Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Counselors at Law
Avoiding the Board Member Blues: How to Become a More Informed Board Member
A Complimentary Seminar for Board of Education Members sponsored by the School Law Practice Group

StamfordTuesday, March 24, 2015
9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hartford
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
7:30 am - 10:00 am

About the Workshop

No one is born a board member. Becoming a good one calls for an understanding of the rules and expectations of board membership. This workshop is intended to provide a comprehensive review of the legal rights and responsibilities of board of education members.
 
Workshop topics will include:
 
Board Role and Responsibilities
Public Meetings and the FOIA
Robert’s Rules of Order and Meeting Conduct
Board-Superintendent Relations
Governing Member Behavior

Each participant is invited to bring a guest(s) to the workshop. When registering, please register your guest(s) as well.  You may also register online at www.shipmangoodwin.com by clicking on the appropriate date on the Events Tab. 

MARCH 24th - STAMFORD

Where:	300 Atlantic Street	Stamford, CT  06901

Time:  	9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
	9:30 - 10:00 AM - Registration 
	and breakfast
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Workshop

Speakers:	Thomas B. Mooney
	Jessica Richman Smith

Register:www.shipmangoodwin.com/rsvp.aspx?Show=12834

APRIL 8th - HARTFORD

Where:	One Constitution Plaza	Hartford, CT  06103

Time:  	7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
	7:30 - 8:00 AM - Registration 
	and breakfast
	8:00 - 10:00 AM - Workshop

Speakers:	Thomas B. Mooney
	Gary R. Brochu
	Jessica L. Ritter

Register: www.shipmangoodwin.com/rsvp.aspx?Show=12822

DIRECTIONS to HARTFORD OFFICE
One Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT

From I-91, Heading North Into Hartford:
Exit 29A (Capitol Area, exit is to left). Merge onto Whitehead Highway and take first exit on right (Columbus Boulevard). Turn right onto Columbus Blvd., proceed .3 miles to State Street. Turn left onto State Street and proceed one block to Market Street. Turn right onto Market Street and proceed .1 miles to Kinsley Street. Turn right onto Kinsley Street and enter second parking garage on right marked Kinsley Street South Garage.

From I-91, Heading South Into Hartford:
Exit 31 (State St.). At 2nd light, turn right onto Market St. Turn right at next light onto Kinsley Street.  Enter second parking garage on right marked Kinsley Street South Garage.

From I-84, Heading East Into Hartford:
Exit 50 (Main St.). Go through 2 lights. At the 3rd light, turn right onto Market St. At 2nd light turn left onto Kinsley Street.  Enter second parking garage on right marked Kinsley Street South Garage.

From I-84, Heading West Into Hartford:
Exit 54 (Downtown Hartford). Cross Founders Bridge/CT River. Proceed through light at end of bridge. At next light turn right onto Market Street.  Take right at next light onto Kinsley Street.  Enter second parking garage on right marked Kinsley Street South Garage.  

Entry to One Constitution Plaza Lobby:
From parking garage, access One Constitution Plaza Lobby via P4 level, reached by stairwell (located in center of garage) or elevator (located on Kinsley St. side). Shipman & Goodwin LLP sign is located at lobby entrance. Sign in at the registration desk in Lobby. Take elevator labeled “Shipman & Goodwin” to 19th Floor reception area.

PARKING:
Parking will be provided if you park in the KINSLEY ST. SOUTH GARAGE. Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation.  

If you are using a GPS, you should enter the intersection of Kinsley Street and Market Street rather than the actual building address.

DIRECTIONS to STAMFORD OFFICE
300 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT

MERRITT PARKWAY FROM NORTH:
Take Exit 35. Turn right onto High Ridge Rd. for approximately 2.5 miles. High Ridge Rd. will become Summer St., stay on Summer for approximately 1.5 miles. Take a left onto Broad St. At 1st light, take right onto Atlantic St. At 2nd light take left onto Tresser Blvd. At 1st light make left onto Edith Sherman St. Take immediate left into Public Parking for 300 Atlantic St.

I-95 SOUTH:
Take Exit 8. At 3rd light, take right onto Atlantic St. Go through 2 lights and at 3rd light take right onto Tresser Blvd. At next light take left onto Edith Sherman St. Take immediate left into Public Parking for 300 Atlantic St.

FROM NYC I-95 NORTH:
Take Exit 8. At end of ramp take left onto Atlantic St. Continue for 2 traffic lights and take right onto Tresser Blvd. At next light take left onto Edith Sherman St. Take immediate left into Public Parking for 300 Atlantic St.

Please bring your parking ticket to the seminar for validation.

Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Counselors at Law
One Constitution Plaza
Hartford, CT  06103-1919
860-251-5000

300 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT  06901-3522
203-324-8100

1875 K St., NW - Suite 600
Washington, DC  20006-1251
202-469-7750

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Greenwich, CT  06830-6595
203-869-5600

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Lakeville, CT  06039-1809
860-435-2539

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