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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
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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. 9 a new way. We’re looking forward to seeing your response. 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!
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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. He’ll be joined by Bob ined. Redefining Ready! provides an Green, president of the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School Board. Dr. David R. Schuler
| Pre-Delegate Assembly Discussion Tuesday, Jan. 21, 7-8 pm Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center This discussion session gives delegates an opportunity to seek any needed clarifications of the resolutions forwarded to the Delegate Assembly by the WASB Policy and Resolutions Committee. This will be an informational session only. Members are encouraged to ask questions, but no action will be taken and no debate will be allowed. This session also serves as the opportunity for delegates to propose emergency resolutions to the Policy and Resolutions Committee and will include a review of parliamentary procedure for delegate assemblies.
4 | Wisconsin School News WEDNESDAY
General Session JANUARY 22, 2020
10 am – Noon | Wisconsin Center
Presiding: Cindy Zahrte, WASDA President, Tomah Area School District | Scott McLeod Leading national expert on school technology
Cindy Zahrte WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The 99th State Education Convention The world around us is changing of Technology Leadership in Education, FAST, often driven by the twin forces the only university center in the U.S. will open with a performance by the of technology and globalization. dedicated to the technology needs of Richland Center High School What does that mean for the future school administrators. He is also the Symphonic Band and a presentation of Wisconsin schools and for our co-creator of the wildly popular video of the colors by Greenfield High students? Join Dr. Scott McLeod for a series, “Did You Know? (Shift Happens).“ School students. rousing, interactive, thought-provoking McLeod has worked with hundreds During the general session, administra- conversation about future-ready of schools, districts, universities and tors and educators of the year will be schools and graduates. other organizations and has received An associate professor of educa- numerous awards for his technology recognized along with the student art tional leadership at the University of leadership work, including the 2016 award winner. Colorado Denver, McLeod is widely Award for Outstanding Leadership from State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford recognized as one of the nation’s the International Society for Technology Taylor will be invited to address the leading experts on preK-12 school in Education. He blogs regularly about opening general session. technology leadership issues. technology leadership issues at “Dan- McLeod is the founding director of the gerously Irrelevant” and has written or University Council for Educational Admin- edited three books and 170 articles istration’s Center for the Advanced Study and other publications.
WEDNESDAY Breakout Sessions
PLEASE NOTE: Sessions may be updated or added. For an up-to-date schedule (with times and room numbers) visit WASB.org/convention.
School Models That Foster Deeper Bring a computing device (laptop, computing device (laptop, tablet or Student Learning and Engagement tablet or smartphone) and be ready smartphone) and be ready to dive in! A wide variety of school and class- to dive in! Dr. Scott McLeod, Keynote Speaker room models enable deeper student Dr. Scott McLeod, Keynote Speaker thinking instead of just recall and The School Board’s Role in regurgitation; student empowerment Rethinking Classroom Instruction Developing Resilient Learners instead of bored passivity; and If we want future-ready graduates, The School District of Altoona authentic, meaningful, community- we have to rethink some key compo- launched a new program of support embedded work instead of isolated, nents of learning and teaching. Scott aimed at decreasing occurrences of artificial classroom assignments. will introduce a resource that will seclusion and restraint through From passion projects to course help your educators redesign lessons restructuring its existing special edu- redesign to whole-scale school and units and will provide some key cation staff assignments. Imple- restructuring, we will walk through questions, action steps and other mented from kindergarten through these organizational models together resources that school board members eighth grade, the intentional and and discuss which might be feasible and administrators can use back proactive behavioral resource centers options for your school districts. home in their districts. Bring a resulted in a dramatic decrease in
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seclusion and restraint occurrences How to Engage and Communicate Bullying Prevention to Create and an increase in student achieve- to Build Referendum Support Safer and Healthier Schools ment for students with disabilities. DASD staff will share the engage- Bullying, including cyber bullying, School District of Altoona ment and communication process harms students and staff in a myriad for its April 2019 refer- of ways. In this interactive session, endum which focused learn about student and staff bullying, on building conditions, its effects, pertinent laws and the Convention / Delegate associated legal liabilities. Participants capital maintenance ORIENTATION will have an opportunity to share projects, modern stories from their districts and learn learning Are you new to the convention or serving how other districts handled their environments, enroll- as a first-time delegate at the WASB Delegate incidents of bullying. ment growth and opera- Assembly? Attend this Wednesday morning special M3 Insurance tional funding needs. session to learn everything you need to know to get DeForest Area School Out of the Classroom and the most out of your convention experience. District Into the Outdoors Learn how one K-8 district has been Data In/Data Out: moving the classroom outdoors since Getting Your Story Right 1981 and continues to expand its outdoor education program. The Managing Change: Transitioning One of the keys to school improve- North Lakeland School District to Flexible Learning Environments ment work is the effective use of commits six full days to an immersive Learn how two school districts data. What is the role of the school outdoor education program and has created the critical framework and board in setting the stage for effec- partnered with the local nature built broad buy-in for instructional tive data use in schools? What story center to provide enhanced program changes that drove facility does that data tell your stakeholders educational experiences. improvements and how they then and the public? For your work to be North Lakeland School District supported the transition to flexible highly effective, a data-driven learning environments. approach to improving teaching and Everyone Needs a Coach — Eppstein Uhen Architects and Lake learning is necessary, and you must Even Us Leaders Mills Area and Sheboygan Falls have a plan in place to pull it off. The Pewaukee School District is school districts CESAs 7 and 12 committed to maximizing the poten- tial of all employees through a sys- tematic approach to ongoing professional development which includes an emphasis on coaching. Learn about the innovative approach the district has taken to engage teachers, administrators and depart- ment heads with leadership coaching. The session will include Bring the Museum’s background on the decision to create collections to you! a director of learning and leadership to oversee all the learning coaches Schedule a visit from a and provide one-on-one coaching to administrators. Museum Educator who will bring the nature or culture of the Pewaukee School District Museum’s collections and hands-on Leadership and Citizenship: learning to you through the How Air Force JROTC Benefits Your MPM and Kohl’s on the Move program. Students, School and Community The mission of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is to "Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation Book today at www.mpm.edu/outreach and community." The high school
6 | Wisconsin School News On-Site REGISTRATION
When arriving at the Wisconsin Center, proceed to the third floor for convention registration. Registration will be open on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1–6 pm and re-open on Wednesday at 7 am. To save time, one person can pick up all of the badges for your district or organization.
program is an all-inclusive elective and instruction; how to work as a licensing and billing, and how aimed at every student, not just those goal-centered board/administrative to effectively collaborate with thinking about serving in uniform. team; and how to provide the coura- practitioners to maximize student This session will highlight how the geous “no excuses” leadership outcomes and serve students in Air Force JROTC's high expectations needed to close achievement and a comprehensive manner. and accountability place students opportunity gaps. Rhinelander School District on a path towards personal and WASDA and KCMG Int’l LLC academic success in every class and Financial Roles and all aspects of their lives. Mental Health Collaborations: Responsibilities of Board Members Greenfield School District Increasing Access to Counseling The financial roles and responsibilities District representatives will talk of school board members, including Excellence, Achievement, Equity: about different types of agreements relevant statutes, will be identified in No Excuses! with mental health providers to this session. Additionally, the This session will examine how to bring high-quality outpatient ser- presenters will address policy implement best practices and proven vices to students and families as well development, budgeting practices strategies for governance, leadership as memorandums of understanding, and procedures, and financial audit
| 2020 WASB Delegate Assembly | Wednesday, January 22, 1:30 pm — Wisconsin Center
Vote on the policies that will guide the association’s legislative agenda. Delegates will meet in Ballroom AB of the Wisconsin Center at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Before heading to the convention, each school board should be certain that its delegate (and alternate) understands the board’s position on the resolutions and is prepared to vote accordingly. Decisions reached by the Delegate Assembly will help set the statewide educa- tion agenda.
