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WSSDA 14 ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
WSSDA 2014
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Agenda
Wednesday.....................................................................................................................9
Thursday......................................................................................................................13
Friday...........................................................................................................................31
Saturday.......................................................................................................................47
General Information
Welcome........................................................................................................................4
Officers...........................................................................................................................5
Board of Directors...........................................................................................................5
Keynote speakers...........................................................................................................6
Distinguished speaker....................................................................................................7
Washington School Boards’ Educational Foundation......................................................52
Special recognition.......................................................................................................53
Boards of distinction.....................................................................................................56
Five-year board of distinction........................................................................................57
Boards of the year........................................................................................................57
Exhibitors.....................................................................................................................58
Maps
Spokane Convention Center..........................................................................................62
Doubletree Hotel...........................................................................................................63
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welcome
Welcome to WSSDA’s 2014 Annual Conference. You are right where you
need to be!
It’s WSSDA’s mission to help school directors meet the needs of more than
1 million Washington school children. In short — we are here for you.
Whether you are a newly-elected board member or an old-timer in
education, you bring great value to this conference. Your experience,
perspective and insight makes this annual conference the most valuable
professional development opportunity for Washington’s 1,477 school
board directors.
As school board directors, we understand the importance of relevant,
embedded professional development and a commitment to life-long
learning. We recognize the deep connection between strong, stable
governance and student learning. Mix in some meaningful collaboration
and shared purpose, sprinkled with a healthy pinch of dedicated and
passionate elected officials, and you have a recipe for success.
Whether your passion is equity in education, STEM, technology, or any of
a dozen other education topics, one spin around the conference breakout
rooms will find others who share your passion.
This is the strength of school boards. Regardless of our individual focus,
school board members are here because we believe in the power of public
education to change children’s lives and build stronger families, stronger
communities, and, ultimately, a stronger nation.
Thank you for your commitment to an equitable, quality education for each
of Washington’s children.
Mari Taylor
President
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OFFICERS
5
PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT-ELECT
VICE PRESIDENT
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Lake Stevens
Riverside
Marysville
Central Valley
Mari Taylor
Chris Nieuwenhuis
Chris Nation
Debbie Long
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DIRECTOR AREA 1
DIRECTOR AREA 2
DIRECTOR AREA 2
DIRECTOR AREA 3
Lake Stevens
Riverview
Enumclaw
University Place
David Iseminger
Carol Van Noy
Nancy Merrill
Rick Maloney
DIRECTOR AREA 4
DIRECTOR AREA 5
DIRECTOR AREA 6
DIRECTOR AREA 7
Port Angeles
North Thurston
Kelso
Manson
Cindy Kelly
Chuck Namit
Patty Wood
Aurora Flores
DIRECTOR AREA 8
DIRECTOR AREA 9
DIRECTOR AREA 10
DIRECTOR AREA 11
Naches Valley
Deer Park
LaCrosse
Finley
Bruce Drollinger
Joanne Greer
Harmon Smith
Larry Ayre
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Gene Sharratt
Opening keynote speaker, Dr. Gene Sharratt, has built a
national reputation as an effective teacher, educational
administrator, and researcher, and currently serves as the
Executive Director of the Washington Student Achievement
Council. A local expert and author on educational leadership,
he has also written an inspirational book, “Keeping on
Your Feet,” which highlights the value of hope, vision, and
commitment on the part of adults to the lives of children. Be
inspired as Gene sets the tone for this year’s conference.
Scott Crabtree
Can neuroscience be both fascinating and motivating?
Absolutely—if you are listening to Friday’s keynote speaker,
Scott Crabtree. This former game developer and software
engineer switched careers when he learned this: science
suggests happier people are significantly more sociable,
energetic, insightful, healthy, and resilient. He now applies
neuroscience to help people be happier, individuals to
become more engaged, and groups to become more
productive. Scott’s keynote and breakout sessions are fun
and interactive. Apply the take-aways from these sessions
for an immediate, positive impact.
Angela Maiers
Angela first created a buzz at TedxDesMoines in 2011
with two life-changing words, “you matter.” She did it
again this year when she challenged NSBA attendees to
be courageous leaders of change in education, asking the
question, “how big is your brave?” Angela is passionate
about helping learners of all ages succeed by recognizing
their power as readers, writers, and global communicators.
As a teacher and literacy advocate, she believes that literacy
changes lives. She also authored “The Passion-Driven
Classroom” and “Classroom Habitudes: Teaching Habits and
Attitudes for 21st Century Learning.” Don’t miss her closing
keynote session. Angela will also co-present a Saturday
breakout session on digital literacy with her business
partner, Mark Moran.
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DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER
Governor Jay Inslee
Jay Inslee is a fifth-generation Washingtonian who grew
up in the Seattle area. His father, Frank, was a high school
teacher and coach. Inslee graduated from the University of
Washington with a degree in economics before earning his
law degree at Willamette University. He and his wife, Trudi,
then moved to Selah where he worked as a prosecutor and
they raised their three sons. Inslee first became involved in
public service in 1985 when he and Trudi helped lead the
effort to build a new public high school in Selah. Motivated
to fight against proposed funding cuts for rural schools,
he went on to serve in the state House of Representatives
and Congress. Besides writing and illustrating books for
his grandchildren and sketching scenes from around
Washington, the governor is an avid cyclist and charter
member of Hoopaholics.
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November 19
Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
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9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Charging Station
Grand Salon Foyer, DoubleTree Hotel
Early Bird Workshop Registration
Grand Salon Foyer, DoubleTree Hotel
early bird workshops
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Board Boot Camp
Grand Salon II AND III, DoubleTree Hotel
This year’s boot camp is open to school directors elected or appointed
since last year, and experienced directors who are ready for a refresher.
Veteran board directors who participated in past New Board Boot Camps in
support of their colleagues said they always got something new from it. This
workshop provides you with knowledge and skills that build your capacity
to serve successfully. Attend as an individual or as a team, to establish
a shared understanding of your work and set goals to apply your new
knowledge.
Tricia Lubach, Training Specialist, WSSDA; Director, Quincy School District;
Lynn Trantow, WSSDA Cadre; Director, ESD 101
Learning Beyond the Books: Partnering for Student Success
Spokane Valley Tech (Bus leaves from the outside of the
DoubleTree’s Grand Ballroom Foyer)
How did four school boards and their superintendents form a partnership to
create and sustain Spokane Valley Tech? This innovative high school boasts
strands of career and college readiness education including Aeronautics and
Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Biomedical, Avista Entrepreneurship,
Fire Science, Advanced Engineering, and Cosmetology. Learn about the
strategies key stakeholders used during this unique collaborative process.
This workshop includes an onsite visit to the school.
Debbie Long, Director, Central Valley School District; WSSDA Past President;
Scott Oakshott, Director, Spokane Valley Tech; Ben Small, Superintendent of
Central Valley School District; Gene Siementi, Superintendent of West Valley
School District
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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early bird workshops CONTINUED
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Step Up as Board President
Grand Salon I, DoubleTree Hotel
Join this intriguing discussion on how to navigate the complex, stressful,
yet rewarding world of board president. Whether you are currently board
president or aspire to be one, this interactive workshop will help you focus
on the skills necessary for success. You’ll learn best practices for improving
the board-superintendent relationship, articulating the board’s vision
through policy, promoting communication and transparency and responding
to internal and external challenges with effective leadership and grace.
Colleen Miller, Director of Leadership Development Services
Watching Your Bottom Line: School Finance
and Collective Bargaining Essentials
Spokane Falls Ballroom Suite A, Doubletree Hotel
You and your board colleagues hold the responsibility for oversight of the
district’s finances. This workshop provides you with the foundations of
school finance, including: budget development and approval, monitoring
the budget, long-term financial projections, levy and bond development and
maintenance, and collective bargaining.
Rick Doehle, Executive Director of Human Resources, Central Valley School District;
Barbara Posthumus, Director of Business Services, Lake Washington School
District; Jay Rowell, Assistant Superintendent of HR/Operations, Central Valley
School District
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Early Bird Lunch Break
Grand Salon IV, DoubleTree Hotel
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
Parkside II, DoubleTree Hotel
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Early Bird Refreshment Break
Grand Salon Foyer, DoubleTree Hotel
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Charging Station
Hotel Lobby, DoubleTree Hotel
Resolutions Committee Meeting
Evergreen, DoubleTree Hotel
Welcome Reception
hotel Lobby, DoubleTree Hotel
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Board of Directors’ Meeting
Spokane Falls Ballroom Suite C AND D, DoubleTree Hotel
Emergency or late permanent position proposals for Delegate Assembly must
be submitted in writing — attention Heidi Maynard, Director of Policy and Legal
Services — by 5:00 p.m. to this meeting.
