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Date: April 30- May 1, 2025
Location: Hubbard Arts Center
309 Woodlawn Blvd.
Derby, KS 67037
CEUs: 0.5
Schedule:
Wednesday, April 30
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Recreation Commission Budget 101
New to the budgeting process or need a quick refresher? This session is designed for newer directors or anyone looking to better understand the ins and outs of Recreation Commission budgets. We’ll walk through how to build your budget, how to enter it into the state system, and break down important terms—like “mill levy”—in a simple, approachable way. Bring your questions and leave feeling more confident in your budget-building skills!
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
State Budget Update: What’s New & What You Need to Know
This session will dive into recent updates to the state’s budget process and explore current legislative changes that could impact Recreation Commissions across Kansas. Hear the latest developments, ask questions, and gain clarity on how these changes may affect your agency's funding and operations.
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
KORA vs. KOMA: Know the Difference
Gain clarity on the Kansas Open Meetings Act and Kansas Open Records Act. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and ensure your board operates transparently and within legal guidelines.
Evening
Networking Social
Connect and unwind with fellow recreation leaders.
Thursday, May 1
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Board Governance
A foundational session covering board governance and the importance of PRGB (Purpose, Role, Goal, Behavior) agreements. Learn how clear expectations and shared values enhance board effectiveness and accountability. Explore how to weave strategic planning into board agendas. Discover tools for setting meaningful agendas that align with your mission and drive impactful decision-making.
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Relationship Building with Data
Discover how data can be a powerful tool in fostering community trust, stakeholder support, and strategic decision-making.
11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
Lunch & Final Session: Building Your Cohort
Wrap up the summit by joining a cohort—small peer groups designed to build strong, ongoing networks among Recreation Commission Directors. Learn how these connections can support your leadership journey long after the event ends.
Sponsored by:
https://www.kaizenlabs.co/
Speaker(s):
 Randy Pankratz
Randy Pankratz is a Central Kansas native with over 30 years of legal experience focused on delivering exceptional client service. His practice includes a wide range of legal support for businesses, with particular emphasis on employment law and contract matters. Randy has also become a trusted advisor to recreation commissions across Kansas, offering valuable guidance on state statutes and legal interpretations that impact their daily operations. His deep understanding of both the law and the unique needs of public entities makes him a vital resource for recreation commission professionals statewide.
Deb Zila and Mike Seitz
Deb and Mike have a combined 85+ years of governing board experience, including leadership roles in small, self-selected volunteer boards (HOA, PTA), appointed boards (civic, foundation, recreation, pastoral, chamber of commerce, university, non-profit, special project, and elected boards (K-12).
Deb Zila is a graduate of Iowa State University and served on the Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education for 12½ years, with 5 years in board leadership roles. She helped bring Real World Learning to the district and currently serves in several roles, including being a mentor in the Women in Leadership program and is on the Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Foundation board.
 Mike Seitz graduated from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and served 11 years on the Blue Valley School District Board of Education. He currently serves on the Johnson County Mental Health board and was on the Board of Trustees at Baker University.
Both were elected to serve multiple terms on their local school boards of education, have served several terms as president of those boards, and have served on the governing board of the Kansas Association of School Boards.
They have unique backgrounds that allows them to guide boards with a peer-to-peer perspective. By offering an intensely individualized and objective approach to coaching, BOARDynamics helps boards review their Purpose, Roles, Goals and Behaviors and realize how those actions impact their organization. Typical consultant practices - Post-it notes, dots on wall mounted sheets, and small group breakouts – are not used in their conversation with boards.
Deb and Mike know the benefits to boards that embrace a cycle of continuous learning and improvement. Their goal, and yours, is to make your board as unified as possible.
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