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Bookstore (Tuesday hours) (Room Wisconsin Center, 3rd Floor)

22 Jan 19
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The bookstore, conveniently located near registration on the third floor of the Wisconsin Center, stocks the latest books of interest to school lea... More...

Governance 101: Cultural and Legal Framework of Effective Boards (Room Hyatt Regency A)

22 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Barry Forbes ; Guy Leavitt
School boards are required to adhere to numerous legal requirements and rules of order to effectively conduct their business. However, the effectiv... More...

Governance 201: Goal Monitoring and Accountability Plans (Room Hyatt Regency B)

22 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Al Brown ; Dan Nerad
A distinguishing characteristic of effective school boards is their ability to set goals for their districts and administrators and establish a pro... More...

Poverty 101: Breaking the Iron Cage of Poverty (Room Hyatt Regency C)

22 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Donna Beegle
Born into migrant-labor poverty, Donna Beegle grew up not knowing the words her teachers used or understanding the examples provided to explain the... More...

School Finance Puzzle (Room Hyatt Regency D)

22 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Attendees will receive a hands-on, interactive approach to take the confusion out of school finance. They will gain a conceptual and historical und... More...

Shuttle Services (Wednesday morning - arriving at WI Center)

23 Jan 19
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Shuttle service will be available during the State Education Convention, courtesy of Lamers. Shuttles will run between the Wisconsin Center and ... More...

#WhatsNext? (Room WI Center 101 CD)

23 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: School Law

Speaker(s): Andy Phillips ; Chrissy Hamiel
In the past two years, we have experienced #MAGA, #ImWithHer, #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, #TakeAKnee, #Enough, and #NationalSchoolWalkout. In many c... More...

A Collaborative Effort Between Law Enforcement Agencies and School Districts (Room WI Center 201 AB)

23 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Clay Schulz ; Frank Wierzbanowski ; Kristine Gilmore ; Shane Heilmann
Featuring law enforcement officers from the Everest Metro Police Department and school officials in the DC Everest School District, this session wi... More...

Aligning the Improvement Cycle Through Board and District Administrator Collaboration (Room WI Center 102 AB)

23 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Dennis Pauli ; Eric Gallien ; Martin Lexmond ; Matt Towns ; Melissa Matarazzo ; Robert Wittke ; Stephanie Emons
A panel of district administrators and board members from three distinctly different school districts will share their learning about how to align ... More...

Bookstore (Wednesday hours) (Room Wisconsin Center, 3rd Floor)

23 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The bookstore, conveniently located near registration on the third floor of the Wisconsin Center, stocks the latest books of interest to school lea... More...

Convention/Delegate Orientation (WI Center Ballroom AB)

23 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Christopher Kulow ; Dan Rossmiller
Are you new to the convention or serving as a first-time delegate at the WASB Delegate Assembly? Attend this special session to learn everything yo... More...

Developing and Implementing Alternative Compensation Plans: Process, Practical Examples and Tools (Room WI Center 101 AB)

23 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Beth Clarke ; Edward O'Connor ; Gail Anderson ; Lynn Jaeger ; Michelle Garven ; Pam Lee ; Tracy Donich
This presentation will describe one district’s process for developing an alternative compensation plan that includes micro-credentials. The d... More...

District Collaboration: Summer School (Room WI Center 102 DE)

23 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Brandon Robinson ; Cory Hinkel ; Debbie Ince-Peterson ; Kara Holden ; Zachary Fugate
Administrators and board members from two small, rural districts will share how they collaborated to develop a successful, unified summer school pr... More...

How to Benefit from District Charter Schools (Room WI Center 201 CD)

23 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Nick Pretasky ; Sarah Hackett
A charter school can provide options for students and teachers, an additional tool in serving all students, a lab of innovation, and a place for le... More...

Impact of Vouchers and Charters on Wisconsin Public Schools (Room WI Center 102 C)

23 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: School Finance

Speaker(s): Bob Soldner ; Michael Gerlach ; Susan Schnorr
Learn about the effects, issues and concerns about private school vouchers public charter schools at the state and local levels. Information will b... More...

