State Education Convention Guide

2013 STATE EDUCATION CONVENTION GUIDE

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Convention 2013 January 23-25, 2013 | Delta Center, Milwaukee K E Y W O R D

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Association Staff Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . back cover

Hotels, Shuttle Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Meal Events Complimentary Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . 9 WASB Breakfast Program. . . . . . . . . . 17 WASDA Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 WASBO Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Delegate Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 6, 12

Milwaukee School Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

At-a-Glance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Floor Plans, Site Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Networking Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Award Recipients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

General Information, Welcome. . . . . . . . . 3

Pre-Convention Workshops, Tuesday. . . . . 6

General Sessions Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

School Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Handout Print Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Spouse Excursion, Harley-Davidson Museum . . . . . . . . . 18

Administrative Assistants, Special Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Art, Student Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Book Signings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 21 Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Committee Meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Featured Sessions Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Convention Advisory Committee. . back cover

Hotels, Shuttle Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Exhibit Hall Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Idea Exchanges / Meet the Experts Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Exhibitors, alphabetical. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Exhibitors, categorical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

P R E S E N T I N G

Shuttle Schedule, Hotels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Site Maps, Floor Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Student Showcase Art Contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Music Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Twitter, Convention Updates. . . . . . . . . . 49

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WELCOME!

Working Together

Patrick Sherman WASB President

Wayne Anderson WASDA President

Janice DeMuese WASBO President

Welcome to the 92nd State Education Convention!

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he Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB), the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA) and the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) have worked together to deliver the Joint State Education Convention to you — the leaders of Wisconsin’s public schools. Our theme this year is Working Together to Cultivate Excellence.

To put it simply: together we can accomplish more.

As one single organization, WASB, WASDA or WASBO could not support an event of the magnitude of the State Education Convention. But together, we can sponsor nationally renowned speakers, draw thousands of attendees, and present dozens of sessions addressing the most relevant and important school topics.

We know you — the school leaders of this state — are partnering with businesses, higher education, and other

school districts and organizations to provide more learning opportunities for students and reaffirming your districts as the centers of our communities. We want to build on that great work.

We encourage you to bring this attitude of teamwork into this year’s convention. Take time to introduce yourself to new colleagues over the next couple of days, participate in the session discussions, get answers to your questions, and share ideas that have worked in your district.

We hope the 92nd State Education Convention provides you with the information and, most importantly, the opportunities to work with colleagues from around the state to cultivate excellence for our students.

We are excited you are here to join in the celebration and advancement of public education in Wisconsin.

Enjoy the Convention!

G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Note: the name of the convention center has changed from the Frontier Airlines Center to the Delta Center.

BADGES: Admission to all 2013 State Education Convention activities and exhibits is limited to those wearing the official convention badge. Be sure to have it with you at all times, including Friday’s sessions at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center.

COAT CHECK: The coat check is provided on the ground floor of the Delta Center.

Hours are: Wednesday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm; Thursday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.

CONVENTION BOOKSTORE: The Convention Bookstore, located outside the Exhibit Hall, stocks the latest resources for school districts. It is open 8 am – 5 pm on Wednesday and 8 am – 4 pm on Thursday. A wide range of educational leadership books is available.

CONVENTION PHOTOS: Attendees will be able to view and download convention photos taken by John O’Hara, the official convention photographer, at no cost.

Make sure to check your email inbox after the convention for a link to the photo galleries. Also, visit the WASB photo booth (#630) in the Exhibit Hall where you can pose for a quick photograph with you and your colleagues.

DELEGATE ASSEMBLY: The Delegate Assembly is held Wednesday at 1:30 pm in Ballroom AB of the Delta Center. Only official delegates with ribbons will be admitted. Non-delegates may sit in the viewing section.

INTERNET CAFÉ: Check your email and access the internet in the Internet Café.

Sponsored by Baird Public Finance and the Honeywell Energy Services Group.

ELECTRONIC HANDOUTS: Print session handouts at the Handout Print Center.

Look for the Print Center next to the on-site registration area, 3rd floor of the Delta Center.

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS: Wednesday: 8 am – 5 pm and Thursday 8 am – 3 pm.

NEW! EXHIBIT HALL SCAVENGER HUNT: Scavenger Hunt playing cards are in every attendee bag and available at the WASB Commons in the Exhibit Hall. Follow the directions on the card and turn it in by 1 pm on Thursday at the WASB Commons in the Exhibit Hall. Drawings for prizes will take place at 1:15 pm on Thursday at the Commons. You do not have to be present to claim your prize.

FOOD AND CONCESSIONS: Breakfast, lunch, snack items, as well as hot and cold beverages, are available at two locations in the Delta Center.

MEMBER RECOGNITION ATTENDANCE POINTS: Board members earn 30 member recognition points when they attend the State Education Convention.

MOBILITY SOLUTIONS: Electric scooters are available for rent from Miller Mobility Products — millermobility.com or 262-549-4900.

REGISTRATION: On-site registration for the convention is $195. Registered attendees may request a complimentary badge for a spouse according to the registration policy.

SHUTTLE SERVICE: There is free shuttle service between convention hotels and the Delta Center provided by Lamers Bus Lines, Inc. See “Shuttle Schedule”, next page.

TWITTER: Twitter users can get live updates throughout the convention by following the WASB @wischoolboards.

You can also join in the conversation.

Post your convention experiences on your Twitter account using the hashtag #wasb2013.

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GETTING AROUND

Shuttle Schedule Shuttle service will be provided between convention hotels (see below) and the Delta Center courtesy of Lamers Bus Lines. Shuttles will pick-up and drop-off passengers at the 4th and Wells Street entrance at the Delta Center, unless otherwise noted. The shuttles will run at the following times: W E D N E S D AY

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7:30 – 9 am

6:30 – 7:30 am *

4:30 – 5:30 pm

7:30 – 8:30 am 5 – 6pm

*Drop off is at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center to accommodate the WASB Breakfast

Convention Hotels with Shuttle Service Ambassador Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites

Courtyard by Mariott Milwaukee Downtown

InterContinental Milwaukee

Doubletree Hotel Milwaukee City Center

Ramada Inn City Centre

Appleton Chippewa Falls La Crosse Madison Milwaukee

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Floor Plans 1ST FLOOR

4TH FLOOR

DELTA CENTER

2ND FLOOR

H ILTO N M ILWAUKEE CITY CENTER

5TH FLOOR

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Tuesday Pre-Convention Workshops 1 – 5 pm Pre-Registration Required Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

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Turning High-Poverty Schools Into High-Performance Schools

(Regency C) Led by William H. Parrett, PhD, this session will equip school board members with an opportunity to consider an array of implications for their work as it connects with supporting the improvement of achievement and the Dr. William H. strategies needed for helping all students to Parrett succeed. Focusing on the school board’s role in successfully educating students who live in poverty, participants will learn how to build the leadership capacity necessary to improve student learning, eliminate practices that perpetuate underachievement, and foster a safe, supportive culture of high achievement.

Dr. William H. Parrett is Director of Center for School Improvement & Policy Studies and Professor of Education at Boise State University

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Data First for Governance

(Regency D) Are you using education data as well as you could? Do you wish there was a checklist for making data easier to understand? We’ll introduce simple practices to effectively organize and Deb Gurke present data to boards and to the public.

We’ll also review key questions to ask any time data are in front of you and do hands-on exercises to put the principles into practice. Core concepts come from Data First for Governance, a research-based, board-tested workshop series developed by the Center for Public Education. Learn something new whether you’re an experienced “data digester” or wondering where to start.

Cheryl Stinski

Vicki McCormick WASB Governance and Leadership Development (GoLD): Deb Gurke, director; Vicki McCormick, consultant; and Cheryl Stinski, consultant.

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(Regency A) Attendees will receive a comprehensive review of the most significant legal questions arising in board governance. WASB staff attorBob Butler neys will cover school board powers and duties, the Open Meetings Law, other meeting concerns including election of officers, parliamentary procedures and meeting minutes, public records laws, conflict of interest, employment and labor law, pupil records and pupil expulsion. Ample time will be allowed for questions.

Barry Forbes

Ben Richter

Bob Butler, WASB associate executive director; Barry Forbes, WASB associate executive director; Ben Richter, WASB staff counsel

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The School Finance Puzzle

(Regency B) In this workshop, presenters will use a hands-on approach to take the confusion out of school finance. Gain a conceptual understanding of the major components of the Wisconsin school finance system including revenue limits, equalization aid, property taxes and referendums.

Learn how these components interrelate and how they impact board decision-making. Leave the workshop with increased confidence with discussing school finance concepts and use this knowledge to help foster an environment of trust in your community.

DPI School Finance Team and Practicing School Business Officials

Assembly Discussion

Tuesday, January 22, 7-8 pm

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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. A review of parliamentary procedure for delegate assemblies will be provided.

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Wednesday General Session 10 am – Noon | B a l l r o o m C D , Delta Center

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Tony Wagner

keynote speaker

Tony Wagner consults widely to schools, districts, and foundations around the country and internationally.

His recent book, Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World, explores what parents, teachers, school leaders, and employers must do to develop the capacities of our students to become innovators.

In this book, Wagner profiles compelling young innovators and reveals how the adults in their lives nurtured their creativity and sparked their imaginations while teaching them to learn from failure and perseverance. Wagner found that play, passion and purpose are the forces that drive young innovators.

He discusses how parents, teachers and school

leaders can make play, passion, and purpose part of the classroom.

Prior to recently accepting a position as the first Innovation Education Fellow at the Technology & Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard, Dr. Wagner was the founder and co-director of the Change Leadership Group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education for more than a decade.

His previous work experience includes 12 years as a high school teacher, K-8 principal, university professor in teacher education, and founding executive director of Educators for Social Responsibility.

Dr. Wagner earned an M.A.T. and an Ed.D. at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

“It is [the] combination of play, passion, and purpose that best develops the discipline and perseverance required to be a successful innovator.”  TONY WAGNER BOOK SIGNING: 12:15 – 1 pm, January 23, WASB Bookstore, 3rd floor, Delta Center

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S E S S I O N HIGHLIGHTS

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Presiding: Wayne Anderson, WASDA President, Mt. Horeb Area School District

Wayne Anderson

Tony Evers

The Lake Geneva-Genoa City UHS Jazz Band will officially open the 92nd State Education Convention. Several special award winners will be recognized, including: Superintendent of the Year, Business Official of the Year, Teachers of the Year, Principals of the Year, and the Wisconsin Student Art Award.

After the awards presentation, State Superintendent Tony Evers will take the podium to lay out his priorities for public education in Wisconsin. Noted author and education consultant Tony Wagner will deliver the keynote address.

Wagner’s powerful message underlines the importance of fostering innovation in our students.

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Investing in Wisconsin Public Schools

1:30 – 4 pm (DC 202CDE) The WASB, WASBO, and the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) have come together to develop an exciting tool to comprehend the variables, stakeholders and nuances of financing Wisconsin’s public schools. This interactive, hands-on activity will take attendees through a process of self-discovery to lay a foundation for understanding Wisconsin school finance. Learn school fiscal literacy with your colleagues through group interaction and conversation.

Woody Wiedenhoeft, Executive Director, WASBO | PLEASE

NOTE: Members have indicated a high level of interest in this session. Due to capacity constraints, attendance is limited to the first 200 participants. This session will be repeated on Friday, Jan. 25, 8 – 10:15 am in the Empire Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center.

1:30 – 4 pm (DC 202AB) New laws, administrative rulemaking and court decisions create an ever-evolving legal landscape in which school boards and administrations must operate. Employee handbooks and policies must be constantly updated to keep pace with changing laws. This session will cover the latest developments in employment and school law, providing up-to-date guidance on the rules governing handbook and board policy development.

Bob Butler, WASB associate executive director; Barry Forbes, WASB associate executive director | PLEASE

NOTE: This session Bob Butler will be repeated on Thursday, Jan. 24, 8:45 – 11:15 am in DC 202 AB.

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Wednesday Idea Exchanges – Meet the Experts

8:45 – 9:45 am COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  From

the Dining Room to the Board Room to the Classroom (DC 202AB) Howard-Suamico board members have used a number of tools including surveys and discussion sessions with community groups to help align a new vision of district policies with the values of the community. During this session, the board will share its process for discovering what community members envisioned for their students’ education as well as how they ultimately transferred that into policy reflected in the classroom.

Howard-Suamico School District: Mark Ashley, Board Vice President; Lisa Botsford, Board President FA C I L I T I E S  Cultivating

21st Century Learning Environments (DC 101B) To optimize students’ success and better align with the changing workforce needs, we need to approach new school design with the 21st century learning environment in mind. This presentation will review how educational instruction has been delivered in the past, where it is now, and what is on the horizon. This presentation is a collaboration with Superintendent JoAnn Sternke, who will highlight the recent 21st century learning initiative in the Pewaukee School District.

Pewaukee School District: JoAnn Sternke, District Administrator; Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc: Eric Dufek, K-12 Market Leader; Bob Vajgrt, Principal/Education Studio Director

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 Energy Efficiency: What Works and How Schools of Any Size Can Save Energy and Money (DC 102B) Over the past eight years, Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) has saved $8.2 million in energy costs and offset more than 130 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. This didn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of a deliberate, concentrated effort across 3.9 million square feet of space at 39 locations.

Let’s use the GBAPS journey to teach other schools how to build a strong, energy efficiency foundation, work with their local utilities, maximize incentive programs, and get staff and students involved to make energy savings a reality.

Green Bay Area Public Schools: Scott Liddicoat, Science Teacher; CESA #10: Nate Curell, Energy Advisor; Focus on Energy: Steve Craker

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CESA #6 Effectiveness Project (DC 203DE) The CESA #6 Effectiveness Project is committed to increasing student achievement as a result of three driving project goals: (1) an effective teacher in every classroom, (2) an effective leader in every building, and (3) an effective educational system in every community. CESA #6 engaged the expertise of regional educational leaders to design a research-based professional evaluation SYSTEM for Wisconsin teachers, educational specialists and building leaders focused on both professional practice and student achievement. Come and share the passion that comes from doing the “right work” for kids and communities.

CESA #6: Cheryl Malaha, Executive Director of Instructional Services; Keith Fuchs, Executive Director of Leadership Services  Federal

Health Care Reform, What You Need to Do Now and What You Need to Plan For (DC 102DE) Be prepared for the things you need to do and plan for with the implementation of federal health care reform, the PPACA. This session will prepare you for many of the important strategic decisions that

need to be made today to navigate through the many aspects of the PPACA. The session will discuss: strategies based on employer size, Play or Pay, the Cadillac Tax, implications for employers offering coverage or not offering coverage, the Employer Mandate, the Individual Mandate and more. You will leave with access to an analytical tool that will assist you in determining the financial implications of PPACA on your group and its health plan.

WPS Health Insurance: David Grunke, Manager, Strategic Accounts  The Time is Now: Willing Wellness in the Workplace (DC 201CD) Now, more than ever, lifestyle and workstyle choices are having a significant effect on our lives, our organizations, and our communities. Driven by concerns of cost and quality, health care and our total well-being are topics that permeate many business discussions.

However, we have choices. We can choose to feel better, control our healthcare costs, and improve our well-being. We must first recognize the problem, seek an honest assessment of our current well-being, and then chart and stay on course for improved well-being. Integrating all facets of our lives, including the workplace, will drive a higher rate of success. This session will examine and explore workplace opportunities.

Humana: Thomas Van Gilder, Vice President and Market Medical Officer

Convention/Delegate

Orientation

8 – 8:45 am | Delta Center Ballroom AB Are you new to the convention or serving as a first-time delegate at the WASB Delegate Assembly?

Attend this special session to learn everything you need to know to get the most out of your convention experience. Intended for first-time attendees to the Convention and/or Delegate Assembly.

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Complimentary Light Breakfast Wed., Jan. 23 | 8 – 8:45 am (Exhibit Hall, Delta Center)

Sponsored by Trane and Heartland Business Systems, a light complimentary breakfast will be available to all convention attendees. The breakfast is served to welcome everyone to the 92nd State Education Convention. Please take time to visit with our sponsors and exhibitors at the Convention.

I N N OVAT I O N

District Technology Infrastructure for the Future (DC 201B) This presentation will focus on how the Oshkosh Area School District completely redesigned and realigned its IT infrastructure to support state-of-the-art instructional initiatives. Learn how to manage the careful balance and connection between the people, processes, services and technologies that are critical aspects of driving the organization and its success. Special focus will be given on how to develop a lean technology system with an increased focus on ROI (return on investment).

Oshkosh Area School District: David Gundlach, Deputy Superintendent/IT Director

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educational funding needs. Supporting examples will be available.

Bloomer School District: Deneen Berseth, Board President; Mary Randall, District Administrator; Gordon Johnson, Board Vice President

Marshall School District: Jennifer Frank, Board Treasurer; Gerri Hansen, Teacher; Barbara Sramek, District Administrator; Jeff Looze, School to Work Coordinator; Lisa Blochwitz, Principal; Jami Collins, Teacher; Marshall Community 4 Kids: Kristin Wehking, Volunteer

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SCHOOL FUNDING  Passing

a Facilities Referendum (DC 103C) Passing a referendum to construct new facilities can be a challenge. The School District of Bloomer passed a $17.5 million referendum to construct a new elementary school. This presentation will focus on strategies for success, and provide suggestions for communication to the community about

Budget Cycle (DC 202CDE) The district’s annual revenue and expenditure budget reflects how the district intends financially to achieve its educational goals. In this session, learn about the “budget cycle” of a school district which will include a discussion of the major components of a sound budget plan and the associated timelines and due dates. This session will reference the WASB/WASBO Budget Cycle Handbook that is available at

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LEADERSHIP  Creating

Collaborative Leadership Structures (DC 103DE) Learn how one district has developed and utilized collaborative structures involving a cross-section of participants (staff, community stakeholders, and board members) to provide leadership and direction to increase student achievement, facilitate school improvement efforts, tackle issues related to personnel and human resources, and address changes in the educational landscape. The presenters will detail collaborative structures that serve to build trust, provide a conduit for communication, encourage problemsolving, solicit input and provide leadership at the building and district level.

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Sessions for Administrative Assistants Wednesday, January 23 8:45 - 9:45 am

An Introduction to the Sources and Structure of Wisconsin School Law (DC 201A) School law covers a lot of legal territory. It is an often confusing mixture of federal law, state law, and decisions that were made at the local level. This session is for you if you have ever wanted clarification in the difference between an “act” and a “statute”, the federal circuit courts and the state circuit courts, or the “United States Code” and the “Code of Federal Regulations.” The session will start with the very basics, and move to the attendees’ burning questions.

WASB: Dan Mallin Staff Counsel

1:30 - 2:30 pm Getting the Most of Your Membership: Locating School Law and Policy Resources on the WASB Website (DC 201A) Your district’s WASB membership provides you with a key to Wisconsin school law and policy resources of unparalleled scope, many of which are maintained electronically on the WASB website. This session will introduce you to two of the gateways we have created to organize and facilitate members’ access to those resources: The Quick Links page and the School Law and Policy Index.

The session will also identify new WASB web pages that aggregate resources chosen specifically for new board members and for referendum information.

WASB: Ben Richter, Staff Counsel

3 - 4 pm Your District’s Online WASB Database (DC 201A) Learn how to: create and enter new board members, edit existing board members’ profiles to reflect current status, remove and add members into respective positions for the current year, order board member(s) subscriptions, and submit online registrations.

WASB: Delta Smith, Technology Services Specialist; Mark McCarthy, Director of Information Technology

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the Convention Bookstore and which provides additional detail to the topics covered in this presentation.

WASB: David Carlson, Consultant; Manitowoc School District: Kenneth Mischler, Business Manager STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

REPEATED SESSION:

 10 Steps to a Safer School (DC 101CD) The former chief of security for the Milwaukee Public Schools, and current executive director of the Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association (WSSCA) presents 10 steps that schools can use to make their educational environment safer for students and staff. All of the steps have been tried and have proven to work. Hear from an experienced school safety expert as they share what they’ve learned about making school a safer place.

Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association: Peter Pochowski, Executive Director NOTE: The above session will repeated 8:45-9:45 am, Thurs., Jan. 24, Ballroom CD, Delta Center.  Closing

the Special Education Achievement Gap by Aligning IEPs with the CCSS, RtI and UDL (DC 203AB) School districts will be challenged to meet the needs of their special education population with the upcoming mandate to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Even more challenging will be the task of implementing the CCSS within the Response to Intervention (RtI) initiative. This presentation will describe one approach in aligning students’ Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) with the CCSS in math and reading within the Response to Intervention (RtI) initiative using Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

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CESA #7: Nissan Bar-Lev, Director of Special Education; CESA #1: Barbara A. Van Haren, Director of Special Education  Financial Literacy Education — A Call to Action!

(DC 102C) Financial literacy is a life skill. Yet the lack of financial literacy is well documented. Our schools and educators are on the front line in preventing the next financial meltdown and expanding opportunities for youth entering our financial system. Panelists from the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy will share best practices, success stories and available resources to help schools elevate financial literacy education.

Appleton Area School District: Rita O’Brien, CTE Program Leader; Department of Public Instruction: Sheila Briggs, Assistant State Superintendent; Lakeland College: M. Scott Niederjohn, Director, Center on Economic Education; WI Department of Financial Institutions: David Mancl, Director  Getting Learning Right the First Time Every Time: Within Reach (DC103AB) The Institute @ CESA #1 provides leadership to a regional action network of school districts working to transform our educational system through personalizing and customizing learning. Almost two dozen school districts are implementing, expanding and replicating innovative practices around personalized learning for students and staff. This work is not about creating pockets of innovation but rather how to create systems-wide change so that we get learning right the first time, every time, for every student. Insights will be shared on the process of building new mental

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Wed., Jan. 23, 1:30-2:30 pm

(DC 102C) Teachers are motivators, transformers, and coaches.

Students are pushed passed their personal barriers as teachers set standards above where students feel they can achieve. Designing the environment of success so students can reach the high bar produces internal rewards for students that stay with them for the rest of their lives. These designed, hard-won successes produce attitudes of self-motivation and life-long achievement.

