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s on ssi Se Sessions Thursday Learning Session E Construction in Public Schools: A How-To (and How-Not-To!) Guide Room: Presenter(s): 340B Ann Greenberg | Walsh, Anderson, Gallegos, Green & Treviño, P.C. Winifred Dominguez | Walsh, Anderson, Gallegos, Green & Trevino, P.C. Two experienced and skilled construction lawyers will present the audience with a focused discussion of issues that consistently arise on school construction projects and how to make sure your contracts are tailored to address these issues. The presentation will walk you through the entire construction process, including practical tips for selecting design professionals, deciding on a construction method, and procuring construction services. Presenters will also share their experience in dealing with crucial contract negotiation issues, special issues related to project management, and monitoring of the construction projects. 10:15 am - 11:45 am (90-minute Super Session) It’s All A Myth-Understanding! Room: Presenter(s): 370A Jane Braddock | Friends of Texas Public Schools Leslie Milder | Friends of Texas Public Schools Learn how to use your district’s data and accomplishments to counter the mainstream media’s love of negative coverage about your schools. Strengthen public confidence and restore the public’s pride in your schools by highlighting the great things that happen in them every day. You will leave this session motivated and with practical strategies to restore the image o bV&Ɩ0