WSSDA 2024 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

3:00pm PST

WASA Board Meeting

Thursday November 21, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm PST

102 A-D, Spokane Convention Center

This is a strategic meeting for the Board of Directors for the WA School Administrators' Association (WASA).

Thursday November 21, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm PST
102 A-D, Spokane Convention Center

Meetings/Committees

3:30pm PST

AESD Executive Board Meeting

Thursday November 21, 2024 3:30pm - 5:30pm PST

203, Spokane Convention Center

This is a strategic meeting of the nine WA Educational Service Districts (ESDs).

Thursday November 21, 2024 3:30pm - 5:30pm PST
203, Spokane Convention Center

Meetings/Committees

4:20pm PST

Equity & Access Caucus

Thursday November 21, 2024 4:20pm - 5:20pm PST

201 A-C, Spokane Convention Center

WSSDA members are invited to join this caucus to learn and share best practices in educational equity and equity policy development.

Thursday November 21, 2024 4:20pm - 5:20pm PST
201 A-C, Spokane Convention Center

Meetings/Committees

7:30am PST

Large Schools Caucus

Friday November 22, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PST

Terrace Room East, Davenport Grand

Board directors of school districts with more than 14,500 students are invited to join in a conversation with peers based on topics of shared interest and focus. Breakfast will be served during this meeting.

Friday November 22, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PST
Terrace Room East, Davenport Grand

Meetings/Committees

7:30am PST

WASA Superintendents Component Meeting

Friday November 22, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PST

Ballroom 100 A, Spokane Convention Center

Annual WASA (WA School Administrators' Association) Superintendents Component Meeting and announcement of Washington's 2024 Superintendent of the Year. Breakfast will be served at this meeting.

Friday November 22, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PST
Ballroom 100 A, Spokane Convention Center

Meetings/Committees

12:00pm PST

School Directors of Color Caucus

Friday November 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST

Terrace Room East, Davenport Grand

Please join other school board members of color from around the state for this time to connect. Led by the Council of School Directors of Color, this session will include interactive discussions about how to attract, support, and retain diverse school boards. Elections will also be conducted for several positions on the Council. Lunch will be served during this meeting.

Friday November 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Terrace Room East, Davenport Grand

Meetings/Committees

12:00pm PST

Trust Lands Advisory Committee Lunch

Friday November 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST

Meeting Room 10, Davenport Grand

This meeting is for members of the Trust Lands Advisory Committee. Lunch will be served during this meeting.

Friday November 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Meeting Room 10, Davenport Grand

Meetings/Committees

7:45am PST

Federal Relations Network Breakfast

Saturday November 23, 2024 7:45am - 8:45am PST

Terrace Room East, Davenport Grand

This meeting is for members of the Federal Relations Network. Breakfast will be served during this meeting.

Saturday November 23, 2024 7:45am - 8:45am PST
Terrace Room East, Davenport Grand

Meetings/Committees

10:45am PST

Small Schools Forum Lunch

Saturday November 23, 2024 10:45am - 12:30pm PST

111 B, Spokane Convention Center

Small school district leaders are welcome to join this lunch presentation to connect with others about the joys and challenges of small schools. Keynote speaker J. Marie Riche will share strategies to navigate divisive politics in small communities, while Rural Ed Center's Jim Kowalkowski shares legislative updates. Time to share what's working in your district is part of the interactive program.

Speakers

Jim Kowalkowski

Executive Director, Rural Education Center

I retired in 2022 after serving as a superintendent in our state for 23 years (8 years in Pomeroy & 15 years in Davenport). I continue to serve as the Director of the Rural Education Center (REC). The REC is statewide cooperative of over 100 small and rural districts from across... Read More →

Ronda Litzenberger

Assistant Board Chair, Eatonville School District

J. Marie Riche

Saturday November 23, 2024 10:45am - 12:30pm PST
111 B, Spokane Convention Center

Meetings/Committees