A pre-Delegate Assembly Discussion will be held at 7 pm Please note: Delegates must pick up their credentials directly on Tuesday, Jan. 21 in the Crystal Ballroom at the Hilton outside of the Delegate Assembly hall during designated hours Milwaukee City Center Hotel. New delegates are invited to (see website for details). Credentials are handled separately from a Convention/Delegate Assembly orientation meeting in convention registration materials to ensure that one representative Ballroom AB at 8 am on Wednesday, Jan. 22. from each member board can participate.
November 2019 | 7 WEDNESDAY | JAN 22 VIRTUAL ATTENDEE REGISTRATION considerations from the perspective Chippewa Falls Area of three former board members who Unified and Holmen Want to attend more sessions or unable to attend are active school business managers. school districts and the convention in person? Be a virtual attendee. Janesville School District Studer Education Virtual participants will have access to eight breakout Are Your Businesses Engaged? Recent Trends in sessions that cover a range of topics, as well as one Our Future Workforce Is in K-12 Today Total Compensation keynote speaker. Purchase the Virtual Attendee Modeling For years, Partners in Education Registration on its own or as a package with your through the Greater Green Bay Employees today want standard registration. Recorded sessions will be Chamber has been convening leaders to see total compensa- available shortly after the convention and remain from business, post-secondary tion statements, which available throughout the year. and K-12 institutions along provide information on with community organizations. salary and bonuses as Visit WASB.org/convention for details. They aim to ensure that all learners well as health, retire- in their community attain the ment and paid time off. knowledge, skills and values to be With the talent pool successful in the community as well shrinking and the com- response to an investigation into as personally and professionally. petition to retain and attract alleged employee misconduct. Green Bay School District employees at an all-time high, Wisconsin Association of employers need to use total compensa- School Boards Sustainability Through tion benchmarking and communica- Succession Planning tion to their advantage. SAA Legislative Update School boards and superintendents Associated Benefits and There is always something going on in are best positioned to develop long- Risk Consulting the State Capitol that directly impacts term plans for transitions that will school board members and adminis- Access to Public Records and occur in key leadership roles over trators. In this session, School Admin- Personnel Files time. The superintendents and board istrators Alliance Executive Director leaders will explain the planning This session will cover the basics of John Forester will recap the 2019-20 process, the tools they used and the Wisconsin’s public records law with legislative session to date and review way in which they communicated a special emphasis on responding to legislation that may be in play for the with each other and stakeholders requests for information contained remainder of the session. There will be to be ready for changes without in employee personnel files, including time for questions and answers. heightening anxiety. records that are being maintained in School Administrators Alliance
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8 | Wisconsin School News IMPORTANT to minimize costs and maximize REMINDER: benefits, and implement creative The state’s Open Meetings communication techniques that result in referendum success. Law and Code of Ethics apply to school board member and Baird Public Finance administrator attendance at the Additional Compensation and State Education Convention. Fringe Benefits: Do’s and Don’ts A Legal Comment with details In this session, the presenters will is linked on the convention review tax requirements and best practices for providing additional website in the Home section employee compensation as well of the sidebar. as wellness plan incentives and giveaways. Using specific situations, this interactive session will provide attendees with tips regarding the do’s has taken a collaborative and inte- and don’ts of offering additional understand educational equity, areas grated approach to the cultivation of compensation or cash-related benefits. to focus on and how to frame this social-emotional learning competen- issue for community understanding. Key Benefit Concepts and Nekoosa cies, ranging from classroom instruc- School District Wisconsin Association of tion to the establishment of multiple School Boards on-site mental health clinics. Learn the Elevating Achievement for All: key elements of this approach, lessons A Focus on Equity Use Customer Service learned, and the barriers and celebra- in School Districts: Enrich Your As in other states, Wisconsin’s tions encountered along the way. Families’ Experiences! school children have become more Great customer experience means Franklin Public Schools diverse with continued disparate great relationships. It doesn’t happen achievement. This calls for a more Referendum Success Stories by chance. Learn how Marinette intentional focus on equity with School District leaders defined positive Getting a referendum passed in Wis- more specific allocation of resources, customer experience and implemented consin takes hard work and creativity. instruction and opportunities to it systematically in their schools. The presenters will take a deep dive meet the needs of all children. This into multiple case studies to show how session will help participants better DD Communication Services, LLC 20 Ways to Save Energy in 2020 By creating awareness of and implementing changes in the way COMING SOON! school facilities operate, districts 2020 can better use taxpayer dollars and resources, conserve energy, improve Convention App efficiency and increase occupant comfort. This session will focus on The 2020 State 20 key choices districts can make to Education Convention build an energy-conscious culture and reduce energy expenditures. App will be available soon. The app — for Android Focus on Energy and iPhone — will School Facility Health and Its include the complete Impact on Student Learning convention schedule, Extensive research indicates that maps, session descriptions facility health — including factors and more. such as lighting, air quality, back- Sponsored by Delta Dental, ground noise, natural light and Baird Public Finance, carbon dioxide levels — impacts and Diamond Assets. student outcomes and academic performance. Learn more about these factors and their impacts as
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well as new technologies that make facility assessments easier and more | Complimentary Registration for Administrative Assistants cost efficient than in the past. Unesco School district administrative assistants are invited to attend the State Education Convention with complimentary registration. Creating a Safe Environment for Eligible individuals must be designated as administrative Students: A Collaborative Effort assistants in the WASB database. Between Law Enforcement and Schools The session will include valuable discussion on the challenges school understanding of why developing Policy Development: Find a More officials face addressing adolescent a great working relationship Effective Approach for Your Board mental health, assessing school between emergency management and School District threats, and working collaboratively services and the school district is with law enforcement agencies to vital to student safety and student This session will identify and discuss ensure an effective multi-agency achievement. the advantages and disadvantages of response to a crisis. Leave with an Clinton Community School District different approaches to policy devel-
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The convention preview information published in this special issue of the Wisconsin School News is subject to change. Visit WASB.org/convention for the detailed convention schedule and the latest updates and announcements. A complete printed convention guide will be provided Vaping: An Unconventional Addiction at registration in Milwaukee. The presenters will cover the dangers of vaping and the importance of having adequate policies in place. They will offer a variety of opment with a focus on three areas: in Wisconsin, the fundamentals of educational strategies, including how process, structure and (of course) today’s system, and the research and schools can incorporate best practices content. Within that framework, dialogue that helps school leaders around e-cigarette prevention into we’ll discuss how committees can be articulate public school funding needs most effective, the critical role of with their constituents and their curriculum for free. internal subject matter experts, and community leaders. CATCH Global Foundation and different ways to tap into external Wisconsin Association for Equity CESA 10 expertise — including WASB services. in Funding Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Increasing Student Outcomes and Meeting the Needs of English NETWORKING Reception Learners in Rural School Districts Wed., Jan. 22, 4:30-5:30 pm A few years ago, the data in Antigo Hilton Milwaukee City Center showed significant gaps for English learners compared to other Relax with your colleagues and populations and English proficient enjoy refreshments courtesy of Forecast5 students. By creating a three-year Analytics, PMA Financial Network, and Security improvement plan and implementing Health Plan. All attendees and exhibitors welcome. state requirements, the district is closing reading and math gaps with their English learners. CESA 2 and Unified School District of Antigo Being Transparent, Regaining Trust YOUR GOALS.OUR MISSION. Hear from one district’s team as they provide insight on their actions to rebuild communication and trust Wisconsin public school districts face unprecedented challenges among the board, administrative and opportunities. The attorneys at Strang, Patteson, Renning, team and community, and the results Lewis & Lacy, s.c., are dedicated to helping you meet the that followed. challenges and take advantage of the opportunities. Hoffman Planning, Design Construction, Inc. and Manawa School District
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General Session JANUARY 23, 2020
3 – 5 pm | Wisconsin Center
Presiding: Brett Hyde, WASB President, Muskego-Norway School District | Yong Zhao Expert on Globalization & Education
Brett Hyde THURSDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The Beloit Memorial Jazz Orchestra will kick off the second general session for A renowned expert on globaliza- Children” in 2018 and “Counting the 99th State Education Convention. tion and education, Dr. Yong Zhao is What Counts: Reframing Education Wisconsin school board members who Foundations Distinguished Professor Outcomes” in 2015. have served 20, 30 or 40 years will be in the School of Education with an Zhao has received numerous recognized for their service. appointment in the School of Business awards, including the Early Career at the University of Kansas. He is also Award from the American Educational WASB President Brett Hyde will reflect on the Global Chair Professor of Educa- Research Association, Outstanding his past year as president before tion at East China Normal University, a Public Educator from Horace Mann handing the gavel to the 2020 president. global chair professor at the University League of the USA, and the Distin- of Bath in the U.K., and a professorial guished Achievement Award in fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Education and Health Policy at Victoria Professional Development from the University, Australia. Association of Educational Publishers. Zhao has published more than He is an elected fellow of the Interna- 100 articles and 30 books, including tional Academy for Education and his most recent, “Reach for Greatness: is recognized as one of the most Personalizable Education for All influential education scholars.