JoAnn Miller, High School Life Science Educator, Oconto Falls School District, Wisconsin representative for the national Teacher of the Year program.

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models, how to uncover assumptions that inhibit innovation, creating a shared vision for change, the role that district leaders must play in this process, and the perspective of students already learning in personalized learning environments.

CESA #1: James Rickabaugh, CESA Administrator; Hamilton School District: Gabe Kolesari, Board President  Trends

in Supporting and Assessing WI English Language Learners (DC 101A) English Language Learners (ELL/ELs) are one of the fastest growing segments of the school-aged population both nationally and in Wisconsin. Working with this population offers some unique challenges and opportunities. School districts are responsible for providing programming and services to this student group and federal laws require that they meet specific language and academic gains.

Department of Public Instruction: Audrey Lesondak, Education Consultant

1:30 – 2:30 pm C O M M U N I C AT I O N  The

Key to Sustainability: A Community Engagement Workshop (DC 103DE) Schools all over Wisconsin are focused on raising money. For years, most could depend on government grants or funds. But this mindset is not sustainable anymore. As funds are cut, additional resources and programs are necessary to educate students in the 21st century. The new direction towards long-term sustainability begins with inspiring people to help by showing them all the great work that you do. The presenter will guide you through a workbook to take back to your school board, put the formula into action and engage and inspire your own community. alinea, llc: Deborah Lukovich, President/Founder FAC I L I T I E S  An

Integrated Approach to Constructability Review (DC 201CD) This session will provide attendees with a working understanding of a collaborative, team-

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centered, interdisciplinary process of reviewing the design/construction documents to: identify areas requiring additional clarification or coordination (do we understand it); assess the constructability of the design/details (can we build it); and monitor the project scope to ensure alignment with the approved project budget (can we afford it). The benefits of implementing an Integrated Constructability Assessment will also be covered.

Kraus-Anderson Construction Company: John Huenink, Vice President; Jeff Kemp, MEP Systems Coordinator; Mike Spence, Director of Quality  What Shade of Green is Your District?

(DC 101A) Whether repairing mechanical systems, updating electrical work, remodeling, or constructing a brand new facility, set your goals with your consultants, or include them in your RFP. Student test scores, absenteeism, and instructor turnover are all affected by your facility. Once you define your district’s priorities (your shade

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of green), then set goals for your consultants to achieve.

LHB: Kevin Holm, Director of Educational Design HUMAN RESOURCES  What

Works? Understanding Success: Employer Metrics and Measures (DC 102B) Leverage metrics and measures to ensure that your health plan is working to achieve the Triple Aim for employees: improving health, affordability and experience.

Learn how to find data that’s accurate, meaningful and actionable.

HealthPartners: Jason Gallagher, Senior Director of Health Informatics  Navigating the Future of Healthcare (DC 103AB) This session will help you navigate the seas of regulatory reforms under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and will leave you with some new ideas and planning techniques to consider when you review your employee benefit plans. Should you use a Health Rimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA)? What is a Summary of Benefits Coverage requirement? Are

there any changes you need to be aware of for the Flex plan that you have had in place for years?

Benefits Design Group, Inc.; Sue Sieger, CFCI General Manager I N N OVAT I O N  Creating an Engineering Pathway from Elementary Through Post Secondary (DC 203C) The Southwest Academy for 21st Century Excellence was selected as one of the 10 model Project Lead the Way (PLTW) programs nationwide in 2010 for its success in promoting STEM education among Wisconsin school districts. This delivery model can be replicated elsewhere and the presentation will help you understand how to create an engineering pathway from elementary school to post secondary. The presentation will demonstrate what Engineering is Elementary and Project Lead the Way looks like in the classroom, what it means to students and their schools, and how all schools can use a consortium effort to provide quality implementation.

Project Lead the Way: Greg Quam

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 Planning and Administering Your Digital Learning Initiatives (DC 201B) Online and blended learning have proven to cost-effectively meet critical educational needs by providing opportunities that are not otherwise available, leveraging highly qualified teachers, and serving students with unique educational needs. During this session, critical areas to consider when planning, implementing, and evaluating your digital learning initiatives will be presented.

CESA #9/Wisconsin Virtual School: Dawn Nordine, Director of Technology Services/WVS LEADERSHIP  Building

District Capacity to Maximize Student Learning (DC 203AB) Learn how district leaders collaborated with various stakeholders to create shared responsibility and distribute teacher leadership through the development and implementation of a strategic plan aimed to improve student achievement. Presenters will highlight an instructional coaching model targeted for teacher and principal growth that encompasses the areas of literacy, math, gifted and talented, and positive behavior intervention and supports. Research-based strategies, processes, and structures (including an aligned professional development plan) will be shared to illustrate how the district has tied together initiatives into a focused framework for school improvement and address the opportunity gap.

Baraboo School District: Crystal Ritzenthaler, District Administrator; Dani Scott, Director of Special Education and Pupil Services; Lori Mueller, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

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Legislative Update (DC 102DE) Hear a recap of 2012 elections, and what to expect in the 2013-14 Legislative Session with a focus on the School Administrators Alliance (SAA) Legislative Agenda.

School Administrators Alliance: John Forester, Director of Government Relations SCHOOL FUNDING  How

Healthy is Your District? A 5-Year Financial Perspective (DC 203DE) A lot has changed over the past five years both economically and politically. School districts across Wisconsin have navigated this change in different ways, however there is one constant: school funding continues to be limited for all districts.

Solid fiscal management has a direct impact on the health of your district’s finances and can prepare you for what is needed over the next five years. This session will provide a discussion of key fiscal management practices and analytical tools to assist in evaluating and communicating the fiscal health of your district.

Baird Public Finance: Michael Clark, Director; Debby Schufletowski, School Business Specialist; Brian Brewer, Director  Regional

Pupil Transportation Cooperative and Benchmarking (DC 101CD) As school budgets become tighter, districts should look more at their non-instructional spending including pupil transportation to improve effectiveness and efficiency. A group of local school business mangers along with CESA #6 are currently engaged in the formation of a regional transportation cooperative. The goal is to compare bus contracts, pupil transportation benchmarks, and prepare a

WASB Delegate Assembly

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VOTE! The 2013 WASB Delegate Assembly is your school board’s opportunity to vote on the policies that will guide the association’s legislative agenda. Decisions reached by the Delegate Assembly help set the state-wide agenda for education in coming years. Make sure your school board’s

regional pupil transportation RFP, which includes group fuel purchasing.

CESA #6: Shantanu Bose, Strategic Sourcing; Jim Burgraff, Strategic Sourcing; David Van Spankeren, Business Manager  Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Next Referendum (DC 101B) The process for passing a referendum seems simple: create broad public awareness of the problems and propose a solution that represents what a majority of the community will support. But the road to success is filled with potholes and rabbit trails. Bill Foster of School Perceptions and Kit Dailey of Eppstein Uhen Architects have helped more than 300 districts navigate the budget, referendum and facility planning processes. They have learned what works and where districts stumble. This presentation will highlight 10 common mistakes districts make and provide advice on how to avoid them.

Eppstein Uhen Architects: Kit Dailey, Public Information Specialist; Brown Deer School District: Deb Kerr, District Administrator; School Perceptions: Bill Foster, President

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT  Invitation

to Move (DC 103C) Presenters will share physical activities used in inviting students to move while engaging them in learning nutrition concepts.

These activities have been developed around an agricultural theme and based upon Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board publications. Our audience will be invited to join in the learning, and get up and move.

Educators and students affiliated with Wisconsin Health & Physical Education

voice is heard. Delegates will meet in Ballroom AB of the Delta Center at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 23.

New delegates are invited to a Convention/Delegate Assembly orientation meeting in Ballroom AB at 8 am on Wednesday, Jan. 23. A pre-Delegate Assembly discussion will also be held at 7 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 22 in the Crystal Ballroom at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel.

NOTE: Delegate ribbons can be picked up outside Ballroom AB beginning at 9 am, Wednesday, Jan. 23.

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Communication Strategies for New Superintendents (DC 103C) Communication entry plans for new superintendents can help new leaders get off on the right foot. Learn the initial communication strategies for effective entry into this important leadership role.

Leave with ideas to help get new administrators started during the first three months, and the first year on the job. Effective communication builds relationships and relationships build confidence. Get off on the right foot!

CESA #6: Dorreen Dembski, Director of Communications; Winneconne School District: Peggy Larson, District Administrator FA C I L I T I E S  Making

the Most of Your Building (DC 103AB) See what districts are doing to meet their sustainability goals; improve indoor air quality for students, teachers and office staff; and reduce energy and water consumption. In this session you will discover quantifiable results that are directly linked to your district’s operational goals.

Trane – Wisconsin: Jeffrey De Vor, Solutions Sales Manager  Build New or Renovate — The Process of Evaluation (DC 201CD) With fluctuating student populations, advances in education, and, in some cases, deteriorating infrastructure, school districts are often faced with decisions to make regarding facilities. How do you decide whether to close or renovate existing facilities or build new?

There are several key factors that must be evaluated when making a decision, including: educational adequacy and/or functional obsolesce, financial advantages and disadvantages, condition of the existing building, safety and security, sustainability and time restrictions. This session will review proven methodologies used to weigh these factors and describe at what point the scales tip in providing the school district with the best possible return on its investment.

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Book Signings Tony Wagner | Wed., Jan 23 12:15–1 pm, WASB Bookstore (3rd Floor, Delta Center) Chester Elton | Thu., Jan 24 1–1:30 pm, WASB Bookstore, and 5–5:30 pm, outside Ballroom CD (Delta Center) Chef Jeff | Fri., Jan 25 12:15–1:15 pm, outside the Crystal Ballroom (Hilton Milwaukee City Center)

Plunkett Raysich Architects LLP: Kim Dale Hassell, Partner HUMAN RESOURCES  Health Savings Accounts — A Beginners Guide (DC 203DE) This session will provide a comprehensive overview of Section 223 Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and how employers are using them to lower health care costs. The seminar will cover in detail HSA rules and regulations as well as how HSAs coordinate with other benefit plans such as Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts. Learn how employers have successfully implemented HSAs as part of their overall health care strategy.

Diversified Benefit Services, Inc: Christopher Kramer, Sales Manager  OPEB Redux: Utilizing Creative Retiree Benefits to Manage Liabilities (DC 203AB) Bonding requirements and potential legislation have brought the idea of managing OPEB liabilities back to the forefront. This presentation will be an exchange of ideas with a focus on strategic planning for retiree benefits and managing OPEB liabilities. Participants will learn about creative benefit solutions that help make the cost of retiree benefits more palatable without undermining near-retirement employees.

Associated Financial Group: Bret McKitrick, HR Consultant

I N N OVAT I O N  Closing

the STEM Gap (DC 203C) Learn how to effectively engage and prepare students for the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce. This session will highlight a program that executes strategies using hands-on curriculum to strengthen students’ foundational math, science and communication skills. Hear about a program that provides access to positive role models and helps identify opportunities that exist within STEM, particularly those of underrepresented populations. These collaborative efforts have resulted in a more than 50 percent participation rate from female students and have educated parents in the community on STEM opportunities.

CESA #6: Tania Kilpatrick, Career and Technical Education Coordinator  Introducing the Wisconsin Digital Learning Collaborative (DC 201B) The Department of Public Instruction (DPI), the Wisconsin Virtual School (CESA #9), and the Wisconsin eSchool Network Inc. have formalized a new collaborative called the Wisconsin Digital Learning Collaborative, fulfilling the statutory requirement of the DPI to provide services under the Wisconsin Web Academy name. Together this collaboration will strive to increase the equitable access to high-quality digital program offerings throughout Wisconsin.

CESA #9/Wisconsin Virtual School: Dawn Nordine, Director of Technology Services/WVS; Wisconsin eSchool Network: John Jacobs, Director of Online Learning; Department of Public Instruction: Steve Sanders, Director, Instructional Media and Technology Team; Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent  Leading the Way on Project Lead the Way (DC 102DE) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) study engages students in developing a critical knowledge base and problem-solving skills through one of the fastest evolving curriculum offerings in Wisconsin. Such curriculum requires dedicated, flexible, technology-supported, durable laboratory classroom space; often

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craftily renovated from existing space. Utilizing the recently completed Middleton High School Project Lead the Way Lab renovation as the case study, this session aims to discuss the challenges faced when embarking on such a project and provides examples of best-practice solutions.

Bray Architects: Michael Hacker, Architect LEADERSHIP  Strategic

Planning — One Smaller District’s Experience (DC101CD) The internal coach for the School District of Bloomer, along with several staff leaders, will share their experiences in strategic planning. The district is now in year two of implementation of a plan that was developed over 18 months that included participation by more than 30 stakeholders, including community members, business leaders, staff members, administrators, board members, parents, and students. The team will share main activities throughout the process that ensured a positive and successful plan. Team members will also share potential pitfalls for implementation of a district-wide strategic plan with multiple initiatives.

Bloomer School District: Barry Kamrath, Principal; Chad Steinmitz,

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Principal; Mary Randall, District Administrator  Transforming the Teaching Profession: Notes from the Field (DC 102C) Teacher leaders, and their networks across the country, are engaged in dialogue about how to transform the teaching profession.

Presented in this interactive session are anecdotal notes and observations from the presenter’s year as a Teaching Ambassador Fellow with the U.S. Department of Education and her work on the RESPECT project. Topics include: the buzz about teacher evaluation, creating new career ladders, hard truths about teacher prep programs, and the demand for relevant and practical professional development.

Examine your own feelings on these topics and leave with a plan for initiating a healthy and robust discussion back in your home districts.

Mauston School District: Leah Lechleiter-Luke, Teacher, U.S. Department of Education 2011 Teaching Ambassador Fellow

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Liability: The Importance of Instruction and Supervision (DC 102B) This session addresses the significant components and challenges every school district faces as it relates to proper instruction and supervision in the classroom, in shop

class, on the school bus, on the athletic field, during field trips, and at any other school-sponsored activity.

M3 Insurance: Ted Hayes, Senior Risk Manager SCHOOL FUNDING  Developing

a Strong Sponsorship Relationship in your Community (DC 103DE) All districts are strapped by revenue limits and budget constraints. In Fort Atkinson, a sponsorship program has been developed that has provided relief for the operating budget while providing great marketing opportunities for local business people. Learn how to begin this process by developing policy and procedures, approaching the business community, and developing a sponsorship program that supports your schools. The presentation will provide participants with some great ideas and a guide to take back to their communities.

Fort Atkinson School District: Mark Pollex, Teacher; Vince Kent, Community Member; James Fitzpatrick, District Administrator STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT  Anti-Bullying

Measures (DC 101B) Learn about anti-bullying laws, initiatives, and participate in an open discussion on the anti-bullying initiatives currently in place in schools throughout Wisconsin.

CESA #7: Patrick Evans, Safe Schools Consultant  Feed Your Community’s Children, Your Budget and Your Test Scores!

(DC 101A) Experts agree that food fuels our students’ brains and makes an impact on school performance.

Learn the how to make the following valuable outcomes become a reality for your district: Farm to School, summer food service, free breakfast and half-day lunch programs, and improving student food choices. Discover a remarkable academic and food-service partnership that bridges the gaps between academic achievement, attendance, and tardiness while providing paid jobs for students with the added bonus of college accredited courses.

Beloit School District: Janelle Marotz, Business Manager; Tony Capozziello, Culinary Arts Instructor •

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Called the “apostle of appreciation,” by the Globe and Mail, Canada’s largest newspaper, and “creative and refreshing” by the New York Times, Chester Elton is coauthor of several wildly successful leadership books.

The Carrot Principle was a New York Times and BusinessWeek best seller, and with his co-author Adrian Gostick, Elton has had five New York Times best sellers in a row.

Elton’s latest book, All In: Creating a Culture of Belief to Drive Big Results, shares innovative leadership strategies to create a positive and productive work environment.

Elton emphasizes the importance of using employee surveys and interviews to create an open-minded culture.

He also encourages leaders to listen to what frustrated employees have to say — perhaps they are voicing displea-

sure that many employees share but are afraid to step forward. Among other strategies, Elton also talks about the importance of communicating everything with employees, which creates an atmosphere of trust and efficiency.

As a motivation expert, he has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Fast Company magazine, and the New York Times, and he has been a guest on CNN, 60 Minutes, MSNBC, FOX News, and National Public Radio. He also has a weekly segment on CBS News Radio as “The Corporate Coach” on how to build a better workplace.

But he is most proud to be the father of four exceptional children.

“When employees know that their strengths and potential will be praised and recognized, they are significantly more likely to produce value.”  CHESTER ELTON BOOK SIGNING: January 24, 1 – 1:30 pm WASB Bookstore, and 5 – 5:30 pm, outside of Ballroom CD, Delta Center

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The Chequamegon High School Band will open the second general session of the 2013 State Education Convention with the premier of a piece by a Wisconsin composer. The band will be followed by school board member service awards. We will be honoring school board members who have served on their local school boards for 20, 30 or 40 years.

WASB President Patrick Sherman will share his thoughts on his term as president before passing the gavel onto the

next WASB leader.

We are also excited to have best-selling author Chester Elton deliver the keynote address. Elton regularly receives top marks as a keynote speaker and brings valuable insight into school leaders’ roles and employee management.

ENCORE FEATURED SESSION! Labor, Employment and School Law Update is being repeated

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From Technologies for Educators to Technologies for Learners

8:45 – 11:15 am (DC 103C) Data-driven technology advances have transformed how schools assess and monitor student and school performance.

However, schools have not been able to take similar advantage of the kinds of personalized technologies Dr. Richard that have fueled a consumer explosion in areas such Halverson as video-games, social networking and web interactivity. Hear how schools can bridge the gap from educators to learners by adopting tools that give learners more control over their learning process and lead to more personalized learning environments in ways that challenge current performance-based accountability systems.

Dr. Richard Halverson, fellow, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery; affiliate member, UW-Madison Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Psychology departments

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A Tour of Wisconsin’s House of School Finance

8:45 – 11:15 am (DC 202DE) Develop a basic understanding of state general equalization and categorical aids, the financing of various student learning options, the revenue limit, and the school levy tax credits. Discussion of each component will include an exploration of the issues and concerns that have been raised by school district board members and staff over the years.

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Peter Ross

David Carlson, former school district administrator, retired director of the School Financial Services Team at the Department of Public Bambi Statz John Kasha Instruction and WASB Consultant; Peter Ross, district administrator, Seymour Community School District; Bambi Statz, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus UW-Whitewater; John Kasha, business manager, Seymour Community School District

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Thursday Idea Exchanges – Meet the Experts 8:45 – 9:45 am COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  Effective

Communication that Drives Results (DC 101CD) Messaging is not a single speech, blog post, or guest column in the newspaper, so what needs to be completed to create a message that is powerful and influential? Hear six steps to drive results: (1) identify stakeholders; (2) complete a communication infrastructure assessment; (3) identify message topics; (4) create a message schedule; (5) draft posts, tweets, articles, speeches, videos, etc.; and (6) create and implement evaluation processes. Plans can be developed to meet the unique needs of individual school districts who would like to hardwire communication.

Janesville School District: Scott Feldt, Board Member

Muskego-Norway School District: Gary Rosploch, Building and Grounds; Kettle Moraine School District: Dale Zabel, Buildings and Grounds HUMAN RESOURCES  Working

Together to Build Strong, Effective Educators (DC 102C) Together with the Department of Public Instruction, school leaders in southeast Wisconsin are discovering the power of teamwork by means of a consortium dedicated to improving student achievement through highly effective teachers and principals. The SE Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness consortium members are actively developing regional expectations, resources and support structures to ensure strong educational leaders in their classrooms and in their buildings.

Kettle Moraine School District: Patricia Deklotz, Superintendent;

Nicolet UHS School District: Lisa Elliott, Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Elmbrook School District: Dana Monogue, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services; New Berlin School District: Michelle Schwab, Director of Educator Effectiveness; Franklin School District: Judy Mueller, Director of Human Resources; Muskego-Norway School District: Kelly Thompson, District Administrator; Hamilton School District: John Roubik, Director of Human Resources; Department of Public Instruction: Jan Haven, Assistant Director of Teacher Education, Professional Development and Licensing  Health Insurance Consortiums and Shared Insurance Purchasing Options to Ease Budget Pains (DC 202C) From leveraging greater purchasing power to save money through lower premiums,

FA C I L I T I E S  Energy

Efficiency For Existing School Buildings (DC 201CD) The Fort Atkinson School District has made energy efficiency and sustainability an integral part of their business practices resulting in buildings with some of the lowest energy costs in the state.

Learn how the district got to this point starting with a successful referendum in 2005 to replace old HVAC systems with modern geothermal systems to installing solar and wind systems. Hear how these areas are managed, including funding and operation and maintenance as well as navigating the EnergyStar process and establishing GreenTeams in the schools.

Fort Atkinson School District: Dennis Kuchenmeister, Director of Buildings and Grounds; Sustainable Engineering Group, LLC: Manus McDevitt, Principal  Facility

Services-Out Source or In-House Staff?

(DC 102DE) Looking for budgetary savings might mean looking to contract out some of the services you need for different programs in your district. What does contracting mean for your district and how would you go about it?

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WASB Breakfast Program

Thursday, Jan. 24, 7 – 8:30 am Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center Will Allen, son of a sharecropper, former professional basketball player, ex-corporate sales leader and now farmer, has become recognized as among the preeminent thinkers of our time on agriculture and food policy.

The founder and CEO of Growing Power Inc., a farm and community food center in Milwaukee, Will is widely considered the leading authority in the expanding field of urban agriculture. Using methods he has developed over a lifetime, Will trains community members to become community farmers, assuring them a secure source of good food without regard to political or economic forces.

