FAQs

When and where will the ISBA Annual Convention take place?

The 77th ISBA Annual Convention starts on Wednesday, November 6 and ends on Friday, November 8, at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

When will registration open?

Registration for the 77th Annual Convention to open in late August, 2019.

What does it cost to register?

Registration costs vary for ISBA Members, guests, company reps, etc. We have three registration rates; early registration, regular registration, and late/on-site registration. 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:

First General Session (lunch included)
Second General Session (breakfast included)
Exhibit Show (lunch included)
Scholarship Auction
Awards Banquet (dinner included)
Business Session (breakfast and boxed lunch included)

Please note: Early Bird Workshops have separate registration costs.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

Requests for cancellations can be honored only if made in writing and faxed, emailed or mailed to ISBA by October 20, 2019. After this date, no refunds will be given. Please note, a cancellation fee of $75.00 per attendee will be charged. The refund amount will be your registration costs less the $75 cancellation fee. If faxing, please fax to (208) 854-1480, and call (208) 854-1476 to confirm receipt. “No Shows” will not be refunded. However, those registered who are unable to attend are entitled to send substitutes in their place.

What if I have food allergies or diet restrictions?

If an attendee has any food allergies or restrictions, please contact the ISBA Office to report any special needs no later than November 1, 2019. After this date, ISBA cannot guarantee any special food arrangements can be made.

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

Please contact Misty Swanson 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.

Misty Swanson:
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?

To make your hotel reservations, please call the Coeur d’Alene Resort, or the Coeur d’Alene Inn, and ask for the ISBA Room Block. Find more details HERE.

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 2020 Convention?

Next year’s ISBA Annual Convention is November 11-13, 2020 and will be held in Sun Valley, 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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