THURSDAY Breakout Sessions
PLEASE NOTE: Sessions may be updated or added. For an up-to-date schedule (with times and room numbers) visit WASB.org/convention.
Special Session: A Deep Dive into number of students. Finally, they’ll efforts and implement a robust School Finance discuss the importance of main- strategic plan. They’ll outline the Take a deep and detailed dive into taining a strong fund balance and overall strategic plan as well as best Wisconsin’s school finance system cash reserve as well as best practices practices to engage teachers in with the DPI School Finance Team for board policy in this area. community partnerships and foster communication among all and WASBO members. In this Department of Public Instruction special, in-depth session, they’ll stakeholders. describe how the revenue limit sets Build Community Partnerships Antigo Unified School District the total dollars that can be raised to Support Academic and through state equalization aids and Career Planning The Impact of Family local property taxes for each district. The Unified School District of Antigo Engagement on Students’ Learning They’ll also step through the calcula- partnered with Northcentral Technical and Achievement Scores tion of state equalization aids based College, local manufacturers and the Research has established that students on the variables and factors that local economic development corpora- of engaged parents achieve better drive the formula: each district’s tion to strategically increase awareness reading and math scores and have spending, property tax base and of academic and career planning better social skills and behaviors.
12 | Wisconsin School News JANUARY 23, 2020 Why, then, do so many schools fail to mindset in classroom teaching and practices for new board member engage parents? This presentation will learning frameworks. orientation strategies. We’ll discuss describe five interactive and collabora- Racine Unified School District pre-election, post-election and tive family engagement tactics and on-going opportunities for new board how schools can implement them. Cyber Attack: Is Your District members that will help make their CESA 7 and Department of Public at Risk? transition onto the school board Instruction With dwindling resources, schools are seamless and meaningful. often ill-equipped to protect sensitive Wisconsin Association of Navigate Challenging Waters: data that, if exposed to theft and School Boards Address Racism and Bias from the fraud, can have wide-ranging impacts. Classroom to the Community In this session, they’ll present methods Why Your District Should Conduct During the 2018-19 school year, and techniques that require minimal a Comprehensive Facilities Assessment Greendale Schools found itself in resources to implement but will expo- Gain knowledge from two experienced THURSDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER the middle of an incident involving nentially improve your ability to facility directors who will take you racist comments that reflected a prevent, detect, insure and respond through a comprehensive facilities larger community challenge of to an attack. assessment. They will guide you accepting and appreciating the The Insurance Center through a step-by-step planning process increasing diversity in the commu- that helps school districts and their nity. Learn about the pathway taken Onboarding New School Board communities better understand the by the district to engage students, Members — Ensuring a current state of their facilities and how staff and community in identifying Successful Start well the infrastructure supports solutions and strategies to shift the In this session, board members educational goals. mindset to one that sees diversity and administrators will learn best Oshkosh Area School District as a strength and keeps community partners involved in the strategic work. THURSDAY MEAL & NETWORKING PROGRAMS Greendale Schools | The Power of Social Media: WASB Breakfast Program Wrightstown Did It, You Can Too Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-8:30am This behind-the-scenes look at how Pre-registration required, $37 the Wrightstown Community School Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center District told their story to the Born and raised in Eureka, South Dakota, community will help paint a clear Holly Hoffman picture. They’ll share the tools on Holly Hoffman was the last woman standing on how to share your story with Season 21 of CBS’ hit reality show “Survivor.” thousands each week on platforms Through that experience and others throughout such as Facebook, Twitter and her life, Hoffman was inspired to share her Instagram, dive into the analytics message of positivity, determination and confidence. and discuss the engagement tactics. Author of “Your Winner Within,” Hoffman acknowledges that life is made up #SocialSchool4EDU and Wrightstown of challenges and we are often faced with situations that seem insurmountable. Community School District But within each of us is an ability to focus our thoughts, emotions and energy Career and College Readiness to succeed — if only we have the knowledge, tools and discipline to do so. — The Academies of Racine The Racine Unified School District transformed its high schools to the | WASDA Luncheon | WASBO Luncheon Academies of Racine, a career Thursday, Jan. 23, Noon – 1:15 pm Thursday, Jan. 23, Noon – 1:15 pm academy education model that Pre-registration required, $40 Pre-registration required, $40 incorporates career development, Hosted by the Wisconsin Association of Join the Wisconsin Association of School interdisciplinary teaching academies, School District Administrators, featuring the Business Officials at its annual luncheon. and extensive employer and post- 2020 Superintendent of the Year. This is a Hear from the 2020 Wisconsin School secondary education and training. ticketed event and requires pre-registration. Business Official of the Year. Learn about the district’s journey This is a ticketed event and requires and how they successfully shifted the pre-registration.
November 2019 | 13 THURSDAY | JAN 23
Staffing Roles and Responsibilities interact effectively to meet their trends. The presenters will share One helpful method to build trust district goals. insights on how to develop positive is an assessment of the roles and Wisconsin Association of School culture and reduce workplace risk so responsibilities of staff utilizing Boards you can more confidently navigate a matrix developed specifically for this challenge for your students school districts. We’ll outline the WASB School Law Update and staff. process, provide an overview of the This session will update attendees on Gallagher matrix and discuss how it can be recent developments in school law, Using Charter Schools to Expand used to update staffing levels and such as the accommodation of Your Vision position descriptions. transgender students, school safety Districts around the state are using Wisconsin Association of issues, student discipline, social charter schools as an innovative way School Boards media issues and other recent developments in school and to expand their vision. Use your dis- Achieving Effective Board Meetings employment law. trict’s challenges and needs, along This session is designed for Wisconsin Association of with other case studies from around superintendents and board members School Boards the state, to explore whether a who share responsibility for achieving charter school is right for you. This meaningful and productive outcomes American Indian Studies: session promises to be personalized at board meetings on behalf of the Implementing Wisconsin Act 31 and practical. It’s designed both for school communities they serve. Understand the legal requirements those districts already operating as a The work of school governance is regarding American Indian Studies charter school authorizer and for those considering it. complex and challenging. Learn in Wisconsin (often referenced as strategies and techniques to structure Wisconsin Act 31). The law requires Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools a board meeting so that group all public school districts and pre-service teacher programs to learning, discussions, problem solving provide instruction on the history, Relationships Matter: Build and decision making are effective and culture and tribal sovereignty of the Support for Community Partnerships, productive for all involved. 11 federally recognized American Referenda and Lobbying Efforts WASDA and Howick Associates Indian nations in the state Relationship building is at the center of Wisconsin. of our work as school leaders. From Baited Hooks and Trapdoors: A Wisconsin Department of forming and strengthening commu- Closer Look at Special Services Public Instruction nity partnerships to successful refer- Current issues, trends, legislation and enda campaigns and governmental regulation related to special services You Did What? lobbying efforts, learn how relation- are creating challenges for local school Over the past four years, the ships can be leveraged to move your boards and administrators. Topics in DeForest Area School District has district forward. When focusing first this session will include maintenance passed three referenda totaling on relationships and people and not of effort, results-driven accountability, $168.5 million, changed elementary resources and programs, great things state and federal law updates, and school boundaries, closed an elemen- can happen for the district and funding sources for behavioral health tary school and the district adminis- its stakeholders. programs. trative center, and hosted a three-day, Howard-Suamico, Mineral Point Wisconsin Council of 12-hour community visioning event. Unified and Sauk Prairie school Administrators of Special Services Learn how they effectively structured districts their community engagement efforts Establish Board Norms to Create to build consensus, engage stake- Act 143: Navigating the an Effective Team holders and ensure that appropriate Needs and Expectations for Effective school boards establish solutions emerged. Safety and Security norms as standards of conduct the DeForest Area School District and What is the school board’s role in team expects of its members. Norms Howick Associates the culture of safety and security in help govern individual and team the district? In the aftermath of conduct, which allows for honest The Opioid Crisis: What You Wisconsin Act 143, Menasha did a discussion that enables the board to Need to Know security audit to better understand work together effectively. This session The expanding opioid crisis harms their district’s security and safety will assist board members in devel- all parts of our communities, needs and to make proactive oping effective board norms that will including public schools. Learn recommendations to improve help teams work collaboratively and about the growing epidemic and its student safety. This session will
14 | Wisconsin School News 10 for 10 NETWORKING