Will’s accolades include being named a John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellow — only the second farmer ever to be so honored. In February 2010, he

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Thursday, Jan. 24, Noon – 1:15 pm Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hosted by the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators, featuring JoAnn Sternke (Pewaukee School District), the 2013 Superintendent of the Year. |

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Thursday, Jan. 24, Noon – 1:15 pm Empire Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center Join the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials at its annual luncheon. Hear from Keith Lucius (Ashwaubenon School District), the 2013 Wisconsin School Business Official of the Year.

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to spreading risk and creating more predictable renewal rates, to gaining access to more health and wellness programs, learn how shared health insurance purchasing can impact your district’s bottom line. Hear success stories from three newly implemented consortiums across the state, as well as how to create a consortium in your region.

M3 Insurance: Jeff Ireland, Account Executive; Genoa City J2 School District: Mary DeYoung, Business Manager; WEA Trust: Kurt Popp, Market Development Director; Kathryn Otto, Director of Sales I N N OVAT I O N  Montello

School District: Moving to Charter (DC 101A) Hear about the trials and tribulations of making “the move” to charter. The Montello School District has a converted elementary school and is in the planning process for conversion of the junior/senior high school. Hear perspectives from the school board, administrators, teachers, parents, and legislators.

Montello School District: Jeff Holmes, District Administrator; Jeff Fimreite, Elementary School Principal; Steve Himsel Charter School Coordinator; Theresa Crawford, Home-Based Program Teacher; Steve Himsel, Charter School Coordinator LEADERSHIP  How

to Make Your School Board Election Campaign a Success (DC 102A) There are many locally elected positions in our communities, but school board positions are unique. While nothing can eliminate

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Harley-Davidson Museum Spouse Excursion 9:45 am – 1 pm | Thu., Jan. 24 Tickets required, inquire at registration desk Spouses and other registered guests are welcome to attend a special excursion to the Harley-Davidson Museum. Join Museum staff for a special guided tour that offers in-depth explanations of Museum exhibits and provides a glimpse into the private areas of the Harley-Davidson Archives. The tour will be followed by lunch at Motor® Bar & Restaurant.

(Shuttle departs Delta Center at 10 am. Shuttle pick up/drop off is at the ground floor doors of the Delta Center at the corner of 4th and Wells St.)

the tense countdown to Election Day, there are strategies that can be used to alleviate most challenges. The Port Washington-Saukville School Board vice president will present the methods for a positive campaign path that can lead to a successful victory.

Port Washington-Saukville School District: Michael Weber, District Administrator; Carey Gremminger, Board Vice President  Key Work of School Boards (DC 203AB) The Key Work of School Boards provides clear guidance for board members looking to develop the leadership skills they need to deal with today’s educational and political challenges. Learn how to

use this practical framework to make a difference in your district.

WASB Governance and Leadership Development: Matthew Gibson, Consultant; Vicki McCormick, Consultant  Top-Notch Board Performance does not Happen by Accident (DC 201A) When your school board is intentional about evaluating its performance, your district wins!

Reflecting on your work is a great way for your board to get a sense of where you are on key board actions.

In this session, learn how you can use a school board planning tool and data to drive decisions and planning.

Finally, you will see how this work can improve your board’s performance in service of student achievement, modeling your expectations for the rest of the district.

WASB Governance and Leadership Development: Deb Gurke, Director; School Perceptions: Bill Foster, President  Using a “360 Leadership Performance Review” Tool (DC 103AB) Learn about “360 Leadership Performance Review” — an online, practical, efficient, and reliable approach used in evaluating school district superintendents, principals, and directors of learning and pupil services. It systematically collects information about a school leader’s performance from a wide circle of contacts including teaching staff, support staff, families, and community members. Feedback from multiple perspectives helps a school leader develop effective growth goals that impact student achievement.

Northland Pines School District: Michael Richie, District Administrator; Advanced Learning Resources: Paula Hillmann, President  Wisconsin Opportunity to Learn — Assuring Success for All (DC 203DE) School districts are challenged to provide education for all our students, regardless of the challenges – poverty, English language learners, declining enrollment, special needs, rural sparsity, and more. Increasing demands are being placed on districts to close achievement gaps and make adequate yearly progress with all their students. What is essential in order to

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have all our students career or college ready? And how can we fund this in our current economically challenging times? Hear a lively panel address these issues and engage the audience on these central topics.

UW Madison School of Education: Julie Underwood, Dean; MiddletonCross Plains Area School District: Ellen Lindgren, Board President; Pepin Area Schools: Bruce Quinton, Superintendent; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Jasmine Alinder, Associate Professor (and President of Parents for Public Schools-Milwaukee); Opportunity to Learn: Tom Beebe, Wisconsin Project Director LEGAL  Responding to Public Records Requests (DC 203C) This session will review basic public records law requirements with a focus on responding to personnel records requests.

WASB: Ben Richter, Staff Counsel

SCHOOL FUNDING  Prioritizing

Budget Decisions (DC 103DE) In this session, participants will explore a method of prioritizing budget needs so that sound decisions are made with limited funds available. Review aspects that are important to weigh when making critical decisions about allocating resources. Using South Milwaukee’s model, participants will practice evaluating possible budget scenarios.

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waiver brought rapid and exciting changes around school accountability and the new School Report Cards.

This session will review the core elements of the new School Report Cards and discuss how schools and districts are using the data to inform local processes, as well as how they are sharing them with parents and community members. Additionally, the State Superintendent is interested in your feedback around how to improve the School Report Cards, including technical changes as well as suggestions on which new data elements (such as high school growth) are the most important to incorporate moving forward. Finally, the session will provide information about next steps for the new state accountability system.

Department of Public Instruction: Jeff Pertl, Policy Initiatives Advisor and Federal Funds Trustee; Laura Pinsonneault, Director of the Office of Educational Accountability  Relevance Through Implementation — The New RTI (DC 101B) Success with RTI can not be achieved without the support and involvement of all key players.

Coined by Randall Consolidated School’s RTI team, Relevance Through Implementation takes a hard look at the RTI process, planning, involvement, and implementation as a means to high achievement

and Improving Wisconsin’s School Report Cards (DC 201B) Last year’s federal ESEA

 10 Steps to a Safer School (BALLROOM CD) The former chief of security for the Milwaukee Public Schools, and current executive director of the Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association (WSSCA) presents 10 steps that schools can use to make their educational environment safer for students and staff. All of the steps have been tried and have proven to work. Hear from an experienced school safety expert as they share what they’ve learned about making school a safer place.

Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association: Peter Pochowski, Executive Director

NOTE: The above session will also be held 8:45-9:45 am in DC 101CD on Wednesday, Jan. 23.

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Hudson School District: Laura Love, Principal; Dana Krahenbuhl, AODA Coordinator

for all students. Come and see how proper utilization of teachers, support staff, specialists, and others can literally bring students to new levels of achievement.

Randall Consolidated School: Travis Lawrence, Principal; Erin Zigler, Learning Support Teacher; Stacy Smith, Reading Specialist; Rita Michels, Reading Interventionist; Lisa Merfeld, Reading/Math Interventionist; Briel Vanderwerff, Title 1 Math Interventionist; Karen Reddin, GT Coordinator; Ashley Morris, School Psychologist

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10:15 – 11:15 am COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  Effective

Communication 101 (DC 101CD) Presenters will discuss the value of effective communication in building credibility and relationships, enhancing public image, and ultimately improving student achievement — all while giving practical tips attendees can take back to their home districts to begin using immediately.

DeForest Area School District: Debbie Brewster, Coordinator of School/Community Relations; CESA #6: Kate Winckler, APR, Communications Coordinator FA C I L I T I E S  Tight

Budget? Modernize Your Facilities in Challenging Times (DC 102B) How are your facilities holding up? Find out ways to maximize your investment in this session.

Presenters will discuss why maintaining your facilities and grounds is important and what some options may be for your district if you need updates. If building new is not an option, presenters will discuss the decision to go to referendum. This session will offer some solutions for your district to get the most out of your budget and your facilities.

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Metoxen, Senior Project Manager; Hamilton School District: Bryan Ruud, Business Manager; Plunkett Raysich Architects: Scott Kramer, Partner HUMAN RESOURCES  Creative

Ways to Reduce Health Care Costs in a Post-Act 10 Environment (DC 103AB) Shrinking budgets and rising health care expenses are quickly becoming a reality in a post-Act 10 world. Learn about a process that challenges districts to think beyond network access, Rx rebates, and fixed costs, and understand how to: use plan data to drive accurate and objective business strategy; identify and remove plan and vendor inefficiencies; create an integrated approach to reduce plan expenses; improve member health and wellbeing; measure and manage each specific plan vendor and metric; benchmark plan performance, member health and utilization; and achieve sustainable, long-term financial objectives. Attendees will be equipped to implement this process, drive business decisions, and achieve budgeted objectives.

BeneCo of Wisconsin, Inc: Jeffery Schultz, Vice President  The Strategic Planning Process with an Eye to Health Care Reform (DC 202C) This session will provide

an overview of the major risks and opportunities of health care reform and discuss how to develop a longterm strategic benefit plan to respond to those risks/opportunities. We will outline a five-step process that many school districts have used to develop a long-term strategic plan including specific tactics used to achieve the outcomes desired. We will finish with two case studies of district success stories with this process.

Associated Financial Group: Mardi Burns, Benefits Consultant I N N OVAT I O N  Transforming

the Classroom with Collaborative Technologies (DC 102C) To achieve a 21st century standard of learning, in a time when many educational institutions are facing difficult challenges with fewer resources and increasing demands, the implementation of technology has never been as important. The ability to provide all students with equal educational opportunities is a common goal. Technology implementations that support learning goals can help achieve this common educational goal.

Deer River School District (Deer River, MN): Matt Grose, District Administrator; Itasca Area School Collaborative (Itasca, IL): Laura Mathieson, Manager; Grand Rapids School District (Grand Rapids, MN): Joe Silko, District Administrator LEADERSHIP  Become

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by Creating a Strong Link between Strategic Planning, Board Goal Setting, and Board of Education Learning Sessions (DC 201A) Is your strategic plan as vibrant as it could be? Learn how to create a laser-like focus on what matters by employing strategic planning and linking strategic initiatives to board of education goals and learning sessions. The Pewaukee School District has successfully implemented a strategic plan since 1992 and has developed unique systems to embed the strategic plan into the life and work of the board, thereby increasing student achievement, accountability, and positive stakeholder perception.

Pewaukee School District: JoAnn Sternke, District Administrator

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Milwaukee School Tour

Thursday, January 24

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Utilizing urban farming strategies developed by Milwaukee’s Will Allen, students at Milwaukee Vincent High School grow fresh produce from gardens at their inner-city school. Attend this special school tour to see how the students do it, and learn about the nationally recognized urban farming movement taking place in Milwaukee.

Shuttle pick up/drop off is at the ground floor doors of the Delta Center at the corner of 4th and Wells St.

 Board Policy Work: First Readings Can be Fruitful Instead of Frenzied (DC 203C) Using samples of actual school board policy topics and the general approach to policy development advocated by the WASB Policy Resource Guide, this practical session will enhance your ability to meaningfully evaluate proposed school board policies. Attendees will learn some of the hallmarks of good (and not so good) policy drafting.

The session will also demonstrate the value of presenting school officials with topic-specific resources to accompany policy drafts, and provide some ideas on how to locate those resources.

WASB: Dan Mallin, Staff Counsel  Listening and Asking Questions (DC 203AB) Learn how to identify obstacles to effective listening and improve your listening skills. You will also learn how to use questions to focus your conversations and understand how to communicate constructively to create productive relationships and build strong schools.

WASB Governance and Leadership Development: Deb Gurke, Director; Karen Dorn, Consultant  Restructuring

for Success: Career Pathways for Educators (DC 102A) Learn how one district is restructuring to build career pathways for educators while establishing teams of educators with a sharp focus on ensuring high reliability and integrity of the implementation of district initiatives, high

TOUR SCHEDULE: 8:45 am – Board shuttle buses 9 am – Depart from the Delta Center 9:15 – 10:30 am – Tour Growing Power 10:45 – 11:45 am – Tour Vincent High School 12 pm – Return to the Delta Center Pre-registration is required.

accountability for educator practice and high-quality professional development and support for educators.

By reducing the number of direct reports and establishing teams of educators, Kettle Moraine is providing teachers with rigorous and relevant support to improve student achievement while creating career pathways.

Kettle Moraine School District: Patricia Deklotz, District Administrator; Gary Vose, Board Member; Jeff Walters, High School Principal; Mike Comiskey, Director of Learning 6-12 Math  Superintendent Search (DC 103DE) One of the most important responsibilities entrusted to a school board is the selection of a superintendent. This session will outline the steps necessary to conduct a successful search and give an explanation on how a search firm can assist school board members in wading through the technical and legal aspects of a quality search.

WASB Search Services: Louis Birchbauer, Consultant; Dennis Richards, Consultant; Roger Foegen, Consultant; Mary DeYoung, Consultant

SCHOOL FUNDING  How to Develop an Objective Budget Reduction Process (DC 101A) Come and learn about a budget reduction process that is objective, quantifiable and easily understood. By utilizing a financial forecast model and related concepts developed by Dr. Tom Joynt (UWMilwaukee professor), a sequential

budget reduction process that is collaborative, prioritized and transparent to the public will be shared.

Participants will receive handouts and an Excel spreadsheet that have been developed to facilitate the process. Using these documents, participants will be able to replicate these processes in their own districts.

Chilton School District: Claire Martin, District Administrator; Lisa Lau, Business Manager  What to Do When a Referendum Fails (DC 201B) How many referenda have you been through? How many have failed? Don’t be discouraged. Representatives from the Watertown and Elmbrook School Districts as well as Eppstein Uhen Architects will share

Book Signings Tony Wagner | Wed., Jan 23 12:15–1 pm, WASB Bookstore (3rd Floor, Delta Center) Chester Elton | Thu., Jan 24 1–1:30 pm, WASB Bookstore, and 5–5:30 pm, outside Ballroom CD (Delta Center) Chef Jeff | Fri., Jan 25 12:15–1:15 pm, outside the Crystal Ballroom (Hilton Milwaukee City Center)

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their experiences and tips to help you recover quickly and make the necessary changes to pass the next one.

Kettle Moraine School District: Dale Zabel, Buildings and Grounds; Eppstein Uhen Architects: Abie Khatchadourian, Partner; Watertown School District: Douglas Linse, Business Manager; WASB Governance and Leadership Development: Matt Gibson, Consultant STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT  Best

Kept Secrets and Missed Opportunities (Understanding the Skills Gap, and What You Can Do for Your Students) (DC 201CD) Employers are currently struggling to find qualified candidates and future demographics will exacerbate this problem. Will there be enough talented and technically educated individuals available for these high-paying jobs? Join us for a discussion about how the job market has changed. You will hear compelling information about how advanced manufacturing has gone high tech, high skill and high pay. Learn how tightly connected technical colleges and technical universities are to the job market and how they have changed people’s lives and how your students’ lives could be impacted.

Nexen Group, Inc: Dan Conroy, VP of Human Resources/Talent Management; OEM Fabricators, Inc: Mark Tyler, President  Exemplary 21st Century Learning — What Does it Take?

(DC 101B) Education leaders from the Green Lake and Fond du Lac School Districts share their implementation stories, and showcase community and business partnerships, and educational support systems that foster 21st century skills such as creativity, innovation, and global awareness.

The session will discuss what it takes to be exemplary, and what school boards must do in their commitment to prepare students for college, career, and life readiness.

Green Lake School District: Kenneth Bates, District Administrator; Fond du Lac School District: John Whitsett, Retired Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction; Partnership for 21st Century Skills: Helen Soule, Director of State Partnerships/ Interim Executive Director

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 Messaging the School Report Card (DC 203DE) Dig into the data of the school report card to develop a consistent message for your district about what the data tells you. Participants will go through the report card step by step, learning what each of the priority areas of Student Achievement, Student Growth, Closing Gaps and On-Track/PostSecondary Readiness mean and how to interpret the data for school improvement. Participants will then learn easy ways to message their data for both internal and external constituency groups.

CESA #8: Eric Larsen, Curriculum Services Coordinator  Value-Added Data from Assessments (DC 102DE) Value-added methods are used to determine the contributions made by various educational entities (districts, schools, classrooms, and teachers) toward growth in student achievement using standardized tests and other outcome measures. Under Wisconsin’s educator evaluation system, value-added data based on state tests (and perhaps district assessments as well) will comprise one portion of summative ratings, along with measures of practice and other outcome data. This presentation will provide a brief, non-technical overview of value-added methods, along with a discussion of important issues and considerations for their use in educator evaluation systems.

Value Added Research Center: Bradley Carl, Associate Director of Policy

1:45 – 2:45 pm COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  How

to Deal with Negative People (DC 101CD) Learn how to deal with negativism and increase your own positive approach toward other people in everyday challenges. Improve the overall atmosphere of your work and home environment and increase the positive energy in any organization.

Port Washington-Saukville School District: Michael Weber, District Administrator; Carey Gremminger, Board Vice President

FAC I L I T I E S  How

Communities Benefit from Quality Educational Facilities (DC 102A) Facility improvements and expansions impact the community with more than just bricks and mortar. Modern school facilities increase property values, attract new families and businesses. Learn how VJS Construction Services and the West Bend Joint School District developed community engagement during the construction of the new Badger Middle School by hiring local workers, using local businesses and local material suppliers. School projects have a direct economic impact on their communities — learn how to make your next project a success.

West Bend School District: Ted Neitzke, District Administrator; VJS Construction Services: Maddy Tarbox, Vice President of Marketing; William Pennoyer, Senior Project Manager  Project-Based Learning Meets Small Neighborhood School (DC 101A) Examine the journey to develop Madison’s Badger Rock Middle School within the new Resilience Research Center — a facility designed to accommodate office, retail, research, corporate, recreation, and education needs. Hear about the ambitious vision that started the process, the challenges encountered and resolved during design, and the collaboration and forward thinking that led to the development of this new educational model notable for its flexible, adaptable, multi-use learning spaces.

Lewicki Consulting, LLC: James Lewicki, School Coach; Hoffman Planning, Design and Construction, Inc: Robert Koehler, Educational Facility Designer; Catherine Cruickshank, Senior Project Designer

HUMAN RESOURCES  Pay for Performance (DC 203C) The Cedarburg School District implemented a pay-for-performance plan for teachers based on their performance in the 2011-12 school year. The district created the Effective Educator Initiative, which is locally designed to triangulate data collected from the teacher evaluation process, ensuring performance assessment is

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consistent, fair, and accurate. Based on the aforementioned processes, differentiated pay is distributed based on four performance levels.

Cedarburg School District: Daryl Herrick, District Administrator  Raising Healthcare Standards While Bringing Your Cost Down (DC 103AB) The lethal combination of an unhealthy workforce, an inefficient healthcare system and escalating costs of treatment keep pushing insurance costs to unsustainable levels. Be a part of the solution. Learn about the revolutionary, yet simple approach that can not only lower your healthcare costs, but actually reverse the rising trend. Find out about how an onsite or near-site wellness center that is focused solely and completely on cost control is the solution where everybody wins: employee, employer and taxpayer.

NIS Clinics, LLC: Simon Abbott, Vice President  Superintendent Evaluations (DC 102B) Continuous improvement requires an assessment of progress in a school district. Leadership assessment is an integral part of any progress assessment. Evaluation of the district administrator/superintendent will set the tone for staff evaluation.

Thus, leadership assessment/evaluation should be undertaken in a planned and deliberate manner. This session will provide valuable insight into performance assessment, meaningful tips for school board members trying to evaluate school leadership, and areas where compensation enhancement can be added to the evaluation system.

WASB: David Carlson, Consultant; Dennis Richards, Consultant; Louis Birchbauer, Consultant; Roger Foegen, Consultant; Mary DeYoung, Consultant

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pass a resolution to dissolve. In the end, both the Florence and Wausaukee school districts were able to pass referenda to keep their doors open.

After serving as the leader of each of these schools during their time of fiscal crisis, Superintendent Jan Dooley learned that within the challenges faced there were opportunities yet to be discovered. In 2009, the school districts of Wausaukee, Pembine, and Crivitz formed a collaborative partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to reinvent rural technical education opportunities for their youth. Learn how such an initiative is a win-win for all involved.

Wausaukee School District: Misty Betts, School Counselor; Jan Dooley, District Administrator; Dave Kipp, Board President; Jennifer Klimek, Science Teacher; Sandy Wojcik, School Board Member; Northeast

WI Technical College: Vicky Oldham, Regional Coordinator; Lori Suddick, Vice President of Learning; Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District: Robert Berndt, District Administrator; Crivitz School District: Patrick Mans, District Administrator  Digital Learning and Data Systems Moving Forward Statewide (DC 103C) Hear about the statewide student information system (WISEdash data warehouse), which will serve as a learning management system and a content repository for all teachers. Also hear about a statewide videoconferencing system, which will provide a base level of instructional technology upon which all schools can base improving instruction using digital resources.

Hear how diverse organizations are

Nexus Solutions can help you move your plan from study to action.

 Wellness and Other Cost Control Mechanisms (DC 103DE) Learn about risk management approaches that not only control medical costs but also affect workers’ compensation costs.

M3 Insurance: Kevin Clougherty, Account Executive

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Dissolution: Reinventing Rural Education (DC 201B) The School District of Wausaukee was the second of two school districts within three years to

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coming together to make this a reality with specific examples on how this basic infrastructure will facilitate the implementation of Common Core State Standards, the move in 2014-15 to online state assessments, individual learning plans, and other upcoming projects.

Department of Public Instruction: Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent LEADERSHIP  Honoring Diversity and Equity in Our Leadership Roles (DC 201A) Wisconsin leaders have a strong passion for serving the diverse needs of students. As the students and families we serve change continuously, Wisconsin leaders must also change. In this session, participants will engage in a World Café conversation to begin a dialogue about communicating issues of diversity and equity. Come prepared to participate actively around essential questions.

