FAQs

When and where will the ISBA Annual Convention take place?

The 78th ISBA Annual Convention starts on Monday, November 9 and ends on Thursday, November 12. This year’s event will be virtual.

When will registration open?

Registration for the 78th Annual Convention to now open.

What does it cost to register?

We hope this year’s virtual Convention will allow for more attendance than ever. To encourage your entire district/school team to attend, we are offering group registration rates. You can have an unlimited number of attendees all attend for one amount. (Attendees should be board members, district/charter office staff, etc.). Go to Registration.

What does my registration include?

Your registration fee provides access to three general sessions, each with a keynote speaker, along with many, many workshops across five workshop sessions that will cover issues ranging from how to become a more effective board member to implementing a safer school environment for your students.

Registration Includes:

Two Keynote Speakers
Tuesday & Wednesday Workshops
Virtual Exhibit Show
Afternoon & Evening Networking
Awards Ceremony
Business Session
Region Meetings
Talent Show

Please note: Early Bird Workshops have separate registration costs.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

Please note, there will be no refunds provided for this year’s Convention. ISBA is providing a group registration fee that allows every attendee an additional 30 days after the live event to view any Convention workshops. “No Shows” will not be refunded. However, those registered who are unable to attend are entitled to send a substitute in their place or watch later.

What if I have food allergies or diet restrictions?

This year’s event will be held virtually. No meals will be provided.

I would like to transfer my convention registration to another person in my district. What do I need to do?

Please contact Morgan Garcia at the ISBA office and she will accommodate your transfer request. We ask that you do this as quickly as possible so a new name tag may be created for the new registrant.

Morgan Garcia:
Toll-Free: (866) 799-4722
Phone: (208) 854-1476
Fax: (208) 854-1480
Email: [email protected]

Will I receive confirmation of my registration?

Yes. Invoices will be sent to the school district, charter school, or person who sent in the registration form, confirming we have received your registration.

Can my district or charter school pay with a purchase order (P.O.)?

You may register with a P.O. For billing and confirmation purposes, ISBA will send the invoices for payment.

I am making hotel accommodations for at least five board members. What process should I use?

This year’s event will be held virtually. No hotel accommodations will be necessary.

I am a newly elected or first-term board member. What workshops would be good for me to attend?

We have organized the convention workshops into tracks. These optional tracks are a designed to guide attendees through a progressive set of workshops by the capacity and role they fill:

New Board Members
Experienced Board Members
Clerks / Business Managers
Board Chairs
Superintendents
Charter School Board Members

I want to make sure I have the dates of next year's convention on my calendar. What are the dates of the 2021 Convention?

Next year’s ISBA Annual Convention is November 17-19, 2021 and will be held in Boise, Idaho.

My question is not here. Who should I contact?

Idaho School Boards Association:
Toll-Free: (866) 799-4722
Phone: (208) 854-1476
Fax: (208) 854-1480
Email: [email protected]

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