Want to meet new people and educate board members on every- Redefining Ready — thing required for Act 143 and how The Wisconsin Way make the most of being in Mil- waukee with colleagues from the school safety grant was used to The Redefining Ready movement is across the state? Go out to dinner effectively meet the district’s needs. helping districts become a leading force with board members from different in education. Learn about the work Wisconsin Department of Justice districts on Thurs., Jan 23. Reser- being carried out in Wisconsin and and Kettle Moraine and Menasha vations will be made at 10 down- how to guide the process in your dis- Joint school districts town Milwaukee restaurants for trict to create a scorecard and leverage 10 people at each restaurant. Boardroom to Classroom: Aligning data to ensure that every student grad- the Work of the Superintendent and uates college and career ready. They’ll Sign up for one of the reservations Board for Student Success share resources on how to collect data in the WASB Commons in the and use it to inform policy, budget, Exhibit Hall by 3 pm on Thursday, The work of the school board has a Jan. 23. There is no cost to sign direct effect on what happens in the curriculum, instruction and assessment decisions and practices as well as com- up. Participants are responsible for classroom. But how does that work their own meal and transportation. when there is a difference of ideas municate with stakeholders. and opinions on what is best for Big Foot, Brillion and students? They’ll share the systems Cambria-Friesland school districts they have in place so everyone can and CESA 7 see and share the vision as well as how they kept student safety and understand their own role and how Use of Recording Devices security top of mind. in Schools to hold each other accountable for Neenah Joint School District the shared results and continuous Cellular phones and other recording improvement of students. devices have become commonplace How School Leaders Can Support a Collaborative Inquiry-Based Sun Prairie Area School District in our lives. Schools have many questions about their rights and K-12 Curriculum Controlling Costs Through Health obligations when individuals want to Attendees will become active Benefit Strategies That Attract, record meetings or other interactions participants by engaging in Engage and Retain Employees involving students, staff, parents and conversation about the importance others within the school setting. This and implementation of strong Healthcare costs continue to rise, presentation will explore the various collaboration between K-12 educa- creating a burden for employers who legal issues that relate to the use of tors; by experiencing the effectiveness are battling constrained budgets and recording devices, the privacy and of an inquiry-based science curric- health plan members who are trying safety concerns that recording ulum through participating in an to keep their pocketbooks in check. devices create, the legal rights of actual fourth-grade science lesson; Join this informative session on how schools, parents, students and staff, and by discussing practical ways to make unique changes within your and the board policy revisions that administrators and school board district that will reduce your health- schools may consider to ensure they members can support this approach care costs and create an attractive are prepared. to learning. benefit for your employees. Wisconsin Association of Altoona and Menomonie WEA Trust School Boards school districts
The Role of School Leaders in Benefits of Innovation in a Search Services: Keys to a Preventing Sex Trafficking Digitally Integrated Classroom Successful Leadership Transition Our youth, particularly those deemed Explore how emerging technologies, A search for a new superintendent at-risk, are some of the most vulner- and smart speakers in particular, can involves not only conducting the able to sex trafficking. No commu- enhance and support teaching and search but also ensuring a smooth nity, school or subset of students is learning in innovative classrooms. leadership transition for the new immune to this horrific crime, regard- While “it’s not about the stuff,” tools superintendent. In this session, less of socioeconomic status. What such as touch screens, voice activa- they’ll share the technical and legal can school leaders do to help stop the tion and smart speaker technology aspects of a quality search process exploitation of our youth? Get edu- can blend with learning management and the recommended steps for a cated about what sex trafficking is, systems and other technologies to successful search and transition, what it looks like and what you create a seamless integration of including the community should do if you suspect it and then digital resources. Join this session to engagement aspects. take steps to educate your students. learn from the experience of the Wisconsin Association of Appleton Police Department Neenah Joint School District and School Boards
November 2019 | 15 THURSDAY | JAN 23
Optimizing Generation Z can use to increase educational and education in their district and Education: These Kids Are Different opportunities and improve the community. Pardeeville School From School Staff and Their Parents outcomes among black students in District’s pupil service employees Working through the adage that your district. In collaboration with include three counselors and a each new generation doesn’t under- the Department of Public Instruction part-time school psychologist. stand the “correct” way to do and local and regional education They’ll give you information and things, generational characteristics agencies, the Regional Educational ideas on how to creatively structure are changing more quickly with Laboratory (REL) Midwest published your mental health awareness and technology. In this session, you’ll a systematic literature review of education when resources seem few learn what the core groups prioritize evidence-supported interventions and far between. to help each group work more associated with black students’ Pardeeville Area School District effectively with others, optimize educational outcomes. outcomes and lower frustration Regional Educational Laboratory Effectively Team Up With Your and stress. (REL) Midwest Community During Good Times Port Washington-Saukville and Bad School District Using Your Resources in a Small Based on the recent tragedies in Community to Increase Mental Barron, they’ll explain how to bring Supporting Black Students’ Health Awareness and Education resiliency to your schools, how to Excellence: Connecting Research Hear from three counselors and their convince stakeholders it is time to to Practice superintendent about how they used move forward and, most importantly, Increase your understanding of community and state resources to how to transition students back into resources and strategies your district increase mental health awareness school after traumatic events. Barron Area School District
EDUCATION TOUR Sustainability Throughout the Life of a Building: Strategies and Case Studies Learn from three school districts with long-standing sustainability programs on where their journeys began and where they’re going. They’ll discuss design and construction approaches, facility operations and energy performance, curriculum and student programming, | Betty Brinn Museum and Maker Space and using sustainability as a means for staff retention and attraction. Thursday, Jan. 23, 9-11:15am J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. and (times subject to change) Pre-registration required, $5 Middleton-Cross Plains Area, Sun Milwaukee’s Betty Brinn Children’s Museum is dedicated to providing hands-on Prairie Area and Waunakee educational experiences that foster school readiness and help children build Community school districts fundamental cognitive, social-emotional and physical skills during their formative years. The museum is also committed to educating adults about the profound Create a Sustainable and Personalized Professional Learning influence of early learning on a child’s success throughout life, and ensuring Framework and Compensation Model access by all children and families in the community. Moving a school district from a Tour the museum and its Be a Maker space, which expands the museum’s core cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all “learning by doing” mission to the larger community. Museum maker program- in-service to a dynamic, on-demand ming engages children in a broad range of STEM-based activities, including 3D and personalized professional learning design and printing, robotics, crafting, woodworking, electronics and more, and model does not need to break the promotes a do-it-yourself attitude, curiosity, experimentation, problem-solving, bank. Learn how a small, rural school as well as sharing and collaboration in our fun, creative environment. district made a shift that elevates Take home ideas for your schools’ makerspaces and hands-on educational teacher learning by using research- experiences and learn how your district can benefit from the museum’s based, adult-learning strategies. expansive resources. Rosholt School District
16 | Wisconsin School News Beyond Strategic Planning initiate and conduct an investigation, they were able to create a more and Goal Setting: Implementation communicate to parents and positive, student-centered culture and Board Support for School community members, train staff, and and climate. Malacara will share four, Improvement adopt appropriate policies that allow specific strategies, beginning with Learn about how the National districts to take immediate action. adults, that can help turn around Implementation Research Network’s von Briesen & Roper, s.c. a difficult school culture. “Implementation Science” Milwaukee Public Schools frameworks, which are based upon Every Student, Every Teacher, a comprehensive research review, Every School: Open Opportunities A Call to Action: Meaningful can guide the board’s work. They’ll for All School Change Begins with Students provide an introduction to the A newly developed preK-12 physical With today’s students experiencing frameworks and share examples education curriculum — Open — higher levels of anxiety and depression on how one district is using these will have attendees getting up and and feeling more unconnected in routines with practical recommenda- engaging with the presenters and their their schools, building a safer school tions for administrator and board student demonstrators. A free doesn’t involve bricks and mortar member roles and functions. resource, the OPEN curriculum has — it involves collaborating with CESA 2, Verona Area School been developed by experts to students to build a culture that is District and Department of Public incorporate current strategies, foster connected and positive. This session Instruction best practices, ensure academic rigor, will provide insight on how to invest and support equity in learning for all. in students and listen effectively, Innovating the Strategic Plan Wisconsin Health and learn diligently and lead collabora- What does your strategic plan do for Physical Education tively with your students. you? It takes a lot of time, energy, Kewaskum School District and discipline and foresight to design and Instructional Frameworks to Wisconsin Association of School build your strategic plan. This plan Support Inclusion Councils should be inspiring, powerful and Join the School District of New Berlin actionable, and