WSSDA 2024 Annual Conference

WSSDA 2024 Annual Conference

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7:30am PST

Large Schools Caucus Terrace Room East, Davenport Grand WASA Superintendents Component Meeting Ballroom 100 A, Spokane Convention Center Washington School Boards' Education Foundation Silent Auction 101-103 Hallway, Spokane Convention Center Exhibits Open Ballroom Lobby & 111 A, Spokane Convention Center Conference Registration 111 A, Spokane Convention Center

8:00am PST

Breakfast Exhibit Hall A, Spokane Convention Center WSSDA Bookstore Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center

9:30am PST

Opening General Session with Keynote Jeff Utecht Ballroom 100 B/C, Spokane Convention CenterJeff Utecht • Marissa Rathbone • Heather Curl • Sandy Hayes • Erin Jones • Tricia Lubach

12:00pm PST

Lunch Exhibit Hall A, Spokane Convention Center School Directors of Color Caucus Terrace Room East, Davenport Grand Trust Lands Advisory Committee Lunch Meeting Room 10, Davenport Grand

1:00pm PST

Book Signing with Erin Jones Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention CenterErin Jones

1:45pm PST

3001. A Unified Approach to Behavioral and Mental Health Student Supports 206 D, Spokane Convention CenterJessica Vavrus • Darren Nelson 3002. Aligned Advocacy for the 2025 Legislative Session 111 B, Spokane Convention CenterMarissa Rathbone • Mike Hoover 3003. Bites and Snacks! Maximizing student voice in our schools & communities 205, Spokane Convention CenterJames Layman 3004. Create a Trust-Building Strategic Plan Through an Inclusive Design Process 111 C, Spokane Convention CenterKelly Aramaki • Carolyn Watson • Jane Aras • Doannie Tran • Dr. Michael De Sousa 3005. Leveraging AI as a School Leader (The Basics) Ballroom 100 A, Spokane Convention CenterJeff Utecht 3006. Public Records Essentials for Board Members 206 C, Spokane Convention CenterAlex Fern 3007. Shining Stars: Innovative approaches to celebrating student achievement 206 B, Spokane Convention CenterRobert Bowman • Marcie Carrell 3008. SIPs in Action: Making school improvement plans meaningful 201 ABC, Spokane Convention CenterDenise Tracy • Meghan Hein • Erin Prince • Breezy Mitchell 3009. Superintendent Evaluation: A critical piece for improving student outcomes 206 A, Spokane Convention CenterAmy Cast • Cindy McMullen 3010. Supporting One Another as School Directors of Color Terrace Room East, Davenport GrandDr. Karen Bolton • Arla Bull • Nikki Lockwood • Kathy Mulkerin • Rejae' Williams • Marcus Young 3011. The New Universal High School & Beyond Plan (HSBP): Equity & success for all students 207, Spokane Convention CenterDr. Jill Diehl • Kim Reykdal • Scott Kerwien • Kim Berhow • Bobbi Arnold 3012. Transforming School and Community Culture with Security Enhancements 202 ABC, Spokane Convention CenterJill Lemond OnBoard: Discovering Educational Disparities 402, Spokane Convention CenterVanessa Medalla Edwards • Scott Dolquist OnBoard: Tackling Financial Soundness 401, Spokane Convention CenterMaya Vengadasalam • Cassandra Sage

3:00pm PST

Coffee Break | Visit Exhibits | Networking Ballroom Lobby & 111 A, Spokane Convention Center

3:15pm PST

4001. Durable & Lasting Change: Hard-won lessons in effectiveness 206 A, Spokane Convention CenterDerek Sarley 4002. Engaging All Constituent Groups to Draft Actionable Policy 206 C, Spokane Convention CenterJoe Greenheron • Brook Willeford • Carter McKnight • Dr. Jo Moccia • Andrea Downs • Marnie Jackson 4003. Financial Stability: How districts are getting it done in the worst of times in both big and small districts 205, Spokane Convention CenterJoLynn Berge • Kassidy Probert 4004. From Policy to Practice: Navigating GenAI in Washington Schools Ballroom 100 A, Spokane Convention CenterJeff Utecht 4005. Leveraging CTE e-Portfolios to Amplify Student Voice 102 A/B, Spokane Convention CenterJordan Lewis • Matt Green • Scott Kerwien 4006. Planting Seeds of Doubt, Planting Seeds of Hope 202 ABC, Spokane Convention CenterEllen Perconti • Deborah Heart • Betty Richards 4007. Pro Tips for Superintendents and Board Presidents in Supporting Your Board-Superintendent Team 111 B, Spokane Convention CenterTim Garchow • Michelle Whitney • Amy Phillips 4008. Restructuring for Sustainability: A case study in budget reduction through systems restructuring and school closure 201 ABC, Spokane Convention CenterKory Kalahar • Tucker Jackson 4009. Should Our District Consider a Cell Phone Ban? Short answer: YES! 111 C, Spokane Convention CenterNatalie Wimberley • Lori Glover • David Olson • Chuck West • Jennifer Butler • Kris Hagel • Krestin Bahr 4010. Student-Centered Strategic Planning 206 D, Spokane Convention CenterChuck Stegeman • Dr. Rob Darling • Heather Garcia-Mendoza • High School Students 4011. Welcoming Multilingual Students & Families 206 B, Spokane Convention CenterAlan Spicciati • Sheilia McLaughlin • Maeghan Bowman 4012. WIAA as an Educational Partner 207, Spokane Convention CenterChad Christopherson • Lori Oviatt • Mick Hoffman

4:30pm PST

5001. AI Utilization for School Boards: Practical training for effective leadership 206 A, Spokane Convention CenterKim Fry • Shawn Batstone 5002. Building Trust Through Transparency: The journey of Ferndale's bond oversight committee 111 C, Spokane Convention CenterKevin Erickson • Mark Deebach • Steve Childs • Riley Cornelson • Sandi McMillan • Kristi Dominguez 5003. Energize & Organize: Purposeful board meetings aligned with your district's strategic plan 111 B, Spokane Convention CenterDr. Thu Ament • Dr. Laurie Dent • Erin Markquart 5004. Empowering Leadership: Board strategies to support new superintendents 202 ABC, Spokane Convention CenterCurt Guaglianone • Larry Garcia 5005. Homeless Students and Their Families: Insights into policies, support systems, & bias 102 A/B, Spokane Convention CenterDrayton Jackson • Diana Sullivan • Nijhia Jackson 5006. Leading as Board Chair 206 C, Spokane Convention CenterPatty Wood 5007. Leading the Organization through Effective Policy 201 ABC, Spokane Convention CenterJon Holmen • Matt Gillingham • Scott Beebe • Leah Choi 5008. Leg Rep Network(ing) Hour Terrace Room East, Davenport GrandMarissa Rathbone 5009. PTA & School Boards: Working together for effective advocacy 206 B, Spokane Convention CenterNancy Chamberlain • Amy Cast • Holly Muenchow 5010. Special Education Eligibility: Learn about changes coming in 2028-2029 205, Spokane Convention CenterTania May • William Rasplica 5011. Using Career and Technical Education to Bridge the Gap to Post-secondary STEM Success 207, Spokane Convention CenterAnthony Anderson • Dr. Shelley Boten • Dr. Ian Saltzman • Dr. Traci Mitchell • Dr. Peter Scott Silent Auction Pickup 101-103 Hallway, Spokane Convention Center