. Dan Arrejueno
3:45pm – 4:45pm Session A Real Time Solutions for Bullying in Our Schools, presented by Mr. Tim Porter, Appddiction
6:00pm – 7:00pm Pre-Banquet Reception
7:00pm MASBA 2013
La Campana Award Banquet


La Campana Award to
Dr. Sylvester Perez
Interim Superintendent, San Antonio ISD

The La Campana distinguishes an individual who has "answered the bell" in providing a commitment to the betterment of education.

(Dress Code: Sunday Best)

8:30pm – 1:00am Dance – Banquet Music & Entertainment
provided by




David Lee Garza y Los Musicales
Sunday, January 20, 2013
9:00am – 10:30am  Breakfast                Turn-in Credits
  Re-cap 2013 Conference/Looking Forward

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