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Annual Conference Planning Committee Meeting
Executive Boardroom, DoubleTree Hotel
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WIAC Meeting
Parkside II, DoubleTree Hotel
WEDNESDAY
November 20
Thursday
THURSDAY
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7:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Exhibits
Riverview Lobby and Bay 111 A, Spokane Convention Center
7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
e-Stations
Booth 20, Bay 111 A, Spokane Convention Center
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Charging Station
West Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center
Registration
West Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center
Washington School Boards’ Educational Foundation Booth
100 Hallway, Spokane Convention Center
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Caucus Meeting: WSSDA’s Role in Equitable
Representation on School Boards
Bay 111 C, Spokane Convention Center
What are some practical ways for WSSDA to encourage and support school
board candidates from under-represented groups? Stop by the breakfast buffet
and bring your plate to this open discussion about the role that WSSDA can and
should play in promoting cultural diversity. We want to hear your ideas on how
we can better support and include school directors of minority representation
across the state. This meeting will include an African-American Caucus, Hispanic
Caucus, Asian Caucus and Native American Caucus. Each caucus will be led by a
different facilitator.
FACILITATORS: Alan Burke, Executive Director, WSSDA; Aurora Flores, Board Director,
WSSDA; Director, Manson School District; Cindy Kelly, Board Director, WSSDA, Director,
Port Angeles School District; Harrium Martin-Morris, Director, Seattle School District;
My-Linh Thai, Director, Bellevue School District
Thursday
THURSDAY
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7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Ballroom 100, Spokane Convention Center
First-Time Attendees’ Breakfast
Ballroom 100, Spokane Convention Center
Student Representatives’ Breakfast
Ballroom 100, Spokane Convention Center
7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Bookstore
Riverview Lobby, Spokane Convention Center
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Opening General Session
Ballroom 100, Spokane Convention Center
Presiding: Mari Taylor, WSSDA President, Lake Stevens School District
• National anthem
Josh Maschhoff, student soloist
Alto sax, Orting High School
• Student entertainment
Orting High School Jazz Band, Director Aaron Ruff
• Distinguished speaker
Governor Jay Inslee
• Keynote speaker
Gene Sharratt, Executive Director of the Washington Student Achievement
Council, will inspire you, challenge you to lift up others, and offer you the
tools to make it happen.
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Break
Riverview Lobby and Bay 111 A, Spokane Convention Center
Thursday
THURSDAY
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Building Positive, Productive SuperintendentSchool Director Relationships
Bay 111 C, Spokane Convention Center
What characteristics and aptitudes do board members find desirable in their
superintendent? How do superintendents establish and maintain positive,
productive relationships with their board of directors? Learn specific
strategies that superintendents and board members use to develop and
sustain trust and role understanding.
Nathan McCann, Superintendent, Ridgefield School District
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Focusing on the Early Years: Why it
Matters and What You Can Do
201, Spokane Convention Center
Should your district focus on the early years to close the opportunity gap
and help children be successful? We will explore what we know about brain
development and have board members share why their boards made major
fiscal and programmatic commitments to children in pre-K through third
grade. They will also discuss the actions they are implementing.
Robert Butts, Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning, OSPI; Mary Fertakis,
Director, Tukwila School District; WSSDA Past President; Sarah Lytle, Director of
Outreach and Education, Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences (I-LABS), UW;
Mari Taylor, Director, Lake Stevens School District; President, WSSDA
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Healthy Physical Activity in Schools: Sustainable
Transformation By the Numbers
102 C AND D, Spokane Convention Center
What happens when 13 CEOs, 15 superintendents, 103 PE teachers, and
22,000 fifth grade students collaborate to improve the health of an entire
county? Discover how 103 Snohomish County elementary schools are using
the nation’s first real-time, online human activity heat map to measure and
observe increased healthy youth activity levels, and to develop sustainable
improvement in student health.
Gary Cohn, Superintendent, Everett Public Schools; Scott Forslund, Director,
Snohomish County Health Leadership Coalition; Pam LeSesne, Director, Everett
Public Schools
Thursday
THURSDAY
16
BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUED
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Kent School District’s Designated International
Technology Best Practices with Microsoft
Sponsored breakout session
206 D, Spokane Convention Center
The Kent School District has been designated as an International Technology
Best Practices Visitation Site by NSBA, the Anytime Anywhere Learning
Foundation, the One-to-One Institute, Project RED, and Microsoft. As a
result, educators from various states in the US, China, India, Netherlands,
Singapore, Korea, and United Kingdom have visited Kent schools to learn
how technology is used as a teaching and learning tool. Discover why
Kent School District was chosen for its open classrooms and collaborative
teaching, anywhere/anytime learning, 1:1 technology access, inventive
assessment practices, and individualized, student-centered learning.
Taylor Kao, Account Executive, Microsoft; Thuan Nguyen, Assistant Superintendent,
Kent School District
Thursday
THURSDAY
5
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Making Sense of the Prototypical School Funding Formula
202, Spokane Convention Center
This session explores the basic education funding formula, staff unit
allocations, materials supplies and operating costs, and small school bonus
revenue. Participants will also learn about the data sources that drive different
funding streams and the importance of timely and accurate data reporting.
T.J. Kelly, Director of School Apportionment and Financial Services, OSPI
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More with Gene Sharratt
206 A, Spokane Convention Center
If you were intrigued or inspired by Gene Sharratt’s keynote speech, this
session allows you to dive even deeper. Gene will devote ample time to
answering all your questions.
Gene Sharratt, Executive Director, Washington Student Achievement Council
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Next Up in McCleary and What It Means for Districts
Bay 111 B, Spokane Convention Center
McCleary v. State is the most important K-12 legal decision in decades, but
what does it really mean for school districts? This session will answer many
of your questions: What is required of the legislature — and by when? What
does the September 2014 contempt ruling against the state mean, and what
does the 2015 legislature now have to do to avoid court sanctions?
Tom Ahearne, Attorney, Foster Pepper PLLC; Nick Brossoit, Superintendent, Edmonds
School District #15; President, Network for Excellence in Washington Schools; Linda
Hanson, Community Liaison, Network for Excellence in Washington Schools
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Planning a Communication Strategy for
Common Core and Smarter Balanced
207, Spokane Convention Center
As public awareness of Common Core and Smarter Balanced grows, it’s
imperative that teachers, principals and school staff are ready to answer
questions from parents and the public. Learn how to think strategically
about communications and involve key leaders within your district to help
you communicate.
Chris Barron, Communications Manager, Partnership for Learning; Nathan Olson,
Communications Manager, OSPI
Thursday
THURSDAY
18
BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUED
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Positive Youth Development: Out-Of-School
Activity Does Make a Big Difference
206 B, Spokane Convention Center
Explore the importance of research on the value of out-of-school activities
such as sports, music, drama, arts, youth development organizations, and
civic activities. This session will focus on the board’s role in encouraging
positive youth development and how it promotes school engagement and
academic achievement.
Jennifer Leach, Director, Longview School District; Associate Professor, Washington
State University
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Providing Choice in Public Education:
Partnering for Student Success
102 A AND B, Spokane Convention Center
Attend this session if you want students in your district to have more
enticing and engaging options for developing their individual abilities, talents
and interests. Learn how one district is working with higher education and
business and community partners to offer myriad choices, including a STEM
magnet for grades 6-12.
Christina Iremonger, Principal, Vancouver iTech Preparatory; Mel Netzhammer,
Chancellor, Washington State University Vancouver; Mark Stoker, Director,
Vancouver Public Schools; Mike Stromme, Associate Superintendent for Teaching
and Learning, Vancouver Public Schools; Steve Webb, Superintendent, Vancouver
Public Schools
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Using Policy to Shift the K-12 Calendar
205, Spokane Convention Center
More school directors nationwide are saying student learning, not vacation
schedules, should drive the K-12 school calendar. During this session,
presenters will confront tradition, discuss the cumulative effect of summer
learning loss and outline the inequities associated with the traditional
school calendar. This is your chance to engage with experts, review sample
calendars, and be prepared to take the first steps in modernizing your
school year.
