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)
Join us for a timely session unpacking the shifting federal education landscape. From new guidance and priorities in federal programs to behind-the-scenes insights into how Arkansas allocates state and federal dollars to districts, this session will provide essential updates and actionable data. Designed for administrators, federal program directors, and instructional leaders, this session will connect the dots between compliance, funding equity, and forward-focused planning.
Schools face growing threats to both physical and cyber safety, making it essential to stay informed and proactive. In this session, we’ll explore the top risks impacting K-12 institutions and introduce free, practical resources and tools provided by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). From securing school networks to improving emergency preparedness, attendees will learn how to implement no-cost tools that strengthen safety and resilience. Walk away with actionable strategies to protect students, staff, and infrastructure without breaking the budget.
B.J. Burgess, is starting his 12th year as Director of Technology and Information Systems for the Greenbrier School District and his 24th year in educational technology. He is currently serving as president of TEL-AR (Technology Educational Leaders of Arkansas), which is a professional... Read More →
Participants in this course will be provided information on applicable state law governing ethical guidelines and prohibitions for educational administrators, employees, and board members, annual disclosure requirements of board members, administrators, and school employees; the requirements for annual financial audits and the responsibilities of the business official for providing records and the audit process; requirements for responding to Corrective Action Plans; Common audit findings and how to prevent them; fraud definition, detection, and prevention, as well as policies that should be established by the district; expense reimbursement policies and procedures; discussion of current events as they relate to ethics and audits; best practices and other considerations.