Kenosha School District: Michele Hancock, District Administrator; Germantown School District: Susan Borden, District Administrator; Brown Deer School District: Deb Kerr, District Administrator  Improving your District Using a PLC Philosophy (DC 202C) Learn how following a Professional Learning Community (PLC) culture changed the School District of Onalaska from one that focused on adults and teaching to one that focused on students and learning. Learn how the district’s schools changed how they operated to better meet the needs of students.

Board members will present how they function as a PLC and share their strategic planning and goal setting process. Administration will present how teacher and administrative teams function to increase student achievement.

Onalaska School District: Francis Finco, District Administrator; Lauren Chafoulias, Board Member; Ann Garrity, Board Member; Roger Fruit, Director of Instructional Services; Laurie Enos, Director of Pupil Services  New Board Members Roundtables (DC 203AB) Serving in your first-term of office and have questions? Attend this session for a roundtable discus-

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sion of the most pressing issues facing new school board members.

WASB Governance and Leadership Development: Deb Gurke, Director  Take Charge of Your District’s Future: Strategic Planning (DC 102DE) A strong vision, mission, core values, and clear strategic initiatives can help your district navigate today’s “rapids” and take charge of your future. The WASB has developed and implemented a comprehensive strategic planning process, which will be described in this session, as well as success stories from the districts that have implemented it.

WASB Governance and Leadership Development: Paul Hardt, Consultant; Jody Jacobson, Consultant

SCHOOL FUNDING  Why

Are My Taxes Always Going Up? (DC 102C) This session will look at several Wisconsin school case studies. All districts have had tax levy increases for different reasons.

Some districts have seen large fluctuations in their tax levy over several years. Learn why tax levies can increase and a few simple ways to manage fluctuations.

Baird Public Finance: Lisa Voisin, Director; Hartford J1 School District: John Stellmacher, Business Manager STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT  Wisconsin’s Model for Response to Intervention: A Framework for Improved Student Learning (DC 201CD) This presentation will introduce participants to Wisconsin’s model for Response to Intervention (RtI), a framework for improved student learning that can be applied to behavior, reading or math. The essential elements of an RtI framework will be discussed, followed by the process and strategies used by schools and districts across Wisconsin to implement RtI. Finally, staff from the Wisconsin RtI Center will share data from Wisconsin schools that illustrate the impact of RtI on student achievement in reading and math, as well as on student behavior and discipline.

Wisconsin RtI Center: Heidi Laabs, Coaching Coordinator; Kathy Myles, Regional Technical Assistance Coordinator; Kathy Ryder, Director

 Pipeline to Employment — Fostering Partnerships in Education (DC 101B) This fast-paced session is for participants interested in developing business partnerships that provide students with onsite training and meaningful experiences that lead to future employment. Learn the key characteristics of effective business partnerships, a process for determining local business needs, how to arrange partnerships with area businesses, potential grant opportunities, and a plan for sustaining partnerships. Hear how the Edgerton School District developed partnerships with local businesses that have led to students serving in paid internships, on-the-job training, college scholarships, manufacturing and selling real products, and fulltime employment.

Edgerton School District: Dennis Pauli, District Administrator; Mark Coombs, High School Principal

LEGAL  Open

Session on School Law Issues (DC 202DE) Participants create the topics for this session. This is your opportunity to ask presenting attorneys any questions you may have related to school law or policy issues. Feel free to come with your own questions in mind, or simply to listen to the discussion.

WASB: Dan Mallin, Staff Counsel; von Briesen & Roper, S.C.: Kyle Gulya, Attorney  Agendas of the Senate and Assembly Education Committees (DC 202AB) The Senate and Assembly Education Committees directly impact K-12 education policy throughout our state. With the 2013-14 legislative session just under way, take this opportunity to hear directly from the committee chairs and key minority party members about their plans for K-12 education policy, their agendas for improving student achievement or other reforms, and their views on what some of the key challenges will be for public education during the next two years.

Sen. Luther Olsen (R-Ripon), Chair, Senate Education Committee; Rep. Steve Kestell (R-Elkhart Lake), Chair Assembly Education Committee; Sen. Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma), member, Senate Education Committee; Rep. Fred Clark(D-Baraboo), member, Assembly Education Committee. •

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Chef Jeff Henderson

Chef Jeff Henderson grew up on the tough streets of Central LA and San Diego. By the time he was 19, he was running a $35,000-a-week drug operation.

At 24, Henderson was arrested and sent to prison, where he spent 10 years behind bars. While incarcerated, he discovered a passion for cooking and committed himself to turning his life around.

With a criminal background and no formal training, Henderson struggled for years in the hospitality industry. But, with persistence and determination, he was able to achieve his dreams,

keynote speaker eventually becoming the executive chef of Café Bellagio in Las Vegas.

His story was first told in the best-selling memoir, Cooked: My Journey from the Streets to the Stove.

Today, Henderson is the Food Network personality behind The Chef Jeff Project, which takes six at-risk young adults and commits to turning their lives around by putting them to work for his catering company and providing them with the knowledge, skills, and ultimately, the opportunity for a new life with a culinary career.

“You have to help kids discover their gift and figure out what they want to do [in life] and cultivate that.”  CHEF JEFF BOOK SIGNING: 12:15 – 1:15 pm, January 25, Hilton Milwaukee City Center

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Presiding: Janice DeMeuse, WASBO President, Luxemburg-Casco School District The talented students of the Neenah High School Chamber Choir will open the final general session of the 2013 State Education Convention.

Gov. Scott Walker is invited and will share his priorities for public education.

Janice DeMuese

Chef Jeff Henderson, host of Food Network’s The Chef Jeff Project, will provide an exciting end to the 2013 State Education Convention. His amazing story offers lessons of resiliency and provides unique insight into mentorship and guiding students to success.

Gov. Scott Walker

 Friday Featured Sessions  This popular session REPEATED from Wednesday! |

Investing in Wisconsin Public Schools

8 – 10:15 am (Empire Ballroom) The WASB, WASBO, and the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) have come together to develop an exciting new tool to comprehend the variables, stakeholders and nuances of financing Wisconsin’s public schools.

This interactive, hands-on activity will take attendees through a process of self-discovery to lay a foundation for understanding Wisconsin school finance. Learn school fiscal literacy with your colleagues through group interaction and conversation.

Woody Wiedenhoeft, Executive Director, WASBO | PLEASE

NOTE: Due to capacity constraints, attendance will be limited to the first 150 participants.

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8 – 10:15 am (Macarthur) This session is designed for initial and second-year individuals serving in the role of district administrator and includes the active participation of the school board president. Learn about the WASB Coaching program and hear communication tips for your school district leadership team.

WASB: Louis Birchbauer, Consultant; David Carlson, Consultant; Dennis Richards, Consultant; Mary DeYoung, Consultant

Louis Birchbauer

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Friday Idea Exchanges – Meet the Experts 8– 9 am COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  Community Engagement and Affirming Trust (WALKER) Community members desire a voice beyond simply electing representatives. Usually when issues arise, citizens express their perspectives more passionately and expect unlimited opportunities during board meetings. How do we balance the desire for active involvement while maintaining orderly and timely discussions by the board? How do we affirm the foundation of trust such that when needs arise, we can go to the community and garner its support?

Kiel Area School District: Cynthia Schmahl, Board President; Dan Dietrich, Board Vice President; Louise Blankenheim, District Administrator

HUMAN RESOURCES  Growth-Based

Compensation: Propelling Organizational Growth (WRIGHT A) The Pulaski Community School District has instituted a Growth-Based Compensation System for the 2012-13 school year.

The system, connected with the district Professional Growth System (formerly known as a Supervision and Evaluation System) and aligned with the Professional Development Plan process for license renewal, provides for pay increases based on professional growth. Educators are eligible for pay increases based upon their professional growth and collaboration with other educators. Hear about components of the program, a partnership with a local institution of higher education, and reflections on the process of implementing an innovative compensation system.

Pulaski Community School District: Bec Kane, Director of Personnel and Employee Growth; Tom Krause, Assistant Director of Professional Growth I N N OVAT I O N  Integrating

STEM into Elementary and Middle Schools (JUNEAU) As our country rushes into times of economic uncertainty science, technology, engineering, and

mathematics (STEM) careers and education are at the forefront of the national conversation. Providing students with a solid STEM education should begin at an early age.

Learn how the Wheatland K-8 school district has been able to provide an exciting and engaging K-8 STEM experience for its students by tapping into programs and resources such as Engineering is Elementary and Gate Way to Technology. Programs that are available to all school districts in Wisconsin.

Hear about the positive impacts that STEM programs have had on student engagement, open enrollment and overall achievement.

Wheatland J1 School District: Jason Tadlock, District Administrator LEADERSHIP  Managing

Tectonic Shifts in the Wisconsin School Culture (WRIGHT B) The conflict over collective bargaining has yielded both predictable upheaval and trauma, and some heroic stories of successes.

This session will explore the normal and predictable group and leadership challenges and methods for bringing teams back together.

Verona Area School District: Dean Gorrell, District Administrator; Infinite Relationships LLC: Don Ferguson, Psychologist; UW-Madison: Kent Peterson, Professor Emeritus, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis LEGAL  Legislative

Update (MITCHELL) Attend this session to get the latest information on legislative activity on Madison affecting public education.

WASB Government Relations: Dan Rossmiller, Director; Joe Quick, Specialist SCHOOL FUNDING A

Systematic Approach to Budget Reductions (WRIGHT C) Hear about the process the Monona Grove School District went through to cut $1.2 million during the 2011-12 school year.

This systematic approach involved all stakeholders and was tied to the district mission and vision.

Monona Grove School District: Jerrud Rossing, Business Manager; Craig Gerlach, District Administrator; Susan Fox, Board President

9:15 –10:15am COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  Developing

a Successful Co-Curricular Environment (WRIGHT A) In 2010, the Cashton School Board realized conflict and staff turnover were negatively affecting the co-curricular experience for students. Through a communityengagement process, Cashton Public Schools developed a communitywide strategic plan for co-curricular success. By empowering community stakeholders and completing action research, the school community was able to participate in a process that both increased school-community trust and created unity for the district. Outcomes: less school board time is occupied by co-curricular conflict; the overall co-curricular philosophy is aligned to district vision; and a stronger partnership with the community.

Cashton School District: Bradford Saron, District Administrator FAC I L I T I E S  Green

and Healthy Schools (JUNEAU) Green and sustainable are buzz words we hear every day. Wisconsin school districts also have green initiatives in preparing schools for students and teachers. But are Wisconsin schools taking environmental responsibility far enough?

How can we include this important knowledge for our students? Attend and hear how the Wisconsin Sustainable School Coalition is working with facility directors to assist in providing curriculum for the students in your district.

Glendale-River Hills School District: Jim Beckmann, Buildings and Grounds; Kettle Moraine School District: Dale Zabel, Buildings and Grounds HUMAN RESOURCES A

Teacher Salary Structure for Improvement and Collaboration (WALKER) Instead of a traditional

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salary structure based on experience and credits, and rather than a competitive merit-based structure, Ripon developed a teacher salary structure based on three concepts: 1) evidence of annual teacher improvement; 2) incentives for collaboration among teachers; and 3) professionalization of the teaching profession. A joint committee of teachers, administrators, and board members created this model by studying motivation theory and discussing what the district should look like in five years and what steps would be needed to get there.

Ripon Area School District: Richard Zimman, District Administrator; Andy Lyke, Board Member; David Scott, Board Member LEADERSHIP  Ethics

in the Education (MITCHELL) Ethics is a word we hear but might not always pause to give it thought before acting. This presentation will look at what role ethics plays in the decisions of school board members and school officials.

Oconto School District: Sara Croney,

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District Administrator; Port Washington-Saukville: School District Michael Weber, District Administrator STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT  Build

Your Own Curriculum (BYOC) (WRIGHT B) The timing could not be better to build your own curriculum as technology is replacing textbooks and schools will soon be required to adhere to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Teachers and administrators have recently developed curriculum using Build Your Own Curriculum (BYOC) technology to assist in curriculum tracking, analysis, and implementation. In a matter of seconds, the curriculum can be searched for redundant or missing topics or learning targets. Most schools will need to develop learning targets from each Common Core State Standard, which is also the process used in Building Your Own Curriculum. Districts will have access to thousands of lesson plans and activities from other teachers throughout the United States.

Barron Area School District: Monti Hallberg, District Administrator; Carmen Larson, Teacher; Kelly Hover, Technology Coordinator; School Software Group, Inc: Chris Trina, Founder  Can Your Students Succeed After Graduation?

(WRIGHT C) What do our students need to succeed after high school graduation? The knowledge and skills our graduates need can be difficult to measure — and harder still to benchmark. The current dialogue on Common Core State Standards provides an opportunity to align post-secondary expectations with our instruction. There are new approaches to assess students as well as curriculum that go beyond “just testing” students with new assessment models available to Wisconsin schools. Learn how partnerships can be developed with an organization like ACT and how districts use this data to better prepare their students for success after graduation.

River Falls School District: Alan Tuchtenhagen, Board Member •

Sharing knowledge. Gaining insight. Driving decisions.

Powerful data analytic tools to drive decisions with better information staffing ratios budgeting salaries enrollment expenditures per student

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*Special 5Sight demonstration in the Exhibit Hall Cafeteria at 4:15 p.m. Wed, Jan. 23

CONTACT :

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Director of Business Development, (414) 225.0099 X1500, jcarew@forecast5analytics.com

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School Solutions Abound!

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he Exhibit Hall features hundreds of organizations that are in the business of helping public schools. Contractors, architects, technology providers, curriculum specialists, insurance, financial professionals and more are featured in the 2013 Exhibit Hall.

Be prepared to explore new and exciting ideas and solutions. This year’s show features dozens of trusted vendors in addition to many new exhibiting organizations. Make sure you take plenty of time to visit the Exhibit Hall.

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Exhibit Hall Breakfast

Join us in the Exhibit Hall for complimentary breakfast items and refreshments from 8-8:45 am, Wednesday, Jan. 23. Sponsored by Trane and Heartland Business Systems. |

Internet Café

Use computer stations located in the back of the Exhibit Hall (next to the cafeteria) to stay connected! Sponsored by Baird Public Finance and Honeywell Energy Services Group. |

Photo Booth

Stop by the WASB Photo Booth (#630) and get your photo taken with your colleagues. Capture your memories from the 2013 Convention. |

Cafeteria

Grab lunch or a snack without having to leave the action in the Delta Center. |

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Times

Look for special dedicated Exhibit Hall times in the convention schedule. This is your opportunity to meet with exhibitors, use a computer station or grab lunch at the cafeteria without missing a single session. |

School Fair

Hear about this innovative program from students and teachers from the Wautoma Area School District — Crossroads Press: Opportunities through Work-Based Learning.

Crossroad Press provides a valuable printing service to the school district while offering an exciting atmosphere for students to learn employability skills such as basic printing and publishing. Learn more about this program at Booth #833. |

NEW! Scavenger Hunt

Participate in the Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt to win prizes for your district! Look in your attendee bag for a scavenger hunt card or pick one up at the WASB Commons in the Exhibit Hall. Visit all of the exhibitors listed on your card and return it (with your name and district information completed on the back) to the WASB Commons any time before 1 pm on Thursday, Jan. 24.

A drawing for prizes will be held at 1:15 pm on Thursday, Jan. 24 in the WASB Commons. You do not need to be present at the drawing to win. Sponsored by Voorhees Associates, LLC; WEA Trust; WI OPEB Trust; and H&H Group Holdings. |

NEW! Basketball Court

Schmidt Custom Floors has set up a basketball court where attendees are free to try out the floor and shoot some hoops. The floor is located at Booth #346 (back, left-hand side of the Exhibit Hall).

WASB Commons

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The Marketplace, located at the back of the Exhibit Hall behind the WASB Commons, will feature favorite businesses selling an array of products including books, accessories, and more.

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Networking Reception 4 – 5 pm | Wed., Jan. 23, Exhibit Hall Relax with your colleagues and enjoy beverages and snacks and take in two exciting events!

Meet Mark Tauscher, former Green Bay Packer and founder of the Trifecta Foundation aimed at improving childhood literacy, from 4:15-5 pm at the WASB Commons in the Exhibit Hall, courtesy of J.P. Cullen & Sons.

Join us for a presentation of the transformational technology, 5Sight — a component of Forecast5 Analytics — from 4:15-5 pm in the Exhibit Hall Cafeteria.

Forecast5 Analytics is changing the way school district leaders make strategic and financial decisions by bringing Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Analytics (BA) to the public sector. It promotes data-driven decision making in a collaborative environment for Wisconsin schools.

Networking reception sponsored by Security Health Plan and Johnson Controls.

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Music, Art and more!

STUDENT MUSIC PERFORMANCES

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ach year, the State Education Convention features the work and talents of students from school districts across the state. This year, we’re excited to have three excellent student music groups perform during the three general sessions.

We’re also proud to display artwork from the WASB Student Art Contest in the Convention hall.

Make sure to take time to appreciate the hard work of our students.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23, General Session, 10 am Ballroom CD, Delta Center

STUDENT ART CONTEST

Badger High School Jazz Band Greg Bunge, Music Director Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union High School District

THURSDAY, Jan. 24, General Session, 3 pm Ballroom CD, Delta Center

Chequamegon High School Band Pat Pollock, Music Director Chequamegon School District

The WASB Student Art Contest recognizes talented student artists from across Wisconsin. This year’s winning artwork (pictured above), is by Klayton Fritz, a senior at Cambria-Friesland High School.

Klayton will be recognized during the General Session at 10 am on Wednesday, Jan. 23.

FRIDAY, Jan. 25, General Session, 10:30 am Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Please take time to view the entire student art gallery on the 2nd floor of the Delta Center.

Neenah High School Chamber Choir Amy Westcott, Music Director Neenah Joint School District

Sponsored by Liberty Mutual.

Student music performances sponsored by the WASBO Foundation.

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2 0 13 E X H I B I T O R S A A’viands Food & Services Management Booth 703 1751 County Road B Suite 300 Roseville MN 55113 Great People, Great Food! Beginning Every Day From Scratch.

A’viands is a leader in school food service management providing customized programs to fit our clients needs.

A/E Graphics Booth 907 4075 N.124th St. Brookfield WI 53005 Wide format printing services such as posters, banners, trade show displays and various vinyl graphics. Certified dealer in large format printing equipment.

AAA Driver Training Booth 824 8401 Excelsior Drive Madison Wisconsin 53717 AAA Driver Training offers mutually beneficial programs to school districts that includes delivers of high quality Driver Training for the teens in your school district. Stop by for more information.

Abacus Architects, Inc. Booth 942 1135A Michigan Avenue Sheboygan WI 53081 Abacus Architects, Inc. is a full service architectural and civil engineering firm specializing in K-12 facility planning referendum assistance, and design. We are “A Partner You Can Count On.” Achieve3000 Booth 1110 408 N. Patriot Drive Hainesville IL 60030 Achieve3000 is the leader in differentiated online instruction, serving more than one million students across the United States.

ACT Booth 531 300 Knightsbridge Pkwy, Suite 300 Lincolnshire IL 60069 ACT provides a wide range of assessments and data evaluation options to evaluate and modify curriculum and practices to drive student and school improvement.

Ad-ucation Media Booth 530 55 E Sumner St Hartford WI 53027 Ad-ucation Media helps to generate funds for schools by finding sponsors for school projects and public service announcements.

Aesop – Frontline Technologies, Inc. Booth 1030 397 Eagleview Boulevard Exton PA 19341 Aesop is the automated solution for absence management and substitute placement challenges faced by K-12 school districts worldwide.

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Alexander Furnishings Specialists, Inc. Booth 1011 848 Klondike Avenue Hillsboro WI 54634 Contact Dave Alexander: 888-3532371 or fax 608-489-3291.

Handling all types of school furniture and equipment. Looking for stage or theater curtains?

Alinea, LLC Booth 1128 703 E. Lexington Blvd.

Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Alinea helps nonprofits and schools attract the resources they need.

Alinea teaches their clients how to do a better job of telling their story and cultivating relationships.

All Covered Education Booth 111 12740 W Hickory Rd New Berlin WI 53151 All Covered Education, a division of Konica Minolta, provides advanced instructional technology tools, professional development services, and managed IT services for school districts and businesses.

Ameresco Inc. Booth 411 9855 West 78th Street Eden Prairie MN 55344 As the largest independent energy solutions company in North America, AMERESCO provides all of the services required to develop and deliver energy-related intiatives.

Anderson Ladd Booth 507 430 Industrial Blvd Minneapolis MN 55413 For over 75 years, Anderson-Ladd, Inc. has been a full service supplier of sports flooring and athletic equipment to ALL markets including: contractors, architects, owners, fitness clubs, theaters, K-12, colleges and universities.

We have the expertise to provide you with a flooring system and equipment of optimum quality.

Ansay & Associates, LLC Booth 229 101 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 11 Port Washington WI 53074 Ansay & Associates is a premier independent insurance agency serving Wisconsin and the Midwest. We provide integrated insurance, risk management and benefit solutions to businesses, families and individuals, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities through our proven four-step risk management process called The Ansay Way. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Booth 1019 N17 W24340 Riverwood Drive Waukesha WI 53132 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield offers affordable solutions for your

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health, medical, dental, pharmacy, vision & life insurance needs.

At Anthem, we believe the best health insurance helps people stay healthy.

ARAMARK Educational Services Booth 905 1101 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19107 ARAMARK Education provides a complete range of food, facility, uniform and other support services to more than 500 K-12 school districts across the country.

Arbor Management, Inc. Booth 503 2100 Corporate Dr. - Suite B Addison IL 60101 Arbor Management, Inc. was established in January 1986 to meet the need for a Regional Foodservice Management Company dedicated to providing professional management and personalized services.

Architects Group Limited Booth 625 1825 South Webster Ave., Ste 202 Green Bay WI 54301 Architects Group Limited, AGL, founded in 1978 provides high quality comprehensive planning and design services for educational facilities through Master Planning, Programming, Referendum Assistance, Remodeling, Renovation, Additions and New Facilities.