Phyllis Bunker Frank, Former Director, Washington State Board of Education;
Former Director, Yakima School District; WSSDA Past President
Thursday
THURSDAY
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Working Effectively with Legislators
206 C, Spokane Convention Center
This session will provide practical and timely tips and strategies to help
directors and administrators work more effectively with state legislators
on key educational issues. Participants will learn about what works and
what does not when communicating with state legislators. Note: Several
legislators have been invited to participate in this session.
Jim Kowalkowski, Superintendent, Davenport School District; Executive Director,
Rural Education Center; Brad Sweet, Director, Davenport School District School Board
Thursday
THURSDAY
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12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
General Session Luncheon
Ballroom 100, Spokane Convention Center
Presiding: Mari Taylor, WSSDA President, Lake Stevens School District
• Welcome remarks
Alan Burke, Ed.D., Executive Director, WSSDA
• Awards
Boards of Distinction
Boards of the Year
Hero in Education Award: Representative Kathy Haigh
• Entertainment
Wahluke High School Drum Corps,
Directors James Jylstrup and William Lutey
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Break
Riverview Lobby and Bay 111 A, Spokane Convention Center
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibits
Riverview Lobby and Bay 111 A, Spokane Convention Center
Thursday
THURSDAY
21
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Building a Comprehensive Student Achievement
System for the Common Core
Sponsored breakout session
206 D, Spokane Convention Center
Don’t reinvent the wheel. Build on the work of districts throughout the
country, to bring together the various components required for maximized
student achievement — electronic collaboration across schools and districts
to share resources and instructional best practices, high quality SBAC
aligned assessments, concise student data, and effective and efficient data
analysis — and ensure student and teacher success in the CCSS. This session
will explore building standards-focused instruction units; utilizing formative,
interim and summative assessments; utilizing concise student achievement
data; and identifying, accessing and sharing instructional best practices.
Dave Buzard, Sales Manager, Illuminate Education; Gary Hanson, Manager,
Illuminate Education
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Engaging Your Community
Bay 111 C, Spokane Convention Center
NSBA has spearheaded an effort to counter misconceptions about public
education. The goal is to rebuild citizens’ trust in school boards and their
credibility. This nationwide effort can only be accomplished by engaging
stakeholders up-close, community by community. This session will highlight
an important feature of NSBA’s National Connection program — the Public
Engagement Toolkit. This is an online resource of practical tools that can
help your board strengthen support for public education.
Mark Bonjavanni, Consultant, National Connection, National School Boards
Association; Former Training Consultant, New Jersey School Boards Association;
Director, Howell Township, NJ
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Five Steps to Student Success: A Clear District Plan
Based on High Expectations and Excellence
206 B, Spokane Convention Center
The West Valley School District’s strategic plan — The Five Steps to
Student Success — focuses on high expectations for student achievement
from pre-K through 12th grade. Learn more about how you can develop
a strategic plan that is clear, concise, and built around systemic high
expectations and achievement for all.
Michael Brophy, Director, West Valley #208; Director and Region 111 PastPresident, WASA; Director, WSASCD; Peter Finch, Assistant Superintendent, West
Valley School District #209; Leadership Award Winner, WASA
Thursday
THURSDAY
22
BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUED
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
16
How Communities Can Support College Access
and Success for Low Income Students
205, Spokane Convention Center
Discover how a consortium of school districts is successfully eliminating the
barriers students in poverty encounter in trying to attain a post-secondary
degree or credential. Identify how your district can collaborate effectively
across K-12, higher education, and the non-profit and business sectors to
help students succeed.
Kristen Avery, College and Career Success Director, Community Center for
Education Results; Mary Fertakis, Director, Tukwila School District; WSSDA Past
President
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How Comprehensive Supports Can Spark
Big Gains for Students and Schools
102 A AND B, Spokane Convention Center
Learn how to create a comprehensive system of student supports to
ensure student success. This presentation highlights a series of successful
leadership actions that focus on student learning and well-being. The
results? Significant improvement in student achievement, a 40 percent
decline in discipline referrals, and overwhelming community commitment.
Maddy de Give, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support, North Thurston Public
Schools; Raj Manhas, Superintendent, North Thurston Public Schools; Sarah Rich,
Director of Assessment, North Thurston Public Schools
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Making the Most of CTE Course Equivalency
206 A, Spokane Convention Center
New legislation requires all districts to offer at least one high school course
equivalency for Career and Technical Education (CTE) in math or science.
Learn about this new requirement, OSPI’s work on developing a list of
available courses, and how districts can develop policies and courses that
allow students to meet two graduation requirements with one course.
Linda Drake, Research Director, State Board of Education; Cindy McMullen,
Director, State Board of Education; WSSDA Past President; Former Director, Central
Valley School District; Ben Rarick, Executive Director, State Board of Education
Thursday
THURSDAY
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OSPI Update and Current Policy and Legislative Issues
207, Spokane Convention Center
Learn about the most compelling and challenging issues that face K-12
education in Washington state. Topics include the McCleary decision,
fiscal challenges, Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science
Standards, assessment changes, teacher/principal evaluation, federal policy
changes with the loss of the waiver, and a 2015 legislative session preview.
Gil Mendoza, Deputy Superintendent of K-12 Education, Office of Superintendent of
Public Instruction
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Social Media: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore
Bay 111 B, Spokane Convention Center
Nearly 1.8 billion people use social media. Are you one? Find out how four
local social media experts — a superintendent, a district communicator and
two school directors — took their first steps. Learn their secrets to finding
communication treasure while avoiding embarrassing traps. This session will
cover the 10 (at least) things every director needs to know about social media.
Michael Wilson, Director of Communications, WSSDA; Steve Webb, Superintendent,
Vancouver Public Schools; Curtis Campbell, Director of Communications, Sunnyside
School District; Lori Oviatt, Director, Riverview School District; WSSDA Conference
Committee; Leadership WSSDA; John Boerger, Director, Lake Stevens School District
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Superintendent Evaluation Initiative
202, Spokane Convention Center
The superintendent evaluation process is an essential part of district
improvement. The goal of WSSDA’s superintendent evaluation initiative
is to develop meaningful and relevant evaluation processes that are
accessible to all of our 295 school boards. Attendees will learn about a
newly developed, flexible and scalable superintendent evaluation process
based on the strong backbone of the Washington State Standards for
Superintendents. We will also discuss how to use critical decision points to
develop a sound evaluation process that matches the needs of your board
and superintendent.
Colleen Miller, Director of Leadership Development Services, WSSDA
Thursday
THURSDAY
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUED
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Supporting Leadership in Education: What the Washington
School Boards’ Educational Foundation Can Do for You
102 C AND D, Spokane Convention Center
Discover how you can enhance your exposure to education decision makers,
gain the tools you need to enhance education excellence and raise the
bar on student achievement. This session will also explain how your board
can show it has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and become
recognized for partnering with parents and community. You will also leave
informed about various methods to further develop leadership skills, and
charitable and non-profit fundraising processes.
Cindy Kelly, President, Washington School Boards’ Educational Foundation
(WASBEF); Director, Port Angeles Schools; Cammy Brown, Director, Washington
School Boards’ Educational Foundation; Director, Chimacum Schools; Connie
Coleman-Lacadie, Director, Washington School Boards’ Educational Foundation;
Debbie Long, Director, Central Valley School District; WSSDA Past President
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WIAA Hot Topics
206 C, Spokane Convention Center
Ask questions, share information, and learn each school director’s role
in developing and maintaining the world of interscholastic activities in
Washington state.
Mike Colbrese, Executive Director, Washington Interscholastic Activities Association
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Zero to STEM in Three Years
201, Spokane Convention Center
Nine Mile Falls School District has successfully established a STEM program
that has gained honors as a Washington state STEM Lighthouse School.
Learn how your school can do the same. Presenters will share their steps
and strategies used to put this innovative program into place.
Brent Osborn, Principal, Lakeside High School, Nine Mile Falls School District;
Greg Flemming, Director, Nine Mile Falls School District; Brian Talbott,
Superintendent, Nine Mile Falls School District
Thursday
THURSDAY
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3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Break
Riverview Lobby and Bay 111 A, Spokane Convention Center
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Can We Prepare Our Children for Kindergarten?
