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WASDA NEWS
AUGUST 2021
elcome to WASDA’s August edition of our online Newsletter! It is hard to believe that
W summer is slipping away so quickly. The WASDA staff is busy preparing for the new
year. Jessica has also been very busy updating member files and processing membership
dues. This is the time of year when we see the greatest number of changes in our membership. If
you have moved to a new district, please keep her informed of your new address, email address, etc.
Since the majority of our communication with you will be via email and our website, it is imperative
that we are kept up to date!
Registration is open for the WASDA Fall Superintendents Conference to be held September
22-24. We are very excited to welcome you all back to Madison in September! Our complete
calendar of events is available online.
It was great to see so many of our members in Door County for the Annual Legal Seminar!
Be sure to mark your calendar for next year’s event at the Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay on
July 27-29, 2022.
We hope you enjoy these last few days of summer!
Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators
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Madison, WI 53704
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www.wasda.org
WASDA President’s Message 2021 WASDA Fall Superintendents Conference WASDA Executive Director’s Report The Capitol Report - John Forester, Dir. Of Gov. Relations 61 Districts to Have New Administrators First Year Superintendents Academy New Superintendents 2021 WASDA Summer Legal Seminar Thomas O’Toole Obituary Gerald Makie Obituary Bruce Anderson Obituary Gary Adams Obituary Baird Video Library Update Supporting Principal Excellence Academy Fall School Finance Workshops 2022 Superintendent of the Year Process Superintendent Vacancies WASDA Calendar of Events
WASDA
President’s Message
August 2021
Larry Ouimette
Supt., Lac du Flambeau
Please click on the link below to hear a message from Larry.
CLICK HERE.
Please send your comments and questions to larry.ouimette@ldfschool.org.
2021 FALL SUPERINTENDENTS CONFERENCE
Presented by WASDA
in cooperation with the
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
State Superintendent
SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2021
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2021 WASDA Fall Conference Facility Field Trip
Verona Area High School
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TOUR DATE // September 23
Join us Thursday, September 23 for our
» 2:50 – 3:30PM Travel to Verona Area High School
second annual Facility Field Trip sponsored by
» 3:30 – 5:00PM Tour Verona Area High School
Findorff, Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA), and PMA!
This year we are visiting the new Verona Area High » 5:00 – 5:30PM Travel back to Concourse Hotel
School. While not every district is able to build a » 5:30 – 6:45PM Reception for all WASDA
new high school, the spaces in the building will Conference Attendees
serve as inspiration for renovations and additions to
best support curriculum and programming. Tour Highlights Will Include:
Throughout design, the Verona Area School » Core Curriculum & Collaboration: Classrooms,
District toured facilities across the United States small & large group instruction, library media center
and with the help of their partners they created an » Career & Technical Education: Labs for woods,
incredible example of how spaces could support metals, small engines, automotive, and engineering
education. If your district is considering potential » Fine Arts: Performing arts center, visual arts classrooms,
student art gallery
renovations, additions, or new buildings, come
» Athletics: Fieldhouse, fitness center, auxiliary gym,
experience the modern, flexible, and collaborative
aquatic center
learning environments that Verona has to offer.
Begin to envision what could be possible!
Check out our project flip book!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
// » RSVP through WASDA Conference Registration
» Roundtrip transportation provided
WASDA
Executive Director’s Message
August 2021
Dr. Jon Bales
Reach Out & Connect…You'll Be Glad You Did
Please click on the link below to hear a message from Jon.
CLICK HERE.
Please send your comments and questions to Jon - jbales@wasda.org.
61 DISTRICTS HAVE NEW ADMINISTRATORS
According to the records in the WASDA office as of August 2, 2021, 61 school districts in Wisconsin have
or will have a new chief school district administrators for the 2021-22 school year. Of the 61 districts that will have
new superintendents, 44 will have superintendents that will be classified as either beginning superintendents or as
superintendents new to the state of Wisconsin. The remaining 17 will have chief school district administrators that
have moved from one district in Wisconsin to a different school district in Wisconsin, are still listed as vacant or
have an interim administrator.
