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Congratulations to Mineral Point Communications Director Joelle Doye for being named Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance Advocate of the Year! #WiRSA #PointerNation CESA 3 #EmpowerEducators @nrea1 #schoolpr @NSPRA

The MFM Planning Committee is proud to announce West Salem's Facilities Team (Scott Johnson, Seth Hatz, John Lafleur, Matt Mingus & Tim Schaller) as the recipient of the 2024 Midwest Facility Team of the Year Award. Watch the team’s recognition video here: youtu.be/jCBNJuA3y5c

The Midwest Facility Masters Planning Committee is proud to announce Alan Ojala, Lead Custodian for @HUHS_District , as the recipient of the 2024 Supporting Facilities Cast Member of the Year Award. Watch his recognition video here: youtu.be/btHnlyR2z5s

The Midwest Facility Masters Planning Committee is proud to announce Community Consolidated School District 46 as the recipient of the 2024 Recovery of the Year award. Watch the district’s recognition video here: youtu.be/bXxCkrDGaB8

The Midwest Facility Masters Planning Committee is proud to announce Timothy James Russ, of Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C, as the recipient of the 2024 Midwest Facility Director of the Year Award. Watch his recognition video here: youtu.be/hmAMQcTEvkg

In 2024, Wisconsin had an average illegal school bus passing rate of 38%. Please view and share the following bus public safety video created by the WSBA as a reminder about the distractions around the school bus! youtu.be/uLfOxsY95ds?si…

The @WisPolicyForum is accepting nominations for its 2024 Salute to Local Government awards. Make your nominations by August 30: wispolicyforum.org/salute-nominat… The Salute recognizes public sector innovation, excellence, and collaboration by governments, school districts & individuals.

WASBO is proud to announce Chad Trowbridge, Executive Director of Business Services & Finance for the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, as the recipient of the 2024 Wallace E. Zastrow Award. his recognition video here: youtu.be/T_o6skpQwys

WASBO is proud to announce Andy Wegner, Operations Manager/Buildings & Grounds/Safety Coordinator for the Mukwonago Area School District, as the recipient of the 2024 School Facilities Manager of the Year award. Watch his recognition video here: youtu.be/TnvcQF1CRDE

The Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) is proud to announce Palmyra-Eagle Area School District as the recipient of the 2024 Business Services Award, sponsored by Baird. Watch the district’s recognition video now: youtu.be/8hv_Zx7e2qY?si…

Wisconsin School Funding: Animated Video Explainer youtu.be/Jy2bueJvq_Q?si… WASBO, @WSPRA & Captivate Media + Consulting created a short animated video for general audiences to effectively communicate the way schools in Wisconsin are funded and the challenges they face.

The #EdCon2024 Pre-Convention Workshops have begun. @WisconsinASBO and @WisconsinDPI are presenting on the major components of the Wisconsin school finance system.

Don't forget to register for the @WisconsinASBO Luncheon, honoring the School Business Managers of the Year, at #EdCon2024. This event takes place on Thursday, Jan. 18, at noon. Registration is required. Learn more and register: ow.ly/tbnm50Q7z3U

Have you listened to the latest WASB Connection Podcast episode yet? We explore the connection between thoughtful, continuous financial monitoring and community trust with the @WisconsinASBO Executive Director. 🎧 Listen: ow.ly/8x0k50PI0hv

In the latest Wisconsin School News, @WisconsinASBO explores the potential local impacts of expanded revenue limits in the 2023-25 state budget. Read the article: ow.ly/9cNx50PGyKv

The OASD was excited to host a Custodial Conference at @MEADOWVIEW4 for @WisconsinASBO and was so proud to also have many of our staff present their expertise on practical and hands-on knowledge that attendees could then implement in their own districts. #OconPride #OconDriven

The State Budget is the topic of this month's Money Talks Webinar Series with WASBO's Exec. Director Mike Barry, Treasurer Brian Adesso, and special guest Research Director @annekchapman. Find out more at wabso.com/moneytalks!

This article cuts to the chase: Voucher, charter schools receive major state funding boost, while school districts likely to get less wuwm.com/2023-06-22/vou…

The WASBO Board met for their June 2023 meeting today and welcomed new directors Erin Wheeler & Becky Hansen and President-Elect Sarah Viera. The Board also had a send-off for Past-President Tim Erickson and Directors Jeff Mahoney & Chrissy Hamiel.

Our call for proposals for the 2024 State Education Convention is now open! #EdCon2024 Share your research, strategies and ideas with education leaders from around the state. We're also accepting several student proposals. Learn more: ow.ly/XbpC50NxCfP