201, Spokane Convention Center
Learn why children who enter kindergarten behind will remain behind. What
are the academic, social, and financial cost to students, parents and school
districts? What can be done to overcome this? Explore the results and
impact of a national case study.
Erich Bolz, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Richland School
District; Rick Donahoe, Vice President, Richland School District; Grant Project
Manager, Children’s Reading Foundation
26
Creating Student Success With Student Mentoring
206 A, Spokane Convention Center
What would you do if you were confronted with an increase in the number
of students who were not passing classes, not productively engaging in
school activities, and were getting in trouble both at school and in the
community? Learn how Odessa High School’s teaching staff decided to
confront the problem head on rather than looking for a new program or
organizational change.
Jamie Nelson, Principal, Odessa Schools; Suellen White, Superintendent,
Odessa School District
27
Finding Common Ground Through
Effective Board Self-Assessment
206 B, Spokane Convention Center
Engage in conversations with fellow board members to identify and build
upon common ground using this individual self-assessment tool. The tool
is designed to be a companion to WSSDA’s Individual School Director
Standards. Reflect, clarify and discuss to better understand your own beliefs
and those of your fellow directors.
Thomas Albright, Director, Marysville School District; Leadership WSSDA; Janet
Quinn, Director, Northshore School District; Leadership WSSDA; WSSDA Resolutions
Committee; Paul Wagemann, Director, Legislative Representative, Clover Park
School District; Leadership WSSDA graduate
Thursday
THURSDAY
26
BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUED
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
28
Implementing 24-Credit Graduation
Requirements and Much More!
Bay 111 C, Spokane Convention Center
After nearly a decade of discussion, the 24-credit graduation requirements
were put into law at the end of the 2014 legislative session, effectively
redefining the College and Career Ready high school diploma. Representatives
from the State Board of Education will discuss the new requirements, as well
as the revised Achievement Index, and other board initiatives.
Linda Drake, Research Director, State Board of Education; Cindy McMullen,
Director, State Board of Education; WSSDA Past President; Former Director, Central
Valley School District; Andrew Parr, Senior Policy Analyst, State Board of Education;
Ben Rarick, Executive Director, State Board of Education; Julia Suliman, Policy
Analyst, Washington State Board of Education
29
Leveraging Leading Edge Technology
in Modern Recruitment
Sponsored breakout session
205, Spokane Convention Center
Get a head start! Technology changes are coming in the field of education.
Stay ahead of the curve and help your organization by being proactive and
creative with your recruitment process.
Keith Her, Systems Sales Specialist, CEDR Systems; Loc Tran, Systems Sales
Specialist, CEDR Systems
30
One District’s Successful Journey to Redesign
Communications and Enhance Community Engagement
Bay 111 B, Spokane Convention Center
Find out how the Puyallup School District revamped their communications
department at a district-wide level to better engage their students, staff,
and community. Presenters will share the specific steps that measurably
improved communications and built community support. This presentation
will inspire you to find ways to do the same.
Brian Fox, Executive Director, Puyallup School District; Chris Ihrig, Director,
Puyallup School District; CEO and Lead Practitioner, Fired-Up! Culture; Adjunct
Professor, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Northwest University;
Timothy Yeomans, Superintendent, Puyallup School District; Teaching faculty at
WSU, PLU, WWU
Thursday
THURSDAY
31
27
Putting Policy and Practice Together for
Both Results and Accountability
206 D, Spokane Convention Center
Prioritizing the needs of students in setting policy helped one district achieve
measurable academic gains, fiscal stability and operational effectiveness
during tough economic times. This session will help board members
and staff connect the dots between policy and practice to achieve fiscal,
operational and instructional goals.
John Bash, Deputy Superintendent, North Thurston Public Schools; Chuck Namit,
Director, North Thurston Public Schools; Board of Directors, WSSDA
32
So You’re the Legislative Representative. Now What?
206 C, Spokane Convention Center
Now that you’ve volunteered as the Legislative Representative of your
board, get a sense of what you’re in for. Learn from seasoned members
of the WSSDA Legislative Committee about roles, responsibilities and
expectations of Legislative Representatives.
Tony Ghazel, Director, Orcas Island School District; Vice-Chair, WSSDA Legislative
Committee; Marnie Maraldo, Director, Issaquah School District; Dawn McCravey,
Director, Northshore School District; Sarah Methner, Director, Port Angeles School
District; Dick Stone, Director, Montesano School District
33
STEM for Everyone
207, Spokane Convention Center
This session will show how to develop and implement a STEM+English
academy at a high school in a mid-size district. Join us to examine how your
district could ensure that all children have STEM access. Learn more about
a program that teaches eco-friendly approaches and requires students to
apply their learning.
Brad Adams, CTE Teacher, Riverside School District; Tim Hart, CTE/Physics/Math
Teacher, Riverside School District; Roberta Kramer, Superintendent, Riverside
School District; Talana Mielke, CTE Director, Riverside School District; Chris
Nieuwenhuis, Director, Riverside School District; WSSDA President-Elect
Thursday
THURSDAY
28
BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUED
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
34
Using Board Policies to Eliminate
Barriers to Student Success
202, Spokane Convention Center
We often hear about the barriers students in poverty and of color encounter in
the K-12 and higher education systems. It is even more staggering to imagine a
child facing both of these challenges. This session explores the board’s policy role
in eliminating barriers for students, and provides information about family and
cultural contexts that impact student success.
Mary Fertakis, Director, Tukwila School District; WSSDA Past President; Gene
Sharratt, Executive Director, Washington Student Achievement Council
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
35
Open Government Training
102 A and b, Spokane Convention Center
Recent legislation (ESB 5964) requires all school directors to complete
training on the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Records Act and records
retention within 90 days of taking the oath of office following appointment
or election. Attendees will receive documentation showing they completed
this training.
Nancy Krier, Assistant Attorney General for Open Government; Office of the Attorney
General; Scott Sacklett, Electronic Records Management Consultant, Eastern
Washington, Washington State Archives
Thursday
THURSDAY
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5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Informal Conversation With Directors of
School Districts over 15,000 Students
205, Spokane Convention Center
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Boards’ Night Out
Thursday
November 21
Friday
FRIDAY
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7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Federal Relations Network Meeting
Spokane Falls Ballroom Suite B, DoubleTree Hotel
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Small Schools Issues Task Force Meeting
Spokane Falls Ballroom Suite A, DoubleTree Hotel
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Ballroom 100, Spokane Convention Center
7:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
e-Stations
Booth 20, Bay 111 A, Spokane Convention Center
Bookstore
Riverview Lobby, Spokane Convention Center
Exhibits
Riverview Lobby and Bay 111 A, Spokane Convention Center
Washington School Boards’ Educational Foundation Booth
100 Hallway, Spokane Convention Center
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Charging Station
West Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center
Registration
West Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
WASA Superintendents’ Component Meeting
Grand Salon V, DoubleTree Hotel
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
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8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Caucus Meeting: Director Area 1
201, Spokane Convention Center
Caucus Meeting: Director Area 2
202, Spokane Convention Center
Caucus Meeting: Director Area 3
102 A AND B, Spokane Convention Center
Caucus Meeting: Director Area 4
102 C AND D, Spokane Convention Center
Caucus Meeting: Director Area 5
Bay 111 C, Spokane Convention Center
Caucus Meeting: Director Area 6
205, Spokane Convention Center
Caucus Meeting: Director Area 7
206 A, Spokane Convention Center
Caucus Meeting: Director Area 8
206 B, Spokane Convention Center
Caucus Meeting: Director Area 9
206 C, Spokane Convention Center
Caucus Meeting: Director Area 10
206 D, Spokane Convention Center
Caucus Meeting: Director Area 11
207, Spokane Convention Center
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Break
Riverview Lobby and Bay 111 A, Spokane Convention Center
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Small Schools Success Fair
2nd Floor Foyer, Spokane Convention Center
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
33
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
36
Are the Kids Learning and How Do We Know?
Bay 111 C, Spokane Convention Center
White River School District is creating a culture of formative assessment. The
effort includes a set of tactics, ranging from students assessing their own
learning to teacher teams collaboratively analyzing learning data. It includes
meetings in which principals and teachers work together to understand the
data at their school while the superintendent and board look at data from a
district-wide perspective. Attend this session to gain some solid procedural
ideas, and discover how all this fits hand and glove with TPEP.
