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Terry McCloskey, Bill Wipperfurth 4 January 21, 2020 20 USN Retired Lodi, Region 10 Three Lakes, Region 2 Tom Weber WEDNESDAY EXHIBIT HALL HIGHLIGHTS Cheryl Ploeckelman Sun Prairie, Region 12 5 21 Colby, Region 5 January 22, 2020 Rosanne Hahn Barbara Herzog Burlington, Region 13 SCHEDULE Oshkosh, Region 7 THURSDAY 22 AT-A-GLANCE Tony Baez 12 January 23, 2020 Andrew Maertz Milwaukee, Region 14 Reedsville, Region 8 Lester Spies 23 REGISTRATION FORM Germantown, Region 15 FRIDAY 18 January 24, 2020 Wisconsin School News (USPS 688-560) 24 EXHIBITORS is published 10 issues per year by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, Inc., 122 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703. Contents © 2019 Wisconsin Association of DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS School Boards, Inc. Subscriptions are available to nonmembers for $85 per year. Periodicals postage is paid at Madison, Wis. The views expressed in Wisconsin School News 3 Viewpoint — Expanding Your Vision are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent WASB policies or positions. 29 Legal Comment — Weapons and Schools POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Wisconsin School News, 122 W. Washington 32 Capitol Watch Avenue, Madison, WI 53703. BUILDING IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN? LET SCHMIDT DO THE HEAVY LIFTING Get ready for Experience the difference. With CG Schmidt guiding your construction project, you get the most accurate Convention cost estimating, the highest safety standards, and the most experienced construction professionals January 22-24, 2020 Wisconsin has to offer — without ever sacrificing your budget, schedule or quality. DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE Experience better building at IMPORTANT DATES CGSCHMIDT.COM (414) 577-1177 NOV. 1 Registration opens NOV. 8 Deadline for art and video call for proposals DEC. 15 Early bird registration ends DEC. 20 Hotel blocks begin closing JAN. 3 Standard registration ends Connect with the WASB! Twitter @wasbwi Facebook on.fb.me/1NBrEJq VIEWPOINT JOH N H. A SHLEY THE 99TH STATE EDUCATION CONVENTION Expanding Your Vision 9 WAYS TO EXPAND YOUR VISION at the 2020 State Education Convention Recapture Your Sense of Purpose. district, but the State Education Convention is a way to 1 You joined your school district or board with both see the larger picture. Often, we don’t know what we’re eyes on the future of your community’s children. This con- looking for until we see it, and the convention offers vention is a chance to rekindle that spark and remind opportunities to reflect on parts of this calling we may yourself why you chose to serve. have overlooked. Learn From Your Peers. Share Your Best Ideas. 2 6 Learning how another board or district handled a There is always something new to learn that would challenge can open new possibilities. You may have more benefit your district. Be a model in lifelong learning for your in common with districts across the state than you think. students and your community. Stay on the Cutting Edge. Be There, Virtually. 3 7 We chose keynote speakers like Dr. Scott McLeod Even if you can’t travel to Milwaukee, there’s a way and Dr. Yong Zhao because they’re some of the leading for you to experience the convention. We’re bringing virtual experts in the field. Bringing their insights back to your access back to select breakout sessions and a keynote districts is a rare opportunity. address for those who can’t be there in person, as well as for those who want to double the number of sessions New Ways to Participate. 4 they can attend. We have long encouraged attendees to network at the convention. This year, we’re taking it a step further by Be the Expert. 8 bringing an artist to create a live graphic recording — using Everybody likes being in the know. Attending your images and text — of one of our general sessions. The convention helps you be an informed leader for your staff. goal is to foster conversation and help you see the event in We Make it a Blast. a new way. We’re looking forward to seeing your response. 9 From tours and exhibits to luncheons and receptions, Cure for Tunnel Vision. we think the convention should be as enjoyable as it is 5 You may be focused on the path ahead for your enlightening. Sign up to take advantage of special events. Please note, the convention preview information The convention app with the full schedule will be published in this special issue of the Wisconsin School available in December. A complete printed convention News is subject to change. Visit WASB.org/convention guide will be provided at registration in Milwaukee. for the detailed convention schedule and the Registration opens Nov. 1. We look forward to seeing latest updates. you in Milwaukee Jan. 22-24! Connect with the WASB! Twitter @wasbwi Facebook on.fb.me/1NBrEJq NOVEMBER 2019 | 3 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 2020 Tuesday Pre-Convention Workshops 1:30 – 5 PM | Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, Pre-registration required The Opportunity of Conflict accountability framework that has real relevance and value and allows for districts to meet the personalized learning needs of Conflict occurs naturally as boards frequently face high-stakes every student by creating pathways from elementary school issues with opposing views and strong emotions. Poorly handled through high school that ensures students are ready for life. conflict can become a destructive force that wastes time, energy Public schools can redesign, redefine and reimagine how we and money while damaging the kind of working relationships create rigorous and relevant experiences while crafting a narra- necessary for getting things done. When appropriately managed, conflict can present opportunities for improvement, progress, tive about public education that shows our students are more increased understanding and better relationships. Learn tips and than a single test score and ready for the future. tools to become more comfortable with conflict, manage conflict Dr. David R. Schuler is the 2018 Illinois and National Superintendent constructively and work together with board members, of the Year. Known for his ability to inspire and build leaders, he administrators and others for win-win resolutions. spearheaded Redefining Ready!, the national movement to redefine what it means for students to be college, career and life ready while Wisconsin Association of School Boards serving as the 2015-16 president of AASA, the School Superinten- dents Association. School Finance Puzzle Gain a conceptual understanding of the major components of the Reframing the Achievement Gap: Wisconsin school finance system using a hands-on, interactive Equity and Excellence for All approach. The presentation team will include members of the This enlightening and engaging workshop Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials and the will provide a compelling overview of the School Finance Team for the Wisconsin Department of Public key events leading to today’s racism, tying Instruction. Attendees will become acquainted with the basics together the past and the present. It will of the budget cycle, revenue limits, equalization aid, property delve into the historical factors nationally, taxes and referendums — how these components interrelate and in Wisconsin, that have contributed to Percy Brown Jr. and how they impact board decision-making. Leave the work- what we know today as the achievement shop with increased confidence in discussing school finance gap. Using the experience of the Middleton-Cross Plains Area concepts and using this knowledge to help foster an environment School District, which serves rural, suburban and urban commu- of trust in your community for the benefit of students. nities, the workshop will provide attendees with practical exam- Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials ples of how to address the opportunity gaps for their students. Learn how the district is proactively working to understand and Redesign, Redefine and Reimagine: change its current educational practices (both individual and College, Career and Life Readiness systemic) that have perpetuated opportunity gaps. Like the global economy, today’s students Percy Brown Jr. is the Director of Equity and Student Achievement for are driven by ideas and innovations. Our the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, Senior Outreach Specialist for the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the approach to teaching and learning must University of Wisconsin-Madison and an adjunct instructor for the prepare them for careers yet to be imag- School of Education at Edgewood College.