it needs to move your as they share their journey to develop The Maker Mindset and 21st system forward in a common direction meaningful, inclusive learning oppor- Century Skills for all in order to create change. Learn tunities for all students, including Get an introduction to maker how one district took their compre- learners with significant disabilities, education, which is a hands-on, hensive strategic plan from planning through Universal Design for Learning student-centered approach to learning steps to a dynamic reference tool (UDL) and Co-Serving frameworks. in K-12 classrooms. Maker-educators using data visualization. Based on the premise that all learners from Brinn Labs, the Maker Initiatives Muskego-Norway Schools are variable, the district will share of the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, their multi-year action plan and the will share resource information, Impact of Vouchers on Wisconsin resulting impact on the school describe research and exhibit sample Public Schools community, including student projects, and talk about the tools Learn about the effects, issues and learning, staff capacity, school climate and technology that are changing concerns surrounding the impact of and budgeting. how students will live, work and private school vouchers on local New Berlin School District learn in the future. school districts. Brinn Labs and Maker Education Department of Public Instruction Four Key Strategies to Transform Your School Culture The Blurring of the The year Kim Malacara became Leadership for Equity: Closing the Educator-Student Relationship: principal at Alexander Mitchell Inte- Opportunity Gap for Students of Color Identifying and Investigating grated Arts School, a K-8 bilingual Students of color are under- Educator Misconduct school in Milwaukee, there were represented in Advanced Placement Educator misconduct with students more than 1,400 disciplinary referrals and International Baccalaureate can impact schools in unexpected and a suspension rate of more than programs. Learn how to develop an ways and create a sense of distrust in 15 percent. Two years later, the refer- action plan to recruit and support the education system. Fortunately, rals dropped to just over 100 and the these underrepresented students there are processes school districts suspension rate was cut in half. How using student and teacher survey can implement to respond effectively. did they do it? Through utilizing staff data to identify access barriers and This session explores actions districts buy-in and optimizing the strengths cultural issues that decrease access. should take, including how to of the staff to meet students’ needs, Equal Opportunity Schools
November 2019 | 17 FRIDAY
JANUARY 24, 2020 General Session
10:30 am – 12 pm Wisconsin Center | Shane Feldman Presiding: Kathy Davis-Phillips, WASBO President, DeForest Area School District Connection → Community → Leadership
FRIDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Shane Feldman’s goal is to help you nity leadership. activate your leadership skills and Feldman recently completed an Kathy Davis-Phillips connect more authentically with col- in-depth, two-year research project, cap- leagues and students. tured in an A&E documentary, that sent The Platteville High School Blue Notes As the Founder & CEO of Count Me In, him undercover as a student into high will open the final general session of the Feldman is the visionary behind the schools to reveal the universal struggles 99th State Education Convention. world’s largest millennial-led movement. facing today’s teens. Feldman’s stories will Over the past decade, Count Me In has Governor Tony Evers will be invited to help education leaders gain new insight initiated tens of thousands of projects address the closing general session. into the hidden social and psychological worldwide, contributing a value of over $2.6 billion to the global economy worlds of today’s youth. His findings will through service. Feldman has been recog- ignite honest conversations about the nized by the White House, the Prime problems facing today’s teens and outline Minister of Canada and the United effective steps educators can take to Nations for his achievements in commu- better support their students.
FRIDAY Breakout Sessions
PLEASE NOTE: Sessions may be updated or added. For an up-to-date schedule (with times and room numbers) visit WASB.org/convention. Waking Up From a Nightmare: administrators and boards. Its primary will offer best practices and a variety The Baraboo Story of Communications purpose is to translate the district’s of tactics that can be deployed in Response and Healing strategic initiatives into programs and your district to engage, maximize services that support student learning. and enhance your buildings and On Nov. 12, 2018, the School Referencing the WASB/WASBO grounds department. District of Baraboo woke up to an Budget Cycle Handbook, this presen- image of Baraboo High School Muskego-Norway and Pewaukee tation will discuss revenue sources and students appearing to give a Nazi school districts limits, budget planning and develop- salute going viral online. Within ment, reconciliation and approval, How to Build a District-Wide seconds, they began receiving a budget management and reporting. Industry 4.0 Pathway tsunami of negative media attention Wisconsin Association of Learn how the Kenosha Unified School and global threats. This session will School Boards District has developed a district-wide share their story, their crisis commu- pathway into Industry 4.0 careers by nications response, and how they Build a Championship Team: horizontally implementing the same rose up from the nightmare to unite Maximize the Impact of Your program across three high schools and their community against hate. Buildings and Grounds Department one charter school. Hear how they’ve Baraboo School District Each district has unique challenges vertically built dual-credit opportuni- in regards to their facilities and ties to technical college, industry- The School District Budget Cycle safety initiatives. Using the expertise recognized certifications and exposure The school district budget is one of the of two recent WASBO school facility to regional careers. primary management tools for school managers of the year, this session Kenosha Unified School District
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Transformational Change at the differences can be met with the schools use these action steps to Speed of Now: Technological Literacy Universal Design for Learning transform their buildings into very in an Age of Digital Disruption framework that predicts where special places for learning, and how Is your district measuring technolog- the environment and the learning it all started with the school board. ical literacy? Learn the steps one experience will present barriers. The suggestions and ideas on how to district’s leaders and classroom Learn how to intentionally identify emphasize listening, positivity and educators have taken to leverage the barriers to learning and how to re-framing can be used immediately. Wisconsin Information and Tech- design the conditions ALL students Port Washington-Saukville nology Literacy Standards and ISTE need to learn. School District Student Standards to gather quanti- Sheboygan Falls School District WASB Legislative Update FRIDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER tative data on student technological and digital literacy proficiency across Paving the SEL Path: A Unique Attendees will learn about legislation its K-12 system. The presenters will and Courageous Journey affecting public K-12 schools that provide classroom assessment tools Research shows that social and may be enacted in the final months and strategies. emotional learning benefits students. of the 2019-20 legislative session and will learn about how to respond School District of New Berlin Learn how one district made a concerted effort to align all of its effectively as advocates for their Three Dimensions of Governance positive behavior and intervention districts, schools and schoolchildren. The Chippewa Falls Area Unified supports as well as its response to Wisconsin Association of School District Board of Education intervention efforts to embed social School Boards and emotional learning practices. has developed a three-dimensional New Federal Requirement for The initial results indicate that they approach to directing the district School Level Financial Reporting: through governance and oversight are closing achievement gaps. What Do School Boards Need to Know? at the policy level. In leveraging this Hortonville Area School District The federal Every Student Succeeds 3D approach, the board of education Act (ESSA), which replaced the No A Salary Model for Model has implemented a balanced system Child Left Behind Act, includes a Teachers, Part 2 of oversight and accountability that financial transparency requirement for gets measurable results. At the 2017 State Education districts to report per-pupil spending FRIDAY Breakout Sessions Chippewa Falls Area Unified Convention, the West Salem School by school. What is the purpose of this School District District discussed how it developed law? What information is being a new salary model and transitioned collected and how will it be reported? Be a Leader Who Multiplies: away from a more traditional model How does this affect your district? How to Maximize Your Influence and beginning in 2014. The model is Wisconsin Association of School Become a Leader Worth Following based upon the concept of teachers Business Officials The job of leadership has changed completing a “promotion” process precipitously over the past few years to become a model teacher. Hear Improving Reading Proficiency: and it mandates a new standard of from the district three years later on It Takes a Village … and a Lot of Time health and skill for those “worth how the model has impacted school and Effort! following.” During this fast-paced culture, professional work and By training teachers, coaching and and interactive session, participants student achievement. coordinating efforts, the School will learn what it truly means to West Salem School District District of Thorp ensured that their know and lead yourself, how to students were taught using the most communicate effectively with How to Deal With Negative effective practices available. Find out everyone you lead, and how to People and Keep From Becoming why their students’ reading skills develop others and manage One Yourself grew faster than 75 percent of the expectations. Negative people are tremendous nation in this detailed and critically Edgerton School District energy drainers for children, other useful presentation. You’ll leave with adults and themselves. Learn 10 a clear roadmap for success in the Learning Experiences in Schools action steps that you can use to deal most critical skill we teach in school: Only Work for Some Students effectively with negativism, how the how to read. The full range of individual Port Washington-Saukville public School District of Thorp
November 2019 | 19 STUDENT SHOWCASE
Celebrating the Arts Talented student music groups and the work of student artists from around the state will be proudly displayed at the State Education Convention.