Architectural Design Group Booth 641 800 Wisconsin St Eau Claire WI 54703 With over 20 years of experience, Architectural Design Group (ADG) has grown to become a leader in Architectural and Sustainable design.

Arrow Audio Inc Booth 431  2013 sponsor 558 Eisenhower Dr Kimberly WI 54136 Audio and video systems, consultation and system design, bid specification authoring, acoustic room modeling and acoustical treatment recommendations. We sell and install video conferencing and teleconferencing systems, digital signage solutions.

Arthur J Gallagher Risk Mgmt Services Booth 700  service assoc.

1289 Deming Way Ste 212 Madison WI 53717 Gallagher Risk Management Services is your local insurance agent with national resources. We help you reduce your cost of risk by keeping your schools safe for students, employees and visitors.

Asphalt Contractors, Inc. Booth 841 710 Vine St. Union Grove WI 53182 Asphalt paving, seal coating and crack sealing maintenance service contractors for residential and commercial properties.

Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin Booth 840 5330 Wall Street Madison WI 53718 ABC of Wisconsin is an association of merit shop contractors, suppliers and associates. With over 800 members we can supply contractors for any need you might have.

Associated Financial Group Booth 619 711 Eisenhower Dr Kimberly WI 54136 Associated Financial Group is a multiline insurance agency with offices located throughout Minnesota & Wisconsin providing employee benefits, retirement plans, benefit admin services, property & casualty insurance WC & personal insurance.

Association for Equity in Funding Booth 720 7050 Lavina Road Dane WI 53529 The Association for Equity in Funding (AEF) is a group of over 100 Wisconsin school districts that supports equal educational opportunities and fights for fair treatment of taxpayers through equalization.

Athletic Field Services, Inc. Booth 702 PO Box 215 Genesee Depot WI 53127 We handle all aspects of track design, construction, resilient surfacing and lines. We are licensed, bonded, fully insured and members in good standing with the American sports Builders association.

ATS&R Planners/Architects/ Engineers Booth 501 8501 Golden Valley Rd, Suite 300 Minneapolis MN 55427 ATS&R specializes in the planning and dsign of PK-12 facilities.

With comprehensive architectural/ engineering services and 98% of our annual workload in education, our experience is your resource.

Avon Booth M6 1211 Union Ave Sheboygan WI 53081 Avon is the company for women and is the world’s largest direct seller. Avon is a world leader in anti-aging skin care products, fragrance and color cosmetics.

Its product line includes beauty products, fashion jewelry and apparel.

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2 0 13 E X H I B I T O R S AXA Equitable Booth 337 5968 Schroeder Road Madison WI 53711 Providing financial advising and financial planning services to public schools in Wisconsin.

Working with public school professionals to provide financial education on retirement investments.

B B.R. Bleachers Booth 511 14200 Washington Street Woodstock IL 60098 Bleacher repairs, maintenance, inspections, and safely code upgrades for all models of indoor and outdoor bleachers. New indoor and outdoor bleachers. Making Wisconsin safer for 20 years.

Baird Public Finance Booth 401  2013 sponsor 777 East Wisconsin Ave., Floor 25 Milwaukee WI 53202 Baird provides creative, effective and cost-efficient solutions to help districts meet their comprehensive needs. Our individualized approach and school finance expertise has assisted hundreds of districts across the state.

Balestrieri Environmental & Development, Inc. Booth 436 1538 Country Club PKWY Elkhorn WI 53121-3999 Established in 1992, Balestrieri is an Industrial Service Contractor specializing in Commercial and Industrial Projects. We are a multi-disciplined environmental management company that provides turn-key building renovation services.

Baseman Bros., Inc. Booth 205 N114W19049 Clinton Drive Germantown WI 53022 Installation and maintenance of wood and synthetic flooring.

Specializing in sanding & refinishing, recoating, repairing, game lines, logo painting and periodic maintenance. Proudly serving school districts since 1926.

Baseman Floors, Inc. Booth 837 N2926 Jeske Road Appleton WI 54913 Baseman Floors can provide you with a new floor designed to meet your needs whether you’re looking for commercial, sports or residential flooring.

Baycom Inc. Booth 1104 2040 Radisson Street Green Bay WI 54302 Baycom is the Midwest’s leading provider of voice, video and data solutions. Featured product for education applications: Motorola Solutions 2-way Radios.

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BeneCo of Wisconsin, Inc. Booth 515 250 N. Patrick Blvd., Suite 100 Brookfield WI 53045-5876 Our dedicated team specializes in employee benefit planning, providing clients with the expertise and experience to improve member health and engagement, create financial stability, and produce effective long term solutions.

Benefits Design Group, Inc. Booth 814 PO BOX 370 Onalaska WI 54650 Third party administrator (TPA) specializing in the design, implementation and administration of Section 125 Flex Plans, Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), Transit Plans, and we also provide COBRA Administration.

BoardBook Booth 222 12007 Research Blvd Austin TX 78759 BoardBook solves a common challenge facing boards and organizations of every size; how to manage the paper devoted to board meeting agenda packets.

More than 900 organizations use BoardBook.

Boelter Booth 525 4200 North Port Washington Road Milwaukee WI 53212 Boelter - Designers and Contract Managers of School Kitchens, Providers of Kitchen Replacement Equipment and Lowest Cost in Use Providers of Janitorial Paper, Skin Care, Chemical and Equipment Supplies.

Books4School (Interstate) Booth M3 and M4 201 East Badger Road Madison WI 53713 Book distributor of 6 month through 12th grade trade/classroom books to schools, libraries, reading programs, and non-profit organizations.

Bray Associates Architects, Inc. Booth 218  service assoc.

215 North Water Street Milwaukee WI 53202 Celebrating 50 years as the leading provider of architectural/ engineering services to Wisconsin’s PreK-12 educational community.

BYU Independent Study Booth 600 120 MORC Provo UT 84602 BYU Independent Study offers over 400 high school, middle school, and university online courses that help students make up credit, graduate on time, enhance their curriculum, or earn university credit.

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C C G Schmidt, Inc Booth 421 11777 W. Lake Park Drive Milwaukee WI 53224 CG Schmidt is a leader in quality construction management and general construction throughout the state of Wisconsin. We specialize in education construction and provide referendum support to our clients.

Wisconsin. CESA #2 strives to be a leader of educational leaders.

CESA #3 Booth 723 1300 Industrial Drive Fennimore WI 53809 CESA #3 supports the 31 school districts in six Southwest Wisconsin counties with its 42 employees. This support is based solely on the needs of the local districts.

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. Booth 215 889 East Johnson Street Fond du Lac WI 54935 General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, Construction Services, Turnkey Development, Sustainable Building.

CESA #5 Booth 838 PO Box 564 Portage WI 53901 Cooperative Educational Service Agency #5, located in Portage, provides services and support to public schools in Central Wisconsin.

Career and Technical Education Associations Booth 429 1172 Hummingbird Lane Plymouth WI 53073 Career and Technical Education Associations in the state including agricultural, Technical, Business, Family and Consumer, and Health education groups that support instructors in these fields.

CESA #6 Booth 740 2300 State Road 44 PO Box 2568 Oshkosh WI 54903 We help districts overcome their biggest challenges, so they can improve student learning. Turn to CESA 6 for professional development, technology, operations, instruction and special education, leadership, communications and more!

Carnegie Learning Inc. Booth 505 437 Grant Street Pittsburgh PA 15219 Carnegie Learning, Inc. is a leading publisher of innovative, research-based math curricula for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students.

Cawley Digital ID Booth 108 PO BOX 1777 Manitowoc WI 54220 Cawley Digital ID provides a full line of identification card printers and software. We also supply card fulfillment for photo identification, membership, gift and loyalty cards.

Cella’s Jewelry Booth M1 8224 South 79th St Franklin WI 53132 Cella’s Jewelry specializes in a variety of unique necklace and earring sets, bracelets and pearls from the Orient. Beautiful jewelry at affordable prices.

CenterPoint Energy Booth 936 2810 Crossroads Drive Suite 2400 Madison WI 53718 Centerpoint Energy Services provides deregulated natural gas and services, including price hedging, allowing schools to budget for natural gas annually.

CESA #2 Booth 706 1221 Innovation Drive Ste 205 Whitewater WI 53190 CESA #2 provides services and support to its 74 member school districts throughout southern

CESA #7 Services Booth 711 595 Baeten Road Green Bay, WI 54304 CESA 7 serves 37 school districts including Oneida Nation. We provide specific programs that school districts identify as priority needs, and a number of schools jointly share services and costs.

CESA #10 Booth 343 725 West Park Avenue Chippewa Falls WI 54729 CESA 10 offers an Environmental, Health and Safety program and an Energy Management program to facilities statewide. These innovative services keep your facility safe and reduce your energy costs.

CESA Regional Computer Centers Booth 715 595 Baeten Road Green Bay WI 54304 CESA Software Services provide school districts with high-quality administrative software, implementation, training & support. We offer a variety of administrative tools so districts can be more efficient as they educate children.

CESA Statewide Network Booth 722 6249 Vanwood Ln Luxemburg WI 54217 CESA Statewide Network is your source for connecting to highquality, cost-effective statewide services. Sharing resources, supporting educators, serving students.

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Champions Booth 737 650 NE Holladay St. Portland OR 97232 Champions® is the nation’s leading provider of extended learning, enrichment and targeted academic intervention solutions that address specific school and community needs. Champions provides more than 600 beforeand after-school programs, summer school and summer camps to primary and middle schools nationwide.

Chartwells School Dining Service Booth 1015 102 13th Ave NW Kasson MN 55944 Industry Leader in Food Service Management. Eat, Learn, Live is our philosophy in which we are dedicated to providing the highest quality and nutritious food to fuel students so they could succeed.

Cisco Systems Booth 1012 801 N 2nd St St Louis MO 63102 Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate.

CleanPower Booth 743 124 N 121 St Milwaukee WI 53226 CleanPower is a full service janitorial and building maintenance company. We provide custodial and related services to schools throughout the State of Wisconsin.

Coakley Brothers/ Brothers Business Interiors Booth 932 400 South 5th Street Milwaukee WI 53204 At Coakley Brothers, we’ve set the highest standard in the moving industry which attracts new and qualified talent leading to fabulous retention of great people.

Coating & Foam Solutions Booth 918 1100 Cottonwood Ave, Suite 300 Hartland WI 53029 National material supplier of Spray Polyurethane Foam insulation for roofing or wall applications, and the Roof-Tek® line of SPF and roof coatings. CFS systems are energy efficient, seamless & sustainable.

Community Insurance Corporation Booth 811  service assoc.

18550 West Capitol Drive Brookfield WI 53045 Community Insurance Corporation provides general liability, automobile liability, public official errors and omissions or school board legal liability, and workers compensation designed specifically for school districts.

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Compass Learning Booth 1033 203 W. Colorado St. Austin TX 78701 Compass Learning empowers teachers to unlock every student’s potential for academic success and personal growth through our two online curriculum solutions: CompassLearning Odyssey and Renzulli Learning.

Complete Control, Inc. Booth 621 804 N. 4th Avenue Edgar WI 54426 We are your energy management specialists, focused on reducing your facilities energy use through proper HVAC, DDC Building Automation and Fire & Security System installation and Holistic Building Management.

Contrax Furnishings Booth 402 1808 S Cumberland Ave Park Ridge IL 60068 Contrax is a national educational furniture supplier, specializing in renovations and new school construction. We provide exceptional learning environments through excellence in service and greatest overall value for furniture needs.

Core BTS Booth 622  2013 sponsor 3001 West Beltline Frontage Road, Madison, WI 53713 Core BTS envisions, executes and enables technology solutions through its Professional Services Organization (PSO) to deliver business, infrastructure and operational value and ensure shared success. Consolidating over 75 years of technology consulting, Core’s knowledge, talent and successes, in addition to elite partnerships with global manufacturers, position it as trusted partner and solution innovator.

Cosney Corporation Booth 819 P.O. Box 391 Long Lake MN 55356 Cosney provides budgeting, design, sales and installation of: Laboratory Casework, Fume Hoods, Auditorium Seating, Telescopic Bleachers, Team Seating, Multi-Use Seating, Portable Staging and Vinyl Bleacher Board Covers.

Custofoam Corporation Booth 729 N4929 State Road 58 Mauston WI 53948 For 38 years we have devoted our business to supply quality roofing workmanship and service to Wisconsin industry, government, and schools. We offer a wide range of roof systems.

D Dashir Management Services, Inc. Booth 704 2356 Reinhardt Ct. Reedsburg WI 53959 Complete building and grounds management for schools.

Dean Health Plan Booth 1029 1277 Deming Way Madison WI 53717 Dean Health Plan is a physicianled integrated health system that improves the health status of its members and delivers a superior level of service and care.

Delta Dental of Wisconsin Booth 341  2013 sponsor 3801 Hoover Road Stevens Point WI 54481 Delta Dental of Wisconsin is a not-for-profit dental service corporation offering benefit services, claims processing, & plan administration to employers throughout Wisconsin since 1962. Find out more at experience.deltadentalwi.com Department of Financial Institutions, Office of Financial Literacy Booth 1005 345 W Washington Ave 5th Floor Madison WI 53703 The Department of Financial Institutions Office of Financial Literacy promotes financial literacy as a life skill and provides information to the public on matters of personal finance and investor protection.

Disability Access Consulting Booth 830 1701 Fernwood Lane Algonquin IL 60102 National Playground Compliance Group (NCPG) delivers a complete, safe and long lasting play experience for children of all ages and abilities.

Discover Mediaworks Booth 1010 5100 Eastpark Blvd Madison WI 53718 Discover Mediaworks in an integrated media and communications company that founded the Wisconsin Education Network last year in hopes to distribute free Wisconsin based multimedia education materials.

Diversified Benefit Services, Inc. Booth 502 PO Box 260 Hartland WI 53029 DBS specializes in the third party administration of Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Transportation Reimbursement Plans and Pre-tax Premium Only Plans.

DLR Group Booth 603  service assoc.

520 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55402-1040 DLR Group is an integrated

architecture, engineering, planning and interior design firm with 21 offices nationwide. We strive to enhance education for every student in the facilities we design.

Donald A. Loss Associates, Inc. Booth 338 3603 W Oklahoma Avenue Milwaukee WI 53215 Manufacturer representative for Division 8 Doors & Hardware products and Division 10 Specialties products including washroom accessories, toilet partitions and lockers.

Dream Flight USA Booth 146 500 Third Street Suite 208-11 Wausau WI 54403 The field trip that visits schools!

Several hands-on work stations are on board the unique mobile lab; the “Spirit of Education” student space shuttle. Designed for grades 3-7.

E E.T.Paddock Enterprises, INC Booth 433 1475 Canal Street Lockport IL 60441 Bleacher inspection, repair and renovation. New indoor and outdoor bleachers and grandstands. Basketball backstop service and repair.

Education2020 Booth 233 7303 E Earll Drive, Suite 200 Scottsdale AZ 85251 Education 2020 provides core and elective instruction in a virtual school setting for students in grades 6-12.

Ehlers & Associates, Inc. Booth 806 375 Bishops Way Suite 225 Brookfield WI 53005 Ehlers provides independent public financial advisory services to schools and local governments.

EMC Insurance Companies Booth 237  service assoc.

16455 West Bluemound Road Brookfield WI 53005 EMC Insurance Companies ranks among the top insurance organizations in the United States and is one of the largest property and casualty companies in Iowa, based on net written premium.

Employee Benefits Corporation Booth 521 PO Box 44347 Madison WI 53744-4347 Employee Benefits Corporation administers Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and COBRA administration. As an employeeowned company, our team is committed to exemplary service and our clients’ satisfaction.

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2 0 13 E X H I B I T O R S Environmental Management Consulting, Inc. Booth 319 W7748 County Highway V Lake Mills WI 53551 EMC is securing safer futures through client focused consulting in health, safety and the environment. Services include; asbestos, mold, indoor air quality, health and safety plans and MSDS Management.

ENVISIONit LLC Booth 1132 700 Rayovac Dr Madison WI 53711 ENVISIONit is an IT consulting firm that helps businesses improve employee productivity, reduce energy costs and simplify the IT process through virtual desktops (VDI), servers, networking, cloud services and support.

Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc. Booth 419 333 E Chicago Street Milwaukee WI 53202 EUA is known for packaging inspired design and attention to detail with exceptional service.

Educational projects range from studies & planning to renovation, and additions to new construction.

F First Agency, Inc. Booth 424 5071 West H Avenue Kalamazoo MI 49009 FIRST AGENCY specializes in student and athletic accident coverage. Our office provides blanket, voluntary and catastrophic insurance plans. Our office has been servicing K-12 school districts since 1959.

Fisher Tracks, Inc. Booth 920 1192 235th Street Boone IA 50036 New installation, refurbishment, and striping of athletic track surfaces. Design-build of athletic track facilities. Certified Track Builder on staff.

Focus on Energy Booth 829 725 West Park Avenue Chippewa Falls WI 54729 Focus on Energy, Wisconsins statewide program, promotes energy-efficiency and renewable energy. We provide expertise, educatuional opportunities and financial incentives helping schools/government organizations implement energy-savings and renewable projects.

G Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Booth 413 400 La Crosse Street La Crosse WI 54601

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The G.R.E.A.T. Program is a school based, law enforcement officer instructed classroom curriculum.

The program is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. The program began in 1991 in Phoenix, AZ and since then over 12,000 law enforcement officers have been certified as G.R.E.A.T. instructors and close to 6 million students have graduated from the G.R.E.A.T. Program.

Garland Company, Inc. Booth 239 3800 East 91st Street Cleveland OH 44105 High Performance Roofing & Maintenance Solutions.

GCA Services Group, Inc. Booth 802 1438 Brook Drive Downers Grove IL 60515 GCA Education Services is a leading provider of comprehensive Custodial, Facilities Operations and Maintenance and Grounds services to more than 250 Education clients throughout the United States.

General Energy Brokerage & Consulting, Inc. Booth 831 1160 Vierling Drive, Suite 347 Shakopee MN 55379 General Energy provides ownerdirect consulting and representation services related to the identification, development and procurement of energy efficiency improvements.

Genworth Financial Booth 1106 18220 Harwood Homewood IL 60430 Genworth offers long term care insurance, life insurance and retirement solutions to help people secure their financial lives, families, and futures. These three values - Heart, Integrity, and Excellence - embody who we are and how we work.

Gerber Leisure Products Booth 307 PO Box 42 Mount Horeb WI 53517 Commercial grade school playground structures design and installation including “Community Build” leadership. Playground resilient surfacing. Aluminum bleachers, basketball, benches and tables.

Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan, LLP Booth 107 111 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee WI 53202 Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan is a national minority owned law firm.

The firm offers legal services to mid-size businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and governmental entities across the country.

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Goodson Co., The Booth 219 9373 North Fairway Circle Milwaukee WI 53217 Distributor of Interkal bleachers, Draper gym equipment, GSS lockers, Palmer Hamilton tables, and refurbished lockers.

GreenAssociates, Inc. Booth 236 111 Deerlake Drive Deerfield IL 60015 GreenAssociates is a full service planning, architecture and construction management firm. For over 30 years our practice has concentrated on service to K-12 clients across the upper midwest.

Gym Boys LLC Booth 843 730 S. 9th Street Oostburg WI 53070 Gym Boys provides inspection, maintenance and repair of gymnasium bleachers, basketball backstops, curtains and operable walls.

H H & H Energy Management Booth 1000  2013 sponsor 3201 Latham Dr Madison WI 53713 H&H Energy Management provides professional, comprehensive energy solutions for your business. Our services include everything from energy auditing to installation of equipment.

Haldeman Homme Inc Booth 606 430 Industrial Blvd Minneapolis MN 55413 Haldeman-Homme, a leader, providing solutions for fit and function across Wisconsin schools for Science Casework, Fume Hoods, systems for laboratories, Technology Education, Robotics, (VEX and GEARS), Engineering Curriculum, Mobile Training Labs, Laser Engravers, 3D Printers, Scanners, PLTW,CAD/CAM, CNC Routers, Plasma Cutters, STEM Education, Wind and Renewable Energy.

Harley-Davidson Museum Booth 442 400 W. Canal St Milwaukee WI 53201 Learning is always cool, but at the Museum it’s even cooler. Students watch history, culture, and science roar to life. While refueling their passion for discovery.

Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company, LLP Booth 639 One East Waldo Blvd Manitowoc WI 54221 Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company, LLP, provides school districts and municipalities a range of accounting and advisory services that help them manage employees, policy and performance.

HealthPartners Booth 902 8170 34th Ave South Minneapolis MN 55425-1309 HealthPartners provides medical insurance, dental insurance, FSA and HRA administration, and wellness solutions to employer groups in western Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Dakotas.

Heartland Business Systems Booth 938  2013 sponsor N28W23050 Roundy Dr Pewaukee WI 53072 For more than 20 years, Heartland Business Systems has been a value-added provider of IT products and services to meet IT goals through customized hardware, software and service solutions.

Hellas Sports Construction Booth 225 12710 Research Blvd.

Austin TX 78759 Hellas Construction is a Single Source Sports Construction and Surfacing Company specializing in synthetic turf, running tracks and tennis courts.

Highlights Media Booth 210 214 South Kranz Avenue Jefferson WI 53549 From concept to completion, Highlights Media delivers your message through creative, highquality video production. Your video will excite and educate your target audience. Over 25 years of experience.

Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc Booth 301  service assoc.

122 East College Avenue Suite 1G Appleton WI 54911 Hoffman is an Appleton based planning, design and construction firm whose mission is to make a positive impact on peoples lives and their environment through creative ideas and responsible solutions.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Booth 105 1900 S. Batavia Ave. Geneva IL 60134 Offering educational and related instructional materials for grades K-12, programs include science, health, reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, professional development and world languages.

HSR Associates, Inc. Booth 730 100 Milwaukee Street La Crosse WI 54603 Since 1953, HSR Associates, Inc is established as a leading architectural, engineering and interior design firm, providing professional services for education, medical facilities, civic, government projects and various commercial enterprises.

