school bond

strategy conference

Unlocking a brighter future for your schools and communities.

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Get ready for a unique School Bond Strategy Conference, ​where you can better understand what your community ​thinks about public education and how to plan for school ​bond efforts.


Our School Bond Strategy Conference is hosted by ​industry leaders OAC, McKinstry, Strategies 360, and ​renowned contractors BNBuilders, Lease Crutcher Lewis, ​Cornerstone, and Lydig.

Agenda Highlights:


  • Strategies 360: Uncover actionable insights through a unique statewide focus group project, delivering practical ​guidance to school districts on enhancing community outreach and communication. Emphasis is placed on ​capital projects and bond planning for funding measures.


  • Contractor Q&A: Delve into a Contractor Q&A session to explore project construction delivery methods, ​including Design-Build, and discuss their pros and cons. Gain understanding to make informed decisions aligning ​with your school district's needs and projects.


  • Legislative Updates: Stay informed as OAC and McKinstry provide insights into recent legislation, such as H.B. ​1257 (the "Clean Buildings Bill"), and its implications for school bonds and construction.


When & where

Join us for the School Bond Strategy Conference in Seattle or Spokane! Please register for the date and location ​most convenient for you, as both events feature the same agenda and content. We look forward to welcoming you at ​the location that suits you best.

tuesday

Nov. 28

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

OAC Headquarters

2200 1st Ave S Suite #200

Seattle, WA 98134

thursday

Nov. 30

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

McKinstry Catalyst Building

601 E Riverside Ave

Spokane, WA 99202

Agenda

8:00

Welcome

OAC Senior VP Jeff Jurgensen ​welcomes you to the conference.

8:10

Bond Communications ​Qualitative Research Results

Presented by Rachel Nakanishi & Ben ​Winston from Strategies 360.

9:40

Break

Take a break, connect with your fellow ​educators, and network with ​construction industry experts.

10:00

Bond Planning: The Power of ​Community Engagement

Framework, activities, and agendas that ​build consensus around your bond and ​levy plans. Presented by Ashley ​McClaran from OAC.

10:30

Contractor Q&A

Join in on a Q&A session where you can ​bring your questions on project delivery ​methods, strategies for controlling ​costs and schedules, and engage in an ​informative discussion. Moderated by ​Jeff Jurgensen, OAC.

11:30

House Bill 1257 Clean Buildings

Requirements, timelines, ramifications, ​and strategies. Presented by Joshua ​Cloud, OAC & Melissa Pendleton, ​McKinstry.

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