Below is a listing of the school districts that have either a beginning administrator this year or an
administrator new to the state of Wisconsin, an administrator that moved from one district to another this year, as
well as the names of the districts that were still vacant at the time this WASDA Newsletter was published. PLEASE
NOTIFY JESSICA AT THE WASDA OFFICE - jschwedrsky@wasda.org - WITH ANY ADDITIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS!
*Beginning/New Administrators
Abbotsford Ryan Bargender* Little Chute Heidi Schmidt*
Almond-Bancroft Jodi Becker* McFarland Wayne Anderson (I)
Athens Andrea Sheridan* Mondovi Jeffrey Rykal*
Bangor David Brokopp* Montello James Feil*
Baraboo Rainey Briggs* Oakfield Tracey Connors*
Bayfield Beth Paap* Oconomowoc Kristen Taylor* (I)
Belmont Beau Buchs* Oshkosh Bryan Davis
Birchwood Gayle Luebke* Pardeeville Jason LeMay*
Boscobel Lisa Wallin-Kapinus* Pecatonica Danielle Scott*
Bowler Glenda Butterfield-Boldig Plum City Brian Nadeau*
Brighton VACANT Port Washington Dave Watkins*
Brillion Corey Baumgartner* Randall Robert Antholine*
Bristol Jack Musha* Reedsburg Roger Rindo
Brodhead Dave Novy* Shorewood JoAnn Sternke (I)
Cambridge Margaret Banker Southern Door Christopher Peterson
CESA 12 Dominick Madison Spring Valley John Groh*
Chequamegon Ray Schulte* Thorp Angela Hanlin*
Clintonville Troy Kuhn* Two Rivers Diane Johnson
Drummond Dennis Kaczor Verona Tremayne Clardy*
Elcho Stephanie Hubbard Wauwatosa Demond Means
Evansville Laurie Burgos* White Lake Nathan Hanson*
Florence County Karl Morrin* Wilmot UHS Amber Torres*
Fond du Lac Jeffrey Fleig* Yorkville Mark Rollefson
Freedom Jill Mussett*
Geneva Jt. 4 Lynn Davies
Gilmanton Kory Rud*
Glendale-River Hills Alyson Eisch
Goodman-Armstrong Creek Amy Wysocki*
Green Lake Gina Baxter*
Howards Grove Shannon Kilton*
Iowa-Grant VACANT
Jefferson Charles Urness*
Kenosha Unified Bethany Ormseth* (I)
Kettle Moraine Steve Plum*
Kewaskum Mark Bazata*
Kewaunee Scott Fritz*
Kohler Lisa Greene*
Laona Melissa Chrisnan*
WASDA 2021-2022 FIRST YEAR SUPERINTENDENTS
ACADEMY
Sponsored by
WASDA is committed to supporting the success of each new superintendent through induction experiences. These
include in-person workshops, virtual webinars, coaching, and 'just in time' e-mail blasts.
Academy content for 2021-22 will give particular attention early on, to supporting superintendent decisions
associated with leading and operating schools following the pandemic year including addressing the widening
COVID based achievement gaps, utilizing federal funding, building relationships with the school community and
navigating the political context associated with decisions during these challenging times. The sessions will continue
the emphasis on developing successful board/superintendent relationships, promoting student achievement and
equitable practices to close achievement gaps, continuous improvement, addressing school legal issues, wise
business and fiscal stewardship, effective communications, and community engagement. Academy facilitators will
provide rigorous content while engaging leaders in practical experience-based activities.
The 2021 -22 First Year Superintendents Academy will combine the best of in-person and virtual learning. The
first two academy sessions (August 4 and 5) will be in-person workshops as will be the September and April
sessions scheduled to accompany the WASDA Fall Conference and WASDA Annual Educational Conference.
Generally, virtual sessions will be held two times per month via Zoom™ with the session being 1 ½ hours long.
Each first year superintendent will be "paired" with a highly regarded, experienced superintendent for coaching.
The coaching experience reaches beyond the simplistic textbook answers for issues to consider the nuances and
subtleties of leadership which high performing leaders have mastered.
The first academy sessions are scheduled for August. A complete calendar of events can be found on the WASDA
website.