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 2013 sponsor Humana Booth 500  service assoc.

N19 W24133 Riverwood Drive Waukesha WI 53188 Health insurance plans and related healthcare benefits for Medicare, individual or group health insurance.

Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co. Booth 440 222 W Adams St, Suite 1700 Chicago IL 60606 Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co provides financial advisory services to Wisconsin School Districts in the issuance of long-term debt and cash flow financing.

I ICS Consulting, Inc. Booth 1031 5354 Edgewood Drive Mounds View MN 55112 ICS Consulting, Inc. is a unique and experienced firm that specializes in providing customized planning and project-related consulting and management services for K-12 school districts.

IDville Booth 133 5380 52nd St. SE Grand Rapids MI 49512 IDville provides simple, professional, and secure ID card systems, ID card printers, ID Maker, plastic badge holders, and cool lanyards.

Imagine Learning Booth 925 191 River Park Dr Provo UT 84604 Imagine Learning delivers awardwinning language and literacy solutions that help pre-K through eighth grade students succeed in school and beyond.

Infinite Campus Booth 611 4321 109th Avenue NE Blaine MN 55445 Infinite Campus is a comprehensive, web-based K12 student information system with real-time access to special education, instruction, curriculum, assessment, state reporting and data warehousing functionality.

ING Financial Partners Booth 842 10700 West Research Dr, Ste 190 Milwaukee WI 53226 ING is committed to helping academic professionals create a retirement strategy through a consultative process, designed to make appropriate recommendations based on individual needs and objectives.

Innovative Modular Solutions Booth 1007 297 E South Frontage Road, Unit B Bolingbrook IL 60440 Leading provider of temporary and permanent modular buildings.

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With personalized service, IMS quickly delivers award-winning designs for cost-effective new and used educational facilities.

J J W Industries, Inc. Booth 518 5662 Glendale Ave Green Bay WI 54313 Manufacturer of outdoor spectator seating and athletic facility products: stadiums, grandstands, bleachers, press boxes, concession stands, scoreboard supports, goal posts, dugouts, foul poles, player benches, and tennis bounding boards.

J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. Booth 728  service assoc.

300 S. Bedford Street Madison WI 53703 Findorff provides construction management, general contracting, building maintenance and pre-referendum services to Wisconsin schools. Voted Best Commercial Contractor by Corporate Report Wisconsin and InBusiness Magazine.

J.H. Hassinger Construction Services Booth 232 N60W16289 Kohler Lane Menomonee Falls WI 53051 Full service General Contractor specializing in educational facilities and building management.

Construction services from planning to occupancy.

J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc. Booth 937  service assoc.

330 E Delavan Dr Janesville WI 53547-1957 With over 119 years of experience, Cullen provides referendum services, construction management, and general construction to education facilities across the State, including specialized divisions for steel, concrete, masonry, and industrial.

Johnson Controls Booth 707  2013 sponsor 2400 Kilgust Road Madison WI 53713 Johnson Controls delivers products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency and lower operating costs in buildings for more than one million customers.

JSD Professional Services Booth 637 161 Horizon Dr Suite 101 Verona WI 53593 JSD Professional Services, Inc. provides complete services in planning & development, civil engineering, transportation engineering, municipal engineering, structural engineering, water resources, landscape architecture, construction services, and surveying & mapping for sustainable developments.

Junior Achievement of WI Booth 323 11111 W Liberty Drive Milwaukee WI 53224 Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc. is dedicated to educating students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.

Kulp’s of Stratford, LLC Booth 1022 C1891 Hwy 153 Stratford WI 54484 At Kulps we are committed to providing the discriminating building owner with intelligent and beautiful building envelope solutions, offering “Much More Than a Great Roof.”

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K-12 Evaluation Solutions Booth 1037 465 N. Franklin, Suite C Frankenmuth MI 48734 Automate your entire staff evaluation process by choosing a customizable software solution.

Almost any evaluation framework can be automated; with selfassessments, goals, forms, observations, final evaluations and staff signatures.

L & A Crystal Booth 312 10903 N. Industrial Drive Mequon WI 53092 Since 1995, L&A Crystal has focused our efforts on two main areas of expertise: Commercial Flooring and Commercial Building Maintenance services.

Kapur and Associates, Inc. Booth 420 7711 N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee WI 53217 Kapur & Associates is a multi-discipline consulting engineering firm with corporate offices on the northeast side of Milwaukee and branch offices in Burlington, Green Bay & Wausau, WI and Chicago, IL. Key Benefit Concepts, LLC Booth 800 2717 North Grandview Blvd Ste 205 Waukesha WI 53188 Key Benefit Concepts is a professional employee benefits and actuarial consulting firm providing services to public and private employers throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Kiefer Specialty Flooring Booth 214 2910 Falling Waters Blvd Lindenhurst IL 60046 Kiefer Specialty Flooring distributes and installs quality athletic surfacing of tracks, fields (artificial turf), gymnasiums, weight rooms, multipurpose and commercial flooring.

Kraemer Brothers, LLC Booth 643 PO Box 219 Plain WI 53913 Careful planning, a conservative philosophy and total dedication to client satisfaction continue to be the guiding principles that Kraemer Brothers lives and works by.

Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. Booth 910 PO Box 158 Circle Pines MN 55014 Kraus-Anderson Construction Company is a leading provider of construction services, serving K-12 clients throughout the Midwest. We also offer facilities planning and management services and referendum assistance.

Lamers Bus Lines, Inc Booth 134  2013 sponsor 2407 South Point Road Green Bay WI 54313 Lamers Bus Lines offers an extensive list of services throughout Wisconsin. Lamers Bus Lines is proud to announce that it has become TSX Approved as a safer motor carrier.

Lance Service, Inc. Booth 1115 8845 East Research Center Road New Hope MN 55428 Since 1971, Lance Service, Inc. has provided the highest quality commercial and institutional casework and laboratory furniture for K-12 educational, university and college, healthcare, and commercial environments.

Learning Exchange Booth 228 16875 W Wisconsin Ave Brookfield WI 53005 Learning Exchange is a Mimio, KUNO and Curriculum Loft reseller that offers the interactive teaching tools and training needed to create effective, engaging learning environments.

Lee Recreation, LLC Booth 425 809 Bluebird Pass Cambridge WI 53523 Playground and Recreation Equipment along with Fitness Equipment for Children of all ages!

FREE Design Services - we are here to help you with your Outdoor Needs.

LHB, Inc. Booth 924 21 West Superior St. Suite 500 Duluth MN 55802 LHB is a multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm known for our design leadership and loyalty to our clients. We go beyond good intentions and focus on measurable performance.

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2 0 13 E X H I B I T O R S Liberty Mutual Insurance Booth 435  2013 sponsor  service assoc.

4030 Pine Tree Road Wausau WI 54403 Liberty Mutual provides products to help make schools safer for students, employees, and the public. Products include Workers Compensation, General Liability, Automobile, Educators Legal Liability, Umbrella and Property coverages.

LifeTrack Services, Inc. Booth 614 1271 Port Drive Clarkston WA 99403 Customized Surveys - Graduate Follow-up, Athletic Satisfaction, Middle School, Senior Exit.

Enhance your improvement efforts with valuable data from students and graduates. Powerful data with many uses! Visit booth 614.

LightSPEED Technologies, Inc. Booth 718 11509 SW Herman Road Tualatin OR 97062 Your voice. Their mind. A clear connection. Established in 1990, Lightspeed is the trusted provider in classroom audio.

Lumens Integration, Inc. Booth 223 4116 Clipper Court Fremont Ca 94538 Lumens Integration, Inc. provides educators high definition multimedia document cameras with the most comprehensive five-year warranty in the industry. Lumens manufactures both portable and desktop document cameras.

M M3 Insurance  2013 sponsor Booth 631  service assoc.

3113 W. Beltline Hwy Madison WI 53713 The dedicated education specialists at M3 Insurance Solutions for Business provide more than 160 Wisconsin schools with the very best in risk management and insurance services.

MacNeil Environmental, Inc. Booth 230 PO Box 2278 Burnsville MN 55337-8868 Occupational/Environmental Health and Safety Consulting.

Mainstage Theatrical Supply, Inc. Booth 820 129 West Pittsburgh Avenue Milwaukee WI 53204 Provides theatrical supplies, lighting equipment, dimming systems, rigging systems and custom stage curtains. Consultation services for new construction & renovation.

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Marcia Brenner Associates, LLC Booth 911 8017 Excelsior Drive, Ste 120 Madison WI 53717 For over 25 years Marcia Brenner Associates has been providing administrative software solutions to school districts throughout the Midwest. These solutions include Financial Management (alio) and Student Management (PowerSchool).

Maritime Insurance Group Booth 1004  service assoc.

832 Niagara Ave Sheboygan WI 53081 Maritime Insurance Group, unlike web-based quote generators and large faceless corporations, we take the time to understand your needs and goals to get the best coverage at affordable rates.

Market & Johnson, Inc. Booth 318 PO Box 630 Eau Claire WI 54702 Market & Johnson has been providing General Construction and Construction Management services throughout Wisconsin since 1948. We employ 250 construction professionals to complete educational, medical, commercial, and manufacturing facilities.

Marshfield Book & Stationery, Inc. Booth 311 144 N Central Ave Marshfield WI 54449 Your full service supply and equipment source. See us for all your needs from classroom to locker room we have quality products at a competitive price.

McKinstry Booth 403 2310 Crossroads Dr., Ste 5200 Madison WI 53718 McKinstry Consulting | Construction | Energy | Facility Services For the Life of Your Building Meemic Insurance Company Booth 332 1685 N Opdyke Road Auburn Hills MI 48326 Meemic is solely dedicated to the education community. Meemic offers custom designed Auto, Home and Liability Umbrella protection and financial help to schools through our Meemic Foundation.

MEP Associates, LLC Booth 330 2720 Arbor Court Eau Claire WI 54701 MEP Associates, LLC is a full service engineering and consulting firm specializing in geothermal, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, energy modeling, master planning, commissioning, and sustainable, energy efficient systems design.

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Mid-State Truck Service, Inc. Booth 1129 PO BOX 1150 Marshfield WI 54449 Mid-State Truck is Wisconsin’s leader for new and used commercial truck sales. We are an authorized dealer for International Truck. We also stock an extensive inventory of used trucks.

MidAmerican Building Services Booth 914 6682 W. Greenfield Ave, Suite 109 West Allis WI 53214 MidAmerican Building Services is the leading provider of janitorial and housekeeping services for schools and governments in Wisconsin.

Miller & Associates — Sauk Prairie, Inc. Booth 524 PO Box 154 Prairie du Sac WI 53578 Provides outdoor playground & recreation products including playground equipment & surfacing, bleachers, site furnishings, shade units, as well as installation services available for all products. FREE onsite consultation and design services.

Milwaukee Public Museum Booth 438 800 W. Wells Street Milwaukee WI 53233 One of the largest collections in the nation with a downtown experience. Hands on and curriculum based learning.

Minnesota Life Booth 634 400 Robert Street N St. Paul MN 55101 Since 1960, Minnesota Life has provided life insurance to employees of Wisconsin school districts through our partnership with the Department of Employee Trust Funds. We currently serve 170 school districts Miron Construction Co., Inc. Booth 719  service assoc.

1471 McMahon Drive Neenah WI 54956 Miron has been providing construction services to clients throughout the Midwest for over 90 years. Miron offers innovative pre-construction, construction management, design-build, and general construction services.

Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. Booth 212 137 Crown Point Rd. West Deptford NJ 8086 Need space quick? Think Mobilease. Modular classrooms or office space is flexible, ecofriendly, dependable and provide the solution. We offer complete turnkey capabilities as well as flexible financing.

Moore Construction Services, LLC Booth 404 W146N5805 Enterprise Ave Menomonee Falls WI 53051 Extensive construction experience in educational facilities enables Moore Construction Services, LLC to provide the services required by our clients and complete projects beyond expectations. We offer Commitment...Reliability...Results!

Musco Sports Lighting Booth 523 E2282 Lamplighter Lane Waupaca WI 54981 Specializing in the design and manufacture of sports-lighting systems. Solutions for your indoor or outdoor, permanent or temporary lighting needs.

My Safe Schools Booth 725 211 N. Broadway St. Green Bay WI 54303 My Safe Schools and BIRTS is a comprehensive educational package that promotes positive behavioral outcomes, using data, educational training, parental resources, curriculum standards, online community, and professional learning communities.

N Nasco Booth 139 901 Janesville Avenue Fort Atkinson Wisconsin 53538 Nasco offers a wide range of affordable products for all ages.

Our catalogs provide over 80,000 educational resource. Please visit eNasco.com or call 1-800-5589595.

National Archery in the Schools Program — DNR Service Center Booth 1127 625 E County Rd. Y, Suite 700 Oshkosh WI 54901 The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) teaches target style archery in school during PE Class. NASP is safe and fun for kids from 4th grade through high school.

National Insurance Services Booth 801  service assoc.

250 South Executive Dr Suite 300 Brookfield WI 53005Since 1969, National Insurance Services has been your trusted source for LTD, STD, Life, and LTC insurance. We also specialize in 403(b)s, HRAs, and Employee Benefit Trusts.

National Louis University Booth 407 12000 W. Park Place Suite 100 Milwaukee WI 53224 National Louis University, founded in 1886, offers master and doctoral level degrees leading to Wisconsin administrator, principal and superintendent licensure.

Accredited nationally through

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NCATE and regionally through North Central, NLU supports the professional ambitions of Wisconsin educators with a convenient, highly interactive blended model of in-person and online instruction.

National School Boards Association Booth 535 774 Sumac Road Highland Park IL 60035 NSBA represents local school boards Washington, D.C. to make sure their voice is heard and professional development in governance, technology, and federal regulations. The National Affiliate Program supports these efforts.

Nelson’s Bus Service, Inc. Booth 109 W8608 Willis Ray Road Whitewater WI 53190 Full service dealer for Thomas Buses; Nelsons also offers a complete line of parts and service for all makes and models of buses.

NEOLA, Inc. Booth 913 3914 Clock Pointe Trail Suite 103 Stow OH 44224 Developing and updating board bylaws and policies, administrative guidelines, and correlated forms in electronic or printed format.

Nevco, WI Office Booth 510 S12W31781 Gray Fox Run Delafield WI 53018 An industry leader since 1934.

A complete line of scoreboards, virtual score displays, message centers, and video displays.

Sales, service, and installation.

Sponsorship and fund raising assistance.

North America Central School Bus Booth 506 1818 W. Jefferson St., 2nd Floor Joliet IL 60435 Complete contractual student transportation services.

North American Mechanical, Inc. Booth 221 6135 North American Lane Deforest WI 53532 Founded in 1974, North American Mechanical, Inc. installs and services HVAC, Plumbing, and Controls systems for customers across Wisconsin. NAMI specializes in systems for Educational, Healthcare, Industrial, and Manufacturing facilities.

North Central Terrazzo Association Booth 213 200 S Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 The NCTA’s purpose is to promote the usage of terrazzo. By educating architects, designers, and building owners, the association promotes the benefits of this enduring and beautiful flooring material.

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Northland Recreation Booth 533 10085 Bridgewater Bay Woodbury MN 55129 Northland Recreation provides playground equipment by Little Tikes Commercial, playground surfacing by Sof Tile, XGrass & Mulch Factory, site furnishings, bleachers and shelters. Full design and installation services.

O OASYS, LLC Booth 1013 11217 West Forest Home Ave Ste 3 Franklin WI 53132 Oasys LLC is the premier provider of Special Education, Response to Intervention, and Medicaid Reimbursement data management systems for schools. Visit us at www.oasys-llc.com.

ODYSSEYWARE Booth 741 804 N 2nd Ave E Rock Rapids IA 51246 ODYSSEYWARE® delivers a technology-rich learning management system, core and elective courses, and an effective academic solution to 2,500+ school districts across the United States.

Office Depot Booth 939 515 Kehoe Blvd Carol Stream IL 60188 Office Depot sells or provides office supplies, classroom supplies, furniture, school furniture, break room and cleaning supplies, technology, copy & print services, and managed print services.

One Prospect Technologies Booth 207 4694 Old 8 Road Rhinelander WI 54501 One Prospect Technologies provides schools with a full range of customer-focused technology solutions from IT strategy development, system architecture, and infrastructure upgrades, to our innovative CloudSpirit virtual desktop systems.

Operation Military Kids Booth 731 PO Box 531 La Crosse WI 54602 Wisconsin Operation Military Kids builds partnerships to increase capacity for youth, family, and communities to support Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty families.

P Park & Recreation Products, Inc. Booth 1001 6701 Seybold Road Madison WI 53719 We specialize in athletic facilities.

Since 1980 we have designed and provided bleachers, press boxes, sound systems, scoreboards and athletic field equipment on time and on budget.

Pella Windows & Doors Booth 428 500 Pilgrim Way Green Bay WI 54304 VerHalen, the local supplier of Pella Windows and Doors for the commercial market. We offer new and replacement work including budgeting, installation and prefinishing.

We service most of Wisconsin.

ProStar Surfaces Booth 306 PO BOX 090378 Milwaukee WI 53209 Since 1979, ProStar, Inc. has been installing & maintaining high-quality wood & synthetic surfaces; specializing in athletic, artistic & active facilities as a leader in the flooring industry.

Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP Booth 810  service assoc.

11000 West Park Place Milwaukee WI 53224 For over 75 years, Plunkett Raysich Architects has provided educational master planning, innovative architectural design, interior design, budgeting assistance and facility maintenance services to Wisconsin school districts.

R&R Insurance Booth 832, 836  service assoc.

1581 E. Racine Ave Waukesha WI 53186 R&R Insurance is the only agency that can provide in-house, full-service resources, safety, knowledge and coverages for Wisconsin schools. myknowledgecenter.com/ schools. Follow us on twitter: @RRI_ForSchools.

PMA Financial Network, Inc. Booth 903  2013 sponsor 788 North Jefferson St Suite 550 Milwaukee WI 53202 PMA Financial Network, Inc. offers an array of tailored investment services and products designed for cash and bond proceeds management.

Point of Beginning, Inc. Booth 733 5709 Windy Drive Suite D Stevens Point WI 54481 Point of Beginning, Inc. is a multi-faceted civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture and materials testing firm based in Stevens Point and Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. Booth 623 5240 St. Charles Road Berkeley IL 60163 Preferred Meal Systems provides a quality, easy to implement, administer and affordable unitized meal program. It is a full service operation without a major financial investment.

Professional Supply Booth 1036 PO Box 88 Sheboygan WI 53082-0088 Professional Supply offers a full line of Janitorial and maintenance supplies including used and new equipment. We work with major distributors like SCA, Gojo, Clarke and Pioneer Eclipse.

Project Lead the Way Booth 422 3939 Priority Way South Drive Indianapolis IN 46240 Project Lead The Way is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education curricular programs used in middle and high schools across the U.S.

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Read Naturally, Inc. Booth 529 2945 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 190 St. Paul MN 55121 Read Naturally provides reading solutions for struggling readers which focus on fluency, comprehension, phonics, vocabulary, and assessment. The flagship program has been used nationwide for 20 years.

Renaissance Learning Booth 304 2911 Peach Street Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494 Renaissance Learning™ educational software provides daily formative assessment and periodic progress monitoring technology to enhance curriculum, support differentiated instruction, and personalize practice.

Rettler Corporation Booth 324 3317 Business Park Dr. Stevens Point WI 54482 With more than 20 years of experience, Rettler Corporation is an award-winning firm specializing in site design and development. Our divisions include landscape architecture, civil engineering and construction management.

RJF — A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company Booth 1138 4410 Golf Terrace Eau Claire WI 54701 RJF, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company, is a risk prevention organization dedicated to helping schools proactively reduce risk by anticipating the needs of their people and their assets.

S SafeSchools Booth 940 7434 Montgomery Road Cincinnati OH 45236 The leader in safety and compliance solutions for schools,

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2 0 13 E X H I B I T O R S SafeSchools automates your staff training, incident reporting, and MSDS management online, saving your district time and money!

Scherrer Construction Company, Inc. Booth 605 601 Blackhawk Drive Burlington WI 53105 Celebrating 85 years of success!

We are a family-owned, high reputation, education general contractor/construction manager existing solely to provide custom construction/building solutions.

Experienced – Transparent – Flexible – Dependable!

Schmidt Custom Floors Booth 346 and 418 N8W22590 Johnson Drive Waukesha WI 53186 Athletic flooring contractor with specialties in all areas of athletic surfacing. Hardwood installations, repairs, maintenance or complete refinishing projects, synthetic sheet goods, poured urethanes and repairs, weight rooms, stages and many more. Dealers for Connor Sports Flooring and Tarkett Sports Indoor as well as Sport Court.

Scholastic Equipment Company, LLC Booth 211 2000 Industrial Boulevard Stillwater MN 55082 Furniture, equipment and supplies for education and the office.

School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin Booth 823 6737 W. Washington St Ste 1300 Milwaukee WI 53214 We are a state chapter of a national, nonprofit professional organization representing more than 55,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country.

School Perceptions Booth 415 319 E. Washington Slinger WI 53086 A leading education research firm specializing in gathering, organizing and presenting schoolrelated data. Products/services range from researched-based surveys to customized data management solutions.

School Software Group Booth 602 61 N Meadow Row Ct Appleton WI 54913 School Software Group, a Wisconsin based company, provides curriculum and assessment management solutions to approximately 30% of the school districts in Wisconsin. Primary products offered are BuildYourOwnCurriculum and BuildYourOwnAssessment.

School Specialty Booth 929 w6316 Design Dr Greenville WI 54942

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School Specialty is an education company that provides innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to help pre K-12 educators engage and inspire students of all ages.

SDS Architects, Inc Booth 329 7 South Dewey Street Eau Claire Wisconsin 54701 SDS Architects, Inc. is a full service Eau Claire, Wisconsin architectural firm. We are committed to providing design services of exceptional quality to clients throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest.

Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. Booth 705  2013 sponsor PO Box 8000 Marshfield WI 54449 Security Health Plan is a physician-led health maintenance organization, sponsored by Marshfield Clinic. We offer a variety of health insurance options for individuals and employee groups, including school districts.

Seminole Energy Services Booth 339 113 South Main Lodi WI 53555 Working closely with its customers, Seminole will assist you in determining your monthly usage and proactively recommend methods to manage your energy consumption and lower energy costs. In every aspect of providing energy service, Seminole is focused on responding to customer-related issues or questions quickly, courteously, and efficiently.

Shared Purchasing Solutions Booth 303 2635 Hemstock Street La Crosse WI 54603-2395 Experience the power of group purchasing with SPS through a wide variety of regional and national agreements. SPS evaluates market trends and vendor offerings to assist your district!

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc Booth 825 425 W. Water Street Suite 300 Appleton WI 54911 Building a Better World for All of Us. SEH is a full-service professional services firm comprised of 550 engineers, architects, planners, and scientists located in offices across the nation. Our collective purpose and body of work is focused on Building a Better World for All of Us. Building a better world embodies our commitment to an increased quality of life through better designed schools, roads, bridges, parks and trails; opportunities for renewable energy and sustainable design; and the ability to have cleaner air, drinking water, rivers, and lakes. For all of us means we

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design customized solutions for our clients including the residents and school districts in the communities we serve.

Silpada Designs Booth M5 W2477 County Road K Random Lake WI 53075 Jewelry handcrafted by artisans from the finest .925 Sterling Silver and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Skyward, Inc. Booth 805  service assoc.

5233 Coye Drive Stevens Point WI 54481 Skyward is the industry-leader in School Business, Human Resources, and Student Information Software; providing the most comprehensive, innovative, easy-to-implement and cost-effective administrative software available anywhere.

SOCS Booth 1100 1300 O Lincoln NE 68508 SOCS provides easy websites that save time and money for nonprofit organizations.

Sodexo Booth 331 283 Cranes Roost Blvd #260 Altamonte Springs FL 32701 Sodexo is your best choice for improving overall Student Wellbeing through implementation of innovative student nutrition concepts and the creation of safe and clean environments by Sodexo Facilities Management.

Solarus Booth 1020 440 East Grand Avenue Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494 Solarus is a competitive local Telephone Company, approved Badgernet ISP and voice service provider. We offer Internet, Cisco Hosted IP Phone Service, local and long distance, and WAN connections.

Somerville Architects & Engineers Booth 406 2100 Riverside Drive Green Bay WI 54301 Specialists in facility planning and design, facility assessment, feasibility studies, referendum/planning support with in-house engineering and construction management. We are an owners advocate.

Spancrete Booth 613 PO Box 828 Waukesha WI 53187 Spancrete is the leading provider of architectural and structural precast building products. Used in gymnasiums, pools, auditoriums, stadiums and school structures around the state for over 60 years.

Sports Graphics Booth 305 2405 Crawford Lane Hazel Green WI 53811 We can transform your facilities with cutting edge graphics on wall padding, bleacher enclosures, banners and crowd control barricades, indoors or outdoors – we make your facilities safer.

Springsted Incorporated Booth 423  service assoc.

380 Jackson Street Suite 300 Saint Paul MN 55101 Springsteds Public Ed Services are delivered by a team of skilled superintendents & business managers. We provide a full array of public finance, management, HR, referendum and consulting services.

Stalker Flooring, Inc. Booth 104 Po Box 66 New London WI 54961 Your total athletic flooring source.

Athletic and sports flooring gymnasiums, weight rooms, floor covers installations, sanding, repairs, game lines and graphics maintenance programs. Free estimates 1-800-831-8773. info@stalkflooring.com.

State Trust Fund Loan Program Booth 604 PO Box 8943 Madison WI 53708 Providing financing for public purpose projects at competitive interest rates; with no fees.

Student Assurance Services, Inc. Booth 921 333 North Main Stillwater MN 55082 Student Assurance Services, Inc. specializes in student accident insurance, as well as special risk insurance programs. We have been serving the State of Wisconsin since 1978.

T Taher, Inc. Booth 804 5570 Smetana Drive Minnetonka MN 55343 Providing a fresh, chef-based approach to contract food service management.

TASC Booth 1024 2302 International Lane Madison WI 53704 TASC, a national third-party administrator offering comprehensive, competitive, and dependable products like FSA, HRA, and HSA administration, payroll services, and a full compliance suite including ERISA, FMLA, and COBRA administration.

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Teachers On Call – TOC 24/7, Featuring Aesop Technology Booth 1038 3001 Metro Drive Suite 480 Bloomington MN 55425 Teachers On Call – TOC 24/7, automated technology, powered

by Aesop is a unique substitute staffing network that provides pre-qualified teaching staff to pre-K – 12 schools.

Trane-Wisconsin  2013 sponsor Booth 310 4801 Voges Rd Madison WI 53718 Trane solutions optimize indoor environments with a portfolio of energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced controls for commercial buildings.

Team REIL Inc. Booth 224 17421 Marengo Rd Union IL 60180 We have Miracle Playgrounds, site furnishing, safety surface, goals, benches and bleachers. We also have funding options and our Community Build Package makes any playground possible.

TSP Architects & Engineers Booth 906 107 Parallel Street Beaver Dam WI 53916 TSP is a 75 year old firm with a long history of offering Educational Planning, Pre-referendum, Architectural, Engineering and Interior Design services to school districts across the upper Midwest.

The American Deposit Management Co. Booth 405 600 AB Data Drive Milwaukee WI 53217 The American Deposit Management Co. is a leading treasury management and financial services company.

The Peter Scherrer Group Booth 724 448 Falcon Ridge Drive Burlington WI 53105 As an extension of your staff, The Peter Scherrer Group brings extensive experience in evaluating, identifying solutions and implementing plans to address your facility needs in a cost-effective manner.

TIC, INC Booth 815 920 W. Association Dr Appleton WI 54914 TIC, Inc works closely with schools to insure best results for their risk management needs. Our carrier partners are chosen for long term results to reduce the cost of risk.

Tierney Brothers, Inc. Booth 1025 3300 SE University Ave Minneapolis MN 55414 Tierney Brothers is a leading provider of LCD projectors, systems integration, large format printers and supplies, Smart Board interactive whiteboard, and audio and visual communication solutions. timecentre inc Booth 620 7094 Peachtree Ind Blvd, Ste 270 Norcross GA 30071 Time and Attendance Systems are Simplified and Automated Time and Attendance Systems have never been easier through TimeCentre’s technology allowing you to maximum convenience and control of time, attendance, and absence management.

TimeCentre works to understand your business and provide the solution that works best for you.

the Midwest. Serving the WI K-12 market, we are your source for quality products.

Viterbo University Booth 1006 2323 S. 109th St., Suite 375 West Allis WI 53227 Graduate courses for educators, master’s degrees in educational leadership and teacher leadership, licensure coursework.

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VJS Construction Services Booth 919  service assoc.

W233W2847 Roundy Circle Dr Pewaukee WI 53072 A top-10 construction company in southeastern Wisconsin with over 60 years of experience. As a construction manager, general contractor, and design builder, we have completed 130 schools.

UnitedHealthcare  2013 sponsor Booth 610  service assoc.

10701 W. Research Drive Milwaukee WI 53226 UnitedHealthcare is an operating division of UnitedHealth Group, the largest single health carrier in the United States.

Voorhees Associates, LLC Booth 123  2013 sponsor 500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 350 Deerfield IL 60015 Voorhees Associates LLC offers a tailored, personal approach to executive recruitment and management consulting.

US Bank Government & Nonprofits Banking Booth 1002 777 E. Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 53202 US Bank Government Banking knows that your requirements are unique. Relationship Managers work with school districts to tailor our products and services to meet your needs.

US Lamp, Inc. Booth 325 3600 Velp Ave Ste 1 Green Bay WI 54313 US Lamp, Inc. is a lighting distributor that specializes in Energy Efficient Lighting Solutions.

V VALIC Booth 129 7650 Edinborough Way Edina MN 55435 Customized retirement programs that offer the best in investment services, administration, record keeping, education and communication.

Vanguard Computers, Inc. Booth 930  2013 sponsor 13100 W Lisbon Rd Suite 100 Brookfield WI 53005 Our services include: equipment sales, long and short term technology rentals, factory authorized service, asset tracking, logistics, technology road mapping and security.

Virco Manufacturing Corp.

Booth 321 1360 N. Clark St. Chicago IL 60610 Virco is one of the largest school furniture and supplies dealers in

W W. L. Hall Company Booth 1039 530 15th Avenue South Hopkins MN 55343 The W. L. Hall Company provides operable wall systems, specialty fire door systems and translucent skylight and wall panels systems for educational facilities. All our products are sold furnished and installed. We have been doing business in Wisconsin since 1948.

WASB Photo Booth Booth 630 122 W. Washington Ave, Ste 400 Madison WI 53703-2761 Stop by the WASB Photo booth preserve your memory of the 92nd State Education Convention.

Single or group photos taken and printed on site.

WEA Trust Booth 519  2013 sponsor 45 Nob Hill Road Madison WI 53713-3959 The WEA Trust offers strength, choices, and competitive pricing from an independent, not-for-profit insurance company right here in Wisconsin.

WEA Trust Member Benefits Booth 512 45 Nob Hill Road Madison WI 53713 WEA Trust Member Benefits was created by WEAC and provides personal insurance and retirement and savings services to Wisconsin public school employees.

Wegner CPAs Booth 1003 2110 Luann Lane Madison WI 53713 Wegner CPAs is a full-service accounting firm with offices in Madison, Baraboo, Pewaukee, and Janesville, WI. We specialize in providing audit services for school districts and municipalities.

WI Center for Environmental Education Booth 721 UW-Stevens Point Stevens Point WI 54481 The WI Center for Environmental Education offers professional development opportunities for schools. Visit our booth to learn how we can help your school become the next Green and Healthy School.

WI OPEB Trust Booth 738  2013 sponsor PO Box 2568 Oshkosh WI 54903-2568 The WI OPEB Trust provides school districts with a best practices approach in managing your districts OPEB liability.

Services include professional investment management, corporate trustee and CESA 6 support.

Willis of Wisconsin, Inc. Booth 238 400 N Executive Dr, Suite 300 Brookfield WI 53005 Willis is a leading insurance brokerage firm with a Practice Group dedicated specifically to the public sector industry. We use a Subject Matter Expert approach in delivering strategic client solutions.

Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program Booth 904 PO Box 7864 Madison WI 53707-7864 Information about EdVest and Tomorrow’s Scholar, Wisconsin’s 529 College Savings plans.

Available nationwide, with certain state and federal tax advantages. edvest.com, tomorrowsscholar.com.

Administered by the State of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Association For Language Teachers Booth 821 1901 Wild Oak Drive Apt. 3 Manitowoc WI 54220 The Wisconsin Association For Language Teachers is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to the growth and expansion of world language learning and global literacy for all Wisconsin students.

Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials Booth 901  2013 sponsor 4797 Hayes Road Suite 101 Madison WI 53704 To provide professional growth opportunities for members, work

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Wisconsin Association of School Councils, Inc Booth 322 4797 Hayes Rd Madison WI 53704 The WI Association of School Councils is one of the strongest student leadership development programs in the nation, meeting the needs of students and staff in Wisconsin’s elementary/ secondary schools.

Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators Booth 900  2013 sponsor 4797 Hayes Road, Suite 201 Madison WI 53704 WASDA is the professional educational association for Wisconsin’s public school superintendents.

Wisconsin Association of School Nurses Booth 513 222 Maple Ave. Waukesha WI 53186 Wisconsin Association of School Nurses is a professional organization of registered nurses, whose members provide health services to children attending public and private schools in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators Booth 504 901 15th Avenue South Milwaukee WI 53172 WASPA is a non-profit professional organization of Wisconsin school district human resources professionals and Wisconsin college and university education.

Wisconsin Bus Sales, LLC Booth 1101 DeForest WI 53532 Wisconsin Bus Sales, LLC, provides new school bus sales for the Blue Bird/MicroBird brands, plus used bus sales, parts, and service for all brands.

Wisconsin Center for Music Education Booth 739 1005 Quinn Drive Waunakee WI 53597 A catalyst for innovation and growth of music education throughout the state, WCME offers professional development resources for teachers and promotes strong Wisconsin school music programs.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Booth 922 PO Box 7841 Madison WI 53707-7841 Our commitment is to ensure the opportunity of a quality education for every child, quality teachers in every classroom, and strong leadership in every school.

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction – School Nutrition Team Booth 822 PO Box 7841 Madison WI 53707 Learn about the new state-of-theart web-based system in development that will save schools time and money in administering school nutrition programs, from applications to verification, and more!

Wisconsin eSchool Network Booth 204 PO Box #361 Webster WI 54893 The Wisconsin eSchool Network provides members with the resources and tools necessary to implement an autonomously operated school or program offering online courses that meet the needs of their students.

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education, Inc. Booth 839 213 Golfview Drive Mount Horeb WI 53572 Are your Health and Physical Education programs on the cutting edge? Would you like to know?

Stop by Wisconsin Health and Physical Education, Inc. in booth 839 to find out.

Wisconsin Innovative Schools Network Booth 132 222 State St Madison WI 53703 The Wisconsin Innovative Schools Network helps to create and nurture innovative schools by supporting each other in developing high quality, research based resources and strategies for both educators and students.

Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association Booth 701 5516 Vern Holmes Drive Stevens Point WI 54482-8833 Organize, develop, direct, and control an interscholastic athletic program which will promote the ideals of its membership and opportunities for member schools participation.

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Wisconsin Public Finance Professionals, LLC Booth 607 1661 N Water Street Suite 307 Milwaukee WI 53202 Financial advisor services-referendum assistance & community education (revenue limit & build/ remodel); project finance; debt refinancing; debt management; cash defeasance; cash flow borrowing; bond rating presentations; credit management; continuing disclosure filings.

Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Booth 736 1015 21st Street Prairie du Sac WI 53578 The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) is an association that works in a collaborative manner to solve issues pertinent to rural school and communities.

Wisconsin School Public Relations Association Booth 628 11801 W Silver Springs Dr Milwaukee WI 53225 Wisconsin School Public Relations Associations mission is to expand the capacity of its members to provide effective communication management for the purpose of strengthening educational opportunities for all students.

Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association Booth 629 PO Box 210290 Milwaukee WI 53221-8005 WSSCA is an association dedicated to improving security, safety, and health in schools. We are committed to making schools a safer place to learn, play, teach, work, and to visit.

Wisconsin Virtual School/ CESA #9 Booth 206 304 Kaphaem Rd. Tomahawk WI 54487 Wisconsin Virtual School (WVS) is a partnership between the DPI and CESA #9. WVS works with more than 240 school districts in Wisconsin to offer local online educational opportunities.

WPS Health Insurance Booth 712 1717 West Broadway Madison WI 53713 Offers traditional PPOs, consumerdriven health plans, self-funded administration and a complete range of non-medical products including Life, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Vision plans through its subsidiary The EPIC Life Insurance Company. In addition, WPS offers HMO and point-of-service plans in the Fox Valley and central Wisconsin through its subsidiary, Arise Health Plan.

Wynn O. Jones & Associates, Inc. Booth 601 PO Box 318 Schofield WI 54476-0318 Wynn O. Jones & Associates, Inc. is a leading consulting and sales organization specializing in science and laboratory casework products and systems furniture for educational, healthcare, and industrial markets.

Z Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. Booth 231 2122 West Mt. Vernon Avenue Milwaukee WI 53072 Zimmerman Architectural Studios has served Wisconsin’s educational marketplace for more than 100 years. Our staff of 100, headquartered in Milwaukee, delivers all facets of educational facility planning and design.

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council Booth 1102 One South Pinckney St Suite 504 Madison WI 53703 The Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council (WPERC) is dedicated to propane research and education and to ensuring the safe and efficient use of propane in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin PTA Booth 320 4797 Hayes Road Ste 102 Madison WI 53704 The Wisconsin PTA promotes and supports opportunities for families to effectively participate in their children’s lives by engaging parents in a new era of education and child welfare.

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Baird Public Finance CenterPoint Energy Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company, LLP

C AT E G O R I C A L L I S T I N G

GreenAssociates, Inc. Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc HSR Associates, Inc. Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies

Shared Purchasing Solutions

JSD Professional Services

Springsted Incorporated

Kapur and Associates, Inc.

Wegner CPAs

LHB, Inc. McKinstry

| Acoustical Products and Services

LightSPEED Technologies, Inc.

MEP Associates, LLC Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP PMA Financial Network, Inc.

| Actuarial Services

Key Benefit Concepts, LLC

Rettler Corporation SDS Architects, Inc Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc

| Administrative Software and

Integration Tools

Aesop – Frontline Technologies, Inc. BoardBook

Somerville Architects & Engineers TSP Architects & Engineers Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc.

CESA Regional Computer Centers IDville

| Asphalt Products, Tennis

Infinite Campus

Courts,Track Surfaces

K-12 Evaluation Solutions

Asphalt Contractors, Inc.

Marcia Brenner Associates, LLC

Athletic Field Services, Inc.

My Safe Schools

Fisher Tracks, Inc.

SOCS Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction – School Nutrition Team

Wisconsin Association of School Councils, Inc

LightSPEED Technologies, Inc.

Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators

Spectrum Industries, Inc.

Wisconsin Association of School Nurses Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators Wisconsin Center for Music Education Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction – School Nutrition Team

| Associations, Non-Profits and

Government Agencies

Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin

Lumens Integration, Inc.

| Awards and Recognition Programs

Cawley Digital ID | Bleachers and Auditorium Seating

B.R. Bleachers Cosney Corporation E.T.Paddock Enterprises, INC Gerber Leisure Products Goodson Co., The

Wisconsin Innovative Schools Network

Gym Boys LLC

Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association

J W Industries, Inc.

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council

Haldeman Homme Inc Marshfield Book & Stationery, Inc.

Wisconsin PTA

Miller & Associates – Sauk Prairie, Inc.

Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance

Park & Recreation Products, Inc.

Wisconsin School Public Relations Association

Schmidt Custom Floors

Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association | Athletic / Sporting Equipment

OASYS, LLC Skyward, Inc.

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Anderson Ladd Gerber Leisure Products J W Industries, Inc.

| Books/Publishers

Books4school (interstate) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Read Naturally, Inc. Scholastic Education | Building Information Services and

Association for Equity in Funding

Lee Recreation, LLC

Career and Technical Education Associations

Miller & Associates – Sauk Prairie, Inc.

Programming for Students

CESA #2

Musco Sports Lighting

AAA Driver Training

CESA Regional Computer Centers

Park & Recreation Products, Inc.

Champions

Junior Achievement of WI

Sports Graphics

Department of Financial Institutions, Office of Financial Literacy

National Archery in the Schools Program - DNR Service Center

Team REIL Inc.

Avon

The Goodson Co.

National School Boards Association

Cella’s Jewelry

Harley-Davidson Museum Junior Achievement of WI

North Central Terrazzo Association

| After-School and Summer

| Architecture and Engineering

Abacus Architects, Inc. Architects Group Limited Architectural Design Group ATS&R Planners/Architects/ Engineers Bray Associates Architects, Inc. Custofoam Corporation DLR Group Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc.

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Restoration

J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. NEOLA, Inc. Universal Restoration Services | Business Services

Connie Mills Accessories

Operation Military Kids

Athletic Field Services, Inc.

Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company, LLP

School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin

Baseman Floors, Inc.

Key Benefit Concepts, LLC

Fisher Tracks, Inc.

timecentre inc

WEA Trust WEA Trust Member Benefits WI CoCoRaHS Rain Gauge Network Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program Wisconsin Association For Language Teachers Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials

Hellas Sports Construction Kiefer Specialty Flooring Schmidt Custom Floors | Audio, Video, Multimedia Equip-

| Casework, Lab Equipment and

Hardware

CONTRAX FURNISHINGS Cosney Corporation

ment and Design

Goodson Co., The

Arrow Audio Inc

Lance Service, Inc.

Discover Mediaworks

Marshfield Book & Stationery, Inc.

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All Covered Education

Imagine Learning

Arrow Audio Inc

BYU Independent Study

Junior Achievement of WI

Baycom Inc.

Carnegie Learning Inc.

Lumens Integration, Inc.

SOCS

CESA Statewide Network

Milwaukee Public Museum Nasco

Solarus | Department of Financial Institu-

tions, Office of Financial Literacy

National Archery in the Schools Program – DNR Service Center

Systems Design

Discover Mediaworks

Scholastic Education

Arrow Audio Inc

Education2020

Tierney Brothers, Inc.

Vanguard Computers, Inc.

Harley-Davidson Museum

Viterbo University

Imagine Learning

Wisconsin Association For Language Teachers

| Communication: Equipment and

| Computer Equipment

Learning Exchange

Heartland Business Systems

My Safe Schools

Office Depot

ODYSSEYWARE

Vanguard Computers, Inc.

Project Lead the Way

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education, Inc. Wisconsin PTA

Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin

| Educational Management and

School Software Group

Consulting

School Specialty

CESA #5

C G Schmidt, Inc

WI Center for Environmental Education

CESA #6

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc.

Wisconsin eSchool Network

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Hellas Sports Construction Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc

Environmental Management Consulting, Inc. MacNeil Environmental, Inc. WI Center for Environmental Education | Facilities Design, Construction

and Consulting

ATS&R Planners/Architects/ Engineers Badgerland Commercial Roofing, Inc. Bray Associates Architects, Inc. CESA #10 DLR Group Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc. Focus on Energy General Energy Brokerage & Consulting, Inc.

OASYS, LLC

GreenAssociates, Inc.

and Satellite

STI

Hellas Sports Construction

BYU Independent Study

Voorhees Associates, LLC

HSR Associates, Inc.

Core BTS

Wisconsin Innovative Schools Network

ICS Consulting, Inc.

| Distance Learning, Interactive TV

ICS Consulting, Inc.

