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Monday, July 20
 

10:30am CDT

More than Maintenance: Financial Leadership for School Facilities
Monday July 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Room 207
School facilities represent one of a district's largest investments, and school boards play a critical role in ensuring those assets are maintained for current and future generations of students. This session will explore the financial side of facilities management, including long-term maintenance planning, capital improvement strategies, budgeting for repairs and replacements, and making informed decisions that maximize taxpayer investments. Participants will gain practical insights into balancing immediate needs with long-term financial sustainability while fulfilling their governance responsibilities.
Speakers
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Jerrod Williams

Finance Consultant, Arkansas School Boards Association
Williams Facility Leadership Handout ASBA 7.20.26 pdf
Williams More than Maintenance pdf
Monday July 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Room 207
  Concurrent Session 1

1:00pm CDT

Strategic Governance in a Reactive World
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 207
The current culture and political landscape often creates challenges to school district culture, impacting trust and belief in a school system with challenges that occur daily in school systems. This session will share strategies on how to navigate these challenges and elevate strategic thinking and planning to keep the focus on a school board's priorities.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Gregory Pilewski

Dr. Gregory Pilewski

Superintendent, North Little Rock School District
Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski became the Superintendent of the North Little Rock School District in November 2020. He joined the NLRSD from the Queen Anne's Public Schools in Maryland, where he served as Deputy Superintendent. Dr. Pilewski is credited with improving academic programs and... Read More →
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Mike Poore

Executive Vice President, Education Partners
Having recently completed an illustrious 38-year career that spans teaching, coaching, and administration, Michael Poore now serves as a leading voice on educational issues. Poore is a highly sought-after speaker whose advocacy for literacy has been lauded nationally. Named Arkansas... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Rochelle Redus

Dr. Rochelle Redus

Board President, North Little Rock School District
Dr. Rochelle Redus is an educator, author, advocate, and community leader whose life and work are rooted in service, faith, and perseverance. Married for 36 years, she is the proud mother of three children—a cherished son now deceased, a daughter, and a bonus son—and grandmother... Read More →
Southern Regional School Board Association Deck.pptx pdf
Southern Regional School Board Association Deck.pptx pdf
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 207
  Concurrent Session 2
 

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