NEW SUPERINTENDENTS
If you are leaving your district, please be sure to notify the WASDA office of the name of the new person
who will be assuming the superintendency. If the new person is either new to the superintendency or new to the
state of Wisconsin, be sure to have them hold the dates of August 4-5 for the initial First Year Superintendents
Workshop for the 2021-22 school year, which will be held at the Holiday Inn-Stevens Point.
2021 WASDA SUMMER LEGAL SEMINAR! WASDA held its first in person event in over a year and it was a great success! Almost 200 WASDA members participated in the 2021 WASDA Summer Legal Seminar at the Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay, July 28-30. It was so great to reconnect! Mark your calendar for next year’s seminar, which will be held July 27-29, 2022, at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay!
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strangpatteson.comTHOMAS O’TOOLE
Thomas “Tom” L. O’Toole, age 60 of Clintonville, WI formerly of Iowa passed
away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday July 7, 2021.
Thomas Leo O’Toole was born on August 2, 1960 in Iowa City, IA as the son of
the late Emmet and Karleen (Salemink) O’Toole. Tom graduated from Louisa Muscatine
“L&M” High School in 1978. He furthered his studies in education at St. Ambrose
University where he quarterbacked the football team and graduated in 1982. In 1983
Tom was united in marriage to Crystal McKean in Muscatine. The couple raised three
children and later divorced. Tom earned his Master’s Degree in Education
Administration from the University of Iowa graduating in 1987. He began his career in education by teaching
high school math at Mt. Vernon High School. Tom then taught at his alma mater; L&M, served as Principal for
West Liberty High School, and began his first job as Superintendent at Columbus Junction. In 2000 Tom and
his family relocated to Clintonville, WI. He served Clintonville as their Superintendent for 16 years before his
retirement. Next to his beloved Packers, Tom was also a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan and dove pretty heavy into
Fantasy Football. Even larger than his love of sports was the love Tom had for his family. He doted over his
grandchildren and was always a steady and disciplined example for his children. Tom was a generous man with
a huge heart and was “all in” when it came to serving everyone that was a part of his life.
Survivors include:
His Children: Timothy (Ashton) O’Toole, Tiffany (Tyler) Heiman, and Tyler (Tori) O’Toole.
Grandchildren: Emma & Chet Heiman, and Brantley & Benjamin O’Toole.
Sisters: Carrie (Brian) Stephan and Monica O’Toole.
Brothers: Mike (Tricia), Greg (Kelly), and Sean (Wendy) O’Toole.
Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and his beloved dog, Chancie.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson William O’Toole.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is entrusted with the arrangements.
www.eberhardtstevenson.com.
GERALD MAKIE
Gerald D. Makie, PhD., (82) passed away on May 28th after a brief illness.
Gerald grew up in northern Wisconsin and was proud of his Finnish heritage. An avid
outdoorsman, Gerald enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and boating. He
especially liked to golf with friends and family. Gerald was a talented accordionist,
played in numerous bands, and taught lessons for many groups of students. He played
multiple instruments and obtained a degree in music before pursuing education
administration.
After earning a PhD in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Gerald served as superintendent of schools, most recently for thirteen years at D.C.
Everest, after which he retired. He was engaged in education at the state and national level and was a member
of various boards and committees. Public service was very important to Gerald. He was a member of the Lions
Club, Rotary Club, as well as the Elks Club. He was also an active member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.
After retirement, Gerald and his wife of 61 years, Joan, loved to travel. They spent many years exploring
the states in their RV. Southern California was a favorite destination, as was northern Wisconsin.
Along with his wife, Gerald is survived by his two children, Kim and Todd. He was preceded in death
by his parents, two sisters, and a brother. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.BRUCE ANDERSON
Bruce W. Anderson, 68, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021,
at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, Wisconsin.
Bruce was born March 17, 1953, in Crosby, North Dakota, son of the late
Leonard and Peggy (Bixby) Anderson. Bruce met Ellen Gunderson while they
both attended Mayville State College in Mayville, North Dakota. They were
married on August 11, 1974, at Grue Lutheran Church in Buxton, North Dakota.
Bruce and Ellen had a relationship that lasted more than fifty years and Bruce
had been Ellen’s rock during her entire adult life. They enjoyed many ‘date
nights’ together.
Bruce began his educational career in the fall of 1976 in Fisher,
Minnesota. He left Fisher in 1990 and moved to Wisconsin to continue working in education administration.