Wisconsin eSchool Network

J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.

Wisconsin Virtual School/CESA #9

J H Hassinger Construction Services J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.

CESA #3

National Louis University

Custofoam Corporation GreenAssociates, Inc.

Balestrieri Environmental & Development, Inc.

C G Schmidt, Inc

Read Naturally, Inc. | Construction Management

| Environmental Health and Safety

| Doors, Frames and Partitions

Kapur and Associates, Inc.

Donald A. Loss Associates, Inc.

Kraemer Brothers, LLC

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies

Kraus-Anderson Construction Co.

W.L. Hall Company

| Employee Relations and Bar-

| Education Research

J H Hassinger Construction Services

gaining Services

J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.

BeneCo of Wisconsin, Inc.

Johnson Controls

Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan, LLP

Kapur and Associates, Inc. Kraus-Anderson Construction Co.

| Energy Service Companies

Market & Johnson, Inc.

J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.

Kulp’s of Stratford, LLC

Ameresco Inc.

McKinstry

C G Schmidt, Inc

MEP Associates, LLC

Moore Construction Services, LLC

ACT

CenterPoint Energy

Miron Construction Co., Inc.

PMA Financial Network, Inc.

Nasco

CenterPoint Energy

Point of Beginning, Inc.

Rettler Corporation

National Louis University

CESA #10

Scherrer Construction Company, Inc.

CESA #3

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc

Miron Construction Co., Inc.

Scherrer Construction Company, Inc. Spancrete The American Deposit Management Co.

| Educational Enrichment Programs

Complete Control, Inc.

Spancrete

All Covered Education

Focus on Energy

Taher, Inc.

CESA 7 Services Champions

General Energy Brokerage & Consulting, Inc.

The Peter Scherrer Group

The Peter Scherrer Group Universal Restoration Services

Dream Flight USA

H & H Energy Management

VJS Construction Services

VJS Construction Services

Education2020

Johnson Controls

Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.)

McKinstry

Resources

North American Mechanical, Inc.

H & H Energy Management

ARAMARK Educational Services

Seminole Energy Services

AAA Driver Training

Harley-Davidson Museum

Asphalt Contractors, Inc.

ACT

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council

Badgerland Commercial Roofing, Inc.

| Curricular Materials and

TSP Architects & Engineers

| Facility Maintenance

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Balestrieri Environmental & Development, Inc. CESA #10 CESA #3 Complete Control, Inc. Dashir Management Services, Inc. Focus on Energy GCA Services Group, Inc. Gym Boys LLC Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies J H Hassinger Construction Services Johnson Controls Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. Kulp’s of Stratford, LLC North American Mechanical, Inc. Professional Supply Scherrer Construction Company, Inc. timecentre inc W.L. Hall Company

C AT E G O R I C A L L I S T I N G

Kiefer Specialty Flooring L & A Crystal North Central Terrazzo Association ProStar Surfaces Schmidt Custom Floors Stalker Flooring, Inc. | Food Service Management,

Equipment and Products ARAMARK Educational Services Arbor Management, Inc.

Associated Financial Group AXA Equitable Baird Public Finance Ehlers & Associates, Inc. Genworth Financial Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co. ING Financial Partners Regional Adjustment Bureau, Inc. Springsted Incorporated State Trust Fund Loan Program The American Deposit Management Co. US Bank Government & Nonprofits Banking

CESA Regional Computer Centers

The American Deposit Management Co.

Core BTS Discover Mediaworks Heartland Business Systems Infinite Campus One Prospect Technologies Solarus | Insurance, Benefits and

US Bank Government & Nonprofits Banking WEA Trust Member Benefits | Janitorial Services, Cleaning

Supplies and Equipment Boelter GCA Services Group, Inc.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

MidAmerican Building Services

Chartwells School Dining Service

Arthur J Gallagher Risk Mgmt Services

MidAmerican Building Services

Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.

Associated Financial Group

School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin

BeneCo of Wisconsin, Inc.

Sodexo

Community Insurance Corporation

Taher, Inc.

Dean Health Plan

Boelter

Benefits Design Group, Inc.

Delta Dental of Wisconsin | Fundraising Programs

Ad-ucation Media Alinea, LLC Nevco, WI Office Silpada Designs Furnishing and Shelving Alexander Furnishings Specialists, Inc. Contrax Furnishings Marshfield Book & Stationery, Inc. Quill.com Virco Manufacturing Corp.

Wynn O. Jones & Associates, Inc. | Gymnasium Products

WI OPEB Trust

Anderson Ladd

Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program

B.R. Bleachers

Office Depot Professional Supply Quill.com | Land Surveying

JSD Professional Services

Diversified Benefit Services, Inc.

Point of Beginning, Inc.

EMC Insurance Companies

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc

Employee Benefits Corporation First Agency, Inc. Genworth Financial

| Legal Services and Consulting

Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan, LLP

HealthPartners Humana ING Financial Partners Key Benefit Concepts, LLC Liberty Mutual Insurance M3 Insurance Maritime Insurance Group Meemic Insurance Company Minnesota Life National Insurance Services R & R Insurance RJF, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company

| Lighting Design, Fixtures

and Controls MEP Associates, LLC Musco Sports Lighting US Lamp, Inc. | Lockers and Locker Room

Equipment Donald A. Loss Associates, Inc. Haldeman Homme Inc Scholastic Equipment Company, LLC

Baseman Floors, Inc.

Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc.

Kiefer Specialty Flooring

Student Assurance Services, Inc.

Donald A. Loss Associates, Inc.

Schmidt Custom Floors

TASC

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies

W.L. Hall Company

TIC, INC

Per Mar Security Services

| Locks and Security Services

UnitedHealthcare

Anderson Ladd Balestrieri Environmental & Development, Inc.

Wisconsin Public Funds

CleanPower

and Services

| Floor Coverings and Maintenance

| Investment Management for

Services and Consulting

Ansay & Associates, LLC

VALIC

Wisconsin Public Finance Professionals, LLC

| Information Management

Third-Party Administration

A’viands Food & Services Management

and Services | Financial Services and Consulting

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| HVAC Systems, Equipment

WEA Trust

| Mobile and Modular Buildings

and Parts

WEA Trust Member Benefits

and Classrooms

Baseman Bros., Inc.

North American Mechanical, Inc.

Willis of Wisconsin, Inc.

Innovative Modular Solutions

Baseman Floors, Inc.

Trane-Wisconsin

WPS Health Insurance

Mobilease Modular Space, Inc.

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| Office and School Supplies

and Equipment Boelter IDville LightSPEED Technologies, Inc. Office Depot Quill.com Shared Purchasing Solutions | Online Learning and Web-based

Services Achieve3000 BoardBook BYU Independent Study Compass Learning Education2020 K-12 Evaluation Solutions OASYS, LLC ODYSSEYWARE Renaissance Learning

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Wisconsin Virtual School/CESA #9 | Photography, Organizers,

Department of Financial Institutions, Office of Financial Literacy

WI Center for Environmental Education

Viterbo University

Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program

Lee Recreation, LLC Nasco

Teachers On Call – TOC 24/7, Featuring Aesop Technology

Wisconsin Innovative Schools Network

H & H Energy Management

BeneCo of Wisconsin, Inc. HSR Associates, Inc.

Wisconsin School Public Relations Association

The Peter Scherrer Group Voorhees Associates, LLC

| Purchasing

Willis of Wisconsin, Inc.

CenterPoint Energy | Student Health and Safety

CESA Statewide Network Shared Purchasing Solutions US Bank Government & Nonprofits Banking | Roofing Materials, Coatings,

Sealants and Services Badgerland Commercial Roofing, Inc.

| Security and Alarm System

Consulting and Designs

Team REIL Inc.

IDville Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Per Mar Security Services

| Transportation Products and

Services

Coakley Brothers/ Brothers Business Interiors

Nelson’s Bus Service, Inc.

Per Mar Security Services

North America Central School Bus

SafeSchools

Wisconsin Bus Sales, LLC

School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council

Mid-State Truck Service, Inc.

Student Assurance Services, Inc. Wisconsin PTA

| Video Production

Highlights Media Teachers On Call – TOC 24/7, Featuring Aesop Technology

Park & Recreation Products, Inc.

Mainstage Theatrical Supply, Inc.

My Safe Schools

Kulp’s of Stratford, LLC

Nevco, WI Office

Productions

Lamers Bus Lines, Inc

Garland Company, Inc.

| Scoreboards

| Theater Supplies, Services and

Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.)

| Substitute Teaching Services

Complete Control, Inc.

TASC

TASC

timecentre inc

Northland Recreation

| Policy Services

Solarus

Alinea, LLC

| Playground and Sporting

Gerber Leisure Products

Solarus

Tierney Brothers, Inc.

Custofoam Corporation

Disability Access Consulting

School Software Group

Consulting

Cawley Digital ID

Contrax Furnishings

| Strategic Planning, Management

Renaissance Learning

Wisconsin Association For Language Teachers

Coating & Foam Solutions

Equipment

Alinea, LLC

Tierney Brothers, Inc.

Yearbooks and ID Systems WI Association of School Boards

Educational and Motivational

Renaissance Learning

School Software Group Wisconsin eSchool Network

| Speakers and Programs,

K-12 Evaluation Solutions Read Naturally, Inc.

| Survey Services

LifeTrack Services, Inc. School Perceptions

| Web Development Services

CESA #6 ENVISIONit LLC SOCS | Windows, Coverings,

Replacements, and Hardware

| Technology

Aesop - Frontline Technologies, Inc.

Pella Windows & Doors W. L. Hall Company

All Covered Education Baycom Inc. Cisco Systems Compass Learning Core BTS

| Professional Development

Career and Technical Education Associations Carnegie Learning Inc. CESA #2

| Signs and Related Products

ENVISIONit LLC

A/E Graphics

Haldeman Homme Inc

Nevco, WI Office

Heartland Business Systems Imagine Learning

| Site Furnishings, Decorative

Infinite Campus

CESA #5

Paving and Tile

Learning Exchange

CESA #6

Lee Recreation, LLC

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C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S

2012-13 Awards Congratulations to these exemplary students, educators, administrators and school board members!

S C H O O L 20 YEARS

Laney Bork, Arcadia Bernard Christman, Elmwood Joseph Duckett, Denmark Nancy Follis, Grafton Shirley Gilles, Plum City Janet Giovannetti, Lake Geneva-Genoa City UHS Willard Griesbach, Hortonville Shelby Heller, Cambria-Friesland Roger Hillerbrand, Belleville

B O A R D

S E R V I C E

A W A R D S

Jeffrey Hoffman, Gresham Patrick Hubertz, Walworth J1 Thomas Magnam, Prescott Patricia Manthey, Wabeno Area Cathy Olson, Osceola Roy Ruegsegger. Pecatonica Area Larry Statezny, Crandon Dawn Van Ess, Union Grove UHS William Waubanascum, Menominee Indian Kay Zwald, Saint Croix Central

30 YEARS

Donald Berge, Colfax Roger Blair, North Cape Allen Gardebrecht, Wabeno Area James Griswold, Fennimore Community Tom Opperman, Iola-Scandinavia Patricia Platts, Twin Lakes #4 40 YEARS

Robert Oleson, Palmyra-Eagle Area

T E AC H E R S, P R I N C I PA L S, S U P E R I N T E N D E N T & B U S I N E S S O F F I C I A L O F T H E Y E A R TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

Elementary School Teacher of the Year Nancy Terrian, Eisenhower Elementary School, Wauwatosa School District Middle School Teacher of the Year Amy Traynor, DeLong Middle School, Eau Claire Area School District High School Teacher of the Year JoAnn Miller, Oconto Falls High School, Oconto Falls School District Special Services Teacher of the Year Linda Bergh, Eagle Point Elementary School, DeForest School District

P R I N C I PA L S O F T H E Y E A R

William McClone, Lincoln Elementary School, Appleton Area School District Daniel Koch, Hudson Middle School, Hudson School District Gregg Wieczorek, Arrowhead Union High School, Arrowhead Union High School District David Mueller, Appleton North High School (Associate Principal) and Appleton Career Academy (Principal), Appleton Area School District

SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

JoAnn Sternke, Pewaukee School District BUSINESS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

Keith Lucius, Ashwaubenon School District

STUDENT AWARDS STUDENT ART AWARD

Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Klayton Fritz, Cambria-Friesland High School STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST

Sponsored by Marcus Hotels and Resorts Larae Bagnall, Rima Patel, Cora Baudhuin, Sam Paider, and Calvin Salmon, Southern Door High School, Southern Door County School District

Thank you.

The Convention Advisory Committee and the staffs of the sponsoring organizations extend a special thank you to the school board members, school administrators, school business officials, staff members, exhibitors and other participants for taking part in the 92nd State Education Convention and Exhibit Show.

We also thank the staffs of the Delta Center, VISIT Milwaukee, Valley Expo & Displays, Chatman Design, the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and all of our participating Milwaukee Hotels.

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MEETINGS SCHEDULE

Committee Meetings & Overview All meetings take place in the Hilton Milwaukee City Center unless otherwise noted.

C O M M I T T E E

M E E T I N G

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T I M E S

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8 am WASDA Ethics Committee — Pabst WASDA Legislative Committee — Juneau Equity in Funding Steering Committee — Kilbourn

3 pm Fair Aid Coalition Annual Meeting/ Executive Board Meeting — Hyatt Milwaukee Regency, Lakeshore C

5 pm WASB Board of Directors — Oak T H U R S D A Y, J A N . 2 4

1 pm

8:30 am CESA Statewide Network — Wright AB

9 am WASDA Awards — Mitchell WASDA Small Schools — Oak WASDA Child Advocacy — Pabst

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1:30 pm WASBO Accounting Committee — Walker

Policy and Resolutions Committee Meeting — Walker

Below is a quick glance at the Convention highlights.

*Equity in Funding Membership Meeting — Delta Center — 203DE

1:30 pm WASBO Spring Conference Planning Committee — Wright A

c 1 - 5 pm PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS Hyatt Regency Milwaukee c 7 - 8 pm PRE-DELEGATE ASSEMBLY DISCUSSION Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center W E D N E S D AY, J A N U A R Y 2 3

c 8 am - 5 pm EXHIBIT SHOW c 8 - 8:45 am MORNING REFRESHMENTS Exhibit Hall Kick-off the convention with sponsored morning refreshments. c 8:45 - 9:45 am IDEA EXCHANGES / MEET THE EXPERTS c 10 am - Noon GENERAL SESSION Tony Wagner, keynote speaker c 1:30 pm DELEGATE ASSEMBLY Ballroom AB, Delta Center

10 am

c 1:30 - 2:30 pm IDEA EXCHANGES / MEET THE EXPERTS

WASBO Service Affiliate Committee — Delta Center — Commons

c 3 - 4 pm IDEA EXCHANGES / MEET THE EXPERTS

C O N V EN T I O N U P DAT ES Get Convention Updates by following the WASB on Twitter: @wischoolsboards. Make sure to post your Convention experiences on your Twitter account using the hashtag #wasb2013.

perk yourself up

c 4 - 5 pm Special Event NETWORKING RECEPTION Exhibit Hall T H U R S D AY, J A N U A R Y 2 4

c 7 - 8:30 am WASB BREAKFAST Hilton Milwaukee City Center Will Allen, speaker c 8 am - 3 pm EXHIBIT SHOW c 8:45 - 9:45 am IDEA EXCHANGES / MEET THE EXPERTS c 10:15 - 11:15 am IDEA EXCHANGES / MEET THE EXPERTS c Noon - 1:15 pm WASDA LUNCHEON; WASBO LUNCHEON c 1:45 - 2:45 pm IDEA EXCHANGES / MEET THE EXPERTS c 3 - 5 pm GENERAL SESSION Chester Elton, keynote speaker

Join us at the Honeywell Cafe.

If you’re low on energy, stop by the internet café at the Wisconsin State Education Convention for some specialty coffee. While you’re there, have a cup of coffee with Ron Garrison from the Energy Services Group by Honeywell and find out how to reduce your energy bill and save money for your district.

For more information or to set up an appointment after the show, please contact Ron Garrison at 920-739-3570 or email Ron.Garrison@1esg.com © 2012 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved.

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All Friday events take place at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center c 8 - 9 am IDEA EXCHANGES / MEET THE EXPERTS c 9:15 - 10:15 am IDEA EXCHANGES / MEET THE EXPERTS c 10:30 am - Noon GENERAL SESSION Chef Jeff Henderson, keynote speaker Gov. Scott Walker, speaker

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2013 CONVENTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE WASB

WASDA

Patrick Sherman, Genoa City J2 School District Mary Janssen, Little Chute School District Rick Eloranta, Owen-Withee School District Nancy Thompson, Waterloo School District Mike Blecha, Green Bay Area Public School District Terry Falk, Milwaukee School District John Ashley, WASB executive director Sheri Krause, WASB communications director Amy Qualmann, WASB communications specialist and event planner

Joni Burgin, Grantsburg School District Tim Onsager, Stoughton Area School District Mary Randall, School District of Bloomer Kathleen Williams, Wausau School District Miles Turner, WASDA Executive Director Nancy Lund, WASDA Executive Assistant

WASBO

David VanSpankeren, CESA #6 Peter Balzer, retired John Stellmacher, Waupun Woody Wiedenhoft, WASBO executive director Tina Hafeman, WASBO assoc. executive director Bob Tess, Oshkosh Area School District Joseph Marquardt, New London School District

Veronica VanDerhyden, Adams-Friendship Area School District Chad Smurawa, River Falls School District Marta Kwiatkowski, Rhinelander School District Jonathan Mitchell, Deerfield Community School District Brittany Altendorf, West Bend School District Lauri Clifton, Waukesha School District Nathan Jaeger, Whitewater School District Janelle Marotz, Beloit School District Stephanie Laudon, National Insurance Services, Inc. Michael Markgren, Spooner School District Jason Austin, Holmen School District Dan Choi, McKinstry

ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS WASB

WASDA

WASBO

Patrick Sherman, president, Genoa City J2 School District Nancy Thompson, 1st vice president, Waterloo School District Mike Blecha, 2nd vice president, Green Bay Area Public School District Rick Eloranta, immediate past president, Owen-Withee School District Mary Janssen, Little Chute Area School District Stu Olson, Shell Lake School District Terry McCloskey, Three Lakes School District Tim Sivertson, Elk Mound School District Florence Hyatt, Onalaska School District Steve Klessig, Brillion Public School District Wanda Owens, Barneveld School District Alice Marquardt, Rio Community School District Colin Butler, Kettle Moraine School District Terry Falk, Milwaukee Public Schools Jim Long, Hamilton School District

Wayne Anderson, president, Mount Horeb Public Schools Dave Polashek, president-elect, Oconto Falls School District Jamie Benson, past president, River Valley School District Deborah Kerr, Brown Deer School District Steven Bloom, Randall-Twin lakes Jt No 1 Barbara Sramek, Marshall Public Schools Rachel Schultz, Richland Center Public Schools Cindy Zahrte, Tomah Area School District Jeff Tortomasi, Fall River Public Schools Keith Kriewaldt, Erin School District Clark Reinke, Plymouth Jt. School District Kristine Gilmore, D.C. Everest Public Schools Cheryl Gullicksrud, School District of Mondovi Ronald Walsh, Elk Mound Public Schools Chris Patritto, Hurley Area School District Todd Gray, Waukesha Public Schools

Jamie DeMeuse, president, Luxemburg-Casco School District Lynn Knight, president-elect, School District of Nekoosa Jeanne Stahl, treasurer, Hayward Community School District Wendy Brockert, past president, Lake Mills Area School District Bob Avery, Beaver Dam Unified School District Jay Clark, Holmen School District Jill Collins, Black River Falls School District Ken Mischler, Manitowoc Public School District Rob Nelson, Dousman Transport Co., Inc. Dave Van Spankeren, CESA #6 Amy Weiland, Oregon School District Dale Zabel, Kettle Moraine School District Betty Zimdars, Howard-Suamico School District

ASSOCIATION STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION WASB Wisconsin Association of School Boards 122 W. Washington Avenue, Suite 400 Madison, WI 53703-2761 608-257-2622 or 877-705-4422 John Ashley, executive director Shelby Anderson, communication specialist Roxy Barforth, production room assistant, Winneconne Louis Birchbauer, consultant Robert Butler, associate executive director David Carlson, consultant Mary DeYoung, consultant Nancy Dorman, director of policy services Karen Dorn, GoLD consultant Roger Foegen, consultant Barry Forbes, associate executive director Ingrid Frank, member contact and board liaison Susan Fredlund, policy services consultant Matt Gibson, GoLD consultant Deb Gurke, director of GoLD Paul Hardt, GoLD consultant Jody Jacobson, GoLD consultant Teresa Kimball, policy librarian

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Joe Koenig, director of finance and administrative services Sheri Krause, director of communications Dan Mallin, legal and policy services counsel Mark McCarthy, director of information technology Vicki McCormick, GoLD consultant Jacquelyn McCrae, assistant convention coordinator Paula Osburn, office manager, Winneconne Amy Qualmann, communications specialist and event planner Joe Quick, government relations specialist Dennis Richards, consultant Ben Richter, staff counsel Dan Rossmiller, director of government relations Karsten Shields, graphic design and communications specialist Delta Smith, technology services specialist Cheryl Stinski, GoLD consultant Sally Sweitzer, legal assistant, superintendent search coordinator Patti Welch, administrative assistant Jessica Woodburn, bookkeeper

WASDA Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators 4797 Hayes Road, Suite 201 Madison, WI 53704-3288 608-242-1090 Miles Turner, executive director Nancy Lund, executive assistant Jessica Schwedrsky, secretary/receptionist

WASBO Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials 4797 Hayes Road, Suite 101 Madison, WI 53704-3288 608-249-8588 Woody Wiedenhoeft, executive director Aine Calgro, communications and marketing coordinator Jeanne Deimund, member services and professional development coordinator Tina Hafeman, associate executive director Deb Saeger, accounting and technology coordinator

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

January 22-24, 2014 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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