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Cal-ISBOA Signature Spring Events:
2026 Annual Meeting & Conference

 Monday, April 20 & Tuesday, April 21, 2026
 The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, CA

The Cal-ISBOA Annual Conference Committee is designing an outstanding program for independent school Business Officers, staff, and other school leaders. The conference will offer valuable perspectives and information to propel your school's strategic thinking and support the team in facilitating  smooth and successful daily operations. Join us to connect with your California colleagues to share experiences and insights and nurture  relationships with other independent school professionals operating within our state's unique regulatory, legal, and economic environment.


**New this year: Bundle & Save!**
Get more out of your professional development experience and save a few bucks by bundling an HR or Facilities Workshop registration with the Conference! 

The conference features compelling topics such as:


  • ListServ Live!
  • Annual Legal Update for CA Independent Schools
  • Confidently Navigating AI in the Business Offices
  • Resilient Leadership: Guiding Your School Through Crisis
  • Cyberfraud and Emerging Fraud Threats: How to Mitigate Fraud Risk
  • Accelerate Your Summer Program Growth
  • Is Your School Hitting It Out of the Financial Ballpark?
  • The ROI of Financial Aid: Maximizing Revenue and Enrollment
  • Every Dollar Counts: How Schools are Controlling Employee Benefit Costs

**Full Session Descriptions To Come**


General Session Keynote

[Keynote Title] with Charles Vogl


[Keynote abstract]

Hotel & Travel Information

The 2026 Annual Conference will be held at:

The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

(626) 585-6293


Hotel Reservations

Our special Cal-ISBOA room rate is available until March 27 or until the block is sold out.

Please make all reservations using the booking link above.


Parking Details:
Because of local parking restrictions and limited availability of street parking, all guests must utilize the Hotel's valet parking service. Overnight valet parking offered at the discounted rate of $25.00 plus tax per night. Daily valet parking is also $25.00 plus tax per day. 


Airport Information:

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is located 16 miles from The Langham Huntington, Pasadena. Travel time by car is approximately 23 minutes.


Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located 26 miles from The Langham Huntington, Pasadena. Travel time by car is approximately 45 minutes.



Interested in more professional development?
Don't miss the HR Workshop and Facilities Workshop on Monday, April 20!

    Meet Charles Vogl

    Charles Vogl is an adviser, speaker, and the author of three books, including the international bestseller The Art of Community.

    He has worked with Google in several capacities, including as a trusted thought leader for the Google School for Leaders, which develops over 20,000 Google managers. He is also a founding member of the Google Vitality Lab which helps navigate the big challenges in health and well-being.

    His work is used to advise and develop leadership and programs worldwide within organizations including Airbnb, LinkedIn, Twitch, Amazon, Target, Dow Inc. and the US Army.

    His third book, Building Brand Communities (with Carrie Melissa Jones), was awarded an Axiom Business Book Gold Medal. His first book, The Art of Community, now in 2nd edition, won the Nautilus Silver Award for Business and Leadership.

    His work reflects a calling to help leadership create a culture of resilience and adaptability amidst uncertainty, change and an isolated era. Charles teaches the wisdom and principles to build deep community and resilient relationships amidst uncertainty and profound change in a lonely era. His work draws on three thousand years of spiritual traditions to understand how individuals build loyalty, grow resilience, and collaborate on shared values. Building deep community in turn builds organizational resilience, attracts and retains members around shared purpose and values, and fosters innovation that disrupts industries. He holds an M.Div. from Yale, where he studied spiritual traditions, ethics, and business as a Jesse Ball duPont Foundation scholar.

    Overview of Conference Schedule


    **The following events must be selected during the registration process.


    Monday, April 20, 2026

    8:30am – 4:15pm                          HR Workshop

    9:30am – 4:15pm                  Facilities Workshop

    6:00pm – 7:00pm                          Welcome Reception

    7:00pm – 9:00pm                          Annual Conference Kick-Off Dinner

    Tuesday, April 21, 2026 

    7:30am – 8:30am                          Registration & Breakfast Served

    8:30am – 8:45am                          Welcome & Introductions

    8:45am – 10:15am                        General Session Keynote

    10:15am – 10:45am                      Break

    10:45am – 12:00pm                      Breakout Sessions

    12:00pm – 12:15pm                      Break

    12:15pm – 1:30pm                        Annual Meeting & Lunch

    1:30pm – 2:00pm                          Break

    2:00pm – 3:15pm                          Breakout Sessions

    3:15pm – 3:30pm                          Break

    3:30pm – 4:45pm                          Breakout Sessions

    4:45pm – 6:00pm                          Closing Reception


    2026 Annual Corporate Sponsors

    Cal-ISBOA thanks the following Annual Corporate Sponsors for their generous support that helps underwrite the cost of providing 
    Cal-ISBOA members with affordable access to up-to-date professional development opportunities in a relaxed, collegial environment. 

    2026 Platinum Level Sponsor


    2026 Gold Level Sponsors







    [Chase Bank]




    2026 Silver Level Sponsors









    2026 Bronze Level Sponsors- needs to be updated


    Registration Fees

    **Bundle & Save!**
    Annual Conference + All Access Workshop Pass (includes sessions, breakfast, and lunch both days)
    Member Rate: $629
    Non-Member Rate: $799

    Annual Conference:

    (includes sessions, breakfast, lunch, and reception on Tuesday, April 21)

    Member Rate: $349 

    Non-Member Rate: $449


    Kick-Off Reception & Dinner:

    (held on Monday, April 20)

    Member Rate: $135

    Non-Member Rate: $185

    Cal-ISBOA accepts Visa and Mastercard (preferred) or check; we are unable to accept American Express. 

    Substitution and Cancellation Policy

    • Substitutions and/or registration transfers may be made among members at the same school any time prior to the conference. Please note that dinner menu selections can only be modified until April 3.
    • Cancellation requests submitted by March 13 will be granted a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Cancellations received March 14 - 22 will be granted a refund of 50%. No refunds will be granted after March 22, 2026.
    • Please email transfer and cancellation requests to Membership Engagement Manager Peggy Marshall at peggy.marshall@isboa.org.

    Thank you to the Annual Conference Committee!


    • Natalie Morales, Director of Finance, Chandler School, Committee Chair
    • Jennifer Macias, Director of Finance and Operations, Sonoma Country Day School,
      Committee Vice Chair
    • John Amussen, Vice President of Finance and Operations, Chaminade College Preparatory
    • Steve Bajc, CFOO, Chinese American International School
    • Brian Hollis, CFO, Curtis School
    • Jerry Mullaney, CFOO, Head-Royce School
    • Soo Zee Park, Chief Financial Officer, Prospect Sierra School
    • Sandi Pierce, Assistant Head for Finance & Operations, Cate School
    • Keith Powell, COO, The Athenian School
    • Linda Rabitoy, Director of Finance, Mayfield Junior School

    Please contact us for more information or questions:


    Annual Conference Registration:

    Peggy Marshall, Membership Engagement Manager 

    peggy.marshall@isboa.org

    818-731-0342, ext. 701


    Corporate Sponsorship:

    Scarlett Vanyi, Executive Director 

    scarlett.vanyi@isboa.org

    818-731-0342, ext. 702


    Annual Conference Communications / Marketing:

    Roz Rini Larson, Membership & Communications Coordinator
    roz.rinilarson@isboa.org
    818-731-0342, ext. 703


    HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that Cal-ISBOA meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.


    Cal-ISBOA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

    Cal-ISBOA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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