New School Board Member?

Streamline Your Board Meetings

Simplify agendas, meetings, minutes and more with BoardBook Premier® — now available to WASB members.

May Wisconsin School News

Pick up a digital issue to read how Wisconsin schools and leaders are innovating, connecting and leading with purpose.

Complimentary Webinar Series

Ongoing five-part series focuses on board members’ roles and responsibilities, including governance, board powers, the Open Meetings Law, public records and more.

Tune In

Business Honor Roll Now Open

Showcase your partners by submitting up to five local businesses that help your district carry out its mission.

Share Your Stories

Setting the Record Straight

New myth-busting guide counters misleading narratives about Wisconsin’s public schools.

Talking Points

New Reorganizational Webinar

Requirements for the organizational meeting and the orientation of new school board members, including the April 27 deadline to take the oath of office.

Watch Now

Summer Learning Symposium

Join us in Stevens Point this July to connect with peers, exchange ideas and equip yourself with strategies for the 2026-27 school year.

See the Agenda

WASB 101

Learn who the WASB is, how we support Wisconsin school boards and how we can collaborate to advance public education and student achievement.

Watch Now

Celebrating Student Voices

Hear Wisconsin K-12 students raise their voices to celebrate public schools and ask for support.

Learn More

Convention Proposals Now Open

Showcase your district at the 2027 State Education Convention! Submit a proposal for a breakout session, student performance, student art exhibit, School Fair or student video team.

Submit Now

Subscribe to COSSBA Alerts

WASB is a member of the Consortium of State School Boards Associations, a non-partisan, national alliance dedicated to sharing resources and information to support, promote and strengthen state school boards associations.

Learn More

Wasb Logo Hex990033 Horiz Supporting, promoting and advancing public education

School Finance 101 Series

Learn More

Online Learning Platform

Now complimentary for all WASB members! More than 50 webinars provide comprehensive training and educational opportunities.

Train Today

Supt. Evaluation
Framework

Support your administrator’s continuous growth

More Information

Policy Resource Guide

Your source of policy information

More Information

Legislative
Update

Training &
Events

Search
Services

Policy
Resource Guide

School Law
Resources

Governance
Consulting

Legislative Update

Upcoming Events

Search Services

Policy Resource Guide

School Law Resources

Customized Leadership Services

Follow us on:

Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB)

20 hours ago

🚨 School Board Members: What you say—and how you say it—matters. 🚨From social media posts to closed sessions, do you know the legal boundaries that protect you and your district? In part three of WASB’s Roles and Responsibilities of School Board Members webinar series, Staff Counsel Ben Richter breaks down the must‑know rules on board member speech, access to confidential information, Open Meetings Law and public records requirements. Avoid common pitfalls, protect transparency, and lead with confidence. ▶️ Watch now in the WASB Complimentary Events Video Library: ow.ly/QMKz50YWwcJ ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook

Spotlight Resources

Looking for a Recent Webinar?

Visit the Complimentary Events Video Library (log in required)

Get Started:

Basic Board Resources

Upcoming Events

April 30-May 14: Roles and Responsibilities Webinar Series
May 20: Legal and Legislative Video Update
June 17: Legal and Legislative Video Update
July 10-11: Summer Learning Symposium
July 15: Legal and Legislative Video Update
August 19: Legal and Legislative Video Update

Learn More

“The WASB provides unparalleled information, guidance and networking opportunities.

I strongly encourage board members to take advantage of the vast knowledge of the staff. The WASB resources will make you a better and more effective school board member.”

Patrick Sherman
Lake Geneva UHS School Board

“We are fortunate as board members to have the WASB as a one-stop shop in which we can seek assistance to provide the best possible education for all of our students regardless of the size or the location of our districts.”

Sue Todey
Sevastopol School Board

CONTACT US

SITE LINKS

122 West Washington Ave.,
Suite 400
Madison, WI 53703
608.257.2622
Toll Free 833-320-5333
info@wasb.org

About

Administrative Support

Training & Events