|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Let's kick off this year's Homecoming week with a Pep Rally! Good morning and welcome to the Osthoff Resort and Conference Center! The start of school is behind us and we are happy to come together to recognize our peers, network with colleagues and enjoy impactful professional development. We are glad you are here!
7:50 AM
|
Don't miss this Homecoming week favorite! You'll get to connect with colleagues as you show your WASBO Spirit!
8:15 AM
|
|
|
|
|
Compliant and Cost-Efficient Care: Legal Considerations for District-Sponsored Health Clinics. This presentation will discuss various legal aspects and considerations regarding on-site and near-site clinic sponsorship, sharing your clinic with other districts/companies, and contracting with healthcare providers and related vendors. Whether you’re starting a clinic, considering a new clinic model, or engaging in tired networks or specialty programs well beyond your campus, this presentation will provide an overview of frequently asked questions and frequently overlooked requirements, including privacy concerns, contracting models, Wisconsin’s corporate practice of medicine doctrine, and more.
Track
A Look at Health
Benefits and Wellness
10:10 AM
|
Track
A Look at Health
Benefits and Wellness
10:10 AM
|
Track
Facilities Manager Continuing Education
10:10 AM
|
Sport surfaces and fields are critical to the operation of successful athletic programs. Learn how to manage different types of sports surfaces through effective field maintenance, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, set-ups, and documentation. Artificial turf maintenance & product selection will be discussed.
Track
WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 5
10:10 AM
|
Track
Financial News You Can Use
10:10 AM
|
A school business official's transition to a new district can be challenging regardless of the circumstances. Often, the new SBO is focused entirely on mastering the existing job and consequently misses opportunities to improve the position. This presentation will give new business administrators insights into opportunities for continuous improvements in their districts, proven tools to make positive impacts, and an understanding of how a business official operates as a leader.
10:10 AM
|
|
|
In this presentation, Somerville’s education team will delve into the latest flooring trends transforming educational environments. They will explore different materials and designs that enhance the aesthetics and brand of your school while keeping in mind durability and cost. From sustainable, eco-friendly options to vibrant, engaging patterns, the presentation will highlight how modern flooring solutions cater to the unique needs of schools, emphasizing both functionality and style. Attendees will also learn how to weigh the options of various products by considering maintenance requirements, product longevity, and cost, ensuring a balanced approach to selecting the best flooring solutions for your school district.
Track
Facilities Manager Continuing Education
11:10 AM
|
In this session we will cover all aspects of capital planning from the development of a five or ten year plan for major maintenance, energy, security, etc. to planning of new schools or additions. Your presenters will discuss how to prioritize projects as well as identifying funding sources, managing tax impact, and understanding debt retirement schedules. They will also discuss formulating a communication plan to present your plan to the Superintendent, School Board and general public. Finally, they will cover potential resources to help you in the overall capital planning process.
Track
WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 5
11:10 AM
|
|
|
For those who are new to the business office, October can be scary...even without Halloween. There are many critical financial actions which occur this month. This session will help you prepare for the month ahead!
11:10 AM
|
Kick back, enjoy lunch and network with your colleagues. Lunch is included with your registration.
12:00 PM
|
|
|
|
|
Track
A Look at Health
Benefits and Wellness
2:10 PM
|
Your presenters will review the state accounting codes (WUFAR) as they apply to their school district, the processes they use to develop a facilities budget, and how they are attempting to work with declining budget amounts.
Track
WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 5
2:10 PM
|
Track
Financial News You Can Use
2:10 PM
|
Your annual levy is just around the corner! This session offers a line-by-line exploration of the revenue limit worksheet, building on the presentation from the September conference. We will examine the worksheet both as it stands and as it will look like on October 15th—and beyond. Topics covered include best practices, timelines, causes and effects of exemptions, consequences of over/underlevying, and more.
2:10 PM
|
This session will clarify common misconceptions about Title IX and understand what the law does and does not require school districts to do. The panelists will cover key aspects of Title IX compliance, dispel myths, and provide clear guidance on responsibilities related to gender equity in education.
2:10 PM
|
Please join as EPA discusses the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and clean school buses. EPA will present on Wisconsin’s previous success in the program as well as potential upcoming funding opportunities available. EPA will also touch on the health benefits and cost savings associated with clean school buses.
Track
Facilities Manager Continuing Education
2:10 PM
|
|
|
WASBO colleagues will share mistakes they've made in their careers and lessons they've learned. We all make mistakes. In this session we will own them, share them and learn from them.