He had the pleasure of serving several Wisconsin school districts.
Bruce had a strong faith. He was a faithful servant of God, family, and the community. He had learned
from his father the importance of time in the bible and time in prayer.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Anderson of Merrill; son, Bradley Anderson (Allyson Knue) of Merrill;
siblings, Brian (Wilma) Anderson of Aberdeen, South Dakota, Janelle (Bob) Jacobson of Missoula, Montana,
Lauren (Markham) Gjovig of Williston, North Dakota, and Cheryl (Mike) Anderson-Millspaugh of Grand Forks,
North Dakota, and David (Kerry) Anderson of Loveland, Colorado; brothers-in-law, James (Claudia)
Gunderson of Buxton, North Dakota, and Russell (Helen) Gunderson of Grand Forks, North Dakota; and many
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Peggy Anderson; sister,
Marilyn Andrick; and sister-in-law, Susan Barchinski.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.GARY ADAMS
Gary Adams, 71, of Mitchell, SD, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021, in
Puerto Vallarta, his home for the last several years. Due to COVID, services will not be
held at this time.
Gary Lee Adams was born to Ray and Anna (Wranek) Adams on August 29,
1949, in Mitchell, SD, the 2nd youngest of 11 children.
Gary was a driven man, joining the Army after setting out on his own in the
world; serving his country both at home and overseas during both the Vietnam War and
Desert Storm. He graduated from Dakota Wesleyan with his Bachelor of Arts, and
continued his education obtaining a Master’s in Education from Augustana College, and
his Administrator’s Certification at Winona College. Education was his lifelong passion, with countless
achievements including the founding of an alternative school in Beache’s Corners. He was a champion for his
students throughout his career starting as a teacher and ending as superintendent of the Marathon School
District, and his legacy can be seen in the lives and schools he served.
Gary married Linda Rae (Carstens) Adams on June 27, 1970, at Holy Family in Mitchell, SD. They had
3 children, David, Sarah, and Rebecca. They lived a full and adventurous life, taking up residence in numerous
cities across the country and abroad, spending the majority of their life in Wisconsin. They served as community
leaders, involved in the American Legion, serving their church in multiple roles such youth ministers, and active
in local politics. They loved the outdoors and never stopped exploring.
Gary is survived by his wife, Linda; his 3 children David (Amy), Sarah (Andrew) and Rebecca (Chris);
his grandchildren Nicole, Bryce, Hannah, Eowyn, Seth, Meadow, and Ada; his siblings Betty, Nancy, David, and
Diana, and countless cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Anna; his parents-in-law Herman and Mildred
Carstens, and his siblings Clarence, Art, Alta, Esther, Kenny, and Joanie.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Gary’s name to a charity of your choosing, particularly
one serving children or veterans.
2022 WASDA ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
THE OSTHOFF RESORT - ELKHART LAKE
APRIL 20-22, 2022
MARK YOU CALENDAR!!BVL AUGUST Update
We picked a few videos you might find helpful this month
Baird is dedicated to your district and your school finance needs. Although the BVL library is full of
useful videos to be accessed anytime, this month in the business office, you might be interested in
the below videos:
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting Publications
Budget Hearing and Adoption
If you have any questions on the above videos, or if you have any comments on how the BVL can
better serve your district, let us know! Reach out to any member of our team below; we’d be happy to
help.
Dennis Birr Debby Brunett Todd Hajewski
School Business Specialist School Business Specialist School Business Specialist
608-415-1254 715-552-3567 414-298-1974
dbirr@rwbaird.com dbrunett@rwbaird.com thajewski@rwbaird.com
Keith Lucius Elise Murn Diane Pertzborn
School Business Specialist Coordinator School Business Specialist
920-634-6999 414-298-2324 608-438-8125
klucius@rwbaird.com emurn@rwbaird.com dpertzborn@rwbaird.com2021-22 SUPPORTING PRINCIPAL EXCELLENCE:
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH COACHING FOR LEADERS
School administrators need skillful support from leaders of teaching and learning; leaders who believe in
coaching as a vehicle for developing exemplary leadership. The Professional Growth Coaching for Leaders
Academy, presented by WASDA and AWSA, will equip superintendents, central office leaders and others who
directly support principals with the tools and practices that enhance principal performance in leading schools of
equity and excellence for student success. The overarching goal of the Academy is to assist with the
development of instructional leadership skills that deliver breakthrough results for all students.
