NETA 2025: Full Schedule

The NETA Board is excited to welcome you to a dynamic learning experience on May 1-2, 2025, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Nebraska.

8:30am CDT

Classlink Rostering Summer Preparation for a Smooth Start of the Year

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT

Silver 2

See how School District 145 spends 2 days in July working in Classlink to enable rostering and check accounts in preparation for the beginning of the school year. Learn from our mistakes, experiences, and perfected processes over 5 years to help have a smooth and happy start of the year. 🙂

Speakers

Adam Bauman

Director of Technology, School District 145 - Waverly

Chris Keller

IT Specialist, School District 145 - Waverly

Susan Riddle

Technical/Network Support, School District 145 - Waverly

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Advanced

1:15pm CDT

Technology Coordinators: Current Issues Discussion

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

Silver 3

This is an audience generated discussion with your peers about
topics that are currently of concern to Technology Coordinators. Share your
problems and we will all share our solutions. See what's on the collective minds
of Nebraska's Technology Coordinators, because sometimes you don't know in
December what will be important in March.

Speakers

Adam Bauman

Director of Technology, School District 145 - Waverly

Lloyd Sommerer

Coordinator of Technology, Lincoln Lutheran

Lloyd Sommerer is a middle/high school teacher who likes math, physics, baseball, programming, building websites, reading books, growing beards, the sauce of the picante and points where these things intersect.

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 3

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information) Mini Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Conversation, Information Technology (IT), Systems Admin, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Data-Driven Defense: Optimizing Cybersecurity Efforts

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

Silver 2

In this session we will explore data types and where in your infrastructure this data lives (or should live) and how this information can focus your cybersecurity efforts to where they are most needed.

Speakers

Rance Hall

Cybersecurity Trainer, NCNE

I am the son of an Oklahoma public school Assistant Superintendent, a military veteran, and an adjunct professor at a few different colleges and universities. Prior to NCNE I had been at ESU 10 for 12 years. I hold numerous certifications and two masters degrees in technology.

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Business, Cybersecurity, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Managing the Firewall Lifecycle

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

Bronze 3

Managing the firewall lifecycle is essential for maintaining strong network security and protecting an organization’s assets from potential threats. This process begins with strategic planning, where security requirements are identified based on business goals, data sensitivity, and industry regulations. Organizations must evaluate their options—whether deploying hardware, software, or cloud-based firewalls—and outline initial security policies that define rules for inbound and outbound traffic.

Speakers

Jon Bosche

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Bronze 3

Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), Systems Admin, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

4:15pm CDT

Pick our Brains, Not our Noses!

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT

Silver 3

For all of the tech crews keeping their systems and network humming, lets get together and share some tips or tricks that help us along the way. Whether it's how one of us handle a specific technical issue to just how we keep ourselves more organized and efficient.

Speakers

Jason Harris

Systems Coordinator, Elkhorn Public Schools

Jason has been fixing computers since he was in middle school. He has worked in technology at the Higher Ed and K-12 levels along with a few private-sector stops along the way.

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 3

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Systems Admin, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

4:15pm CDT

Crafting Effective RFPs: Getting the Right Solutions for Your School

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT

Bronze 2

This session focuses on guiding education technology professionals in designing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that attract accurate, comparable responses from vendors. Attendees will learn how to structure clear, detailed RFPs that align with their school’s unique needs, ensure a fair evaluation process, and elicit meaningful vendor responses that simplify decision-making.

Speakers

Adam Jurgens

New Business Developer, Hamilton Information Systems

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Bronze 2

Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Information Technology (IT), Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All