MCSA OUTREACH

The Missouri Council of School Administrators Outreach Program once again proudly presents The Educational Office Professionals of Missouri Conference.  Our host site is The Lodge of Four Seasons at Lake Ozark, on Monday, July 27th and Tuesday, July 28th, with a reception on the evening of Sunday, July 26th for early arrivals.

A “Safe and Secure” school and workplace will be the subject of several breakout sessions.  Procedures, safety issues and legalities of daily actions and activities will assist you as you examine your approach and role in the school’s safety.

Your job benefits and road to retirement will also be discussed as member services of PEERS. Director of Member Services, Dearld Snider will be special guest presenter.

We have also done our best to improve the services offered at The Lodge.  We will try to rework the lunch lines, make sure your rooms and needs are attended to, and do our best to coordinate efforts to make sure your time and stay are both fun and rewarding.

Preliminary Agenda

Sunday, July 26

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm        Conference registration

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm        Conference opening - Give' em the Pickle - Creating Energy, Passion and a Positive Attitude in the Workplace
                                        We're all in the same business - customer service.  Whether we're talking on the phone, meeting customers face to face, or working                                         behind the scenes, delivering adequate customer service is often a problem.  Imagine a workplace where everyone chooses to bring                                         energy, passion, and a positive attitude with them each day and an environment in which people are truly connected to their work, their                                         colleagues and their customers. Impossible?  Not at all.

Monday, July 27

7:00 am - 8:30 am         Vendors

7:30 am- 8:30 am          Conference registration
                                    Start of the day light breakfast

8:30 am - 9:30 am         General Session

9:30 am - 10:00 am        Breakout Sessions (first of two rounds)    

                                    Changes That Impact You in the Workplace - Penney Rector - MCSA, Director of Legal Services
                                          An update on FERPA, the ADA, IDEA, recent court decisions and state legislation.

                                    Computer Safety - John Riley - MOREnet, Technical Trainer  
                                          You and your office are constantly exposed to threats on your confidential information, network and computer performance. This session                                            will focus on things you can do to help keep those things secure, including some free tools to help you be safe on the web.

                                    Listening Ears, Helpful Words: Ways to Respond in Difficult Times - Charlotte Smith, North Kansas City School Psychologist  
                                          The Office Professional will face a myriad of communication and situations from students, parents and co-workers, yet finding the right                                           approach or response to others in never easy.  This session focuses upon the psychology of those situations, your role as sometime                                           peacemaker, sometime defender and all-time understanding.

                                     On the Front Line:  Legal Dealings with Students, Parents, Staff and Patrons - Duane Martin - DosterGuin, LLC Attorneys at Law
                                           The legal responsibilities of the educational office professional including dissemination of information, maintaining of documents and                                            records and the rights of those requesting such information; existing laws for meetings and offices.

                                     Job Benefits and Your Road to Retirement - Dearld Snider - PSRS, Director of Member Services
                                          You put a lot into your job, including contributions to job benefit plans. Know your path, what lies ahead, and where those contributions                                           and benefits will ultimately lead you.  Get answers to your questions regarding current and future financial issues and how to plan,                                           accumulate and use your job benefits.                                                              

11:45 am - 1:00 pm        Lunch and networking
                                    Vendors

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm         Breakout Sessions (round two of two)

2:45 pm- 4:00 pm          Vendors available

                                   Evening on your own

Tuesday, July 28

7:30 am - 8:00 am        Coffee and juice

8:00 am - 9:30 am       "Safe and Secure" for the Educational Office Professional - Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis - Edu-Safe, Ed. Security Cons.
                                          Make a difference in school safety and security with practical advice and realistic strategies for general and event-specific safety                                           plans, security checklist and visitor screening procedures. Presenters use their experience in education and law enforcement to show                                           participants the combination of a secure campus and an open, welcoming environment to their offices.

9:30 am - 9:45 am          Break and hotel checkout (can be done from your room TV)

9:45 am - 12 Noon        Brunch
                                         The Law and You - Penney Rector
                                             The daily legal issues related to the educational office professional including parental rights and custodial issues, background checks                                              and potential offenses and existing laws for school grounds and classrooms. Extensive question-and-answer session follows, including                                              "Stump the Attorney".
                                       Drawing/closing

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