STUDENT MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Student music groups presented in partnership with the Wisconsin School Music Association and the WASBO Foundation.
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WEDNESDAY | Jan. 22 THURSDAY | Jan. 23 FRIDAY | Jan. 24 General Session General Session General Session Richland Center High School Beloit High School Jazz Orchestra Platteville High School Symphonic Band Blue Notes (pictured above)
STUDENT ART CONTEST STUDENT CONVENTION VIDEO TEAM
The WASB is seeking a team of students to capture the convention experience on camera. The WASB is taking applications from interested student teams. One team will be In partnership with the Wisconsin Art Education Association, selected to attend at least one day of the convention the WASB holds an annual art contest showcasing the work and produce a short video highlighting some of the of Wisconsin student artists. Award-winning pieces from activities, speakers and events that will make up the this year’s contest will be displayed at the 2020 2020 State Education Convention. State Education Convention. For more information, visit WASB.org/convention and select Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance “Request for Proposals.” Apply online by Nov. 8.
20 | Wisconsin School News EXHIBIT HALL
Creative Solutions, Innovative Products and Much More
he Exhibit Hall at the Wisconsin State Education T Convention features hundreds of businesses and organizations focused on providing products, services and support to public schools. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Exhibit Hall and interact with experienced school partners to learn about innovative new products and services available to schools.
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| School Fair: Interactive Exhibits | Internet Café / Charging Station Share the Information Computers with Internet access are available in the Internet Proudly sponsored by Sodexo, Café. Stop by during the dedicated Exhibit Hall hours for the School Fair in the Exhibit special presentations. Sponsored by BoardDocs. Hall features interactive exhibits by school leaders, | WASB Commons teachers and students from around the state. The WASB encourages members to stop by the WASB b Game Design Portfolio Class, Kettle Moraine School Commons and learn about the numerous services and District: Learn how game designing allows different products designed to help you lead your school district. subject matters to converge to provide an innovative, | Sustainable Schools Pavilion engaging course for students. Interested in learning more about how to make your b Industry 4.0 Program, Kenosha Unified School District: schools Green & Healthy schools? Visit the Sustainable See examples and hands-on demonstrations of the Schools Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall for hands-on curriculum and equipment in their new Industry 4.0 demonstrations, knowledgeable experts, informative Program. presentations and take-home resources. b Project-Based Learning, Southern Door County School During the dedicated Exhibit Hall hours, stop by District: Watch demonstrations of project-based learning for short presentations exclusive to the pavilion. from weekly elementary school STEAM classes, middle and Sponsored by Focus on Energy, Green & Healthy Schools high school Fab Lab courses, and the district’s Formula Wisconsin, and WEA Trust. School Race Car program.
| Dedicated Exhibit Hall Times There is always a lot to do and see at the State Education Convention. We encourage you to visit the Exhibit Hall, utilize the services and activities described above, and visit with our many vendors who help support the State Education Convention. The following times are designated breaks so attendees can visit the Exhibit Hall. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22 b 9 – 10 am b Noon – 1:30 pm b 2:30 – 3:30 pm
THURSDAY, JAN. 23 b 9:45 – 10:45 am b 11:15 am – 1:45 pm
November 2019 | 21 AT-A-GLANCE [ note: convention sessions and events are subject to change] 2020 CONVENTION SCHEDULE TUESDAY | JANUARY 21 THURSDAY | JANUARY 23
c 8 am - 6 pm REGISTRATION Wisconsin Center All events take place at the Wisconsin Center unless otherwise noted. (Note: Pre-Convention Workshop attendees register at the c 7 - 8:30 am WASB BREAKFAST Hyatt Regency Milwaukee beginning at 1 pm.) Hilton Milwaukee City Center Holly Hoffman speaker c 1 - 5 pm CONVENTION BOOKSTORE Wisconsin Center (Sponsored by The Insurance Center) c 1:30 - 5 pm PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS Hyatt Regency Milwaukee c 8 am - 3 pm REGISTRATION; WASB BOOKSTORE c 7 - 8 pm PRE-DELEGATE ASSEMBLY DISCUSSION c 8:45 - 9:45 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS Hilton Milwaukee City Center c 9 - 11:15 am EDUCATION TOUR (times subject to change)
WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 22 c 9 am - 2 pm EXHIBIT HALL All events take place at the Wisconsin Center unless otherwise noted. c 9:45 - 10:45 am DEDICATED EXHIBIT HALL TIME c 7 am - 5 pm REGISTRATION c 10:45 - 11:45 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS c 8 - 9 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS Including CONVENTION/DELEGATE ORIENTATION c 11:15 am - 1:45 pm LUNCH; DEDICATED EXHIBIT HALL TIME c 8 am - 5 pm BOOKSTORE c 9 - 10 am DEDICATED EXHIBIT HALL TIME c Noon - 1:15 pm WASDA LUNCHEON; WASBO LUNCHEON Hilton Milwaukee City Center c 9 am - 4:30 pm EXHIBIT HALL c 10 am - Noon GENERAL SESSION c 1:45 - 2:45 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS Scott McLeod, keynote speaker (Sponsored by c 3 - 5 pm GENERAL SESSION UnitedHealthcare); Richland Center High School Yong Zhao, keynote speaker; WASB President Brett Hyde, Symphonic Band, music showcase speaker; Beloit Memorial Jazz Orchestra, music showcase AWARD PRESENTATIONS Educators and administrators SCHOOL BOARD SERVICE AWARDS of the year; Wisconsin Student Art Award
c Noon - 1:30 pm LUNCH; FRIDAY | JANUARY 24 DEDICATED EXHIBIT HALL TIME All events take place at the Wisconsin Center. c 1:30 pm DELEGATE ASSEMBLY c 1:30 - 2:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS c 8 - 9 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS c 2:30 - 3:30 pm DEDICATED EXHIBIT HALL TIME c 9:15 - 10:15 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS c 3:30 - 4:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS c 4:30 - 5:30 pm NETWORKING RECEPTION c 10:30 am - Noon GENERAL SESSION Hilton Milwaukee City Center (Sponsored by Forecast5 Analytics, Shane Feldman, keynote speaker; Platteville High School Blue PMA Financial, and Security Health Plan) Notes, music showcase
CONVENTION HOTELS The following hotels located near the Wisconsin Center are offering special convention rates to attendees and exhibitors. For more information, including online registration, visit WASB.org/convention. Select “Attendee Services” and then “Hotel Accommodations.”
