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ImmediateBarneveld, Past Region President 9 Immediate Past President n WASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS n SPECIAL 2019 CONVENTION PREVIEW ISSUE MikeStu OlsonBlecha AndyBrett Zellmer Hyde TUESDAY ShellGreen Lake, Bay, Region 31 Muskego-Norway,Montello, Region Region 10 11 STUDENT SHOWCASE 4 January 22, 2019 20 BillSue Yingst, Todey Sr. NancyTom Thompson Weber Sevastopol,Durand, Region Region 4 3 SunWaterloo, Prairie, Region Region 12 12 WEDNESDAY EXHIBIT HALL HIGHLIGHTS CherylRick Ploeckelman Eloranta Rosanne Hahn 5 21 Owen-Withee,Colby, Region Region 5 5 Burlington, Region 13 January 23, 2019 ElizabethBarbara Herzog Hayes TerrenceTony Baez Falk SCHEDULE FondOshkosh, du Lac, Region Region 7 7 Milwaukee, Region 14 THURSDAY 22 AT-A-GLANCE 12 January 24, 2019 AndrewSteve Klessig Maertz RonVacant Frea Reedsville,Brillion, Region Region 8 8 Pewaukee, Region Region 15 15 FRIDAY 23 REGISTRATION FORM AndyMike ZellmerHumke 18 Dodgeville,Montello, Region Region 10 9 January 25, 2019 24 EXHIBITORS Wisconsin School News (USPS 688-560) is published 10 issues per year by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc., 122 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703. DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS Contents © 20162018 Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc. Subscriptions are available to nonmembers for $40$85 per year. Periodicals postage is paid at Madison, Wis. 3 Viewpoint — Leading for Excellence and Equity The views expressed in Wisconsin School News are those of the authors and do not necessarily 29 Legal Comment — Immigration Issues and Students represent WASB policies or positions. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 32 Capitol Watch Wisconsin School News, 122 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703. What Can You Do With WASB BoardDocs? WASB BoardDocs web applications streamline the processes used to manage board packets, access information and conduct meetings. You’ll save money, time and improve your boards’ effectiveness, on a massive scale. If your decisions affect the lives of others, call us. We’ll help you do what you do best, even better. It’s their future. It’s your choice. BoardDocs.com 800. 407.0141 Connect with the WASB! Twitter @wasbwi Facebook on.fb.me/1NBrEJq © 2016 Emerald Data SolutionsTM, Inc. BoardDocs is a registered trademark of Emerald Data Solutions. All rights reserved. VIEWPOINT JOH N H. A SHLEY THE 98TH STATE EDUCATION CONVENTION: Leading for Excellence and Equity TOP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL STATE EDUCATION CONVENTION 1 Reenergize yourself. 6 Model lifelong learning. Everyone needs to the opportunity to get rejuvenated There is always something new to learn that would and renew their commitment to making a difference in benefit your district. Be a model in lifelong learning for your their local districts. students and your community. Be inspired. Find common interests and concerns. 2 7 The successes and failures of others can provide new If you thought your district was the only one dealing ideas and inspiration for tackling your own challenges. with a particular issue — think again! 3 Develop your skills. 8 Connect with colleagues. The needs of school districts and their students are The convention is the perfect place to meet individuals constantly evolving and expanding. School leaders need who share your passion for education. Network with people professional development to be as effective and efficient who are as energetic and committed as you are. as possible. 9 Grow as a team. 4 Share your expertise. Attend as a district team. Review the agenda, We are in this together. Share your expertise with select topics of interest and send each board member and other districts so they can benefit from what you know administrator to a different workshop or breakout session and have experienced. to maximize the learning for your district. 5 Be part of the solution. 10 Exercise leadership. Working together, we are a strong, unified voice for You are a leader in your local community. Attend the public education. Attend the convention to better under- convention because you want to make a difference for the stand the issues so you can be a part of the solution. students in your district and across the state. ew in 2019 — be a virtual topics in governance, leadership, Visit WASB.org/convention for attendee! There is no substitute school finance and community details. Recorded sessions will be N for the networking, camaraderie engagement as well as one keynote available starting one week after the and hands-on learning that takes place speaker address. convention ends and remain avail- at the convention, but this year you Planning to attend? Even better. able until the end of the year. can benefit from the convention even Add the Virtual Attendee option to This is a great way to make if you can’t be in Milwaukee. your registration at a discounted rate the most of your experience in A virtual attendee registration will and you’ll be able to attend sessions Milwaukee. We look forward to give you access to the recordings of in person and have access to the seeing you in January! n eight specifically selected breakout recorded sessions to double your sessions that will cover a range of hot learning. This special issue of the Wisconsin School News includes a preview of convention sessions and highlights; visit WASB.org/convention for complete information and updates. Connect with the WASB! Twitter @wasbwi Facebook on.fb.me/1NBrEJq NOVEMBER 2018 | 3 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22, 2019 Tuesday Pre-Convention Workshops 1:30 – 5 PM | Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, Pre-registration required Governance 101: Cultural and Legal Framework of nents interrelate and how they impact board decision-making. Effective Boards School board members and administrators will leave the All school boards are required to adhere to numerous legal session with increased confidence in discussing school finance requirements and rules of order to effectively conduct their concepts and using this knowledge to help foster an environ- business. However, the effectiveness of a board is equally ment of trust in their communities for the benefit of students. dependent upon interactions between board members and WASBO administrators. An effective leadership team can create a culture that promotes high levels of performance and achieve- Poverty 101: Breaking the Iron Cage ment. In this session, a WASB attorney will discuss the legal of Poverty requirements and procedures board members need to be In this engaging workshop, Dr. Donna Beegle aware of and how they help ensure a well-run meeting. He will will provide a poverty knowledge base neces- be joined by a WASB consultant with years of experience as a sary for improving educational success and a school district administrator to discuss how the board and shared understanding of what students need Dr. Donna Beegle superintendent can