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PACE Day 2024 Information
April 11, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
PACE Day 2024
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Registration closed March 22, to cancel or change your registration please email us at [email protected]. Onsite registration will also be available.
Attendees should have received an email from Whova inviting them to download the Whova app to keep up to date with all PACE day related events. You can download the Whova app here.
Lodging at the Sunriver Resort
PACE DAY ROOM BLOCK IS FULL. We will update this page if more rooms become available.
Please make hotel or lodging arrangements at other venues and then email [email protected] to be put on the waitlist for Sunriver Resort rooms as they become available.
To make PACE Day more accessible for our members, PACE is offering one night free of your hotel stay for one attendee per PACE member organization.
How to get the free night:
Once you register for the conference, your confirmation email will include a link to book at the PACE Day rate or the code to say when you call over the phone.
Book your room directly with the Sunriver Resort and mention the PACE Day group (which closes on March 10th). Your free night will be applied upon check in on April 10th. If necessary, cancel/modify your room directly through the hotel as well. However, if you cancel after the free cancellation date (March 19th), you will be charged for the night stay. The free hotel night only applies if you stay and attend the conference.
Please see below for the rules and restrictions around this offer:
- The hotel stay must be at the Sunriver Resort using our PACE Day rate/link.
- The hotel stay must be on April 10th. If you are staying multiple nights, only the night of April 10th will be covered.
- If more than one person registers from a member, the first person to register will be automatically given the free night. If multiple people register at the same time, the free room will be assigned randomly.
- When you book your room, the charge will be held on your card. This ensures that if someone is a no-show, that PACE is not held financially responsible for a late cancellation. After all hotel nights are finalized, the charge will be removed from your card and you will not be charged for April 10th upon check out.
- If any of your attendees cancel, the free room will move to the next registered attendee.
Questions? Email [email protected].
PACE Day 2024 Keynote Speaker
Keynote topic: Cybersecurity: Protecting your organization from the threat of hackers.
An overview of the FBI’s capabilities pre-, during, and post-incident of a cyber-attack as well as cyber trends occuring in Oregon.
Alayna Colburn is a Special Agent currently working Cyber violations with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Portland Division. Originally from the Midwest, she holds a Ph.D. in Sociology. Alayna served as an adjunct professor teaching criminology and sociology courses as well as a Survivor Advocate before beginning her career with the Bureau in 2022. She enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with loved ones.
Don’t miss her session!
PACE Day 2024 Agenda
Basic Agenda:
April 10th:
5-7pm: PACE Day Reception
April 11th General Outline:
7am – 8am: Breakfast and registration – Breakfast Sponsor: Genesis Management and Insurance Services
8am – 9:15am: General Session & Keynote Speaker – Keynote Sponsor: WHA Insurance
9:30am – 10:30am: Workshop Session 1 Breakouts – Morning Break Sponsor: Garrett Hemann Robertson
10:45am – 11:45am: Workshop Session 2 Breakouts
11:45am – 12:45pm: Lunch & Business Meeting – Lunch Sponsor: Brown & Brown
12:45pm – 1:45pm: Workshop Session 3 Breakouts- Afternoon Break Sponsor: Assured Partners
2:00 – 3:00pm: Attorney Panel
Adjourn
April 11th Detailed Agenda
| 7:00 – 8:00am | breakfast and registration |
| 8:00am | Welcome and Introduction | Dave Harvey, PACE administrator, OSBA | Welcome and Introduction |
| 8:15am | Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Organization from the Threat of Hackers | Special Agent Alayna Colburn, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Portland Division | Cyberattacks are on the rise across the country, and Oregon is no exception. We will discuss cyber trends in Oregon, as well as provide an overview of the FBI’s capabilities before, during and after a cyberattack. |
| 9:15 – 9:30am | Break |
| 9:30 – 10:30am | Workshop Session 1 | ||
| Employment Termination | Callen Sterling, senior assistant legal counsel, OSBA;
Haley Percell, chief legal officer and interim deputy executive director, OSBA |
OSBA attorneys discuss the termination process and the most common termination situations that can lead to PACE claims if not properly addressed. |
| Employee Religious Accommodations | Elliot Field, shareholder, Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C. |
Employee religious accommodation requests are on the rise. Learn best practice tips to avoid PACE claims in this area. |
