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Meet the Experts Sessions



Friday, Jan. 23
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
8:30-9:45 am

Obesity Prevention: Effective Strategies for Wisconsin Schools (Juneau Room)

Explore the issues surrounding the 21st century epidemic of obesity. Learn what Wisconsin schools are doing to be a part of the solution, and where we should go in the future.
Wisconsin Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Referendum—To Pass Or Not To Pass—A New Approach (Kilbourn Room)

Hear about Spooner School District's referenda approaches and failures followed by an in-depth, step-by-step presentation of the radically different approach taken when the district's referendum was passed in 2007. Discussion and questions will occupy most of the presentation.
Spooner School District

Legislative Advocacy: Moving the Agenda Forward (MacArthur Room)

School leaders are going to have to fight even harder to secure appropriate increases in school aids in the
upcoming 2009-11 state budget. Get the most up-to-date information on the status of the state budget and strategies for moving the legislative agenda forward.
Wisconsin Association of School Boards Government Relations

Controlling Transportation Costs: Options and Innovations (Mitchell Room)

Escalating costs have forced many districts to take a close look at their student transportation. Learn how to cut costs ranging from changing bell times to changing service providers. Attend this session to learn about practical and sensible options to reduce costs.
Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials, Management Partnership Services, Inc.

Strength (and Savings!) in Numbers:
How Districts Can Work Together to Save Money (Walker Room)

With food prices continuing to rise, this is your chance to learn about the in and outs of forming buying groups to save on school food costs. Hear information on this important topic from experts in school nutrition.
School Nutrition Association

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