COURSE SYLLABUS

TITLE: WASBO SPRING CONFERENCE, 2015

CREDITS: 1 credit

COURSE DATES: May 14-15, 2015

INSTRUCTOR: Woody Wiedenhoeft, Executive Director WASBO– 4797 Hayes Road, Suite 101 Madison, WI 53704 PHONE: 608-249-8588-Fax-608-249-3163

APROVED INSTRUCTOR: Yes

DESCRIPTION: Attendees at this conference/course will learn hands-on implementation of ideas covering everything from healthcare reform to how schools can better use social media.

OBJECTIVES: -To share multiple ideas for implementation -To learn to be proactive and lead for the present as well as for the future.

ISLIC Standards: Wisconsin Administrative Standards addressed in this course will cover components of all 7 standards and the Association Standards for Business Officials approved by the Department of Public Instruction.

OUTLINE OF CONTENT: -Attendance at all general sessions -Attendance at sectional presentations of interest to the individual course participant. -Written summary report to be mailed in to Woody Wiedenhoeft at WASBO no later than May 29, 2015 (WASBO – 4797 Hayes Road, Suite 101, Madison, WI 53704) reports turned in after that date will not be graded and beyond this deadline no credit can be awarded for this conference). The summary report should include reporting on attendance at the sessions and the required book listed in the credit validation form.

METHODOLOGY: Lecture, small group workshops, videos, ITV, LCD presentations, overheads, large and small group sharing sessions and other related teaching and presentation aids will all be covered in the various lectures, large and small group work and general sessions.

ASSIGNMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS: -Attendance at the May time-frame outlined above – including all general sessions and small group presentations – group sharing sessions, luncheon. -A written report addressing multiple application ideas gained per general and breakout sessions at the conference. Reading and reporting on the book required for credit (see the end of the syllabus for instructions on the book – where to obtain it, etc.) This information is also contained in the credit validation form.

GRADING/METHODS OF EVALUATION: Participation and written work should be done at the highest standard of quality and at the graduate level and needs to include the following:

A-100% attendance – 2 days during the time-frame illustrated in this syllabus; participation in small and large group discussions and sharing sessions; concise written report with one or more application ideas gained specifically during general and breakout sessions at the conference. AB-100% attendance and 90% of the above assignment, participation levels, etc. B-100% attendance and 85% of the above assignment, participation levels, etc. BC – 100% attendance and 80% of the above assignment, participation levels, etc. C – 100% attendance and 75% of the above assignment, participation levels, etc. If below a C is to be awarded, it means that participant did not attend the full conference and did not complete the written assignment on time and in a satisfactory manner.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS THURSDAY – May 14, 2015 7:45 to 8:25 a.m. Welcome and Legislative Update

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS -Continuity Planning -A Brief Overview of Commodity Risk Management -The Political Landscape and Public Education -Summer at a Glance -ASBO International Session -Collaborative Purchasing Saves Time and Money

9:40 to 10:40 a.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS -Security Assessment Part 1: Site (Core Module 7) -Educating the Educator on Retirement Plans in Your District -Preparing for Year End: Closing Out the Fiscal Year -Streamlining Your Business Office -The IRS is Watching -ACA Eligibility: Who Do I Need to Offer Coverage to and When? -Understanding the Three Critical Thresholds to Measure Referendum Success

10:50 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS -Security Assessment Part 2: Technology (Core Module 7) -Lessons Learned the Hard Way: Facility Design and Construction -Trending Constitutional Issues from Social Media Use in Schools -Fiscal Audit: What You Need to Know About Your Audit -Increase Communication & Marketing through District Website -Revenue Enhancement Opportunities Through Communication and Alumni Support -HSAs versus HRAs

11:50 to 5:30 p.m. -Vendor Exhibits 12:50 – 2:15 p.m. -Lunch in Exhibit Hall

2:15 to 3:15 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS -After Hours Emergencies (Module Core 7) -Leadership Lessons from FDR -Increasing Employee Engagement Accountability & Performance -Transportation Basics -So You Think You’re Ready for 1:1 Technology -GFOA Best Practices: Six of Them You Can Use Today -How to Partner & Utilize Health Clinics to Manage and Reduce Healthcare Costs

3:35 to 4:35 p.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS -Employee Compensation Options -Emergency Planning (Core Module 7) -Commissioning of Building Construction – New and Existing -(More Than) 10 Employer Mistakes to Avoid -Recent Legislative Changes -Student Data & Google Maps: Track Trends, Sves and Performance -School District Contracting

FRIDAY, May 15, 2015 7:30-8:45 a.m. – General Session – WASBO Business Meeting

8:55-9:55 a.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS -Business Insurance for Newbies -Interaction with the Public & How to Sell Your Program (Core Module 6) -Recognizing Excellence: Green and Healthy/Green Ribbon Schools in WI -The Do’s and Don’ts of the Hiring Process -Negotiating Transportation Contracts -Defined Contributions: The Road for Your Future -Understanding the Impact of the State Biennium Budget

10:05-11:05 a.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS -Employee Relations Part 1: Hiring Support Staff (Core Module 6) -Helping Schools Save Energy, Money and Time with the MEETAP -FLSA Compliance -Introduction to OPEB and Fund 73 -School Nutrition at 5K – Does Your Program Have a Parachute? -And Your Next Job is…Sustainability Manager! Why School CFOs are -Sustainability’s Surprising New Superheroes -Carrot or Stick: Picking the Right Wellness Rewards

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS -Employee Relations Part 2: Managing Support Staff (Core Module 6) -Managing Multiple Projects -Tying It All Together -Workplace Bullying: There is Power in One Voice -Book Study – Flash Foresight by Daniel Burrus -Risk and Rewards of District Credit Card Use -Federal Health Care Reform: What You Need to Know for 2015-2016

Please check the Reading Assignment on your credit validation form. There is a link to obtain the book – the book is “Flash Foresight: How to See the Invisible and Do the Impossible”, by Daniel Burrus. Summarize how you will be able to utilize (or not be able to utilize) the information in your district. You may attach additional pages if necessary. Hold the CTRL key + click on the link to open or copy and paste or type the text into your browser. .