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Welcome to the 2026 CSBA Counties Conference!
This conference provides a unique opportunity for county board leaders to come together and discuss students’ futures in light of domestic policies and global trends. County board members, superintendents and educational partners from throughout the state will come together to gain valuable knowledge and information in three key areas: advocacy, governance and policy; funding, workforce and educational access; student well-being, safety and success.

As the role of county offices of education (COEs) continues to evolve, CSBA is committed to providing COE board members with the necessary tools and information to become effective elected education leaders. The program will feature member-led workshops, micro-trainings, networking opportunities, and more—offering attendees practical strategies, peer-driven insights, and ample chances to connect and collaborate with colleagues from across California. It is a must-attend event for county board leaders!

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Visit Monterey 
Visit the CSBA Counties Conference Marina del Rey Visitor Guide to find information about local events, restaurants and attractions. Discover what the beautiful coastal city of Marina del Rey has to offer its visitors.

If you require any assistance during your stay in Marina del Rey, please visit the registration desk outside the California Ballroom in the Outer Foyer located on the 7th floor of the Marina del Rey Marriott.
Thursday, September 24
 

9:30am PDT

MIG Registration
Thursday September 24, 2026 9:30am - 4:30pm PDT
Outer Foyer, Lobby Level
*Palisades doors will open at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday September 24, 2026 9:30am - 4:30pm PDT
Outer Foyer, Lobby Level

10:00am PDT

MIG COE 4: Community Relations and Advocacy
Thursday September 24, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Palisades, Lower Level

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Palisades, Lower Level
  Masters in Governance COE

12:30pm PDT

MIG COE 4 Lunch
Thursday September 24, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
TBD

Thursday September 24, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
TBD

1:15pm PDT

MIG COE 4: Governance Integration
Thursday September 24, 2026 1:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Palisades, Lower Level

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Palisades, Lower Level
  Masters in Governance COE
 
Friday, September 25
 

12:30pm PDT

Conference Registration
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Outer Foyer, Lobby Level
*California Ballroom doors will open at 1:00 p.m.
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Outer Foyer, Lobby Level

1:30pm PDT

Opening Remarks
Friday September 25, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level

Speakers
avatar for Vernon M. Billy

Vernon M. Billy

CEO and Executive Director, CSBA
Vernon M. Billy serves as the Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director for the California School Boards Association (CSBA). Billy provides executive leadership for the association, which represents and serves the elected and appointed members of the governing boards of approximately... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Bettye Lusk

Dr. Bettye Lusk

President, CSBA
avatar for Mike Walsh

Mike Walsh

Director, County Board Member Services, CSBA
Mike Walsh is the co-founder and CEO of Beacon Results, an organizational growth and change management firm founded in 2005 that works primarily with school districts and nonprofits to help them develop and align their strategic plans. He has both a B.A. and M.A. degree in Organizational... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level

1:45pm PDT

General Session 1 (TBD)
Friday September 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
Description TBD
Friday September 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
  General Session

3:00pm PDT

Micro-training: Governance/Legal Topic (TBD)
Friday September 25, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
Description TBD
Friday September 25, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
  Micro-training

3:30pm PDT

General Session 2: Politics, Policy & Legislative Update (TBD)
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:40pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
Description TBD
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:40pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
  General Session

4:40pm PDT

Networking Reception
Friday September 25, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT
Sinder, Lobby Level
Attend for a chance to win a county basket!

Persons with health-related considerations such as multiple chemical sensitivities, environmental illnesses, food allergies, or special dietary needs, may notify CSBA staff at [email protected] when registering for the conference to determine whether special arrangements can be made for them.
Friday September 25, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT
Sinder, Lobby Level
 
Saturday, September 26
 

7:45am PDT

Networking Breakfast Buffet
Saturday September 26, 2026 7:45am - 9:00am PDT
California Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level
Enjoy the breakfast buffet open to all registered conference attendees.

Persons with health-related considerations such as multiple chemical sensitivities, environmental illnesses, food allergies, or special dietary needs, may notify CSBA staff at [email protected] when registering for the conference to determine whether special arrangements can be made for them.
Saturday September 26, 2026 7:45am - 9:00am PDT
California Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level

7:45am PDT

Conference Registration
Saturday September 26, 2026 7:45am - 4:30pm PDT
Outer Foyer, Lobby Level
 
Saturday September 26, 2026 7:45am - 4:30pm PDT
Outer Foyer, Lobby Level

9:00am PDT

Micro-training: Legal / Governance Topic (TBD)
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
Description TBD


Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
  Micro-training

9:45am PDT

Breakout 1A: Advocacy, Governance & Policy (CFP)
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:45am - 10:50am PDT
TBD
Breakout session (attend one per session time).

Description TBD.
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:45am - 10:50am PDT
TBD
  Advocacy Governance and Policy

9:45am PDT

Breakout 1B: Funding, Workforce & Educational Access (CFP)
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:45am - 10:50am PDT
TBD
Breakout session (attend one per session time).