Mike Hagadone, Director of Secondary Education, White River School District;
Washington High School Principal of the Year, 2011; Scott Harrison, Director,
Career and Technical Education, White River School District; Consultant, PLC
Implementation and School Improvement; Janel Keating, Superintendent, White
River School District; Co-author, “The Journey to Becoming a Professional Learning
Community and Every School, Every Team, Every Classroom”
37
Board Room to the Classroom: The Road Less Traveled
201, Spokane Convention Center
Discover a step-by-step process for board/superintendent teams to distribute
leadership from the boardroom to the classroom. The model focuses on
strategic planning for academic achievement. Boards make a difference in
achievement by their relationship with beliefs, roles, performance, skills and
effective approaches in the development of board/ superintendent teams.
Listen to Auburn School District’s story of academic success.
Anne Baunach, Director, Auburn School District; Laurie Bishop, Director, Auburn
School District; Kip Herren, Superintendent, Auburn School District; Carol Seng,
Director, Auburn School District; Ray Vefik, Director, Auburn School District
38
Bullying Prevention, Social Media Awareness/
Management and Violence Threat Risk Assessment
Sponsored breakout session
207, Spokane Convention Center
Safer Schools Together provides a strong understanding of how to create,
develop, measure and evaluate school safety. Learn how data collection will
help prevent needless tragedy and violence in your school community. This
session will also cover current social media trends and how students are
engaging.
Theresa Campbell, President, Safer Schools Together
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
34
BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUED
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
39
eGovernance for Best Practices and Open
Communication: Easy, Powerful, Effective
205, Spokane Convention Center
Thousands of school boards nationwide are engaging stakeholders by
using paperless agenda solutions to increase transparency. eGovernance
solutions not only save organizations time and money, they also allow them
to operate more effectively. This session will show attendees how utilizing
proven, low-cost technology can reduce carbon footprints, save districts
tens-of-thousands of dollars annually and increase community access to
board activities.
Ari Ioannides, Chief Architect, BoardDocs; Bill Terry, eGovernance Specialist,
BoardDocs
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
40
35
Innovative Ways to Teach the Common Core
Using the Sovereignty Curriculum
206 D, Spokane Convention Center
Participate in interactive lessons from the ground-breaking curriculum
program, Since Time Immemorial (STI). The STI curriculum aligns with the
Common Core State Standards and all 29 Washington tribes have endorsed
its importance and use. Learn the guiding principles, resources and
strategies used in teaching this curriculum infused with Native history and
culture.
Laura Lynn, Staff Member, Puget Sound ESD Native Education Program
41
It Can Be Done! How to Pass Legislation: A Real Case Study
206 C, Spokane Convention Center
In the 2014 Legislative session, school directors worked with WSSDA to
successfully help pass legislation to reduce districts’ federal forest revenue
deduction. Learn the inside story of this success. Your fellow board directors
will outline a step-by-step process for starting and sustaining a year-round
advocacy program.
Jeffrey Bierman, Director, Spokane Public Schools; Deana Brower, Director,
Spokane Public Schools; Ron Dinius, Director, Washougal School District; Neal
Kirby, Director, Centralia School District; Colleen Miller, Director of Leadership
Development Services, WSSDA; Russ Pfeiffer-Hoyt, Director, Mount Baker School
District; Chair, WSSDA Trust Lands Task Force; Lee Anne Riddle, Director, Ferndale
School District; Karen Rubino, Director, Washougal School District
42
Legislation, Policy and Practice
202, Spokane Convention Center
Ever wonder how legislators get their ideas for education bills? Curious
about what happens after a law that impacts school district policy
is passed? Learn about how WSSDA turns legislative directives into
implementable model policies that can be put into practice in your district.
Alan Burke, Executive Director, WSSDA; Heidi Maynard, Director of Policy and Legal
Services, WSSDA; Deb Merle, Director of Governmental Relations, WSSDA
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
36
BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUED
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
43
Making Education Come Alive! A Community
Initiative for School Improvement
206 A, Spokane Convention Center
Explore the board’s role in leading a community-wide district improvement
initiative that reflects the unique character of Port Townsend and the local
assets for a different kind of learning model. This community-sourced
district reform initiative represents a replicable and scalable approach to
significant school change.
David Engle, Superintendent, Port Townsend School District; Jennifer JamesWilson, Director, Port Townsend School District; Pam Daly, Director, Port Townsend
School District; Nathanael O’Hara, Director, Port Townsend School District; Holley
Carlson, Director, Port Townsend School District; Sarah Rubenstein, Director,
Maritime Discovery Schools Initiative
44
Open Government Training
102 A - D, Spokane Convention Center
Recent legislation (ESB 5964) requires all school directors to complete
training on the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Records Act and records
retention within 90 days of taking the oath of office following appointment
or election. Attendees will receive documentation showing they completed
this training.
Nancy Krier, Assistant Attorney General for Open Government; Office of the Attorney
General; Scott Sackett, Electronic Records Management Consultant, Eastern
Washington, Washington State Archives
45
Student Discipline: Washington’s New Approach
Bay 111 B, Spokane Convention Center
In this session, you will learn smart, effective alternatives to suspension and
expulsion that improve behavior, hold students accountable, make schools
safer, and enhance the classroom environment for students and teachers.
We will explore the current landscape of student discipline, discuss new
federal and state requirements, and learn from school leaders about their
success implementing new approaches.
Julia Suliman, Policy Analyst, Washington State Board of Education; Nicholas
Bradford, Director, Restorative Justice Center of the Northwest
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
46
37
Successful Transition Planning for
New School Board Members
206 B, Spokane Convention Center
This session provides a practical approach to successful transition planning
for new school board directors, regardless of the size or location of your
school district.
Randy Russell, Superintendent, Freeman School District #358; John Zingg,
Director, Legislative Representative, Freeman School District; Ed Cashmere,
Director, Freeman School District; Neil Fuchs, Director, Freeman SD; WIAA
Representative; Annie Keebler, Director, Freeman School District; Travis Campbell,
Director, Freeman School District
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Break
Riverview Lobby and Bay 111 A, Spokane Convention Center
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
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12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
General Session Luncheon
Ballroom 100, Spokane Convention Center
Presiding: Chris Nieuwenhuis, WSSDA President-Elect, Riverside School District
• Entertainment
Musha Marimba
The Enrichment Cooperative (TEC) at the Bryant Campus,
Spokane Public Schools, Director Heather Ward
• Keynote speaker
Scott Crabtree will share practical, science-based, strategies
you can use to increase your own happiness. Learn how your
board-superintendent team can become more sociable, energetic,
creative, insightful and productive.
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Runoff Elections (held in the event of a tie)
Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Delegate Assembly Check-In
Riverview Lobby, Spokane Convention Center
See page 11 for instructions on submitting emergency or late proposals.
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Pre-Assembly Business Meeting
Bay 111 B, Spokane Convention Center
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
39
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
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A Practical Approach to Strategic Planning
205, Spokane Convention Center
Do you have a current and effective strategic plan? You can drive powerful
learning by combining the “why” and “how” of effective planning with
governance. This is a concise, affordable model being used by districts
throughout the state. Join the conversation with WSSDA’s strategic planning
consultant to keep your district on track.
Mitch Everton, Strategic Planning Consultant, WSSDA
48
Analyzing Superintendent Contracts, Determining
Superintendent Salaries, Constructing Contract Provisions
207, Spokane Convention Center
It is important for a board of directors to be familiar with the contract
provisions for the superintendent. The contract is set at the time a new
superintendent is employed and should be reviewed annually for wording,
salary and benefits. This session will provide guidelines for boards and
superintendents to help with contract analysis and setting salary and
benefits.
Mike Boring, Consultant, WSSDA
49
Engage Your Community without
Violating Public Disclosure Laws
206 D, Spokane Convention Center
Discover how seemingly innocuous emails, frequently sent by board
members and superintendents, can violate the law. Explore specific
examples of email use and other facility use that the Public Disclosure
Commission has ruled violate the law. This session will help your district
avoid prohibited activities in support or opposition to a candidate or levy/
bond campaign.
Paul Clay, Attorney, Stevens Clay Law Firm
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
40
BREAKOUT SESSIONS continued
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
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More with Scott Crabtree: Part 1
206 B, Spokane Convention Center
Tap into the science of happiness to become a more effective and inspiring
leader. Learn what you can do now to start building the healthiest, happiest,
most productive district and school environment possible.
