Executive Leaders - February 6-7, 2025 (for superintendents)

The Executive Leaders meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 6 and Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Membership is open to any Iowa school superintendent who is an SAI member.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Conference Center

February 6-7, 2025

Outcomes 

• Create opportunities for networking as professionals
• Understand the most recent information related to the 2025 Legislative Session
• Deepen understanding of strategies to strengthen principal leadership that drives meaningful school improvement and student success.
• Engage in problem-solving and/or brainstorming around timely topics.

Agenda

Thursday, February 6 

5 p.m. — Dinner

5:30 p.m. — Welcome & Overview of Agenda
Dan Butler, Western Dubuque 

5:45 p.m. — Superintendent of the Year 
Darwin Lehmann,  Forest City/Central Springs 

6 p.m. — Building Principal Capacity to Drive School and Student Success
Dr. Dana Schon & panelists

8 p.m. — Final Comments & Adjourn
Lisa Remy, SAI

Friday, February 7 

8 a.m. — Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. — Welcome & Agenda Review
John Cain, South Tama County /North Tama County

8:35 am. — Legislative Update
Dave Daughton

9:45 a.m. — Break

9:50 a.m. — Timely Topics: Collaborative Conversations
All

11 a.m. — Final Comments & Adjourn
Lisa Remy, SAI