Our Referendum Passed - Now What? (Room WI Center 202 AB)

23 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Facilities

Speaker(s): David Botz ; Diana Sepe ; Jim DeBaker ; Karen Moore
During the past 20-plus years, the Little Chute Area School District has successfully passed three building improvement referenda along with operat... More...

Success in Self-Funding a Health Plan: Understanding the Risk and Reward (Room WI Center 103 AB)

23 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Abby Zahorik ; Chris Murphy ; Kehl Arnson ; Mike Brendel
The Viroqua Area School District transitioned to a self-funded health insurance program in 2007. Since then, they’ve been able to maintain a ... More...

Exhibit Hall Breakfast (Complimentary) (Room Exhibit Hall, WI Center, 3rd Floor)

23 Jan 19
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sponsored by WEA Trust, a light, complimentary breakfast is available in the Exhibit Hall to welcome attendees to the 98th State Education Conventi... More...

Exhibit Hall General Hours (Wednesday)

23 Jan 19
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Visit hundreds of businesses and organizations that are focused on providing products, services and support to public schools. In pa... More...

Exhibit Hall Highlights - Meet Astronaut Mark Lee!

23 Jan 19
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dream Flight Booth (#147) Wisconsin native Mark Lee is a former NASA astronaut who flew on four Space Shuttle missions before retiring from ... More...

Meet with a WASB Peer Mentor (Wednesday) (Room Exhibit Hall)

23 Jan 19
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Want to meet with an experienced board member to talk through an issue? WASB Peer Mentors are available at the WASB Commons in the Exhibi... More...

Photo Booth (Wednesday) (Room Outside of Exhibit Hall)

23 Jan 19
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Want a complimentary, professional photo for your district website or a fun photo with your district colleagues? Stop by the Lifetouch Photo Booth.... More...

Meeting Management Highlights (Room Exhibit Hall: Internet Cafe)

23 Jan 19
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Angela De Los Santos
Board management services offer intuitive, easy-to-navigate features that provide instant access to important documents on any device. Features suc... More...

Solar Electricity: Right or Wrong for Your School District? (Room Exhibit Hall: Sustainable Schools Pavilion)

23 Jan 19
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Facilities

Speaker(s): Dan Steinhardt
Since 32 solar panels were installed on the White House in 1979, renewable energy has struggled to become mainstream. However, things are quickly c... More...

First General Session (WI Center Ballroom CD)

23 Jan 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, the opening general session will feature keynote speaker Steve Pemberton, educator of the year awards, special guest... More...

Steve Pemberton Book Signing (Room Outside Bookstore, Wisconsin Center, 3rd Floor)

23 Jan 19
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Steve's books will be available in the convention bookstore and at the book signing.     More...

A Deep Dive Into The Facts of School Violence and Emerging Approaches to Safety (Room WI Center 101 AB)

23 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Facilities

Speaker(s): Jeff Petersen ; Jeremiah Johnson ; John McEwing ; Sara Stanley ; Todd Irvine
School violence and active shooter response planning have become a major focus, with each district being called upon to address a myriad of co... More...

A New Take on Diversity: Moving from Labels to Experiences (Room WI Center 201 AB)

23 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Steve Pemberton
After growing up in foster care and being labeled as a boy “without a chance in the world,” Steve Pemberton has never cared for labelli... More...

Access to Public Records and Personnel Files (Room WI Center 102 DE)

23 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: School Law

Speaker(s): Ben Richter
School districts are frequently subject to public records requests, and districts face significant liability if they do not respond in a timely and... More...

Community Connected: Developing Career-Ready Students Through Strategic Partnerships (Room WI Center 101 CD)

23 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Debbie Larson ; Katharine Reid ; Nick Kohn ; Rachel Fredricks
The establishment of vibrant community partnerships, leveraged to provide authentic experiences for students, is a vital part of ensuring life-, ca... More...

