March 18-21, 2024
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, California
Young, Minney & Corr, LLP (YM&C) proudly sponsors the 2024 California Charter Schools Conference in Long Beach, CA. The YM&C team of Charter School attorneys is excited to connect at our exhibit booth (516) and in-person presentations listed below.
EXHIBIT BOOTH: 516
Meet and greet with YM&C attorneys at our booth! Come pick up some goodies and get to know us a little better. We can’t wait to see you!
PRESENTATIONS
Monday, March 18
| Session | Pre-Con Deep Dive Workshop Charter Board Summit |
| Time | 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| Room | 103, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Jerry Simmons, John Lemmo, (Anita Landecker, Franci Sassin, & Julie Umansky) |
Tuesday, March 19
| Session | The Laws on Dual Enrollment, Student Admissions & Lottery Preferences |
| Time | 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Room | 203B, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Lisa Corr & Jerry Simmons |
| Session | Facilities: Finding the Right Place and Building the Right Space |
| Time | 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Room | 202A, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | John Lemmo, (Patrick Ontiveros & Richard Berliner) |
| Session |
Avoiding Personnel Landmines: Tips for Navigating Complex Personnel Issues |
| Time | 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Room | 102C, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | James Young & Chastin Pierman |
| Session | The Charter Leaders’ Guide to Navigating Complex LGBTQIA+ Laws and Policies |
| Time | 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Room | 104A, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Lisa Corr, Jerry Simmons & (Robin Stout) |
| Session | Suspensions, Expulsions, and Involuntary Removals 101 |
| Time | 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Room | Seaside-1, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenter | Drew Rymer |
| Session | Facility Financing Fundamentals: Navigating the Finance Maze for School Spaces |
| Time | 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Room | 104C, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Sarah Kollman & (Katrina Johantgen) |
| Session | Avoiding the Top 10 Legal Mistakes Made by Charter Schools |
| Time | 3:25 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. |
| Room | 102C, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Paul Minney, James Young, & Lisa Corr |
| Session | Life After 1505: A Look at Abuse of Discretion Appeals at the State Board of Education |
| Time | 3:25 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. |
| Room | 102A, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Janelle Ruley, John Lemmo & (Michelle Lynch) |
| Session | Risk Management Best Practices: Tools for Protecting Your School from Liability |
| Time | 3:25 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. |
| Room | 101B, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Sarah Kollman & (Karen Bianchini) |
Wednesday, March 20
| Session | Independent Study Compliance Update |
| Time | 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
| Room | 104B, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Lisa Corr & Janelle Ruley |
| Session | Navigating Political Contributions, Elections, and Lobbying: Essential Guidelines for School Leaders |
| Time | 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
| Room | 201A, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Jerry Simmons, John Lemmo & (Ricardo Soto) |
| Session | Jumpstarting After the Renewal Extensions: Key Steps to Take Now to Win Charter Renewal |
| Time | 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
| Room | 201B, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Janelle Ruley & Lee Rosenberg |
| Session | AI in the Classroom: Balancing Innovation and Legal Compliance in Charter Schools |
| Time | 10:25 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. |
| Room | Meeting Room 2, Exhibit Hall |
| Presenters | Paul Minney & Kaela Haydu |
| Session | How to Plan for the Succession of Your Executive Leadership |
| Time | 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Room | 104A, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Jerry Simmons & Anthony Serrao |
| Session | Planning for Growth: New Petitions, Material Revisions, and Effective Strategies |
| Time | 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Room | 202A, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenterss | John Lemmo, (Annabelle Moskowitz, Mackenzie Ayers & Tiffany Wilson) |
| Session | Special Education Year in Review |
| Time | 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Room | Seaside-1, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenter | Lisa Corr & Stacy Tolkin |
| Session | Practicing for Renewal: One CMO’s path back from closure |
| Time | 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Room | Seaside-5AB, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Lee Rosenberg, (Nick Driver & Brent Zionic) |
| Session | Can’t We All Just Get Along? Strong Authorizer Relationships After AB 1505 |
| Time | 3:25 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. |
| Room | 104A, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Presenters | Jerry Simmons, Janelle Ruley & (Marlo Hartsuyker) |
