As we all know the modern world we live in changes constantly.   As educators of tomorrow's leaders we must "Change or Die". The 2012 Principals’ Conference will give you ideas and some of the tools you'll need.

After reviewing the 2011 conference evaluations we've renewed our commitment to strengthen leadership in our schools.  This year’s conference will offer our school leaders opportunities to learn from speakers and presenters who are renowned and respected educational leaders and connect with educators who are facing similar challenges.

Date and Venue
JISA is pleased to partner once again with the Ministry of Education to stage the conference to be held at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann from Wednesday, April 25 to Friday, April 27, 2012.  The Conference Registration fee for JISA Member Schools’ participants is J$12,000.  The fee for non JISA Member Schools’ participants is J$18,500 or US $215

Accommodation
You will note that the fees for accommodation have not been increased for this year.  Room rates should be calculated using an exchange rate of US$1 = J$87.  The rate of exchange is subject to change without prior notice.

-Single occupancy       US$ 190.00 per night (all inclusive)

-Double occupancy     US$135 per person per night (all inclusive)

-Triple occupancy        US$115 per person per night (all inclusive)

-Conference pass*       US$60.00 per person (includes coffee break & lunch only)

*Conference passes must be obtained directly from the front desk.

 Kindly note that Triple Rooms have only 2 double beds and persons who select this option, must register all three names together. Also, if you do not specify the name (s) of your roommate (s) on your registration form, then you will be randomly assigned at check-in.

The rooming list will be confirmed with the hotel once the 2nd deposit is made. No refunds will be granted after this period as JISA will be liable if there are any last minute cancellations.  Please note that the first payment must be made by January 16, 2012 in order to secure a room at the above rates.

Payment
Payments must be made to the hotel on a schedule and therefore we need to adhere to the following deadlines:

January 16, 2012                     -           1st deposit of 50% of room fee

February 16, 2012                   -           2nd deposit of 25% of room fee

March 16, 2012                       -           Final payment of 25% of room fee+ Registration Fee

Cheques should be made payable to the “Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association”.  Payments may also be made directly to the JISA NCB Half-Way-Tree account #302741522. A copy of the receipt and the registration form should then be faxed to the JISA office at 978-0705 to show evidence of payment. When making payments, kindly use US$87.00 as the rate of exchange. Payments submitted after January 16 may be subject to a foreign exchange rate adjustment.

Registration
Please indicate your interest in attending the conference by completing and returning the attached form, along with the 1st deposit, to the JISA office by Monday, January 16, 2012. You may also download a Conference Registration Form from the JISA website at www.jisajm.com.

Ground Transportation
The Committee is recommending that persons, utilize the reliable services of the Knutsford Express from Kingston and from Montego Bay.  Telephone number - 960-5499.  The schedule for Monday to Friday is as follows:

·         Departs Montego Bay to Ocho Rios: 5:00 a.m. / 9:00 a.m. / 1:00 p.m / 5:00 p.m.

·         Departs New Kingston to Ocho Rios: 6:00 a.m. / 9:30 a.m / 2:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m.

·         Departs Ocho Rios to New Kingston: 6:20 a.m. / 10:25 a.m. / 2:30 p.m / 6:30p.m.

·         Departs Ocho Rios to Montego Bay: 7:45 a.m / 11:20 a.m / 3:45 p.m. / 6:40 p.m.

The cost to ride round trip on the Knutsford Express is $2400.00 per person.  Payment may be made on the day of travel or in advance.  Reservations must be made one day before travelling.

Further information, regarding the conference, including an outline of the programme, will be sent to you once all the speakers have been confirmed.

The 2012 JISA Principals’ Conference will offer strategies that build leadership capacity, enhance school culture and improve student performance.  Make sure you’re there to learn, connect, and grow!  We look forward to seeing you.

Click here to download the Conference Registration Form