March 2022
SPRING SCHOOL LEADERS RETREAT
March 31 - April 1, 2022
M I D D L E T O W N, C T
March 31 - April 1, 2022
M I D D L E T O W N, C T
OBJECTIVES
School Leaders will …
Reflect on leadership lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to continue to intentionally and proactively “do high school differently”
Renew their spirit and energy through personal self-care and peer networking
Refocus their efforts to to lead others in creating high quality schools for all students aligned to Springpoint’s Indicators of School Quality
TRAVEL LOGISTICS
TIME: Kickoff at 9:40 a.m. on March 31 and adjourn at 2:00 p.m. on April 1
LOCATION: Inn at Middletown, Middletown CT Hotel
DETAILS including Hotel notes, Flight Options, Train Options, Meals and Reimbursements:
PARTICIPANT LIST
DAY 1
MARCH 31
9:40 a.m.
Registration and Gathering
10:00 a.m.
Welcome, Introductions and Overview
10:30 a.m.
REFLECT
Session I: Leadership Lessons Learned during the COVID-19 Pandemic
11:30 a.m.
RENEW
Professional Reading & Responses
12:00 p.m.
LUNCH
1:00 p.m.
RENEW
Nap Time / Rest is Resista
2:00 p.m.
REFOCUS
Session II: High-Quality Schools for All Students
4:00 p.m.
BREAK
6:00 p.m.
RENEW
Session III: Leading in Today’s Times
DINNER
Sea Tea Improv Performance
8:30 p.m.
Independent Rest and Renewal Activities
DAY 2
APRIL 1
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast / travel to Mahoney High School
8:30 a.m.
REFOCUS
Session IV: Meriden Public Schools - District Transformation
9:30 a.m.
BREAK
9:45 a.m.
REFOCUS
Session V: IoSQ Choice Sprints
10:45 a.m.
Meriden Public Schools - Final Remarks
11:00 a.m.
Travel to Violi’s at Hunter’s Golf Club
11:30 a.m.
REFOCUS
Networking LUNCH
12:30 p.m.
RENEW
Session VI: Leadership Commitments to Do High School Differently
1:30 p.m.
Invitations, Evaluations & Reflections
2:00 p.m.
Closure - Travel home
ENTERTAINMENT
TIME: 6:00 p.m. block on Thursday, March 31, 2022
DETAILS: The Sea Tea Improv Touring Company's performers and instructors have trained at the country's premier comedy schools, including the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Second City, ImprovBoston, Sea Tea Improv Studios and more. They have been featured in TV, radio, in print, and online, won awards and been selected for comedy festivals all over the country. We can't wait to see how they (and maybe you) make us laugh!
REIMBURSEMENTS
Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy
Expenses for meals not provided during the site visit, parking, mileage, cabs/rideshare transportation and flight/train tickets will be reimbursed by OSI (on behalf of the Barr Foundation) after the site tour. OSI will pay the hotel directly for room charges.
To receive your reimbursement, you must complete the reimbursement form and submit with copies of all applicable receipts to Alexis Ferrari at alexis@osimeetings.com no later than Friday, April 22, 2022. OSI will review and process your request within two weeks of receipt. If you have any questions about travel or reimbursable expenses, please contact Alexis at alexis@osimeetings.com.