Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB)

The WASB will host a webinar on public participation at school board meetings on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at noon.

This webinar will cover legal and policy considerations boards can use to refine their approach to public participation during meetings.

Members can learn more and register online: https://ow.ly/k8gZ50Tn7Ie

Wisconsin School Board Week is coming up in two weeks.

Take a look at our recognition kit for ideas to celebrate your school board.

More info: https://ow.ly/KT7c50Ts391

Have you booked your hotel room for yet?

Browse the hotel options: https://ow.ly/z9Ks50Tn69k

"They’re just like family, you know you get together, you talk and just have a good time."

Benton School District students and staff recently celebrated a custodian’s retirement after a decades-long career.

Watch:

Benton students surprise custodian with retirement sendoff after 34 years of work Students and staff of Benton schools gathered Friday to celebrate a beloved custodian’s retirement after a decades-long career.

The WASB is proud to announce the hiring of Randy Guttenberg as a search and governance consultant.

Randy specializes in fostering strong partnerships between school boards, superintendents, and key stakeholders to ensure effective educational practices for all students.

Randy retired in June 2024 after 20 years as a school district superintendent in Wisconsin schools.

Join us next week on Sept. 25 for our latest WASB Insurance Plan webinar.

This complimentary webinar will cover how to review and score employee benefits requests for information.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZN2K50Tn81F

Join us in showcasing the talent of Wisconsin students!

The WASB is seeking art from students in grades 7-12 for the Student Art Exhibit at . The deadline to submit is Friday, Nov. 15.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/kRN950PhEUR

Wisconsin School Board Week is less than three weeks away.

Take a look at our recognition kit for ideas to celebrate your school board.

More info: https://ow.ly/bJWm50PIoLV

Our Fall Regional Meetings and Workshops begin next week!

Have you registered yet? Head to our website to find your meeting and learn more about the pre-meeting workshop covering open meetings law.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/UajC50Tn61L

The latest Legal Comment column explores F-1 student visas, the ability of individuals with F-1 visas to work in U.S. school districts, the duration of these individuals’ employment authorization and more.

Read the column: https://ow.ly/T0yC50T6v8U

A group of WASB staff members and directors attended the COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference in D.C. earlier this week.

Thank you for advocating for Wisconsin schools at the U.S. Capitol!

The Wisconsin Envirothon is an annual environmental science competition that brings together teams of middle and high school students for a series of innovative, hands-on challenges designed by natural resources professionals and educators.

We explore how this competition inspires lifelong stewardship in Wisconsin School News: https://ow.ly/p5gs50T6P3I

Join us this November for our Fall Advocacy Workshops.

These hands-on evening workshops will teach you how to build effective relationships with lawmakers and their staff, helping you become a stronger and more impactful legislative advocate for your students and schools.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/VE4k50ThNUU

School districts across Wisconsin are getting creative in an effort to combat a shortage of employees.

In the latest Wisconsin School News, we share six trends in employee attraction and retention.

Read the article: https://ow.ly/QNbT50T6OOR

WASB Executive Director Dan Rossmiller recently sat down with PBS Wisconsin to discuss school funding and staffing as the new school year begins.

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'Here & Now' Highlights: Dan Rossmiller As the 2024-25 school year begins, Dan Rossmiller of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards discussed how districts continue to depend on voter referendums to fund their operations. Dan Rossmiller ...

Wisconsin School News recently caught up with Whitnall School Board Member Sarah Blonsky to discuss her story and the perspective she brings to the school board.

Read the Q&A: https://ow.ly/NX9B50T6z3B

Wisconsin School Board Week is October 6-12. Celebrate your school board's commitment to their communities and students.

Our recognition kit includes activity ideas, graphic templates, social media announcements and more.

https://ow.ly/snmI50ThNAe

In the latest Wisconsin School News, we explore how to respond to social media threats and how consistent best practices can help schools prevent violence and support struggling students.

Read more: https://ow.ly/NhKa50T6AU0

In the latest Capitol Watch, the Government Relations Team provides a preview of how the state budget process works going into the 2025-26 legislative session.

Read the column: https://ow.ly/fZMs50T6vpm

Wisconsin's tax collections for the 2023-24 fiscal year exceeded expectations by $275.7 million, a 1.3% increase.

The surplus was primarily driven by higher income and corporate tax revenues, while sales and excise taxes fell slightly short of projections.

Read more: https://ow.ly/7p9K50TeyGs

In the September issue of Wisconsin School News, we explore how Spooner Middle School utilizes outdoor physical activities as academic and behavioral interventions.

Read the story: https://ow.ly/h4Eu50T6w5H

In his latest Viewpoint column, WASB Executive Director Dan Rossmiller welcomes members to the new school year.

Read the column: https://ow.ly/8seV50T6uo3

A total of 137 school referendum questions will appear on the November ballot across Wisconsin.

Overall, 57 of those referendums will ask for temporary (or non-recurring) authority to increase the district’s revenue limit, while 22 will ask for permanent (or recurring) authority to increase the district’s revenue limit.

Read more: https://ow.ly/OHWQ50TeR98

Welcome back to school, Wisconsin! We hope everyone has a great start to the school year.

The September issue of Wisconsin School News is now available.

This issue includes articles on responding to social media threats, trends in employee attraction and retention, and an environmental science competition.

Read: https://ow.ly/PNCG50T8WWJ

Happy Labor Day from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards!

The 2024 Business Honor Roll list is now available on our website.

Congratulations to all the businesses recognized this year!

Read: https://ow.ly/AHIh50T8KKE

This year's will be October 6-12.

The School Board Week recognition kit is now available on our website. We've assembled several resources to help districts recognize their school boards.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/8XIG50T4vft

A Dane County judge ruled that Governor Tony Evers correctly used his partial veto authority on 2023 Act 100, which involved funding legislation for a reading bill.

Read the details in this Legislative Update blog post: https://ow.ly/Jcpr50T8MWi

If you're registering for a Fall Regional Meeting, please consider also attending a pre-meeting workshop.

This year's workshop will cover the concepts of the open meetings law, agendas, postings of meetings, walking quorums, electronic communications and remote participation of board members.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/UjR950T4uJJ