2026 SCR Annual Conference

Agenda Overview

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Claims & Coverage Committee Meeting

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Salons 1-3

Breakfast buffet will be provided in foyer at 9:00 a.m.

Lunch – Buffet

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Sunrise Terrace

Underwriting/Loss Control Committee Meeting

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Salons 1-3

Finance Committee Meeting

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Salons 1-3

Light snack will be provided.

Reception/Dinner

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Las Palmas Lawn

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Board of Directors Meeting

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Salons 1-3

Breakfast buffet will be provided in foyer from 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Conference Kick-Off: Welcome & Opening Remarks

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Salon 4

Crystal McMahan, JPA Manager

Property & Liability Market Outlook

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Salon 4

SCR provides comprehensive, Property & Liability, Cyber, Equipment Breakdown, Crime, Electronic Data Processing and Active Assailant coverages through a combination of risk retention and risk transfer that helps manage members’ overall cost of risk. This session will provide an overview of challenging insurance marketplace relevant trends and overall 2026 program renewal strategy.

Presenter: John Stephens, Chief Executive Officer, Keenan

Lunch Buffet

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Starlight Terrance

Safety Recognition Awards

1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Salon 4

During this awards presentation, special recognition will be given to various districts for exceptional commitment to safety and forward-thinking risk management strategies.

Presenters:
Eric Preston, Senior Vice President of Property & Casualty, Keenan

Crystal McMahan, JPA Manager

Indistinguishable: Leveraging Your AI-Powered Team

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Salon 4

Steam power, electricity, the internet, and artificial intelligence. We live in the midst of a rare, historic transformation reshaping the globe. However, for many, this new AI-powered era is cluttered with obvious AI outputs, fake videos, and content that feels anything but human, which raises the question: How are normal people using AI to produce meaningful results?

In this session, we'll explore the concept of "Indistinguishable," where real professionals are using artificial intelligence as a dedicated team of assistants integral to their daily work, producing outcomes above and beyond their traditional capability, and in a manner indistinguishable from their normal way of working. We will also dive into potential risks to evaluate and risk management methods to implement to mitigate potential exposure through the provisioning, use, and misuse of generative AI platforms.

Presenter: Tim Femister, Principal, Firestorm Global

Ask the Experts: Defense Attorneys on K-12 Liability Challenges

2:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. | Salon 4

Join us for an interactive panel featuring SCR defense attorneys as they share insights and strategies on navigating liability issues in K-12 public education. The panelists will share their input on various topics related to large loss drivers and emerging challenges that are shaping the future of litigation. Attendees will gain practical perspectives on defense approaches and will have the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists during a Q&A session.

Panelists:

Courtney Hylton, Partner, Hylton & Associates

Jennifer Creighton, Partner, Winet Patrick Creighton & Hanes

Ash Mohindru, Partner, McCune & Harber

Antony Pizarro, Partner, McCune & Harber

Social Hour & Dinner

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | La Spiga Ristorante Italiano| 72557 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Shuttles will be available at 5:30 p.m. (meet in hotel lobby) and will return to the hotel at 9:00 p.m.

Friday, January 23, 2026

Breakfast – Fiesta Sunrise Buffet

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Salon 4

Sacramento Update: Key Components of the 2026-27 State Budget

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Salon 4

Get the latest from Sacramento as the new budget and policy year begins. Megan Baier, Director of Government Relations at School Services of California, will underscore the key components of the Governor’s 2026-27 State Budget proposal and provide a behind-the-scenes look at where the budget debate goes from there.

Presenter:
Megan Baier, Director of Governmental Relations, School Services of California

Breaking the Cycle: From Stress and Reactivity to Clarity and Confidence

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Salon 4

In today’s challenging and fast-paced environment, stress and reactive decision-making can undermine organizational effectiveness and employee well-being. In this dynamic session, Dr. Bill Crawford will share practical, science-based strategies to help leaders and teams shift from frustration and uncertainty to clarity, confidence, and creativity. Moving beyond the simplistic “Don’t worry, be happy” mindset, Dr. Crawford will reveal how to access your best thinking and interpersonal skills—even in challenging situations. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to foster resilience, improve communication, and create a culture where people thrive.

Presenter:

Bill Crawford. Ph.D., Psychologist, Trainer, Crawford Performance Solutions