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Wednesday, April 2
 

10:20am CDT

Beyond Roberts Rules of Order: Preparing for Board Meetings That Go South
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:20am - 11:15am CDT
In an often tense and conflict-laden world, careful planning provides the best chance for preventing disruptions and being prepared to respond to emergencies during public school board meetings.  This session will cover:

- The importance of communication and pre-planning by the cabinet, school board and security personnel

- A review of important board policies governing school board meetings

- Proper board room set-up with an eye towards safety and security

- Emergency procedures for responding to disruptions and violence during board meetings

- Avoiding legal “danger zones” under the Texas Open Meetings Act

Speakers
avatar for Joseph Parks

Joseph Parks

Director of Employee Relations Workplace Investigations, Garland ISD
Joseph (Joe) Parks is a Texas attorney and consultant whose practice focuses on school safety, workplace investigations and training. He served more than a decade as the Executive Director of Safety and Security for one of Texas’ largest school districts and is an honorably retired... Read More →
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:20am - 11:15am CDT
Crockett - 2nd Floor

11:25am CDT

Building a Culture of Cybersecurity & Safety Among Students
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:25am - 12:20pm CDT
Join us for an insightful session on enhancing cybersecurity and safety in educational environments. Our presentation will cover critical topics such as extortion of minors, cyberbullying, inappropriate web content, online grooming, and the impact of isolation on mental health. We will also address common cybersecurity issues like phishing, malware, stolen passwords, identity theft, and app privacy. Additionally, we will discuss the challenges of misinformation, including AI-generated content, bot amplification, and fake videos.

Speakers
avatar for Alison Garner

Alison Garner

Special Agent - Child Exploitation Task Force, Federal Bureau of Investigations
Special Agent Alison Garner has been on the Child Exploitation Task Force for six years, investigating mostly internet crimes against children. She is also a certified Digital Extraction Technician and conducts digital forensics for the agency.
avatar for David Mendez

David Mendez

Information Security Officer, Region 10 ESC
David Mendez is the Information Security Officer for Region 10 Education Service Center in Richardson, Texas, overseeing cybersecurity initiatives for 130 independent school districts, charter, and private schools while strengthening the center's own security posture. Before joining... Read More →
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:25am - 12:20pm CDT
Crockett - 2nd Floor
 
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