3:10 PM
|
Managing a Self-Funded Health Plan - Controlling What You Can by Strategically Pulling the Right Levers. Whether your District that is investigating self-funding, your District is newly self-funded, or your District has a few years of self-funding under its belt, the world of healthcare is ever changing, and this session will provide “Pro Tips” regarding the tasks business managers and HR directors take on, as well as the importance of; • Monitoring claims • Evaluating pharmacy benefit solutions • Implementing clinic and direct contract partnerships • Evaluating and implementing network savings options Join the discussion and be part of the solution!
Track
A Look at Health
Benefits and Wellness
3:10 PM
|
Stay for Part 2 as the DPI School Financial Services Team (SFS) reviews each section of the Equalization Aid Worksheet. DPI will share how the formula works including shared cost, guarantees, values, and how aid impacts the tax levy. In addition, DPI will provide an overview of additional tools on the DPI SFS website.
3:10 PM
|
Overwhelmed by the options available for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing equipment, devices, and materials? Not sure which is best for your building systems? Learn about the different grades and what value they may offer your buildings. Discover the differences between commodity vs. specification grade light fixtures, electrical wiring devices, wiring methods, and equipment (i.e. fire alarm systems, load centers vs. panelboards). Explore what the different types of HVAC systems can offer you from furnaces to air-handling systems, use of conventional fuels to geothermal, and how to navigate digital controls with proprietary and open protocols. Hear about important plumbing system design decisions that impact facility function, maintenance, both construction and operational costs, and end-user safety including plumbing fixtures selection, water treatment and heating systems, and piping materials.
Track
Facilities Manager Continuing Education
3:10 PM
|
With the passage of many facility referenda, Wisconsin facility managers have been tasked with oversight of billions of dollars in construction projects over the last decade. A facility manager's role in each of these projects can differ, but trust that you will be expected to lead, and that large projects can consume a facility manager for years at a time. This course is designed to give a brief overview of the stages of a referendum, from planning, through execution. We will review some pitfalls to avoid as well as opportunities that will present themselves.
Track
WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 5
3:10 PM
|
Be sure to join us for a special updated edition of WASBO’s State of School Finance presentation. This session will review the key factors driving the current state of school finance in Wisconsin; what is behind the record number of referendums across the state; and how the past state budget affects school districts. As the 2025-27 state budget season gets underway, we’ll place special emphasis on communicating and advocating for your district and public schools as a whole. We’ll explain and provide context for the SAA state budget priorities; how they might influence the way business officials communicate with their boards during their October budget deliberations; and how school districts and all of the K-12 state associations can harness these priorities to “speak with one voice” to state policymakers while still messaging and communicating their own district’s situation and needs.
Track
Financial News You Can Use
3:10 PM
|
|
|
Wisconsin school leaders are continually engaged in improving and adapting school facilities to meet the changing needs of students. The cost of constructing new and renovated facilities necessitates crucial district and community conversations about how to pay for these costs and plan for a sustainable future. The Kettle Moraine Community, as part of a successful 2014 capital referendum, charged district leadership to address remaining and future capital needs without pursuing additional referendums. Learn about the KM Approach over the past five years to use Fund 41, Fund 46, and Public/Private Partnerships to make this philosophical approach an actionable reality.
Track
Health
Benefits and Wellness
4:10 PM
|
School districts throughout Wisconsin have been experiencing a troubling scenario: a phone call comes into the school about an active shooter. Law enforcement responds to the call, only to determine it was a hoax. These incidents of ‘swatting’ – an action of placing hoax phone calls to report serious crises (bomb threat, active shooter, etc.) to local law enforcement is on this increase. This program will address swatting indicators as well as mitigation strategies to address swatting incidents.
Track
Facilities Manager Continuing Education
4:10 PM
|
|
|
In this session, we will build on prior presentations by Dan Arnold and Matt Sylvester-Knutson. If you have staff who are not comfortable using Skyward, this will help them monitor their budgets in a format they are already comfortable with. Attendees will leave the session with a simple, easy to populate dashboard to take back to their district and start building for their staff, along with numerous ideas on how this tool could be expanded.
Track
Financial News You Can Use
4:10 PM
|
Facility Managers are being called on more than ever to present data related to facilities. From energy savings to customer satisfaction- this session will explore data that can be tracked and celebrated, as well as shared with your leadership team or school board. If it is worth doing....then it is worth measuring!
Track
WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 6
4:10 PM
|
Safeguarding your district’s data is paramount. This session will cover a range of topics including identifying common cyber threats, training staff and students on best practices, and how to develop a comprehensive incident response plan. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and steps to protect your district.
4:10 PM
|
Casino Night at the Fall Conference is one attendees say they do not want to miss. The Lions Club will provide engaging Casino Games as you unwind from a full day of excellent professional development. Beverages, light snacks and prizes will be included as part of your evening. Join us immediately following sessions for continued networking in the Grand Libelle Lobby!
5:00 PM
|