2016 Annual Meeting
The 2016 Annual Meeting was held on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Download the press release.
2020 Annual Meeting - October 21, 2020
The 2020 RSAI Annual Meeting was held on October 21, 2020, from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. Attendees had the option of participating virtually via Zoom or in-person at the FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC Campus, in Ankeny, IA. Some board members gathered at their local board room and connected as a group to the Zoom meeting too. The meeting was complimentary for RSAI members and those interested in learning more about our organization and legislative platform. Each member district was entitled to one vote, but non-members and others were encouraged to join in the conversation and ask questions.
2021 APPROVED PRIORITIES | MEETING MINUTES
SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE | STATUS OF 2020 PRIORITIES PRESENTATION
STRIKING A LOCAL GRAND BARGAIN: How cities and anchor institutions can work together to drive growth and prosperity,
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2023 RSAI Annual Meeting - October 17, 2023
The 2023 RSAI Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, beginning at 4:30 pm at the FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC Campus in Ankeny, Iowa. Member Superintendents and Board Members were encouraged to attend. The meeting was complimentary for RSAI members and any districts interested in learning more about the RSAI organization and legislative platform. Each member district was entitled to one vote, but non-members and others were encouraged to join in the conversation and ask questions. While walk-ins were welcome, we prefered that you RSVP to help us plan.
This year, we welcome guest presenter David Peters, Professor of Agriculture and Rural Policy Sociology, Iowa State University.
"Shrink Smart" Presentation Slides | Shrink Smart Report | Leadership | Volunteering
Meeting Agenda | 2024 Approved Priorities
Meeting Materials Packet | 2024 Session Preview | Sample Press Release
Thank you to the 2023 RSAI Annual Meeting Sponsor Denovo Construction Solutions!
2021 RSAI Annual Meeting - October 26, 2021
The 2021 RSAI Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from 4:30 - 7:30 pm, at the FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC Campus, in Ankeny, IA. Member Superintendents and Board Members were encouraged to attend. The meeting was complimentary for RSAI members and any districts interested in learning more about the RSAI organization and legislative platform. Each member district was entitled to one vote, but non-members and others were encouraged to join in the conversation and ask questions.
Follow-up session on Priorities & Advocacy Actions, November 15th from 1-2pm via Zoom. View Details
PRINTABLE INVITATION | LEGISLATIVE ISSUES PPT
Special thank you to the 2021 RSAI Annual Meeting Sponsors: Carl A. Nelson & Co., Boardworks, and SitelogIQ
2018 Annual Meeting
The 2018 Annual Meeting was be held on October 24, 2018 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, IA.
Click here to view the 2018 Annual Meeting Agenda | Download the Annual Meeting Packet | Click here to read the Draft 2019 Legislative Priorities | 2018 Legislative Digest | 2018 Meeting PowerPoint | 2018 RSAI Annual Meeting Sample Press Release | 2019 Issues Impacting Rural Schools
2015 Annual Meeting
The 2015 Annual Meeting was held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Download minutes.
2017 Annual Meeting
The 2017 Annual Meeting was held on October 25, 2017 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, IA.
Click here to view the 2017 Annual Meeting Agenda | Download the Annual Meeting Packet | Click here to read the Draft 2018 Legislative Priorities | 2018 RSAI Issues Video
2019 Annual Meeting
The 2019 Annual Meeting was held on October 16, 2019, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, IA.
AGENDA | MEETING PACKET | SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION
SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE | MEETING MINUTES
2022 RSAI Annual Meeting - October 25, 2022
The 2022 Annual Meeting will be held on October 25, 2022, beginning at 4:30 pm at the FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC Campus in Ankeny, Iowa. Member Superintendents and Board Members are encouraged to attend. The meeting is complimentary for RSAI members and any districts interested in learning more about the RSAI organization and legislative platform. Each member district is entitled to one vote, but non-members and others are encouraged to join in the conversation and ask questions. While walk-ins are welcome, we prefer that you RSVP to help us plan. Share the printable invitation below.
This year, we're excited to feature Ben Winchester, a Rural Sociologist from the University of Minnesota Extension and the Center for Community Vitality, as our guest speaker. His inspirational presentation on how to Rewrite the Rural Narrative will frame our priorities conversation. If you are not able to attend in-person, this portion of the meeting will be broadcast via Zoom
and recorded for viewing after the meeting. Contact Jen Albers with RSAI for a copy of the recording.
Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes
Meeting Materials Packet | Presentation Slides | Sample Press Release
To set the stage for the Annual Meeting, Margaret Buckton & Dave Daughton hosted a 2022 Legislative Session Review Webinar.
Listen now to the Webinar Recording and download the Accompanying PPT.
Thanks to 2022 Annual Meeting Sponsor Denovo Construction Solutions!
2014 Annual Meeting
The 2014 Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Download minutes.