Scott Crabtree, Chief Happiness Officer, Happy Brain Science
51
Pre-Engineering with Robotics Education
206 C, Spokane Convention Center
Explore the benefits of robotics education and the impact it has upon math
and science. Learn about the success that Goldendale High School students
have had in both VEX robotics and FIRST robotics. Discover the affects these
programs can have on student achievement and motivation.
Matt Merfeld, STEM Instructor, Goldendale High School
52
The Road to Bond Victory: How Community
Connections, Collaboration and Communication
Helped One District Win Big!
Bay 111 C, Spokane Convention Center
Discover the strategies North Thurston Public Schools used, including
bus tours, “bright spots” and community partnerships, to pass a historic
$175 million bond measure with 68 percent voter approval. Learn more
about North Thurston’s successful year-round approach to community
engagement, positive and transparent communications, and strategic team
planning. Participation required.
Marcia Coppin, Director, North Thurston Public Schools; Courtney Schrieve,
Communications/Community Relations Director, North Thurston Public Schools; Ruth
Weigelt, Co-Chair, North Thurston Citizens for Schools
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
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41
Why Wait? Close Achievement Gaps
Early by Focusing on P-3
206 A, Spokane Convention Center
While great concern exists about persistent achievement gaps in third
grade and beyond, we can do a lot to close those gaps earlier. “P-3” is an
education reform that is gaining traction in Washington, and across the
nation. It requires stronger relationships between the K-12 and birth-tofive systems to better serve young learners. Washington P-3 efforts will be
highlighted.
Kristie Kauerz, Research Assistant Professor, P-3 Education Policy and Leadership
Director, National P-3 Center; Co-Director, Washington P-3 Executive Leadership
Institute College of Education, University of Washington; Molly Branson Thayer,
Program Director, P-3 Leadership and Professional Education, National P-3 Center,
University of Washington, College of Education
2:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Delegate Assembly
Bay 111 B, Spokane Convention Center
The work of the Delegate Assembly is essential to the priorities and
governance of WSSDA. Each year at Annual Conference, one voting
delegate from each participating school board in the state joins the
WSSDA President and the Resolutions Committee to adopt proposed
revisions to WSSDA’s Permanent Positions and Bylaws. Proposed
changes on Permanent Positions are listed in the Delegate Assembly
Handbook available for download at www.wssda.org. See page 11 for
instructions on submitting emergency or late proposals. Join us and let
your voice be heard!
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Break
Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Bullying. Just Bullying.
205, Spokane Convention Center
Bullying is a learned behavior that affects the entire community. This
interactive session will use state law and accompanying model policy and
procedures to define and delineate “bullying.” Learn about similar, related
negative behaviors, responsibilities of the district HIB Compliance Officers,
and training and best practices for dealing with bullying in your schools.
Mike Donlin, Program Supervisor, School Safety Center, OSPI
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
55
43
Exploring Best Practices for Bond Campaigns
206 C, Spokane Convention Center
This session will explore best practices for bond campaigns, including
facility data activities, funding issues, and communication practices.
Whether you’re just getting started or have had one fail, you’ll benefit from
learning about these strategies.
Joe Clark, Director, Chehalis School District
56
Family Engagement: A Key Ingredient
of a Successful District
207, Spokane Convention Center
This interactive session will help participants understand the role they play
in developing a partnership culture in school districts and schools. Learn
how to set up an infrastructure for effective school-family-community
partnerships focused on student learning and review special engagement
strategies for ELL families, cultural competence principles, and a sampling
of successful models implemented across the nation.
Cathy Liu Scott, Partnerships Director, Washington State Family Engagement
Trust; Former Community Relations Manager, Governor’s Office of the Education
Ombudsman; Adie Simmons, Executive Director, Washington State Family
Engagement Trust; Founding Director, Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds;
Founding Director, Seattle Public Schools’ Office of Family and Community
Partnerships
57
Hiring the Superintendent: The School
Board’s Most Important Decision
206 A, Spokane Convention Center
School board members will explore the various components of an effective
superintendent search. The session will emphasize the need for an open
and transparent process involving various stakeholders. Participants will
also discuss the Open Public Meetings Act as it relates to the hiring of the
superintendent.
Mike Boring, Consultant, WSSDA; Consultant, McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.;
Al Cohen, Consultant, WSSDA; Consultant, McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.;
Richard Parker, Consultant, WSSDA; Consultant, McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
44
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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How School Boards Can Shape the Solution to McCleary
Bay 111 C, Spokane Convention Center
Given the McCleary decision, 2015 will be a momentous legislative session
for school districts. How can school boards help influence the outcome?
Learn how legislative changes might affect local levies and affect districts.
Participants will discuss what school boards should defend and where the
likely compromises are.
Rep. Kristine Lytton, State Representative, Washington State House of
Representatives; Former Director, Anacortes School District; Rep. Chad Magendanz,
State Representative, Washington State House of Representatives; Former Director,
Issaquah School District; Frank Ordway, Director of Government Relations, League
of Education Voters; Chair, Ferndale School Levy Committee
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More with Scott Crabtree: Part 2
206 B, Spokane Convention Center
This session begins with a quick summary of Scott’s first session, More with
Scott Crabtree: Part 1, for those who missed it. Discover more about what
the science of happiness says about relationships, flow and multitasking.
You’ll also learn research-based practices to improve happiness, success,
energy levels, and more.
Scott Crabtree, Chief Happiness Officer, Happy Brain Science
60
Stay Legal: The Do’s and Do Not’s of School Elections
206 D, Spokane Convention Center
Find out what school boards can and can’t do to promote a bond or levy.
This session will also detail the role of the school board in a bond or levy
election and discuss the Public Disclosure Commission Guidelines for school
district elections.
Jon Gores, Managing Director, D.A. Davidson & Co.; Roy Koegen, Bond Counsel,
Kutak Rock LLP; Amy Mason, Director, Central Valley School District No. 356;
Melanie Rose, Director of Communications, Central Valley School District; Ben
Small, Superintendent, Central Valley School District
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
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5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Student Representatives’ Reception
Breezeway, Spokane Convention Center
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
President’s Reception
Grand Salon IV AND V, DoubleTree Hotel
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Foundation Benefit Auction
Grand Salon I-IV, DoubleTree Hotel
FRIDAY
November 22
Saturday
SATURDAY
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7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Resolutions Committee Meeting
Evergreen, DoubleTree Hotel
Trust Lands Task Force Meeting
Executive Boardroom, DoubleTree Hotel
Welcome Gathering: New Legislative Committee Members
Parkside I AND II, DoubleTree Hotel
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Grand Salon IV AND V, DoubleTree Hotel
7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Registration
Grand Salon Foyer, DoubleTree Hotel
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
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Business and Education Partnerships
Spokane Falls Ballroom Suite C and D, DoubleTree Hotel
Explore the importance of business and education partnerships and the role
Chambers of Commerce can play in developing partnerships, delivering
programs that link business and education and advocating on behalf of K-12
public education.
Alisha Benson, Vice President, Education & Workforce; Executive Director, Spokane
STEM Network Greater Spokane Incorporated
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUED
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
62
Chinese and US Educators Look to Each Other for
Inspiration. What Are Both Systems Doing Well?
Spokane falls ballroom suite a and b, Spokane Convention Center
China has the second largest economy in the world and is on a trajectory
to overtake the USA for the top spot. It also has an educational system that
outperforms most of the world measured by academic achievement. But,
interestingly, Chinese educators want their system to become more like
ours. Find out why, with presenters Mari Taylor and Alan Burke, as they
discuss their recent travels on a 12-day, privately-financed trip to China and
toured local education, government and business facilities.
Alan Burke, Executive Director, WSSDA; Mari Taylor, Director, Lake Stevens School
District; President, WSSDA
63
Making State Government More Efficient and Transparent:
Governor Inslee’s “Results Washington” Reform Plan
Grand Salon III, DoubleTree Hotel
Results Washington is the governor’s data-driven performance management
and continuous improvement initiative. It focuses on five areas: Education,
economy, energy and environment, healthy and safe communities, and
government. This session will explore the governor’s education goals
and specific efforts at attaining them, including dropout prevention and
increasing graduation rates.
