2025 AAEA Summer Conference: Full Schedule

10:00am CDT

ArkASPA Board Meeting

Monday July 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT

Fulton (SCC)

Monday July 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Fulton (SCC)

Board Meeting

Company ArkASPA

10:15am CDT

Fair Labor Standards Act - Tips for Compliance

Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

Conway (MCC)

This presentation will cover the major components of the Fair Labor Standards Act and provide compliance tips for school districts.

Presider

Karen Lasker

Assistant Superintendent of Recruitment and Personnel, Conway School District

Speakers

Jeremy Lasiter

Director of HR and Legal Affairs, Bryant School District

On March 25, 2015, Johnny Key was approved by the State Board of Education to be the chief school officer of the Arkansas Department of Education. Gov. Asa Hutchinson recommended Key for the position of commissioner. In May 2019, Gov. Hutchinson announced Key as the Secretary of the... Read More →

Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Conway (MCC)

Finance/HR/Operations, Breakout #1

Company ArkASPA

1:20pm CDT

What's New in DESE Licensure! LIMITED

Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT

Conway (MCC)

Attendees will hear updates impacting licensure processes and pathways for the 2025-2026 school year.

Presider

Becky Rosburg

Assistant Superintendent, Hot Springs School District

Speakers

Dr. Matthew Sutherlin

Director of Educator Preparation and Licensure, Educator Effectiveness and Licensure

Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Conway (MCC)

Finance/HR/Operations, Breakout #4

Company ArkASPA

2:50pm CDT

What's New in DESE Licensure! (Repeat) LIMITED

Tuesday July 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT

Conway (MCC)

Attendees will hear updates impacting licensure processes and pathways for the 2025-2026 school year.

Presider

Chris Davis

Assistant Principal, Cedar Ridge School District

Speakers

Dr. Matthew Sutherlin

Director of Educator Preparation and Licensure, Educator Effectiveness and Licensure

Tuesday July 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Conway (MCC)

Finance/HR/Operations, Breakout #5

Company ArkASPA

8:15am CDT

Staff Reprimands/Nonrenewal/Termination LIMITED

Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT

Conway (MCC)

Best practices for employee discipline and the process for nonrenewals and termination in light of LEARNS.

Presider

Shawn Burgess

Chief Human Resources & Compliance Officer, Little Rock School District

I am the Chief of Human Resources & Compliance Officer for the Little Rock School District. I love meeting and helping people find their career paths especially in the field of education. I believe if I can impact one person to make a difference in a someone's life they too will... Read More →

Speakers