Knowledge Objectives:
!Identify strategies to determine best practices in teaching and learning.
!Understand how to use evidence of principal practice to identify next steps of leader improvement that foster a
positive educational environment and support the diverse cultural and learning needs of students.
!Learn a process for determining local academic priorities and problems of practice.
!Understand how to identify a shared problem of practice and recognize strategies to impact change.
Practice Objectives:
!Analyze coaching conversations and scenarios for effectiveness and intended impact.
!Promote reflection on impact by engaging leaders in coaching simulations that use targeted questioning and
conversation strategies.
!Engage in a relationship with a principal for the purpose of practicing and analyzing coaching skill.
!Facilitate coaching conversations that ensure equity and excellence in schools.
In-Person Academy Dates
Each workshop will be held at the Wisconsin School Leadership Center in Madison and begin with registration
and breakfast at 7:30 am and conclude by 3:00 pm.
Friday, October 22, 2021
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Thursday, March 3, 2022
OR
Virtual Academy Dates
Each virtual workshop will begin at 8:00 am and conclude by 3:00 pm.
Friday, October 29, 2021
Friday, December 3, 2021
Friday, January 7, 2022
Friday, March 4, 2022
The sessions are intended to build upon each other and therefore you are to attend all four sessions.
Use the links below to register today!
In-Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions2021 Association Awards
You are invited to submit a nomination for the Wisconsin Park and WPRA award categories:
Recreation Association’s 2021 Award Program. • Professional Award of Merit • Elected Official Award
The WPRA Awards Committee is accepting nominations from all active • George Wilson Service Award • Professional & Young
WPRA members. Professional
• Partnership Award
In order to make the nomination process “easier” you will not need to • Variety of Section Awards:
submit support information. Simply, submit your nomination for the award • Fellowship Award
Aquatic; Park; Recreation
categories, and the WPRA Awards Committee will determine the need to
obtain support material.
Professional Award of Merit George Wilson Service Award
This is the highest professional award given This award is presented to current or retired Association members who have distinguished
by WPRA to an active Association member. themselves through persistent accomplishment and continuous service to the State
The nominee MUST hold current professional Association. The nominee MUST hold current professional certification by the National
certification by the National Recreation and Recreation and Park Association as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or
Park Association as a Certified Park and held this certification immediately preceding their retirement.
Recreation Professional (CPRP). Nominees
Nominees must have at least ten (10) years of continuous active membership and service
are judged on specific accomplishments
to the Association, and hold State and/or National Certification in the field to qualify for this
and service performed for the Wisconsin
award. Recipients of the Professional Award of Merit are not eligible for the George Wilson
Park and Recreation Association and the
Service Award.
leisure services profession. Recipients of the
Professional Award of Merit are not eligible for Guidelines for selecting The George Wilson Service Award: The person being
the George Wilson Service Award. nominated must have continuous service in WPRA for five (5) of the eight (8) categories, or
in a single, long-term responsibility to qualify as a candidate for this award.
Guidelines in choosing the Professional
Award of Merit: • WPRA Officer (elected to Board or • WPRA Special Events & Activities
Section)
Group #1: WPRA Board Member • Contributor to IMPACT, PRWeekly,
• WPRA Committee Chairperson other WPRA writings
• WPRA Committee Chairperson, National
and Regional Officer, WPRA Section Board • WPRA Appointed Officer • Other Professional Contributions and
Member Accomplishments which highlight
• WPRA Student Advisor
WPRA service, or identify the
Group #2: WPRA Committee Member
• WPRA Committee Member nominee as a WPRA member
• Special Events and Activities Contributor of
Articles to Professional Magazines
Partnership Award (Agency)
Group #3: Professional Accomplishments
and Job Performance This is the highest honor bestowed on an agency or organization by the State Association
in recognition of their outstanding contribution to Parks and Recreation in Wisconsin. The
project/achievement should demonstrate cooperative efforts with other organizations
in meeting their intended goals. The impact of their contribution should be of major
Fellowship Award (Individual) significance to the local community or go beyond the local community. When submitting a
This award is given to recognize persons nomination, please include any supporting materials for the nomination.