Compensation and Benefits No Longer Live in Silos (Room WI Center 201 CD)

23 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Al Jaeger ; Andy O'Halek ; Bret McKitrick ; Mark Hansen ; Tad Wehner
Historically, employers and employees have viewed salary and benefits separately. Today, these groups are focused on total reward packages. This pr... More...

Knocking Down Barriers: Using 21st Century Practices to Address Mental Health Issues (Room WI Center 102 AB)

23 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Jenny Miller ; Julie Hueller
This session will focus on the journey the Racine Unified School District took to implement school-based outpatient mental health clinics in its el... More...

Our Mission to Make Each Child Future Ready (Room WI Center 202 AB)

23 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Dacia Hopkins ; Danielle Bosanec ; John Blask ; Larry Dux ; Marty Van Hulle ; Mike Cady
Learn how a district mission drives innovation, personalization and a progressive approach to learning. This presentation will include the particip... More...

WASB Delegate Assembly (WI Center, Ballroom AB)

23 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Be sure to attend if you are your board's representative to the WASB Delegate Assembly. Others are welcome to attend and watch the proceedings. More...

Wisconsin School Funding... The Conversation is Not Over (Room WI Center 102 C)

23 Jan 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Pete Ross ; Tony Klaubauf
The Blue Ribbon Task Force on School Finance has met for the past year, but the conversation has just begun. This session will focus on a brief his... More...

Making Sense: Generating Better Board Decisions (Room Exhibit Hall: Internet Cafe)

23 Jan 19
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Dottie Schindlinger
Join BoardDocs for an interactive session designed to help your board think differently. You’ll learn how to use “generative thinking&r... More...

Three Engagement Strategies for Managing Healthcare Costs (Room Exhibit Hall: Sustainable Schools Pavilion)

23 Jan 19
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Melanie Schoenemann
Health insurance is one of the biggest purchases schools budget for every year, and employing both short- and long-term strategies to manage h... More...

How a Mental Health Coordinator Created Possibilities for Students, Staff and the Community (Room WI Center 103 C)

23 Jan 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Jennifer Parsons ; Katie Jensen ; Megan McLachlan ; Michael Altekruse
In 2015, the Neenah Joint School District hired a mental health coordinator to evaluate its efforts as well as identify gaps in services and resour... More...

Leveraging Learning-Centered Teacher Evaluation (Room WI Center 102 AB)

23 Jan 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Andrea Sheridan ; Judy Mueller ; Lori Mueller ; Patricia Deklotz ; Ryan Alderson ; Steve Kimball
A team of researchers spent two years documenting practices and perspectives from educators in school districts across Wisconsin that have implemen... More...

MEANINGFUL Community Engagement: Bringing Together the Whole System (Room WI Center 202 C)

23 Jan 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Community Engagement

Speaker(s): Annette Deuman ; Barb Statz ; Dave Chell ; Debbie Brewster ; Drew Howick ; Jordan Sinz ; Josh Robinson
We know the importance of a meaningful relationship between a school district and the communities it serves—the vision and values of how stud... More...

New Federal School Level Reporting: What Do School Boards Need to Know? (Room WI Center 101 AB)

23 Jan 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Daniel Bush
The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which replaced the No Child Left Behind Act, includes a financial transparency requirement for distr... More...

Robotics and A.I.: Ensuring Students are College, Career and Community Ready for 2030 and Beyond (Room WI Center 202 AB)

23 Jan 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): David Gundlach ; Kathleen Stephany ; Matthew Callahan
The first step in preparing students for their future is understanding what that future may be. Learn how the Oshkosh Area School District took wha... More...

SAA Legislative Update (Room WI Center 201 AB)

23 Jan 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: School Law

Speaker(s): John Forester
In this session, SAA Executive Director John Forester will recap the November elections in Wisconsin, preview the 2019-21 state budget session, and... More...

Staffing Roles and Responsibilities (Room WI Center 102 C)

23 Jan 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Rachel Schultz ; Roger Price
WASB Organizational consultants work as partners with school districts to build and strengthen trust between school board members and administrator... More...

