Spring Conference

The 2026 NRCSA Spring Conference


The 2026 NRCSA Spring Conference will be held from March 18th to 20th, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza & Younes North Convention Center in Kearney. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the Spring Conference please contact Jeff Bundy at (402) 202-6028 or via e-mail at jbundy@nrcsa.net.

Member Registration

Registration fees are $220 per person for NRCSA member schools, $360 per person for non-member schools. $5 of every registration supports NRCSA scholarships and awards funds. To register simply complete one of the forms below and return it to NRCSA. Your business office will receive an invoice for payment of any conference fees. Registrations may be altered or cancelled prior to NRCSA making a meal count commitment. Schools will be responsible for registration fees after that occurs.

Attendee Registration Forms (Vendors do not use these forms)

2026 NRCSA Spring Conference Member Registration Form (On-line version)

2026 NRCSA Spring Conference Member Registration Form (MS Word version)

Exhibitor Registration

There are a total of 96 exhibit spaces available at the conference. Registration fees are $485 per space and include an 8 foot table and chairs in a 10 foot by 6 foot piped and draped booth. Electrical power is available, if needed, and wireless internet is available throughout the hotel and conference facility. Booths are sold on a first-come-first served basis and typically sell out well ahead of the deadline listed on the forms.

2026 NRCSA Spring Conference Exhibitor Registration Packet (MS Word document)

Exhibitor Directory

NRCSA encourages your support of our Business Affiliates.

2025 NRCSA Exhibitor Directory

 

General Session Speakers

Information regarding speakers will be available at a later date.

March 2026 Thursday Morning Keynote

March 2026 Thursday Noon Keynote

Dr. Brian Maher, Commissioner of Education

March 2026 Friday Closing Keynote

 

Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent sessions for the 2026 conference will be available at a later date.

Conference Schedule

2026 Spring Conference Schedule

Wednesday, March 18, 2026    

10:00 AM-2:00 PM Pre-Session: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, presented by FranklinCovey

3:00 PM-5:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting—Bronze 5

6:30 PM—9:00 PM Exhibitor Check-In & Setup—Gold 4,5,6,10,11,12

7:00 PM —9:00 PM Attendee Registration—Registration 1

7:00 PM Hospitality Rooms 

Thursday, March 19, 2026                                                                              

7:15 AM  Attendee Registration—Registration 1                            

Coffee and Rolls—Gold 4,5,6,10,11,12

8:30 AM  General Session—Silver 4,5,6,10,11,12     

Presiding: Chris Kuncl, NRCSA President, Supt, Mullen Public Schools     

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Musical Welcome:       

9:05 AM – 9:15 AM Scholarships and Awards:      

NRCSA Scholarship & Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship Announcements

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM Keynote Address:                            

10:20 AM—11:00 AM Exhibitor Time                                                            

11:00 AM—11:50 AM Thursday Morning Select-a-Sessions

12:00 PM  Lunch General Session— Silver 4,5,6,10,11,12               

Presiding: Dr. Heather Nebesniak, NRCSA Past President, Supt, Ord Public Schools

12:35 PM – 12:55 PM Keynote Address: Dr. Brian Maher, Commissioner of Education, NDE

1:00 PM – 1:40 PM Scholarships and Awards: 

Outstanding Elementary Teacher                        

Outstanding Secondary Teacher                        

Gary Fisher Outstanding Music Teacher                                    

Outstanding ESU Staff Member                                         

1:45 PM—2:20 PM Exhibitor Time                                                           

2:20 PM—3:10 PM Thursday Afternoon Select-a-Sessions

3:10 PM—3:35 PM Exhibitor Time                                                                

3:35 PM—4:25 PM Thursday Afternoon Select-a-Sessions

4:30 PM-5:30 PM Exhibitor Reception                                           

6:00 PM  Chuckwagon Buffet— Silver 4,5,6,10,11,12

7:00 PM Hospitality Rooms

Friday, March 20, 2026                                                                                      

7:15 AM  Attendee Registration—Registration 1

Coffee in Silver Ballroom                                     

8:00 AM—8:50 AM Friday Select-a-Session I

9:00 AM—9:50 AM Friday Select-a-Session II

10:00 AM—10:45 AM  Brunch Buffet—Silver 4,5,6,10,11,12

10:30: - 11:00 AM Musical Welcome:

10:50 AM  Closing Session— Silver 4,5,6,10,11,12         

Presiding: Stephanie Kaczor, NRCSA President-Elect, Supt, Riverside Public Schools

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Scholarships and Awards:  

Outstanding Classified Staff Member       

Outstanding Board Member                                                                         

Outstanding Principal                                                                                        

Outstanding Superintendent                        

11:50- AM – 12:45 PM Keynote Address:                   

12:50 PM Thank Yous, Prizes, & Drawings