(non- WPRA members) who have made
outstanding achievements or contributions Elected Official Award
to the parks and recreation movement. The
impact of their contri- bution should be of Once again, we are being given an opportunity to present a token of our appreciation to an
major significance to the local community “Elected Official.”
or go beyond the local community. When These “officials” have constructive comments; they listen to our problems and concerns
submitting a nomination, please include any and try to help. They go to bat for our budgets and programs. They are our partners in the
supporting materials for the nomination. development of community projects. They work with us and make our life a little easier.
We are not looking for officials that have merely sponsored big projects. This award is
to thank and recognize all of those officials who are partners in providing the Parks and
Recreation programs to the members of our communities.
When submitting a nomination, please include any supporting materials for the nomination,
the nominee’s position, background, issues addressed or projects pursued, and the impact
made on the community.
WPRA Section Awards on next page
TO SUBMIT SOMEONE’S NAME FOR AN AWARD:
Send an e-mail to office@wpraweb.org and include the person’s name, position/title, as well as your phone number.
DEADLINE : October 1, 20212021 Association Awards continued
WPRA SECTION AWARDS
Aquatic Section Aquatic and Recreation Section
Outstanding Facility Design/Renovation: All aquatic Silver Star Awards
facilities being submitted must have been designed/renovated
within five years of the year of submittal. • Adult/Older Adult Programming: Programs, activities or services
offere4d to adult or older adult populations.
• Creative Service Delivery/Marketing: Activities or services that are
Park Section non-traditional in nature and enhance the agency’s missions. Include
but not limited to recreation programming, strategic plans, fundraising,
Park Design Awards: Proects are grouped by cost.
multi-party partnerships/sponsorships, and/or creative marketing
Under $250,000 initiatives.
$250,000 - $499,999
• Special Events: Special, civic or community events that occur one time
$500,000 - $999,999
and require special programming needs.
Over $1,000,000.
• Youth Programming: Enrichment programs, sport or fitness programs,
Address all of the following topics in your supporting
activities or services offered to youth populations on an on-going basis
documents:
Entries for Silver Star Awards will be judged by the following criteria.
1. Innovation - provides a new approach to problem solving,
Please keep responses to 200 words or less for each question.
exhibits new technology.
• Goals and Objectives (5 Points): Explain the purpose of the program
2. Functionalism - responds to users needs, accessibility for all
and why you believe your program was successful.
populations.
• Participation (5 Points): Describe the attendance of your event
3. Aesthetics - proper scale is achieved for site, relationship to
or program: was the event or program being full? What was the
surroundings, considers the overall site development.
total number of participants and spectators? Did the program use
4. Community Benefits - responds to identified needs of volunteers?
public, public input on project, improves image of community.
• Operational Efficiency (4 Points): Describe how the program was an
5. Environmental Stewardship - use of recycled materials, efficient use of staff time, resources, and money. Please include the
mechanics which are environmentally compatible (solar, low following information: overall budget, total expenditures (direct costs
volume flush, high pressure sodium bulbs) use of native plant only), cost per participant, and estimate of staff time.
materials.
• Creativity and Innovation (3 Points): Detail the unique and innovative
6. Maintenance - considers ease of maintaining, durability of features of the program or event.
materials, minimize need for special equipment or special
• Marketing (3 Points): Describe how the program was marketed. Please
tasks, safety of maintaining site.
attach any marketing materials.
Professionals of the Year and Young Professional of the Year
Professional of the Year awards will be presented to a WPRA Young Professional of the Year one single award will be presented
member in the Aquatic; Park and Recreation Sections (up to 3 total) to a WPRA member who is currently working as either a full-time or
who is currently working as either a full-time or permanent part-time permanent part-time professional in the field, with seven or less years
professional in the field, with more than seven years of service. of service. (May be in Aquatic, Park or Recreation Section.)