Wendy Korthuis-Smith, Former Director, GMAP; KayLyne Newell, Senior
Performance Advisor, Results Washington, Office of the Governor
saturday
SATURDAY
64
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Re-energizing the Community Engagement Process
Grand Salon II, DoubleTree Hotel
Successful community engagement requires more than just listening.
Learn how to become active in the process of speaking with and to your
community to energize and compel them to engage with you in school
board governance.
Bob Hughes, Director, State Board of Education; Chuck Namit, Director, North
Thurston Public Schools; Board of Directors, WSSDA
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Your Digital Story Matters with Keynote Angela Maiers
Grand Salon I, DoubleTree Hotel
Digital literacy is more than knowing how to post a message on Twitter
or Facebook. A digitally literate person will possess a wide range of
digital skills. This session will help you understand how to craft your own
narrative, manage the message in your communities, and use your story to
communicate your ideas, values and vision. Join keynote speaker Angela
Maiers and her writing partner, Mark Moran, for this empowering session.
Angela Maiers, Founder, Choose2Matter; Mark E. Moran, Founder, Dulcinea Media;
Co-founder, Choose2Matter
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Closing General Session
Grand Salon IV and V, DoubleTree Hotel
Presiding: Mari Taylor, WSSDA President, Lake Stevens School District
• Entertainment
“Our Interpretations,” Riverside Middle School Drama Club,
Director Keri Wendt
• Swearing in of officers
• Keynote speaker
Angela Maiers encourages school boards and superintendents to find
actionable ways to improve the world. How big is your brave and what
will your leadership look like after you return to your district?
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
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11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Book Signing: Angela Maiers
Grand Salon Foyer, DoubleTree Hotel
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Board of Directors’ Meeting
Spokane Falls Ballroom Suite C and D, DoubleTree Hotel
saturday
Annual conference planning committee
director area 1
director area 5
director area 10
Stanwood-Camano
Rochester
Pullman
Roger Myers, Chair
John Mortenson
Susan Weed
director area 2
director area 5
director area 11
Riverview
Tumwater
Waitsburg
Lori Oviatt
Jay Wood
Marilyn Johnson
director area 3
director area 6
WSSDA BOARD LIAISON
University Place
Battle Ground
Riverview
Mary Lu Dickinson
Monte Anderson
Carol Van Noy
director area 3
director area 7
SMALL SCHOOLS LIAISON
University Place
Waterville
Onion Creek
Christine Kilduff
Gordy Edgar
director area 4
director area 8
North Mason
Sunnyside
Dinah Griffey
Rocky Simmons
director area 4
director area 9
Central Kitsap
East Valley
Bruce Richards
Mike Harris
Elissa Dyson
Washington School boards’
educational foundation liaison
Cindy Kelly
Chimacum
WSSDA president
Mari Taylor
WSSDA President
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SCHOOL BOARDS’ EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Founded in 1986, the Washington School Boards Educational Foundation’s mission
is to support school boards and school directors collectively and individually in their
quest to strengthen their leadership skills and abilities as they strive to improve
student achievement. Two very visible ways they do this are to help directors pay for
Leadership WSSDA and for the WSSDA Annual Conference.
For further information about the foundation, visit www.wasbef.org.
BOOTH HOURS
100 hallway, spokane convention center
• Thursday, November 21
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Friday, November 22
7:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
BENEFIT AUCTION
grand salon i-iv, doubletree hotel
• Friday, November 22
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
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WSSDA extends its congratulations and appreciation to the following school directors
for their many years of services. Please join us in recognizing those who reached this
impressive milestone as of November 2014:
41 years
Jimmy Bays
Woodland #404
30 years
Carl Allaway
Trout Lake #R-400
Debbie Edwards
Yelm Community Schools
Bob Hanan
Roosevelt #403
Amy Shulund
Great Northern #312
25 years
Don Becker
Brewster #111
Debbie Caudell
Keller #3
Tracy Cotterill
Sultan #311
Vicki Groff
Moses Lake #161
Steve Jones
Nooksack Valley #506
Mary Patrick
Great Northern #312
Peggy Schweikhardt
Medical Lake #326
Debbie Winskill
Tacoma #10
20 years
Art Carney
Toutle Lake #130
Greg Colfax
Cape Flattery #401
Bill Rohde
Quillayute Valley #402
Rick Short
Granite Falls #332
Kim Stricker
Mary Walker #207
Rick Thompson
La Conner #311
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
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15 years
Jerry Asmussen
Tonasket #404
Victoria Bradford
Evergreen #114
Jim Brewster
Newport #56-415
Debbie CarterBowhay
Ocosta #172
Joe Clark
Chehalis #302
Rene Courtney
Stehekin #69
Ellen Dodson
Mount Baker #507
Kay Duskin
Arlington #16
Dave Eastham
South Bend #118
Gordy Edgar
Waterville #209
Ron Farley
Mead #354
Aurora Flores
Manson #19
Jim Freeman
Mount Baker #507
Larry Garcia
Mount Adams #209
Paul Golob
Granger #204
Duane Groom
Tekoa #265
Kory Heindselman
Okanogan #105
Gary Hess
Bickleton #203
Carol Hollar
Orchard Prairie #123
Carl Jonsson
Elma #68
Mark Kramer
Harrington #204
Bev Kulm
Lind #158
Graig Maley
Rosalia #320
Judy Nevitt
Darrington #330
Connie Opheikens
Moses Lake #161
Kim Patten
Ocean Beach #101
Corey Pawlak
Dieringer #343
Jim Penning
East Valley #90
Russ Pfeiffer-Hoyt
Mount Baker #507
Jean Rich-Lacy
White River #416
Clyde Rosa
Wishram #94
Mike Scharbach
Quincy #144-101
Andy Schlangen
Klickitat #402
Chris Stokke
Central Kitsap #401
Kasey Studeman
Napavine #14
Mari Taylor
Lake Stevens #4
Annie Trunkle-Smart
Lind #158
Rod Von Lehe
Medical Lake #326
SPECIAL RECognition
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10 years
Bill Adams
Taholah #77
Kathleen Anderson
Coupeville #204
Janie Beasley
La Conner #311
Terry Bower
Adna #226
Bruce Burnside
Fife #417
Donald Calvert
Methow Valley #350
Alfonso Contreras
Grandview #116-200
Zonia Dedloft
Starbuck #35
Dana Divis
Brewster #111
Garren Elmer
Green Mountain #103
Marcie Estrellado
Cheney #360
Kelly Fouts
Medical Lake #326
Tony Ghazel
Orcas Island #137
Ross Hamann
Waitsburg #401-100
Bill Hauss
Yelm Community
Schools
Brian Isaak
Coulee-Hartline #151
Chris Marks
Bellevue #405
Ann McMurray
Edmonds #15
Laurie McNabb
Carbonado Historical
#19
Tim Meyers
Orondo #13
Elaine Pfeifer
Washougal #112-6
Art Wightman
North Mason #403
BOARDS OF DISTINCTION
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Thank you to all of the school boards that applied to this year’s Boards of Distinction
program. WSSDA congratulates the following boards that best demonstrated the use
of the Washington School Board Standards in their school governance work:
Bellingham #501
Kelly Bashaw
Douglas Benjamin
Camille Diaz Hackler
Ken Gass
Steve Smith
Clover Park #400
Carole Jacobs
Walt Kellcy, Jr.
Marty Schafer
Joseph Vlaming
Paul Wagemann
Everett #2
Carol Andrews
Pam LeSesne
Caroline Mason
Traci Mitchell
Ted Wenta
Ferndale #502
Kevin Erickson
Hugh Foulke
Andrew McLaurin
Stuart McKay
Lee Anne Riddle
Issaquah #411
Lisa Callan
Brian Deagle
Marnie Maraldo
Anne Moore
Suzanne Weaver
Kent #415
Agda Burchard
Karen DeBruler
Russ Hanscom
Debbie Straus
Maya Vengadasalam
Lake Stevens #4
John Boerger
David Iseminger
Paul Lund
Kevin Plemel
Mari Taylor
Pasco #1
Ryan Brault
Steven Christensen
Sherry Lancon
Scott Lehrman
Amy Phillips
Pullman #267
Jim Evermann
Karl Johanson
Dean Kinzer
Allison Munch-Rotolo
Susan Weed
Puyallup #3
Pat Donovan
Chris Ihrig
Pat Jenkins
Dane Looker
Kathy Yang
Riverview #407
Greg Bawden
Danny Edwards
Jodi Fletcher
Lori Oviatt
Carol Van Noy
Tacoma #10
Scott Heinze
Kurt Miller
Catherine Ushka
Karen Vialle
Debbie Winskill
Tumwater #33
Bob Barclift
Rita Luce
Kim Reykdal
Janine Ward
Jay Wood
Union Gap #2
Carrie Greenough
Dianna Grunlose
Ronald Jennings
Louise Sisk
Margarita Soto
University Place #83
Mary Lu Dickinson
Michael Ehart
Annie Fitzsimmons
Christine Kilduff
Rick Maloney
West Valley #363
Robert Dompier
Pam McLeod
Adam Mortensen
Bob Wentworth
Jim Williams
FIVE-YEAR BOARD OF DISTINCTION AWARD
Congratulations to the following school board for its long-term involvement in the
Boards of Distinction program and commitment to exceptional board governance.