Aloft Milwaukee* 877-462-5638, aloftmilwaukeedowntown.com Hilton Milwaukee City Center 414-271-7250, hilton.com The WASB provides housing blocks as a Courtyard Marriott Milwaukee Downtown* 800-321-2211, marriott.com Hyatt Regency Milwaukee courtesy to attendees to provide lower, 888-421-1442, milwaukee.hyatt.com DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown* negotiated room rates. Hotel blocks begin 414-273-2950, doubletree.hilton.com Saint Kate Arts Hotel* closing on December 20. Please try to cancel (formerly the InterContinental) unneeded rooms by the hotel room block Fairfield Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown* 414-276-8686, saintkatearts.com 414-224-8400, fairfield.marriott.com closing date to allow other districts to access SpringHill Suites Milwaukee Downtown the special convention rates. Hampton Inn and Suites* 877-688-4615, marriott.com 800-426-7866, hilton.com/en/hampton
* Complimentary shuttle service provided by Lamers Bus Lines will run between the Wisconsin Center and these convention hotels on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23. Visit the convention website (WASB.org/convention) for details about reservation blocks — including pricing requirements, reference codes and direct links.
22 | Wisconsin School News REGISTRATION FORM
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28 | Wisconsin School News LEGAL COMMENT Boa r d m an & C l a r k LLP
Weapons and Schools
n light of continued instances of display the license(s) and photo school violence, there has been identification upon the request of a discussion about whether school law enforcement officer acting in an boards should allow weapons in official capacity and with lawful CCW licensees. However, there are I schools as a potential way to make authority. many exceptions that make it lawful schools safer. This raises the ques- There are a number of require- to possess a firearm on school tion about the legality of individuals ments which must be met for grounds, including possession: possessing weapons in schools and someone to obtain a Wisconsin b On private property that is not to what extent boards can permit or CCW license, including passing a part of school grounds; place restrictions on such possession. background check. The license is b For use in a program approved This Legal Comment provides an generally valid for five years. To by a school in the school zone; overview of the legality of individ- carry a concealed weapon in Wis- uals possessing weapons in schools, consin, out-of-state CCW licensees b In accordance with a contract discusses the issue of school resource cannot be Wisconsin residents; must entered into between a school in officers carrying and storing be 21 years of age or older; and the school zone and the individual weapons in school, and discusses must possess a CCW license from a or employer of the individual; the ramifications for boards as a state approved by the Wisconsin b By a law enforcement officer acting result of these issues.1 Department of Justice, which has in his or her official capacity; created a website that contains a list When the firearm is unloaded and | General Rights and of those approved states.5 b Requirements Under the is possessed by an individual while traversing school premises for the CCW Law | Restrictions on Firearms on School Grounds purpose of gaining access to public Wisconsin’s Carrying Concealed or private lands open to hunting, if Wisconsin’s gun-free school zones Weapon Law generally allows quali- the entry on the school premises is law places certain restrictions on fied persons to carry concealed authorized by school authorities; weapons in public.2 Allowable individuals possessing firearms while “weapons” include handguns, elec- on or around school grounds.6 b By a state-certified commission tric weapons and billy clubs.3 In “School grounds” is not defined in warden acting in his or her addition, so long as a person is not the statute. “School” is defined as a official capacity; prohibited from possessing a public school, parochial or private b When the firearm is not loaded firearm, he or she may carry a con- school or tribal school, which pro- and is encased or in a locked cealed knife without a concealed vides an educational program for firearms rack that is on a weapons permit.4 Any person car- one or more grades between grades motor vehicle; rying a concealed weapon must one and 12 which is commonly By a person legally hunting in a generally also carry a valid license known as an elementary school, b school forest if the board has (either a valid Wisconsin or out-of- middle school, junior high school, state CCW license); a photographic senior high school or high school. decided that hunting may be identification card; and if the There is a general prohibition allowed in the school forest. licensee is a military resident, his or against any individual knowingly b By a person employed as a law her military license. A licensee who possessing a firearm on school enforcement officer even if the is carrying a concealed weapon must grounds. There is no exception for officer is not acting in an official
The gun-free school zones law prohibits an individual from knowingly possessing a firearm at a place that the individual knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, is within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a school.
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capacity at the time, provided a student from school for not less than discharge of his or her public agency has authorized the one year for possessing a firearm on official duties; person to carry a firearm, the school premises or while under the Is a law enforcement officer or 7 b person is not the subject of any supervision of a school authority. state-certified commission warden disciplinary action that could However, a board may modify the acting in his or her official duties; result in the loss of the person’s requirement of expulsion on a case- law enforcement authority, the by-case basis.8 The requirement to b Participates in a convocation officer meets all standards estab- commence an expulsion hearing in authorized by school authorities lished by the agency to qualify these circumstances does not apply in which weapons of collectors the person on a regular basis to to possession of a firearm that is or instructors are handled use a firearm and the officer is lawfully stored in a locked vehicle or displayed; not prohibited under federal law on school property, nor does it apply b Drives a motor vehicle in which from possessing a firearm; to the possession of a firearm for the weapon is located onto school b By a qualified out-of-state law activities approved and authorized premises for school-sanctioned enforcement officer; and by the district if the board adopts purposes or for the purpose of appropriate safeguards to ensure delivering or picking up passen- b By a former officer who has been student safety.9 gers or property, as long as the issued appropriate identification weapon is not removed from the to carry a specified type of | Restrictions on Dangerous vehicle or used in any manner; or concealed firearm, among Weapons on School Premises other requirements. b Possesses or uses a bow and Wisconsin law prohibits any person arrow or knife while legally A firearm which can be carried by from knowingly possessing or being hunting in a school forest if the an off-duty, out-of-state or former armed with a dangerous weapon on school board has decided that law enforcement officer cannot be a 10 school premises. “Dangerous hunting may be allowed in the machine gun or destructive device or weapon” excludes firearms, but school forest. be equipped with a silencer. In addi- includes any BB or pellet-firing gun There is no exception allowing for tion, such an officer cannot be under that expels a projectile through the CCW licensees to possess dangerous the influence of an intoxicant while force of air pressure or any starter weapons on school premises. carrying the firearm. gun; any device designed as a weapon The gun-free school zones law and capable of producing death or | Placing Other Restrictions on also prohibits an individual from great bodily harm; any ligature or Carrying Concealed Weapons knowingly possessing a firearm at a other instrumentality used on the place that the individual knows, or throat, neck, nose or mouth of Despite the restrictions on the posses- has reasonable cause to believe, is another person to impede breathing or sion of concealed weapons, a district within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a circulation of blood; any electric may be concerned with employees or school. Under this law, CCW weapon (any device which is designed, other individuals carrying concealed licensees may possess a firearm redesigned, used or intended to be weapons on other property owned by within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a used to immobilize or incapacitate the district (which does not fall school. The other exceptions noted persons by the use of electric current); within the statutory definitions of above also apply. or any other device which, in the school, school grounds or school Finally, the gun-free school zones manner used or intended to be used, is premises) or off school property law prohibits anyone from know- calculated or likely to produce death during school-related functions ingly, or with reckless disregard for or great bodily harm. “School prem- (such as field trips). To address these the safety of others, discharging or ises” means any school building, concerns, districts may need to take attempting to discharge a firearm at grounds, recreation area, athletic field additional steps as provided under a place the person knows is in, on, or any other property owned, used or the CCW Law to limit any right or within 1,000 feet of school operated for school administration. to carry concealed weapons in grounds, subject to some of the State law precludes possession of such instances. exceptions listed above. dangerous weapons on school prem- With respect to other property Students are subject to more ises, except in very limited instances, owned by the district, the state’s stringent state and federal laws including when any person: trespass statute contains provisions prohibiting possession of firearms by under which certain owners of prop- students on school premises or while b Uses the weapon solely for erty may prohibit the concealed carry under the supervision of a school school-sanctioned purposes; of weapons if an appropriate notice is authority. Districts must suspend a b Engages in military activities, provided.11 In this respect, districts student from school, commence an sponsored by the federal or state may prohibit persons, while carrying expulsion hearing and expel a government, when acting in the a firearm, from entering or remaining
