CASB's Winter Legislative Conference provides opportunities to network with peers from across the state, hear from advocacy experts, dive into professional development, and engage with legislators. Join us for this one-and-a-half-day conference including time at the Capitol. 

Event Location:
The Sonesta Hotel
1450 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Thursday, February 27

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.                  Buffet breakfast
8:00 a.m.                            Welcome
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.       Capitol visit
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.                Plated lunch
1:00 p.m.                            Program begins
5:35 p.m.                            Legislative awards
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.                 Legislator reception

Friday, February 28

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.                Buffet breakfast 
8:35 a.m.                           Legislative Update
9:35 a.m.                          Student Panel
10:40 a.m.                        Keynote speaker
12:00 p.m.                        Adjourn

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Susana Cordova, Colorado Commissioner of Education 
• State Board of Education: Rebecca McClellan, Karla Esser, Kristi Burton Brown, Kathy Gebhardt 
  
• Matt Cook and Todd Engdahl
• Lindley McCrary, CASB Board President & Jess Vestal, Parent & Disability Advocate
• Student panelists: Mischa Rollings, Bella Waller, Ivan Flores Gutierrez, Alli Mogg
• Education Commission of the States: Zeke Perez Jr., Assistant Policy Director & Lauren Peisach, Policy Analyst
  

PRICING

Price includes: one Thursday breakfast, one Thursday lunch, one Thursday evening reception, and one Friday breakfast
Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations before the close of business on Friday, February 14, 2025, will receive a full refund minus a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations for any reason cannot be made after February 14, 2025. Registrations may be transferred from one person to another by contacting CASB prior to 4:00 p.m. on February 21, 2025. There will be no refunds for additional meals purchased after February 14, 2025.

ADDITIONAL MEALS THAT CAN BE PURCHASED FOR A GUEST/SPOUSE

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Booths available Thursday and Friday during the general session

INCLUDED IN ONE (1) BOOTH FEE

• One 6' by 30" table covered with a black cloth
• Two chairs
• One wastebasket
• MEALS: one Thursday breakfast, one Thursday lunch, and one Thursday evening reception, Friday breakfast
• Time to share information about your organization from the stage

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Legislator Reception Sponsor
• Name Badge Sponsor

Hotel Room Block Information

The Sonesta Hotel 

• Address: 1450 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202
• Room Block Rate: $165
• Deadline for Room Block Reservation: January 27, 2025

Board Organizational Meeting Notice
Colorado's Open Meetings Law requires full and timely notice to the public when a quorum of the board is gathering and "public business is discussed or at which any formal action may be taken." C.R.S. 24-6-402. 

If your board plans to hold a retreat or its organizational meeting, the meeting must be noticed, recorded, and open to the public as any other regular or special meeting.

Convention and Retreat Noticing
Colorado's Open Meetings Law requires full and timely notice to the public when a quorum of the board is gathering and "public business is discussed or at which any formal action may be taken." C.R.S. 24-6-402.

One or more members of the [insert district name] board of education will be attending the Colorado Association of School Board's Annual Convention in December 2025. The purpose of this event is for board members to engage in professional learning--it is not to conduct public business of the local district or engage in formal action. While notice is not required pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402, the Board believes in transparency and therefore is providing this information regarding the event.

Continuing Education Credit