Additional WPRA Recognition Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award: This award is presented Service Recognition Award: These awards are presented to WPRA members
to retirees who have been a member of WPRA for a at 10 and 25 years of service in the profession. Award recipients will be listed in
minimum of 10 years immediately prior to their retirement. the PRMonthly. If you have any questions, call the WPRA Office. To receive the
Please inform us as soon as you make that big decision 10 year Service Award, an individual must have been a member for a minimum
so that we can give proper recognition for your years of of 5 consecutive years prior to being eligible, and to receive the 25 year Service
dedicated service to your job, profession and Association. Award, an individual must have been a member for a minimum of 10 consecutive
years prior to being eligible. These award categories are not retroactive.
TO SUBMIT SOMEONE’S NAME OR NOMINATE Questions? Contact us:
A PROGRAM/FACILITY FOR AN AWARD: 6737 W Washington St, Suite 4210
Download or complete the form online at: Milwaukee, WI 53214
https://www.wpraweb.org/awards-recognition Phone: 414-423-1210 • Fax: 414-423-1296
DEADLINE : October 1, 2021 E-mail: office@wpraweb.org • www.wpraweb.orgGETTING SCHOOL FINANCE RIGHT: FROM THE BUDGET TO THE LEVY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18. 2021- HOLIDAY INN-STEVENS POINT
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 - WASDA SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CENTER - MADISON
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WASDA is pleased to announce that it will be hosting two workshops entitled "Getting School
Finance Right: From the Budget to the Levy." These workshops will be conducted by the DPI School
Finance Team. Although open to all, this "how to do it from the ground up" workshop is geared toward
new administrators or those with less than 3 years' experience. It will include:
# A detailed discussion and hands-on practice of the 2020-21 revenue limit calculation
# What to do with the October 1st Equalized Property Valuation from DOR and the October 15th
General Aid Certification from DPI
# Determining the impact of the exempt business computer valuation (“Computer Aid”)
#Conceptual overview of Equalization & Special Adjustment Aid (General Aid)
# How the pieces all fit together (revenue limit/general aid/levy; equalized property valuation/levy/mill
rate
The extended time will allow participants to use their own district's numbers to do the various
calculations with hands-on help from the School Finance Team. The goal is for you to be confident in
your budget, revenue limit and general aid numbers so the board can certify your district's levy
correctly. This is your opportunity to make sure you're getting it right!
Items to bring with you to the workshop:
# A laptop computer
# Your district's 2020-2021 final revenue limit worksheet*
# Your district's Oct. 15th Certification of 2020-21 General Aid from DPI*
# Your district's September membership count, including 2021 summer school*
#Your district’s 2021 Equalized Values received October 1 from Department of Revenue*
*This information will be available on the SFS Team website so districts may choose to bring a hard
copy or simply access the information online while at the workshop.
Please call the STEVENS POINT HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER at 715/344-0200 to reserve
a sleeping room for the evening of October 17.
TO REGISTER FOR THE STEVENS POINT WORKSHOP, CLICK HERE!
TO REGISTER FOR THE MADISON WORKSHOP, CLICK HERE!2022 National Superintendent of the
Year Program
About the Program
The National Superintendent of the Year® Program pays tribute to
the talent and vision of the men and women who lead our nation's
public schools. This program is sponsored by First Student, AIG
Retirement Services and AASA. Download the FAQ here.
Eligibility
Any AASA Affiliate Association State Superintendent of the
Year® who plans to continue in the profession may be nominated.
This program is designed to recognize the outstanding leadership
of active, front-line superintendents. It is not recognition of
service at retirement or a program to reward current state or
national leaders.
Selection Criteria
Each candidate for the National Superintendent of the Year® Award must first be named by their state
association as the State Superintendent of the Year.
Each State Superintendent of the Year is judged on the following criteria:
Leadership for Learning – creativity in successfully meeting the needs of students in his or her school system.
Communication – strength in both personal and organizational communication.
Professionalism – constant improvement of administrative knowledge and skills, while providing professional
development opportunities and motivation to others on the education team.
Community Involvement – active participation in local community activities and an understanding of
regional, national, and international issues.
STATE APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Nominations for both the STATE and the NATIONAL award must be completed online.
NOTE: to be eligible for the AASA National Superintendent of the Year® Award, any nominee must first be
awarded their state superintendent of the year designation.
Staff Contact:
Jennifer Rooney Director, Meetings & Awards
703-875-0709
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