State of the State in Gifted Education: Pairing Equity and Excellence (Room WI Center 103 AB)

23 Jan 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Cathy Schmit ; Jackie Drummer ; Martha Lopez ; Pamela Clinkenbeard
In education, we often study achievement gaps, looking for causes, effects and strategies to ameliorate them. One glaring and often overlooked achi... More...

Using Technology to Improve the Quality of Local Policies and Board Efficiency (Room WI Center 101 CD)

23 Jan 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Mark Duerwaechter ; Nancy Dorman
Policymaking is a core function of school boards. Successfully developing and implementing policy requires not only content expertise, but also pro... More...

What Does a Facilities Manager Do? (Room WI Center 201 CD)

23 Jan 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Facilities

Speaker(s): Jim Beckmann ; Patrick Finnemore
The management of our school facilities is more than changing a light bulb. Learn about what your school facilities director needs to address in to... More...

Wisconsin Redefining Ready (Room WI Center 102 DE)

23 Jan 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Colleen Timm ; Jeff Dickert
This session will focus on the statewide efforts to change the narrative around college and career readiness as well as how the efforts complement ... More...

Networking Reception (Complimentary) (Hilton Crystal Ballroom)

23 Jan 19
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sponsored by Security Health Plan, PMA Financial Network and Forecast5 Analytics, join your colleagues for complimentary appetizers. More...

Shuttle Services (Wednesday evening - departing from WI Center)

23 Jan 19
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Shuttle service will be available during the State Education Convention, courtesy of Lamers. Shuttles will run between the Wisconsin Center ... More...

Shuttle Services (Wednesday evening - departing from Hilton)

23 Jan 19
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Shuttle service will be available during the State Education Convention, courtesy of Lamers. During this time period, shuttles will run between ... More...

10 for 10 Networking Dinners (Wednesday) (Room Various Restaurants)

23 Jan 19
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Want to meet new people and make the most of being in Milwaukee with colleagues from across the state? Dine with board members and adm... More...

Shuttle Services (Thursday morning - arriving at Hilton)

24 Jan 19
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
​Shuttle service will be available during the State Education Convention, courtesy of Lamers. During this time period, shuttles will run bet... More...

WASB Breakfast (Hilton Crystal Ballroom)

24 Jan 19
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Sponsored by The Insurance Center, the WASB Breakfast will feature Tasha Schuh. More...

Shuttle Services (Thursday morning - arriving at WI Center)

24 Jan 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Shuttle service will be available during the State Education Convention, courtesy of Lamers. Shuttles will run between the Wisconsin Center and ... More...

Bookstore (Thursday hours) (Room Wisconsin Center, 3rd Floor)

24 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The bookstore, conveniently located near registration on the third floor of the Wisconsin Center, stocks the latest books of interest to school lea... More...

A Deep Dive into School Finance (Room WI Center 201 AB)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Bob Borch ; Bob Soldner ; Debby Brunett ; Derek Sliter ; Tom Owens
Take a deep and detailed dive into Wisconsin's school finance system with the Department of Public Instruction’s School Financial Service... More...

Achieving Effective Board Meetings (Room WI Center 202 C)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Drew Howick ; Jon Bales
This session is designed for superintendents and board members who share responsibility for achieving meaningful and productive outcomes to board m... More...

An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care (Room WI Center 102 C)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Gary Myrah
Trauma-informed care is intentionally focusing on being sensitive to the needs of the children in our classrooms. The focus of this session will be... More...

Breaking Tradition: How and Why to Establish a Year-Round (45-15) School (Room WI Center 202 AB)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Cindy Zahrte ; Michelle Briner ; Nancy McCoy ; Nicki Pope ; Pam Buchda ; Sharon Seely
The school calendar can be used as a tool for increased student achievement and to attract families to your community. Moving from the traditional ... More...

Building Capacity for K-12 Career Readiness:  The Intersection of ACP and Pathways WI (Room WI Center 101 CD)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Alissa Darin ; Beth Kaminski ; Darcy Budnik ; Em Webber ; Karin Smith ; Patricia Deklotz ; Rita Olson
College- and career-readiness programs and strategies facilitate the development of the whole student to prepare them for a successful future. This... More...