Description TBD.
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:45am - 10:50am PDT
TBD
  Funding Workforce and Educational Access

9:45am PDT

Breakout 1C: Student Well-Being, Safety & Success (CFP)
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:45am - 10:50am PDT
TBD
Breakout session (attend one per session time).

Description TBD.
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:45am - 10:50am PDT
TBD
  Student Well-Being Safety and Success

11:05am PDT

Breakout 2A: Advocacy, Governance & Policy (CFP)
Saturday September 26, 2026 11:05am - 12:10pm PDT
TBD
Breakout session (attend one per session time).

DescriptionTBD.

Saturday September 26, 2026 11:05am - 12:10pm PDT
TBD
  Advocacy Governance and Policy

11:05am PDT

Breakout 2B: Funding, Workforce & Educational Access (CFP)
Saturday September 26, 2026 11:05am - 12:10pm PDT
TBD
Breakout session (attend one per session time).

Description TBD.

Saturday September 26, 2026 11:05am - 12:10pm PDT
TBD
  Funding Workforce and Educational Access

11:05am PDT

Breakout 2C: Student Well-Being, Safety & Success (CFP)
Saturday September 26, 2026 11:05am - 12:10pm PDT
TBD
Breakout session (attend one per session time).

Description TBD.
Saturday September 26, 2026 11:05am - 12:10pm PDT
TBD
  Student Well-Being Safety and Success

12:10pm PDT

Networking Lunch Buffet
Saturday September 26, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Sinder, Lobby Level
Enjoy the lunch buffet open to all registered conference attendees.

Persons with health-related considerations such as multiple chemical sensitivities, environmental illnesses, food allergies, or special dietary needs, may notify CSBA staff at [email protected] when registering for the conference to determine whether special arrangements can be made for them.
Saturday September 26, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Sinder, Lobby Level

1:10pm PDT

Micro-training: Governance Tools / Practical Application (TBD)
Saturday September 26, 2026 1:10pm - 1:40pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
Description TBD.
Saturday September 26, 2026 1:10pm - 1:40pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
  Micro-training

1:40pm PDT

General Session 3 (TBD)
Saturday September 26, 2026 1:40pm - 3:00pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
Description TBD.
Saturday September 26, 2026 1:40pm - 3:00pm PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
  General Session

3:15pm PDT

Breakout 3A: Advocacy, Governance & Policy (CFP)
Saturday September 26, 2026 3:15pm - 4:20pm PDT
TBD
Breakout session (attend one per session time).

DescriptionTBD.

Saturday September 26, 2026 3:15pm - 4:20pm PDT
TBD
  Advocacy Governance and Policy

3:15pm PDT

Breakout 2B: Funding, Workforce & Educational Access (CFP)
Saturday September 26, 2026 3:15pm - 4:20pm PDT
TBD
Breakout session (attend one per session time).

Description TBD.

Saturday September 26, 2026 3:15pm - 4:20pm PDT
TBD
  Funding Workforce and Educational Access

3:15pm PDT

Breakout 2C: Student Well-Being, Safety & Success (CFP)
Saturday September 26, 2026 3:15pm - 4:20pm PDT
TBD
Breakout session (attend one per session time).

Description TBD.
Saturday September 26, 2026 3:15pm - 4:20pm PDT
TBD
  Student Well-Being Safety and Success
 
Sunday, September 27
 

7:45am PDT

Networking Breakfast Buffet
Sunday September 27, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am PDT
California Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level
Enjoy the breakfast buffet open to all registered conference attendees.

Persons with health-related considerations such as multiple chemical sensitivities, environmental illnesses, food allergies, or special dietary needs, may notify CSBA staff at [email protected] when registering for the conference to determine whether special arrangements can be made for them.
Sunday September 27, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am PDT
California Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level

7:45am PDT

Conference Registration
Sunday September 27, 2026 7:45am - 11:00am PDT
Outer Foyer, Lobby Level

Sunday September 27, 2026 7:45am - 11:00am PDT
Outer Foyer, Lobby Level

8:30am PDT

General Session 4 (TBD)
Sunday September 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
Description TBD.
Sunday September 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
  General Session

9:45am PDT

Micro-training: Legal / Governance Topics (TBD)
Sunday September 27, 2026 9:45am - 10:15am PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
Description TBD.
Sunday September 27, 2026 9:45am - 10:15am PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
  Micro-training

10:15am PDT

General Session 5 (TBD)
Sunday September 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
Description TBD.
Sunday September 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am PDT
California Ballroom, Lobby Level
  General Session
 

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California Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level
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Outer Foyer, Lobby Level
Palisades, Lower Level
Sinder, Lobby Level
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  • Advocacy Governance and Policy
  • Funding Workforce and Educational Access
  • General Session
  • Masters in Governance COE
  • Micro-training
  • Student Well-Being Safety and Success