Food & Beverage Available at KASA's 56th Annual Leadership Institute
*more information coming soon

One of KASA’s goals is to ensure your wellbeing and comfort while attending the annual leadership institute. By offering meals during the event, you can focus on networking and the opportunity to invest in your leadership journey with the gift of time. The following meal plan is designed to ensure you are energized, hydrated and enjoy a convenient and hassle-free experience.

BE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR LUNCH CHOICE.  

Wednesday, July 24

Presidents Celebration (7:30 to 9:00 p.m.)

Join KASA President Dr. Nick Carter for a night of non-stop fun and entertainment at the 7th Inning Stretch Presidents Celebration. Menu will include grilled hamburgers with buns and condiments, all beef hot dogs with buns and condiments, fruit cascade with dip, street corn, queso dip with tortilla chips, popcorn, brownies, Cracker Jack cupcakes, and sodas and sweet tea.

Location: Belvedere adjacent to the West Tower, ground level outdoors. Should it rain, the event is moved indoors.

Thursday, July 25

Breakfast (7:00 to 8:00 a.m.)

Assorted muffins, bagels, coffee and juices served in the designated serving areas of the exhibit hall and early bird session meeting rooms. 

Location:  Early bird meeting rooms and Ballroom C, located by the general session ballrooms on the 2nd floor of the East Tower.

Lunch Options (12:10 to 1:15 p.m.)
KASA and the Galt House team will serve 2000 attendees in multiple locations

1. All Attendee Lunch - Ballroom C, East Tower, 2nd Floor
The buffet lunch will consist of Kentucky Hot Brown casserole, bourbon BBQ lacquered chicken, house salad with assorted dressings, country coleslaw, molasses baked beans, southern style green beans, corn bread and rolls, Kentucky derby pie, raspberry swirl cheesecake, and coffee and iced tea.

2. Lunch-N-Learn Education Sessions - Assigned Meeting Rooms
Boxed lunch served in your meeting room to include (choice of one) Croissant Sandwich (Ham, Turkey, Swiss Cheese); Belvedere Chopped Salad (GF, VE) (romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, toasted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, balsamic vinaigrette); or Chicken Caesar Wrap (Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese & Caesar dressing).

3. Superintendents Luncheon
Beginning at 11 a.m., the KASS team will present updates, roundtable activities, and a preview of the year ahead. Lunch begins at 12:00 p.m. with the KASA team and includes networking opportunities, introduction of a new benefit for Kentucky’s school superintendents, and a focus on AASA membership. 

4. Principal/Assistant Principal's Luncheon
This year, KASA is hosting three separate lunches for elementary, middle and high school. Network with your peers, enjoy an inspirational message from one of our keynote speakers along with a buffet lunch of Kentucky Hot Brown casserole, bourbon BBQ lacquered chicken, house salad with assorted dressings, country coleslaw, molasses baked beans, southern style green beans, corn bread and rolls, Kentucky derby pie, raspberry swirl cheesecake, and coffee and iced tea.
Location: Archibald, Cochran, West Tower, 3rd Floor, and the Sunflower room, West Tower, 2nd Floor

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Friday, July 26

Breakfast (8:30 to 11:30 a.m.)

This brunch is the closing session of the Annual Leadership Institute and includes a full breakfast buffet with Seasonal Fruit w/yogurt dipping sauce, assorted breakfast pastries, crepe station w/strawberries with cream cheese drizzle, fire roasted apples topped with cinnamon cream, sliced Bananas and peanut butter topped with chocolate hazelnut sauce, bacon and sausage links, biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes w/peppers and onions, and coffee and juice


If you have special dietary needs, please indicate this on your registration form so that we may accommodate you.