| Liability Determination Game Show | Jens Jensen, Director of Claims, SDAO | Risk is the name of the game. Learn how to avoid it in this interactive exercise on the liability exposure in schools. |
| Navigating Cybersecurity Waters: Incident Response and Leadership Insights | Nick Lapp, Chief technology officer, InterMountain ESD | We will explore incident response and cybersecurity best practices, including a simplified incident response scenario, covering process, roles, responsibilities, and decision-making. We will also address creating a strong education-centered cybersecurity culture. This is a non-technical session — all are welcome! |
| 10:30 – 10:45am | Break | ||
| 10:45 – 11:45am | Workshop Session 2 | ||
| Complaint Process | Christine Nesbit, general counsel, Willamette ESD | How can you identify and follow your complaint policies and administrative procedures to avoid generating a PACE claim? Come learn best practices. |
| Leave Laws | Michael Miller, interim Legal Services director, OSBA;
Tonyia Brady, senior assistant legal counsel, OSBA
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Leave laws can by extremely hard to navigate. OSBA attorneys will outline the variety of leave laws and help prepare you to assist your employees and avoid legal risks. |
| From Idea to Action: Launching Your First Tabletop Exercise | Meghan Howk, community college risk consultant, SDAO;
Troy DeYoung, senior risk consultant, SDAO |
Join us as we demystify the process of creating your own emergency preparedness tabletop exercise. Learn how to assemble a dynamic planning team, identify key players and access free resources provided by FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to face the unexpected with confidence. |
| Emergency Drills | Alex Haislip, School Safety and Emergency Management program manager;
Mitch Sechler, School Safety and Emergency Management program coordinator, ODE |
The Oregon Department of Education School Safety and Emergency Management (SSEM) team will explain key emergency management concepts and strategies for schools. This session will cover the necessary components of a High-Quality Emergency Operations Plan, school emergency drills and procedures, and how a school or district can leverage SSEM resources for emergency preparedness. Visit this session to learn practical measures to create safer schools that are ready to handle emergency situations. |
| 11:45am – 12:00pm | Break – visit with exhibitors | ||
| 12:00 – 12:30pm | Lunch: Business Meeting |
Mike Doherty, Chief financial officer, SDAO;
Dave Harvey, PACE administrator, OSBA |
| 12:30 – 12:45pm | Break – visit with exhibitors | ||
| 12:45 – 1:45pm | Workshop Session 3 | ||
| Title IX Update | Jollee Patterson, partner, Miller Nash; Erin Burris, attorney, Miller Nash |
Discussion regarding the Title IX hot topics. |
| Employee Disability Accommodations | John Stellwagen, partner, Miller Nash
Cristela Delgado-Daniel, associate attorney, Miller Nash |
This session will provide an overview of the interactive process and explore potential reasonable accommodations. |
| Emergency Preparedness | Ron Havniear, executive director of security, leadership and facilities; Tina Chasteen, security assistant, Medford SD; Chris Dode, detective, Medford Police Department |
The Medford School District conducted a large-scale community emergency response exercise in June 2023, designed to build capabilities and strengthen community connections in facing crisis. We will discuss the nature and scope of this active-shooter scenario and highlights of the after-action review. This exercise became a catalyst for change and had a significant ripple effect across our community. |
| Best Practices for Cybersecurity in the Education Sector | Chris Ross, federal law enforcement liaison, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency; Alex Salazar, cybersecurity advisor, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency |
This presentation will cover some best practices on cybersecurity in education. We will also cover the basics of your attack surface, segmenting your network and basic awareness for users. |
| 1:45 – 2:00pm | Break – treats | ||
| 2:00 – 2:45pm | Attorney Panel | Callen Sterling, senior assistant legal counsel, OSBA; Tonyia Brady, senior assistant legal counsel, OSBA; Jollee Patterson, partner, Miller Nash; Erin Burris, attorney, Miller Nash |
Has a legal issue got you stumped? Bring your questions to our attorney panel discussion and hear from some of the state’s leading authorities on education law. |
| 2:45pm | Adjourn |
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Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors!!
Breakfast Sponsor: Genesis Management and Insurance Services, LLC
Lunch Sponsor: Brown & Brown
Keynote Sponsor: WHA Insurance
Break Sponsor: Garret Hemann Robertson, P.C.
The Sunriver Resort Parking
We encourage you to carpool if you are attending with others from your organization or region. The best place to park is near the Homestead Building. Registered attendees will be sent detailed directions and building information closer to the event.