Conducting a Successful Superintendent Search (Room WI Center 102 AB)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Al Brown ; Rachel Schultz ; Roger Foegen
Leadership transition is one of the most important duties of a school board. This involves the selection of a new superintendent and setting the st... More...

Equity-Focused Strategic Planning (Room WI Center 101 AB)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Dean Gorrell ; Laurie Burgos ; Mary Fertakis ; Noah Roberts
The Verona Area School District recently engaged in a strategic planning process through the lens of student equity. Our process was different than... More...

Expanding Teacher Candidate Pools: Collaborations That Work (Room WI Center 103 DE)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Barbara Herzog ; Michael Beeth ; Nancy Jaeger ; Penny Buckley
Three innovative programs offer school districts throughout the state the opportunity to collaborate for the professional development and growth th... More...

Micro-Credentialing: A Journey Towards Cultural Competence Through Data-Driven Decision Making (Room WI Center 102 DE)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): James Heiden ; Lisa Gies
This session will provide participants with information on the planning, implementation and evaluation of a micro-credential partnership between a ... More...

Moving from Traditional Parent Involvement to Effective Family Engagement (Room WI Center 202 DE)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Community Engagement

Speaker(s): Bill McClone ; Brandye Hereford ; Bridget Mowbray ; Joseph Sassone ; Kathy Shulta ; Maria Paredes ; Melinda Wallace ; Melody Wirgau
Four Wisconsin school districts are on the cutting edge of making significant changes in shifting from traditional parent involvement activities to... More...

Organizational Resilience: The Ability of an Organization to Absorb and Adapt in a Changing Environment (Room WI Center 203 C)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Facilities

Speaker(s): Aleck Burrell
NYA Risk has supported large and small clients, including school districts, to effectively navigate crisis events and incidents for more than 28 ye... More...

Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity as Professional Development (Room WI Center 203 AB)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Marcus Lewis
Teachers in the Black River Falls School District have been participating in the Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) Project. During a ... More...

Tasha Schuh Book Signing (Outside the Crystal Ballroom, Hilton)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Tasha's books will be available in the convention bookstore and at the book signing.     More...

The Need for Teacher Expertise in Maximizing the Power of School Literacy Programs (Room WI Center 103 AB)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Kathy Champeau ; Michael Ford
Successful school literacy programs continue to be critical in improving student learning outcomes and measures of well-being. In this session, par... More...

WASB Legal Update (Room WI Center 103 C)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: School Law

Speaker(s): Barry Forbes ; Robert Butler
WASB staff will review legal developments over the last year, including new laws and significant court cases and administrative action. Topics cove... More...

WHY, HOW, WHAT: Designing a Framework of Innovation (Room WI Center 201 CD)

24 Jan 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Jenny Nuss ; Johnna Noll
The Norris School District’s focus on learner agency invites an entirely new way of designing learning and the structures that support it. We... More...

Education Tour - UWM School of Freshwater Sciences

24 Jan 19
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Dive into the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences and see how your K-12 school can get involved. Shuttle pick up/drop off is at the groun... More...

Exhibit Hall General Hours (Thursday)

24 Jan 19
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Visit hundreds of businesses and organizations that are focused on providing products, services and support to public schools. ... More...

Photo Booth (Thursday) (Room Outside of Exhibit Hall)

24 Jan 19
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Want a complimentary, professional photo for your district website or a fun photo with your district colleagues? Stop by the Lifetouch Photo Bo... More...

Meet with a WASB Peer Mentor (Thursday) (Room Exhibit Hall)

24 Jan 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Want to meet with an experienced board member to talk through an issue? WASB Peer Mentors are available at the WASB Commons in the Exhibi... More...

Making the Most of Policy in BoardDocs (Room Exhibit Hall: Internet Cafe)

24 Jan 19
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Angela De Los Santos
Explore cloud-based technology that dramatically improves board effectiveness, especially when working with policy management. See how easy-to-use ... More...

