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A big thank you to Representative Susan Valdés for sharing her insights during our Legislative Session Review and Legislator Q&A. We are so grateful to everyone who joined us in Tampa for the FSBA/FADSS Annual Summer Conference!

Congratulations to Thomas Kennedy of Citrus County School District and Roberto Alonzo of Miami-Dade County Public Schools on receiving the 2026 Florida School Boards Association President’s Award!

As Co-Chairs of FSBA’s AI & IT Committee, they played a key role in educating and empowering school board members to navigate the rapidly evolving world of AI. Thank you for your leadership and service to Florida’s students and schools.

We're wrapping up with a powerful final keynote from Dr. Kathy McFarland, Executive Director of the Consortium of State School Boards Associations!
"Increase Your Impact: Leading with Purpose" will challenge board members to lead with clarity and stay focused on what matters most: policy, budgeting, oversight, and accountability. When leaders align their decisions with shared goals, they create conditions for meaningful, lasting impact. We couldn't think of a better way to close out an incredible conference.

We’re excited to announce… 📢
FSBA just elected its new slate of officers for 2026-2027! 👏
President: Dr. Allison Campbell
President Elect: Heather Kahoun
Vice President: Justin Sharpless
Treasurer: Alva Smith
Immediate Past President: Angie Gallo
We are looking forward to an incredible year!

We're kicking off with an inspiring keynote from Anne Marie Anderson, three-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster, author, and keynote speaker!
In her session, "The Moment of Impact: Understanding Your Influence," Anne Marie will speak to something we can never hear enough: the work you do matters. Amid the noise of competing agendas, increased community involvement, and the weight of daily challenges, it's easy to lose sight of the profound impact a healthy school board has on students, families, and entire communities.
Florida's school board members and superintendents are starting the day energized and ready to lead with purpose. What a powerful launch to a meaningful conference!

The Annual Summer Conference is officially underway! We're thrilled to welcome our members, sponsors, and partners as we dive into a productive and energizing day together.
Today's agenda is packed with purpose: FSBA committee meetings, our Board of Directors meeting, and a standout bonus pre-conference session, "Onboarding New School Board Members: Accelerating Their Impact from Day One." This is exactly the kind of meaningful work that moves Florida's schools forward.

All summer long, kids and teens can access no-cost meals at thousands of sites across Florida. Find a location near you and make plans to stop by for nutritious meals while school is out.

It’s here. Our Summer BreakSpot site map is officially live! ☀️

All summer long, kids and teens can access no-cost meals at thousands of sites across Florida. Find a location near you and make plans to stop by for nutritious meals while school is out.

➡️ Visit our website to find your spot: SummerBreakSpot.org/Find-Location/

In observance of Memorial Day, the FSBA office is closed today.
We pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave everything in defense of our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Huge congratulations to the Florida K–12 AI in Education Task Force on receiving the 2026 EDSAFE State Policy Lab Torchbearer Award at the EDSAFE Summit in Washington, DC! This award recognizes true leaders in AI policy who are not only innovating, but also building community and expanding access so every student can thrive in an AI-driven world.
We are especially proud to celebrate School Board Members Alonzo and Kennedy for their leadership and commitment to safe, fair, and equitable AI implementation in education. Alongside Dr. Maya Israel, this team continues to set the standard through collaboration, forward-thinking policy, and meaningful support for educators and districts across Florida. Well deserved! 👏