Questions? Contact Us
- Convention, Registration & Media questions:
Dorreen Dembski, director of communication - Exhibits:
Alison Huber, exhibit show manager - General questions:
convention@wasb.org - Convention web site:
Patti Welch, webmaster
Pre-Convention Clinics
Tuesday, January 20
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee Hotel
2:00-5:00 pm
Pre-registration required, $45
Includes Networking Opportunity
The School Finance Puzzle: How the Pieces Fit Together (Regency A)
DPI School Finance Team and
Practicing School Business Officials
In this clinic, presenters will use a hands-on approach to take the confusion out of school finance. Gain a conceptual understanding of the major components of the Wisconsin school finance system including revenue limits, equalization aid, property taxes and referendums. Learn how these components interrelate and how they impact board decision-making. Leave the clinic with increased confi dence with discussing school finance concepts and use this knowledge to help foster an environment of trust in your community.
Leadership in Rapidly Changing Times: Tough Questions, Hard Answers (Regency B)
Board members and school district administrators need leadership tools to navigate the whitewater environment of today’s changing educational environment. Through case studies we will examine effective board governance, the role of policy, legal aspects of managing difficult issues, and effective communication strategies.
(Left to right) Deb Gurke, Ph.D. is a WASB board governance consultant. Barry Forbes is co-director, Employment and Labor Law for the WASB. Louis J. Birchbauer, Ph.D. and Dennis E. Richards, Ph.D. are WASB superintendent search services consultants.
Emergency Management and Crisis Preparedness: Current Issues that are
Affecting Our Schools (Executive Ballroom)
Mary Jean Erchen, RN, BSN and
Doug Reynolds
Learn about best practices in crisis preparedness and
emergency management. Members of the Wisconsin
School Crisis Preparedness Team will share their knowledge
and experience in prevention, preparedness, response to, and recovery from emergency and crisis
situations. This interactive session will explore various
areas to prepare your school for natural and manmade
disaster situations. Resources will also be provided to
assist with time constraints and budget issues.
Mary Jean ERschen, RN, BSN is the executive director for the Center for School, Youth & Citizen Preparedness and Doug Reynolds is president and founder of Safety Quest, Inc.
NEW THIS YEAR!
Networking Opportunity (for paid Clinic participants)
January 20
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Atrium
5:00-6:00 pm
A networking opportunity will immediately follow
the pre-convention clinics. Featuring “around the world”
appetizers, this event is open to pre-convention clinic
participants and is included in the pre-convention clinic
registration. Come for the learning - stay for the discussion with colleagues.
