WASBO U Certification

Payroll in Wisconsin Schools

Course Hours: 6 Courses • 64 Hours
Total Cost: $2,135 | Duration: 12-24 Months to Complete

Focused on payroll administration and compliance, compensation strategies, and labor relations.

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School Business Ethics

Course begins on September 15, 2026

This course empowers education leaders to foster a culture of ethics, integrity, and transparency across their districts. Participants will explore real-world ethical dilemmas and develop the skills to navigate complex decisions with confidence.

Payroll Administration I- Foundations & Compliance

Course begins on November 03, 2026

Master school payroll: tax withholding, wage classification, FLSA, W-2s, unemployment, WRS, FMLA, leave, garnishments, LTD, vacation payouts, and key differences between budgeting and payroll posting dates.

Foundations of School District Budgeting

Course begins on November 05, 2026

Gain a practical grasp of district budgets: enrollment counts, revenue limits, and funding streams like property taxes, categorical and equalization aids. Learn to plan for personnel, wages, benefits, non-personnel costs, and understand fund balance.

 

 

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Payroll Administration II - Cycles, Taxation & Reporting

Advance payroll skills: set calendars, manage taxes, and handle multiple employee groups. Learn to determine taxable income, apply deductions, and ensure compliance with 941 filings, unemployment reports, and Medicaid wage reporting.

Payroll Administration III - Operations and Risk Management

Align payroll with academic calendars while managing contracts, stipends, workers' comp, and summer pay. Learn benefits reconciliation, risk mitigation, and strategies to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processes.

Mastering WUFAR

Explore WUFAR, the language of Wisconsin school district accounting. Learn chart of accounts design, fund purposes, and applications through real-world district examples, gaining a clear, practical understanding of financial reporting requirements.

School Business Ethics

This course empowers education leaders to foster a culture of ethics, integrity, and transparency across their districts. Participants will explore real-world ethical dilemmas and develop the skills to navigate complex decisions with confidence.

Payroll Administration I- Foundations & Compliance

Master school payroll: tax withholding, wage classification, FLSA, W-2s, unemployment, WRS, FMLA, leave, garnishments, LTD, vacation payouts, and key differences between budgeting and payroll posting dates.

Foundations of School District Budgeting

Gain a practical grasp of district budgets: enrollment counts, revenue limits, and funding streams like property taxes, categorical and equalization aids. Learn to plan for personnel, wages, benefits, non-personnel costs, and understand fund balance.

 

 

Certification Course Calendar

Course Name 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2027 Spring 2027 Summer 2027 Fall 2028 Spring 2028 Summer 2028 Fall 2029 Spring 2029 Summer
School Business Ethics

Mastering WUFAR

 

 

 
Foundations of School District Budgeting

Payroll Administration I- Foundations & Compliance

Payroll Administration II- Cycles, Taxation & Reporting

Payroll Administration III- Operations and Risk Management

 

 

All Certifications

Accounting in Wisconsin Schools

14 Courses • 126 Hours • 12-24 Months to Complete

Accounts Payable in Wisconsin Schools

7 Courses • 64 Hours • 12-24 Months to Complete

Facility Lead & Operations

21 Courses • 140 Hours • 18-24 Months to Complete

Facility Manager Core Certification

9 Courses • 32 Hours • 12-24 Months to Complete

Human Resources in Wisconsin Schools

10 Courses • 72 Hours • 12-24 Months to Complete

Payroll in Wisconsin Schools

6 Courses • 64 Hours • 12-24 Months to Complete

Project Management & Innovation

8 Courses • 66 Hours • 12-24 Months to Complete

School Business Office Professionals

4 Courses • 40 Hours • About 9 Months to Complete

Wisconsin School Business Official

29 Courses • 230 Hours • 18-36 Months to Complete

Wisconsin School Risk Manager

7 Courses • 34 Hours • About 9 Months to Complete