SUMMER SUMMIT

Join school board members and leaders from across Missouri to learn about emerging trends and hot topics in education. Held each June, this conference offers valuable learning opportunities, networking, and expert-led discussions.

Registration is open!
To register, use the MSBA Portal or call 573-445-9920.

Tentative Event Schedule

View photos from the 2024 Summer Summit.

Dates & Location - New Venue!

Hilton Branson Convention Center
200 East Main Street, Branson, MO 65616, USA

  • Sunday, June 15 - Welcome Reception

  • Monday, June 16 – Summer Summit Conference

  • Tuesday, June 17 – Workshops and FutureBuilders Annual Golf Tournament (separate registration required)

Registration Fees:

Welcome Reception (June 15): Included in your Summer Summit registration

Summer Summit (June 16): $225

  • Refresher Training

  • Opening Session (featuring keynote speaker Jean Becker) + Breakfast

  • 12 Concurrent Sessions

  • Awards Luncheon

  • Delegate Assembly

  • Governance Team Awards

Workshops (June 17): Separate registration required

  • Finance for New Leaders - $150, includes lunch

  • New Board Member Training, Free, includes lunch

  • Board President Workshop - $100, includes lunch



    Registration is open! To register, use the MSBA Portal or call 573-445-9920.

Keynote Speaker: Jean Becker

Jean Becker was President George H.W. Bush’s chief of staff for nearly twenty-five years. She’s the editor of Pearls of Wisdom by Barbara Bush and the New York Times bestselling author of The Man I Knew. Her latest book is Character Matters: And Other Life Lessons from George H. W. Bush.

2025 FutureBuilders Golf Tournament

MSBA FutureBuilders’ Annual Golf Tournament

Tuesday, June 17th, Pointe Royale Golf Course
$125 per person, lunch included

Your contributions help fund 18 annual scholarships for high school students in MSBA member-districts. 

To register, complete this form and
return to Todd Smith,
smith@mosba.org,
573-208-7880.

New This Year:

All Aboard the Dinner Train!

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind excursion!
The Branson Scenic Railway dinner train departs just yards from the entrance to the Hilton Hotel.
Enjoy a three-course meal, music and more in the first-class compartments. Bring family or enjoy this time with fellow Summer Summit attendees.
Tickets are $75 and available on the MSBA Portal.

Hotel Accommodations

Our room block at the Hilton Branson Convention Center is now full for Sunday and Monday nights.

Overflow Accommodations Now Available:
We’ve secured an additional room block at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing, located just across the street from the Convention Center. Guests will enjoy convenient access to the venue, and door-to-door shuttle service will be available during inclement weather or for those needing assistance.

About the Hilton Promenade:
Nestled along Lake Taneycomo and steps from Branson Landing’s shops, restaurants, and fountain shows, the Hilton Promenade offers a vibrant location with modern amenities. Recently renovated guest rooms, an indoor pool, and a fitness center await you. Guests also enjoy access to the outdoor pool at the Hilton Branson Convention Center.

Room Rate: $189 per night (Available until May 16, 2025)

Amenities: Indoor & outdoor pools, fitness center, and stunning views of Lake Taneycomo.

Book Your Hotel Stay: 2025 MSBA Summer Summit Hotel Block

Parking Information:

  • Parking Fee: $10 per day

  • Parking Garage: 201 S Sycamore St, Branson, MO 65616

Cancellation & Refund Policy

To receive a full refund (minus a $50 processing fee), cancellations must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 23, 2025. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after this date.

MORE INFORMATION

Event Information
Arianna Parsons - Director, Event Planning
573-970-6275
parsons@mosba.org

Registration
Amelia Stevens - Event Specialist
573-208-7881
stevens@mosba.org

Sponsors
Sharon Horbyk - Chief Relationship Officer
573-208-785757
horbyk@mosba.org