2018 WASBO-WASPA School Personnel Academy

2018 WASBO-WASPA School Personnel Academy
The Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials and the Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators collaborate annually to provide this conference to Optimize Leadership in Human Capital.


Who Should Attend?

The School Personnel Academy, now in its 14th year, is a collaborative conference hosted by the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) and the Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators (WASPA).
The conference is designed to bring together school district teams dealing with a raft of human capital issues including staff recruitment and compensation models, employee engagement, health insurance benefits and regulations, wellness programs, benefits, and more.  

Human resources directors, business managers, superintendents, school board members, and school district employees in supervisory roles will all benefit from attending the School Personnel Academy. Combine early bird discounts with reduced registration rates for multiple attendees from the same school district or organization, and save money while providing this important professional development for your team.

Session topics include:

  • Collaborative Salary Data Analytics
  • The Future of Financial Wellness
  • Grow Your Own Teacher Programs: One Suburban District's Story
  • Administrator Contracts & The Non-Renewal Process
  • What Your Favorite Movies Can Teach You About Motivating Employees
  • Attorney Panel on Harassment, Discrimination & Workplace Investigations.. and more!

School Business Management Winter at a Glance or ASBO SFO® Study Group
Make the most of your time out of the office, and attend either the School Business Management Winter at a Glance Conference (Registration coming soon!) or the ASBO SFO® Study Group (Registration now open!) on December 4, immediately prior to the School Personnel Academy. These sessions are also held at the Madison Marriott West.

Additional Materials and Information

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Individuals registering at the Non-Member rate receive a free trial membership through 6/30/2019 if you have not previously been a member. At least one individual from your organization must be a WASBO member to take advantage of multi-attendee pricing. If the multi-attendee pricing option is selected erroneously (i.e. you are the only registrant from your organization), you agree to be billed for the difference in registration fees. Each individual will need to register separately. 
When
12/5/2018 7:45 AM - 12/6/2018 4:00 PM
Central Standard Time
Where
Madison Marriott West 1313 John Q Hammons Drive Madison, WI 53562

Program

Wednesday, 05 December 2018

Description
Continental Breakfast & Conference Welcome
Time
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
7:45 AM
Collaborative Salary Data Analytics
How many surveys do we all receive each year/month/week/day? In some cases, we even received virtually identical surveys to complete again only weeks after completing them for someone else. Realizing that time is valuable, the regional area around Dane County has been working for the past year on how we can all work smarter rather than harder. This session will share how partnering with Skyward, Forecast5, and about 30 districts in our area has transformed how we receive and compare our salary data.
Time
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM
Morning Break
Time
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
9:30 AM
Navigating ADA, FMLA and Workers' Compensation
This session provides a short legal overview and checklist every supervisor should have.  Two districts will share their stories to help you understand the triggers that indicate you may be entering an FMLA, ADA or WC situation.  Opportunity is provided for you to decide “What would I do?” in response to scenarios, network at your table and share your insights and experiences.
Time
9:40 AM - 11:10 AM
9:40 AM
Morning Break
Time
11:10 AM - 11:20 AM
11:10 AM
Sharing Best Practices in Reducing Employee Absenteeism
Absenteeism and absence management are a concern for school districts.  This session will explore ways to track and reduce preventable absences.  Small groups  will be given scenarios to discuss and develop solutions for managing and minimizing employee absenteeism.   All groups will then report out to the larger group.  This is a great opportunity to interact with colleagues and share ideas around best practices for managing absenteeism.
Time
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
11:20 AM
Lunch
Time
12:20 PM - 1:10 PM
12:20 PM
What Your Favorite Movies Teach About Motivating Employees
In our constantly changing world of inter-generational collaboration, it's important to know who you can trust with important tasks. As a supervisor and/or leader, your employees drive the performance of your operation, but motivating employees and keeping the good ones around can be challenging. Here, we'll take a look at life lessons from some classic (and hilarious) films that you may have missed in the theater. Whether you are a Boomer, Gen-Xer, or Millennial, learning and applying these truths about motivating and retaining great people will make your life easier!
Time
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM
1:10 PM
Afternoon Break
Time
2:10 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM
Benefits Trends and Compliance Update
This session will examine recent legislation and what the future holds for health insurance following November’s elections.  Specifically, we’ll discuss new tax legislation regarding Health Savings Accounts, consumer-driven health strategies, the unwinding of the Affordable Care Act and benefits’ place in your overall compensation approach.
Time
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
2:20 PM
Afternoon Break
Time
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
3:20 PM
Salary & Benefit Trends
This session will look at trends in salary and benefit expenditures since Act 10. The discussion will include what portion of school district budgets is made up of salary and benefits, what the impact of revenue limit referenda and what could these trends mean for the future. John Gahan will also discuss how Pewaukee School District is managing its employee compensation since Act 10 was enacted.
Time
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM
Networking Social
Time
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
4:30 PM

Thursday, 06 December 2018

Description
Breakfast
Time
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
7:15 AM
Welcome & Mindfulness Practice
Begin the day with intention and presence.
Time
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
8:15 AM
The Future of Financial Wellness
Our employees' wants and needs have changed significantly over the years as a result of Act 10 and a shift in generational population. As a result, recruiting and retaining top teaching talent has become more complex for Wisconsin school districts. For years, employees have valued the idea of retiree health insurance as the pinnacle benefit. Recently, with the growing concerns of student loan debt and the need for financial education, many public sector employers are looking to provide more meaningful financial wellness resources to meet the needs of new hires and those close to retirement alike. This session will discuss the pros and cons of developing a financial wellness program, as well as practical tips for integrating with your current 403(b) and HSA offerings.
Time
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM
Morning Break
Time
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
9:30 AM
Business Office Accountability - Did We Remember Everything?
Now, what did I forget? We ask that question when we are ready to complete a project. Creating a check off list assures that all items are addressed during the process and provides consistency and accountability throughout the business office. Join us in this interactive discussion as we explore what lists are beneficial to any personnel and/or business office and how to determine what items should be on your list.
Time
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM
9:40 AM
Morning Break
Time
10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
10:40 AM
Grow Your Own Teacher Programs: One District's Story
The Verona Area School District is a Growing PreK-12 school district just outside of Madison. As the District has grown, it has been more diverse, with students of color making up over 30% of the district's enrollment. This session will explain the "Grow Your Own" programs for support staff and students that have been put in place, the results and lessons learned.
Time
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
10:50 AM
Lunch
Time
11:50 AM - 12:35 PM
11:50 AM
Legislative Update
John will provide a legislative update and will also field member questions.
Time
12:35 PM - 1:05 PM
12:35 PM
Afternoon Break
Time
1:05 PM - 1:15 PM
1:05 PM
Administrator Contracts & The Non-Renewal Process
This presentation covers all aspects of administrator contracts, including the drafting of contracts, contract terms and the application of section 118.24 Wis. Stat. to administrator nonrenewals and more. State and federal court decisions on administrator contracts will also be discussed.
Time
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
1:15 PM
Afternoon Break
Time
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM
2:15 PM
Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace
The expectations of the public and of employees with respect to employer response to harassment and discrimination issues in the workplace have escalated dramatically in the past year. These expectations certainly apply to school districts. This panel discussion will focus upon legal requirements, employee conduct, investigations of complaints, and the defense of litigation claims. The panelists will share their insights from multiple years of experience and from the multiple perspectives that they bring to the presentation.
Time
2:25 PM - 3:45 PM
2:25 PM
Conference Wrap Up
Time
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
3:45 PM

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