Sunnyside #201
Dylan Gardner
Sandra Linde
Michelle Perry
Rocky Simmons
Stephen R. Winfree
BOARDS OF THE YEAR
This honor goes to the top three Boards of Distinction recipients in their district-size
category, that evaluators recognized for outstanding accomplishments. Boards of the
Year will be announced during Thursday’s general session luncheon.
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EXHIBITORS
Ballroom Lobby
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BOOTH
Architects West
36
Beresford Company
41
BLRB Architects, p.s.
42
BoardDocs
32
BWP and Associates
39
Design West Architects
28
Ednetics
33
Edjoin.org, San Joaquin County Office of Education
29
Heery International
34
Illuminate Education
35
OAC Services, Inc.
26
Pearson
25
Renaissance Learning
40
Schneider Electric
23
Architecture, planning, landscape design
www.architectswest.com
Quality floor coverings and service
www.chberesford.com
Supporting our educational clients through all phases of project development
www.blrb.com
The eGovernance pioneer, and paperless governance solutions leader
www.boarddocs.com
National search firm can successfully recruit excellent leadership
candidates for your consideration
www.bwpassociates.com
Architecture for education: study & survey, bond assistance, LEED specialists
www.designwestpa.com
IT Solutions, wired and wireless networks, VoIP, IP video surveillance
www.ednetics.com
Take advantage of unlimited job postings for FREE for one year
www.edjoin.org
Program management, bond planning, commissioning,
and equipment planning and logistics
www.heery.com
Data and assessment and student information system
www.illuminateed.com
Project management, pre-bond planning, long term facility planning,
and pre-construction services
www.oacsvcs.com
The global leader in education content, and services
www.pearsonschool.com
A leader in K-12 assessment, teaching, and learning
www.renaissance.com
Performance contracting and energy services
www.schneider-electric.com/buildings
EXHIBITORS
Ballroom Lobby (continued)
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BOOTH
School Data Solutions
38
SIAW/USIP, Canfield Solutions
44
Sodexo
27
Spokane Public Schools
24
World Challenge Expeditions
43
WSIPC
37
WSSDA Strategic Planning Services
30
WSSDA Superintendent Search/McPherson & Jacobson
31
Provider of easily accessible student assessment data displays for educators
www.schooldatasolutions.net
Member owned and member driven property and casualty insurance program
www.siaw.us
Comprehensive services that enhance student’s ability to learn and grow
www.SodexoUSA.com
Spokane Virtual Learning provides instructor-led online
courses to students in grades 7-12
www.spokanevirtual.com
Preparing young people for life through student-led expeditions to the developing world
www.wcexpeditions.org
A non-profit cooperative that provides technology solutions,
services, and support to K-12 schools
www.wsipc.org
Strategic planning and facilitation services
www.evertonconsultinggroup.com
Executive recruitment and development, specializing in
superintendent and central office searches
www.macnjake.com
BAY 111 a
BOOTH
Alden Associates
19
ALSC Architects
14
Viewsonic Virtual Desktop Computing
www.aldenassociates.net
ALSC Architects | We bring our clients’ stories to life
www.alscarchitects.com
BuyBoard
A national purchasing cooperative
www.buyboard.com
6
Chartwells School Dining Services
13
Enterprise Scenario Planning
16
Dedicated to providing nutritious, great-tasting school meals
www.eatlearnlive.com
Financial budget planning, reporting and decision support (integrates with Skyward)
www.espbudgeting.com
EXHIBITORS
BAY 111 A (continued)
Fatbeam
Fiber optics, internet, ethernet, WAN, networking
www.fatbeam.com
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BOOTH
1
Graduation Alliance
17
Grand Canyon University
10
Providing districts turn-key dropout recovery and prevention solutions
www.graduationalliance.com
Quality degrees for professional educators in Washington
www.gcu.edu
Hellas Construction
Sports construction
www.hellasconstruction.com
3
Internet Cafe, Provided by Alden Associates
20
KCDA
15
Drop by anytime to check you email or browse the Internet
on stations provided by Alden Associates
www.aldenassociates.net
Your Washington State School District owned purchasing cooperative
www.kcda.org
LifeTrack Services, Inc.
5
Northwest Leadership Associates
7
NSBA
4
Riddell
11
SYBIS/CyberLock
18
Graduate follow-up surveys, athletic/activity surveys, and Title IX interest surveys
www.graduate-surveys.com
We assist districts in recruiting and employing new educational leaders
www.superintendentsearch.com
Working in partnership between WSSDA and NSBA, through National Connection
www.nsba.org
Riddell InSite Football Head Impact Alert System: Smart Helmet Technology
www.riddell.com
Access control solution provider
www.sybissolution.com
The Children’s Health Market
8
Thoughtexchange
9
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
2
Comprehensive health education, Pre-K to grade 8
www.thegreatbodyshop.net
Group Insight Platform for community engagement, collaborative planning, and more
www.thoughtexchange.com
Administer Washington state retirement systems PERS, SERS, TRS & DCP
www.drs.wa.gov
Washington Guaranteed Education Tuition Program
GET is Washington’s 529 Prepaid College Tuition Plan
www.get.wa.gov
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EXHIBITORS
Conference Theater LOBBY
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BOOTH
Comcast Cable Corp.
54
Dull Olson Weekes - IBI Group Architects, Inc.
57
Microsoft
52
SmartyAnts
55
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
56
Comcast Internet Essentials provides families with kids enrolled under
the Free and Reduced lunch program with high-speed broadband service
at home for less than $10 a month.
www.internetessentials.com
Specialists in the design of learning environments
www.dowa-ibigroup.com
Microsoft helps educators and students realize their potential
www.microsoft.com/education
Smarty Ants Reading World is a next-generation educational tool
www.smartyants.com
Provides financial and education management software and services to schools
www.tylertech.com
Riverview lobby
BOOTH
Math-Whizz
48
Northeastern University - Seattle
46
Safer Schools Together
49
VPCI + Cities Digital
51
Washington Schools Risk Management Pool
47
WSSDA Trust Lands Task Force
50
Online virtual math tutor for grades K to 8
www.whizz.com
Information on Master of Education and Doctor of Education degrees
northeastern.edu/seattle
Bullying and violence prevention and intervention strategies and social media awareness
www.saferschoolstogether.com
Laserfiche document management software and ECM consulting
www.citiesdigital.com
Public sector nonprofit provider of liability, property and risk management
www.wsrmp.com
Educates and advocates for strong, sustained revenue for schools
from the Common School Trust established at Washington’s statehood
Exhibits
Registration and
Charging Station
Bookstore
Exhibits
General Sessions and Meals
(100A, 100B, 100C)
Exhibits
SPOKANE CONVENTION CENTER
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Early Bird Workshop
Registration
DOUBLETREE HOTEL
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Thank you to the following sponsors
for their generous contributions:
DIAMOND LEVEL: $10,000
Comcast
keynote speaker
PLATINUM LEVEL: $7,500
Washington School Boards’ Educational Foundation
president’s reception
SILVER LEVEL: $2,500
Alden Associates
internet cafe
Piper Jaffray & Company
boards of the year and luncheon
D.A. Davidson
Lanyards
Illuminate Education
breakout session
Edjoin.Org, San Joaquin County Office of Education
breakout session
Microsoft
breakout session
Safer Schools Together
breakout session
(800) 562-8927
www.wssda.org
mail@wssda.org