
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The 2018 Leadership Summit
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Join the League for its annual Leadership Summit featuring the two top gubernatorial candidates speaking on education. Charter school leaders from across the state will spend the day in discussion on relevant charter school topics along with two general sessions.
The opening of the Leadership Summit features Congressman Jared Polis and State Treasurer Walker Stapleton discussing their perspectives on education in the state. Don't miss it.
This year’s event will bring together over 250 school leaders and business managers on September 24, 2018 at the Arvada Center to build knowledge, skill and connectivity around Legislative Policy, Facilities and Governance. Seating is limited.
Registration

- On-site registration day of the event: League Members: $150 per person | Non-Members: $250 per person | New School Developers*: $90 per person
Agenda
Agenda is subject to change. Three strands of content: Governance, Policy & Legislation, and Facilities & Financing. The day will also include two general sessions, breakfast and lunch. View the full agenda.
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Morning General Session |
Colorado Gubernatorial Candidate Conversation
U.S. Congressman Jared Polis
State Treasurer Walker Stapleton
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Morning Session 1 |
Regulation Round-Up: Updates from CDE on Recent Regulatory Developments
Policy
Jennifer Okes, Chief Operating Officer, School Finance Division, CDE
Jennifer Simons, Educator Development Specialist, Educator Preparation and Support Office, CDE
Dan Jorgensen, Ph.D., Accountability Support Manager, CDE
Effective Facility Leases and the BEST Grant Program
Facilities & Financing
Carleen Clark, Attorney, The Law Offices of Carleen Clark, LLC
Anna Fitzer, Regional Program Manager, CDE Capital Construction
Strategic Planning and Improving the Boards Efficiency – A Simple Formula
Governance
John Brendza, CLCS Consultant; Former Superintendent, Education & Non-Profit Leadership Consultants Ltd.
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Morning Session 2 |
Policy Prospects and Priorities
Policy
Dan Schaller, VP of State and Local Policy, Colorado League of Charter Schools
Kayla Tibbals, Partner, Nexus Policy Group
Patrick Boyle, Partner, Nexus Policy Group
Panel Discussion: Determine the Right Financing for Your School
Facilities & Financing
Paul Jasin, Managing Director, Specialized Public Finance
Matthew DeAngelis, SVP, D.A. Davidson & Co.
Conrad Freeman, SVP, Vectra Bank Colorado
Jon Dahlberg, VP Of Business Dev and Facilities, Charter School Capital
Jane Ellis, Executive Director, CO Charter Facility Solutions
Laura Fiemann, SVP, Charter School Development Corporation
Strategic Planning and Improving the Boards Efficiency – A Simple Formula (Continued)
Governance
John Brendza, CLCS Consultant; Former Superintendent, Education & Non-Profit Leadership Consultants Ltd.
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12:00-12:45PM |
Lunch and Networking
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Afternoon Session |
Colorado Public School Admissions and the Law
Policy
Bill Bethke, Attorney, Kutz & Bethke, LLC
Brad Miller, Attorney/Founder, Miller Farmer Law, LLC
Authorizer Accountability: Charter School Rights Under the Law
Policy
Tim Farmer, Attorney, Miller Farmer Law, LLC
Lorna Beckett, Director of Research, Colorado League of Charter Schools
Dan Schaller, VP of State and Local Policy, Colorado League of Charter Schools
Facilities Success Stories & Lessons Learned
Facilities & Financing
Angie Stattman, Business Manager, Thomas MacLaren
Katrina Brossia, Director of Finance, Liberty Common
Bob Baldwin, President, QPD
Building a Strategic Board
Governance
Jay Cerny, CLCS Board Vice President, Former Principal
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Rural Schools Reception
A free reception will be held for staff from rural schools the night before the Leadership Summit on Sunday, September 23. During this time, staff from rural schools will have the opportunity to engage with the League’s and network with other school leaders. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.
School House Kitchen & Libations
Sunday, September 23
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80002
Lodging
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Westminster
8773 Yates Drive, Westminster, Colorado, 80031
303-427-4000
Group rates are available at a first come, first serve basis until September 15 at $118 per night.
Group Name: Colorado League of Charter Schools
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Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the Leadership Summit? Contact Griselda Nanfito to explore sponsorship opportunities. View sponsorship opportunities.
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