Managing What You Measure: Wisconsin School Benchmarking Study (Room Exhibit Hall: Sustainable Schools Pavilion)

24 Jan 19
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Facilities

Speaker(s): Melissa Rickert ; Tom Dragotta
Do you believe you could save money on energy costs and maintenance? School benchmarking can be a great tool to get the right facts and best practi... More...

A School Board Annual Work Calendar - Ensuring the #1 Thing is the Number #1 (Room WI Center 102 AB)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Brad Saron ; Steve Schroeder ; Tom Weber
As the most important decision-making group in the school district, the school board must use its time judiciously during board meetings. This sess... More...

Baited Hooks and Trapdoors (Room WI Center 102 DE)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: School Law

Speaker(s): Gary Myrah ; John Peterson ; Sara Totten ; Wendy Dawson
Current issues, trends, legislation and regulation related to special education and pupil services are creating challenges for local school boards ... More...

Building a Childcare Center for Your Children, Families and Community (Room WI Center 201 CD)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Chuck Holicky Wisconsin ; Erin Hansford ; Josh Robinson ; Lisa Jensen
Because of a shortage of childcare options in the Frederic School District, young families were choosing to live in other communities or open enrol... More...

Closing Achievement and Opportunity Gaps in Exponential Times (Room WI Center 101 AB)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Kathleen Cooke ; Michael Gallagher
According to futurists, the world will change more in the next 12 years than it has in all of history combined – as today’s f... More...

How to Make Your Workplace Wellness Program Successful (Room WI Center 202 C)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Chris Ceniti ; Mechelle Thompson
Having a successful wellness program is key to not only improving your employees’ overall health and well-being, but also increasing employee... More...

It Pays to Create Champions for Your Schools (Room WI Center 202 DE)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Community Engagement

Speaker(s): Dorreen Dembski ; Emily Dunham ; Mike Vaughan ; Peggy Larson
In the Winneconne Community School District, community support has translated into referenda approvals and private donations that help the school d... More...

Leadership Coaching for Board Presidents (Room WI Center 203 C)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Dan Nerad ; George Steffen ; Louise Blankenheim
School board presidents have a unique role on the school board in providing leadership with meeting facilitation, building relationships with the s... More...

Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: The Benefits of the Flexible-Modular Schedule in a Secondary School (Room WI Center 103 AB)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Jeremy Pach ; Lindsey Mathys
The traditional, one-size-fits-all approach of the 7-8 period day and the block schedule does not allow for flexibility to meet the individual need... More...

Policymaking: A Case Study of How to Improve Your Processes (Room WI Center 101 CD)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Leadership

Speaker(s): Barry Forbes ; Doug Armstrong ; John Thomsen ; Pam Woodard ; Patrice Milzer
The School District of Whitefish Bay will share how it enhanced its policy review, revision and approval process in partnership with the WASB using... More...

Repurposing and Maximizing Support Roles (Room WI Center 102 C)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Dan Kopp ; Liz Quinn ; Riley Meisinger
School districts face the expectation that they do more with less, which is particularly challenging for small districts. To be successful, employe... More...

Surveying Smart: Gathering Engagement Data to Drive District Decisions (Room WI Center 103 C)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Human Resources

Speaker(s): Bill Foster ; Sue Peterson ; Tim Joynt
Measuring the engagement and satisfaction of staff, parents and students is critical for school districts in today’s competitive environment.... More...

Understanding the WI High School Accountability Report Card (Room WI Center 103 DE)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Amy Marsman ; Eric Larsen
This session will focus on the nuances of why high school report cards are often very different from those in elementary and middle schools. Guided... More...

Wisconsin Language Roadmap: Leading for Equity in Access to College, Career and World Readiness (Room WI Center 203 AB)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Dianna Murphy ; Karen Luond Fowdy ; Pam Delfosse
Interested in preparing all students for our linguistically and culturally diverse communities, workplaces and the world? Join us to plan how your ... More...

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training and Solutions (Room WI Center 202 AB)

24 Jan 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Carol Zabel ; Jackie Schoening
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training provides training for community and staff members on how to be aware of and identify youth in a mental healt... More...
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