WASBO Staff Changes

Regional Talking Points
September 8, 2016

WASBO Staff changes

Clare May is WASBO’s new Communications Coordinator replacing Aine Calgaro.If you would like to welcomeClare to WASBO her email is and phone is 608.729.6632.

Contact Clare for:

Advertising contracts for Taking Care of Business newsletter
Articles for Taking Care of Business newsletter
Conference sponsorship opportunities
Membership communications
WASBO website content updates

Advocacy

WASBO members should consider adding personal e-mail addresses to their WASBO member profile so the SAA can contact members directly outside of school e-mail on issues related to campaigning, fundraising, and other political activities. The SAA PAC wants to avoid issues with the state regarding political activity occurring on public sector e-mail accounts. But what about privacy? The SAA suggests creating a new Yahoo, Gmail, or other account just for this purpose. This would keep the SAA out of your home email but give a conduit to reach you. The 2016 elections will be important for K-12 education in Wisconsin and the SAA will have much to share in the coming weeks.

Dues Renewal

It’s dues renewal time!If you have not renewed your membership you will be receiving your dues renewal by mail.

Keep WASBO Posted!

Changing Districts? Be sure to update your profile at WASBO.com so you don’t miss any communications. Call 608.729.6641or email Kristin Hauser at f you need help.

Retiring? Contact WASBO before you leave so we can update your member type to retired and get your new contact information. Email Kristin Hauser at .

Interim Assignments? As school business officials take new positions or retire, the districts they depart are left with a void. In addition, many districts are in need of consulting help on a project or oversight work from interim school business officials until their openings are filled or specific projects are completed. If you would like to be considered, please send a one-page resume and other pertinent details to Woody Wiedenhoeft at .

Professional Development, Networking and Resources

Year of Success – a six-conference package designed to offer new business managers, bookkeepers and district administrators with the timely knowledge they need to succeed in a typical school business office year. YOS starts with New Admin in August. However, if there are any new staff in your district or regional, they can still sign up until September 30 for the remaining five conferences.

Mentorship - If you know of anyone new to the profession contact Mary Jo Filbrandt at r the WASBO Office.

If you are retiring or know of a new school district professional tell them about the Year of Success and Mentorship Programs.

Facilities Certification Program – An adhoc committee has been working to update the Core 7 modules. Updated sessions will begin to be presented at the Fall Conference on October 6-7 with Modules 6 and 7.

While you may be the only person in your district doing your job, WASBO provides opportunities to learn, meet and network with your peers. We hope to see you at one of these upcoming professional development opportunities this fall:

ASBO AM&E, September 23-26, Sheraton Grand Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
WASBO Fall Conference, October 6-7, Osthoff Resort and Conference Center, Elkhart Lake – a brief listing of sessions is below. Get the full conference schedule at Register by September 22 for early bird pricing. These sessions and more will be offered:

Scalable Onsite Health Clinics: Why Your District is Not Too Small to Take Advantage!
Facilities: Considerations for Closing, Consolidating and Managing
Excelling as a Leader
Protecting Student Privacy While Using Educational Technology Services
Creating a Smooth Business Office Transition
How to Identify and Communicate Success
Staying Afloat on a Small Ship in Big Waters - How to be a Business Manager Doing Dual Duties in a Small- to Mid-Size District
Are You Using the Correct Funding Mechanism for Health Insurance?
When Bruce Becomes Caitlyn - Transgender Issues in Schools
The FLSA Playbook Redux
Patty Sprang is recognized as WASBOs Shining Star

WASBO Fall Golf and Bike Scholarship Fundraisers, October 5, Autumn Ridge GC and Old Plank Road Trail
Midwest Facility Masters Conference, November 7-8, Kalahari Resort and Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells. We have 14 attendee scholarships. Apply by September 30 at wasbo.com/facilitymasters.
Winter at a Glance,December 6, Madison Marriott West, Middleton
ASBO SFO Study Group,December 6, Madison Marriott West, Middleton
WASBO/WASPA School Personnel Academy, December 7-8, Madison Marriott West, Middleton
Certified School Risk Management Program (CSRM)
Fundamentals of Risk Management, September 20, School Leadership Center, Madison
Handling School Risks, September 21, School Leadership Center, Madison
Measuring School Risks, October 19, School Leadership Center, Madison
Funding School Risks, October 20, School Leadership Center, Madison
Administering School Risks, November 9, School Leadership Center, Madison
Worker’s Comp, December 6, Marriott, Middleton

Call for Presentations

As a new school year begins, think about the new ideas or best practices implemented in your district. Consider sharing with your colleagues by submitting your topic for Facilities, Transportation, Accounting and Spring Conferences at before September 30. Each conference committee develops the program for the appropriate conference. Should you have questions contact Kaitlyn Hafeman at .

Join a Committee

To become a member of a WASBO Committee contact Kaitlyn Hafeman at ently, the Accounting Committee can use more members.

Leadership

Board nominations – Consider nominating a colleague from your regional for a position on the WASBO Board. Nominations due December 1. Contact the WASBO Office for more information.

Bob Avery will be running for director on the ASBO Board in ASBO’s 2017 fall election. If you are on Twitter, be sure to use #avery4asbo in support of Bob!

Grants are available for WASBO District Professionals to participate at the national level on ASBO committees. Contact WASBO to learn more.

Professional Recognition

The Award Timeline is the same as last year. Nominations are due January 11, 2017 - Be thinking about who your regional could nominate for all the Professional Recognition Awards. Learn more at Questions may be directed to Kristin Hauser at or by calling 608.729.6641.

Regional Chairs

If your regional has a change in leadership this year, contact Kristin Hauser at . We will place your regional meetings on the wasbo.com calendar and in the newsletter as well as make sure the chair receives WASBO information.

WASBO appreciates the support of our sponsors. Please take time to thank sponsors when you see them at conferences and throughout the year. Their contributions helpkeep costs lower for attendees and allow WASBO to continue providing our many professional development options and member services.