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Thursday, November 18, 2021
Annual Convention Crier
A Daily Convention Publication by the VSBA
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General Session Featuring
Ravi Hutheesing
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Ravi is the first American-born member of India’s first family (prime ministers Nehru and Gandhi), but his worldwide visibility skyrocketed in 1997 as the guitarist of Hanson. Ravi later became a pilot and aviation speaker helping the industry attract new student pilots, and in 2015, the US Department of State began sponsoring his cultural programs in Russia, Indonesia, Iraq, and Lebanon. Ravi is a highly respected keynote speaker in education leadership, founder of Ravi Unites Schools, a large network of international K-12 schools whose classes participate in peer-to-peer real-time audio-video interactions.
Excellence in Risk Management Awards.
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Tonight!
VSBA Thursday Evening Reception
5:00 -6:00 p.m.
Plan to attend this networking reception downstairs in the exhibit hall. Visit exhibitors one last time and network with your colleagues before you head off to dinner inlliamsburg. Sponsored by Gold Level Partner Benefit Plan Administrators
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Virtual Event Platform Available to All Attendees! |
Don't forget, the EventMobi Platform is available to all attendees, whether in-person or fully registered.
Sessions in the program marked with the icon to the left indicated all sessions which are being live-streamed directly onto the event platform. Don't miss out, and get the best seat in the house!
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Use #VSBA2021AC on Social Media to share your convention story! |
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115 Year Bonus General Session |
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The 2021 Annual Convention kicked off this morning with a special bonus general session sponsored by The Virginia Lottery. Panelists included Jim Ruhland, Tyrone Foster, William "Bill" Kidd, Joan Wodaski, and Barbara Haywood. Moderator Jowanda Rollins-Fells led the panelists in a discussion focused on celebrating 115 years of leadership, advocacy, and support. Thank you to all those who attended and joined us in celebrating VSBA's 115th year of existence. Dr. Billy Haun, Executive Director, VHSL spoke to attendees about the 50th anniversary of Title IX. |
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VSBA Award of Distinction
Congratulations to the 48 members who earned the Award of Distinction, the highest level of the VSBA Academy Awards. The VSBA Academy Awards recognize these dedicated individuals for achieving the highest award, the Award of Distinction. The Award of Distinction is in recognition of 84 hours of Academy Credit over the course of two years.
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VSBA Regional School Board Member of the Year
The Regional School Board Member of the Year Award recognizes school board members from across the state for their boardsmanship qualities. One school board member in each region may be recognized. Congratulations to Mary Benjamin (top image below), from Dinwiddie County for being selected as the Southside Regional School Board Member of the Year and to Robert Holt (bottom image below), from Franklin City for being selected as the Tidewater Regional School Board Member of the Year.
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Congratulations to the VSBA
Exhibitors Scholarship Winners
We asked all three recipients what receiving the VSBA Exhibitors Scholarship meant to them:
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"Receiving this scholarship shows that my hard work and dedication has paid off. It means that I am being recognized and appreciated for my work as the ECG School Board Representative. It means the world to me, and it is truly an honor."- Jaiden Scott, E.C. Glass High School, Lynchburg City Public Schools
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"Receiving the VSBA Exhibitors scholarship is very honoring because I am my first Student School Board Representative in my county. It gives me a great sense of pride that I was able to receive this scholarship and have this opportunity to serve my county." - Megyn McCoy, Caroline High School, Caroline County Public Schools
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"It is Awesome in my opinion! I feel accomplished but unfinished. I believe learning never ends, with this Scholarship I will attend a college/university and obtain a single subject degree to teach or pursue a degree in law enforcement."- Lucas Arnold, George Wythe High School, Wythe County Public Schools
Thank you to the sponsors of the Platinum- RRMM Architects and Sivad PPE, Gold- Benefit Plan Administrators, Silver- Ameresco, Kajeet, MB Kahn Construction, MBP, and The Supply Room.
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Exhibition of School Architecture |
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Two Architectural projects are being recognized in the 2021 Virginia School Boards Association's Exhibition of School Architecture. Thanks to First Citizens Bank for sponsoring this year's awards.
AWARD: Platinum Design Award, New Construction Category
FIRM: VMDO Architects
PROJECT: Alice West Fleet Elementary School
DIVISION: Arlington County Public Schools
AWARD: Platinum Design Award, Renovations/Expansions Category
FIRM: Quinn Evans
PROJECT: Dorothy Hamm Middle School
DIVISION: Arlington County Public Schools
Visit the Awards section on the event platform to view the entries and vote for your favorite to win the People’s Choice Award here. Voting closes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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Congratulations to the 2021 VSBA Student Video Contest Winners! |
1st Place: “We're Back”
Abingdon High School (Washington County Public Schools)
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2nd Place: “Better Together”
Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville, and Patrick Henry High Schools (Hanover County Public Schools)
3rd Place: “From Zoom to Homeroom”
Smithfield High School (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)
Sponsored by
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Exhibit Hall Updates
Booth Updates:
- Sun Tribe, Booth #58, No Longer Attending
- Apptegy Inc., Booth #33, No Longer Attending
Register for the daily door prize by visiting each exhibit booth. To be eligible for the Wednesday, 5 p.m. drawing you must complete and deposit your entry form by 5 p.m. at the ZMM booths 1 & 2. Entries will continue to be eligible for the Thursday and Friday drawings. A winning entry is not eligible for future drawings.
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Attending virtually and having trouble getting connected? Not sure where to find what you are looking for?
You can reach the event help desk by filing a help desk ticket at the bottom of the platform homepage, or by emailing helpdesk@vsba.org.
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Breakout Session Updates
Session Updates:
The BuyBoard Breakout Session, Purchasing 101- What Board Members Should Know, at 3:45 - 4:45 in the Patriot Room, Upper Level has been canceled.
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If found please return to Matt Benyo, Rentacrate Enterprises, LLC, Booth #4 |
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Thank you to the VSBA Annual Convention Event- Level Sponsors |
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- An all-day refreshment break will be available on the lower level by the exhibit hall. Thank you to our sponsor, Benefit Plan Administrators
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Exhibition of School Architecture- Before Thursday at 5pm, vote for your favorite design to be selected for the "People's Choice Award."
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View the Signs of Success which are displays showcasing a favorite success story in local school divisions from around the Commonwealth, will be on display in the Signs of Success section of the event platform. Visit at any time to see the great programs going on in Virginia’s public schools.
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View the winners from the 2021 VSBA Spring Regional Art Contest by visiting the Awards section of the event platform.
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Review the reports from the 2021 Virtual VSBA Delegate Assembly in the event platform.
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200 Hansen Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Tel: 434-295-8722 Fax: 434-295-8785
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