30 | Wisconsin School News in any part of a building that is driven or parked on the district’s mentary. Boards should review their owned, occupied or controlled by the property or whether the vehicle is policies and memorandums of district provided that notice is given.12 used in the course of employment. understanding with an eye toward This provision does not apply to a However, as discussed above, subject compliance with the CCW Law and person who leases premises in the to certain exceptions, school the gun-free school zone law. Addi- building or if the firearm is in a employees are restricted from pos- tionally, boards will want to ensure vehicle driven or parked in the sessing firearms and other dangerous that any permissible carrying and parking facility. Proper notice weapons on school grounds even if use of firearms (such as by SROs) is requires posting a sign (five inches by contained in their vehicles. consistent with the law, the policy seven inches) in a prominent place choices of the board as reflective of near all the entrances to the parts of | School Resource Officers the local community, and the needs the building to which the restriction Boards are increasingly fielding of school safety. Finally, districts applies. Any individual entering the requests from police departments to should consult with their insurance building must be reasonably expected allow SROs to carry weapons while carriers and legal counsel regarding to see the sign.13 The sign must performing their duties. Typically, the carrying and use of firearms on inform people which weapons and SROs are law enforcement officers school premises, even by SROs. firearms are prohibited. Districts may working in their official capacity With careful planning, adequate also prohibit the possession of while providing certain law enforce- input from appropriate stakeholders, weapons in addition to firearms on ment services on and around school and in consultation with legal their property. property. Thus, most SROs will fall counsel and insurance carriers, With respect to restricting car- into one of the exceptions permitting boards can adopt policies and SRO rying concealed weapons off school possession of a firearm on school memorandums of understanding property during school-related func- premises. However, districts are not regarding weapons that comply with tions, the law also prohibits a required to allow them to do so. the law, reflect the needs and values person, while carrying a firearm, The details of the relationship of their districts, and provide ade- from entering or remaining at a between a district and an SRO are quate safety. special event if the organizers of the typically spelled out in a memo- event have provided notice not to randum of understanding. Boards | End Notes enter the event while carrying a should review any SRO memo- 1. This Legal Comment was written by firearm. This provision does not randum of understanding to ensure Michael J. Julka; Steven C. Zach; apply to any part of the special event it reflects the district’s policy as to Richard F. Verstegen; and Brian P. Goodman of Boardman & Clark LLP, grounds used as a parking facility if whether to permit SROs to carry WASB Legal Counsel. For additional the firearm is in a vehicle driven or firearms on school premises. The information on related topics, see parked in the parking facility. A sign memorandum of understanding can Wisconsin School News, “School Resource Officers” (Dec. 2018) (five inches by seven inches) must be also address restricting the type of “Weapons and Schools” (Dec. 2011); posted in a prominent place near all firearm which can be carried and “Expulsion for Firearm Possession” the entrances to the special event, restricting when an SRO can draw (May 1999); and “Federal Laws and/or discharge the firearm, such as Address Weapons in Schools” and the individual attending the (Sept. 1995). special event must be reasonably limiting draw and/or discharge to 2. Wis. Stat. s. 175.60(2g)(a). expected to see the sign. only situations of immediate risk of 3. Wis. Stat. s. 175.60(1)(j). The CCW Law also permits death or great bodily harm. 4. Wis. Stat. s. 941.231. districts to prohibit their employees Boards should be aware that, 5. Wis. Dep’t of Just., Reciprocity, from carrying concealed weapons in while SROs are generally exempt doj.state.wi.us/dles/cib/ the course of their employment or from the gun-free school zone laws, conceal-carry/reciprocity. during any part of the course of their school officials generally are not (last visited Sept. 30, 2019). employment.14 As a result, boards exempt from these laws. Boards 6. Wis. Stat. s. 948.605. may place restrictions on school should consult with legal counsel 7. Wis. Stat. s. 120.13(1)(bm) and employees carrying concealed before agreeing to store firearms on (c)2m. weapons with them during school school grounds for the benefit of law 8. Wis. Stat. s. 120.13(1)(g). activities that are not held on school enforcement. 9. 20 U.S.C. s. 7961(g). grounds, although boards may not 10. Wis. Stat. s. 948.61. prohibit employees from carrying | Conclusion 11. Wis. Stat. s. 943.13(1m). concealed weapons in their own Weapons in schools remains a sensi- 12. Wis. Stat. s. 943.13(1m)(c)4. motor vehicles, regardless of tive topic that is the frequent subject 13. Wis. Stat. s. 943.13(2)(bm). whether the motor vehicles are of news reports and political com- 14. Wis. Stat. s. 175.60(15m)(a).
Legal Comment is designed to provide authoritative general information, with commentary, as a service to WASB members. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. If required, legal advice regarding this topic should be obtained from district legal counsel.
November 2019 | 31 CAPITOL WATCH Dan Rossmiller & Chris Kulow
5 Ways to Stay Engaged The 2019-20 legislative session continues
he 2019-20 legislative session locally elected school board, on their be more persuasive than those of a remains in full swing, so board own they are not strong legislative lobbyist. members and administrators advocacy efforts. Board resolutions Notify the WASB if you plan to need to stay engaged. While the can be a vehicle to help promote attend and testify at a public hearing. Tdynamic of divided government has greater awareness of an issue or The GR staff will be in attendance slowed the pace of legislation as concern by board members, the and can help you prepare. compared to the recent past, there public and legislators, but they 4. Express concerns about bills to are still bills being considered by should be the beginning of a your legislators and work with them legislators that could impact your conversation, not the end. school district. to resolve any problems that may Follow the WASB Legislative 2. Ask your legislator to draft a bill develop. When legislation related to Update blog and weekly Legislative on your behalf. Legislators often K-12 education is introduced, the Newsletter e-mails for timely updates work with constituents to craft the WASB GR staff will analyze the bill on bills, committee hearings and language that will be included in and cross reference it with our poli- other developments. Check out the legislation or to draft amendments cies (the resolutions that have been WASB Bill Tracking Chart on to a bill that has already been intro- adopted by WASB Delegate Assem- WASB.org for a full list of K-12 duced. This is most common and blies) to determine a position. We bills introduced this session. successful when advocates have an will take a position in support or in Consider engaging in one or more existing relationship with a legis- opposition, or just monitor it. We of the following activities during the lator. then notify members of the bill, remainder of this legislative session, School board members can ask a what it does and may ask you to which ends next spring. local legislator to draft a bill or contact your legislators in support or amendment that funds services, in opposition. 1. Adopt a board resolution on addresses a problem or changes a 5. Attend legislative advocacy important bills or key items in policy. It is helpful to notify the training opportunities. The next your legislative agenda. Board WASB government relations staff training opportunity will be at the resolutions are official positions when making a legislative request. 2020 State Education Convention in voted on by your board at a We can offer our perspective and January in Milwaukee. Learn more meeting. We encourage you to pass expertise in drafting language and if about pending legislation at the resolutions on legislative issues and the request aligns with the WASB’s WASB Legislative Update session on share those resolutions with your policies, assist in advocating for it. legislators, local media and the Friday, Jan. 24. Check the conven- WASB. We compile resolutions on 3. Testify before a legislative com- tion schedule for details. the Boards Taking Action page of mittee. Throughout the legislative Thank you for your advocacy our website for you to use as session, standing committees hold efforts so far this session! Use the samples to help guide your board’s public hearings on bills. Testimony WASB Legislative Advocacy Toolkit advocacy efforts. The WASB often to the committee can often affect the on our website for more information drafts sample resolutions on key outcome of a proposal, particularly on advocacy tips and techniques. n when it is based on the experiences issues for local boards as well. Dan Rossmiller is the WASB director of While board resolutions are in your local school district. As a government relations. Chris Kulow is the important and official acts of your school official, your comments can WASB government relations specialist.
While the dynamic of divided government has slowed the pace of legislation as compared to the recent past, there are still bills being considered by legislators that could impact your school district.
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