2025 Fall Regional Meetings

Student success starts with showing up. Yet in the 2023–24 school year, nearly 1 in 5 Wisconsin K–12 students missed more than 10 days of school. That’s a challenge we can’t afford to ignore—and one we can address. 

Join us for a focused 90-minute workshop designed to help school leaders take meaningful action. We’ll begin with a clear overview of Wisconsin’s compulsory attendance laws, presented by WASB legal counsel, to ensure your district understands its responsibilities and options. Then, WASB consultants will share proven, practical strategies that districts across the state are using to improve attendance and re-engage students. 

You’ll leave with: 

• A solid understanding of the legal framework around attendance and truancy.
• Tools to communicate effectively with families.
• Policy ideas that support student engagement.
• Real-world examples of what’s working in Wisconsin schools.

Whether your district is already tackling chronic absenteeism or just starting the conversation, this session will equip you with the insights and strategies to make a difference. To learn more about the workshop, watch this video where WASB Executive Director Bob Butler and WASB Consultant Randy Guttenberg share what you’ll gain from this important session.

Register now—and help ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

An online workshop for all members will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, on Zoom. The meeting will be recorded and made available for registrants to view at their convenience.

All meetings will begin at 6 p.m., with registration and networking followed by a 6:30 dinner and 7 p.m. programming.

Regional Director Welcome

Member Recognition Awards
At each Regional Meeting, the WASB will recognize school board members who have recently reached a new level in the WASB Member Recognition Program. Members earn points by attending and participating in activities and events sponsored by the WASB. Celebrate your peers as they are recognized by WASB Executive Director Dan Rossmiller.

Elections (Regions 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14 and 15)
Each member school board and CESA board will have one vote to elect a WASB regional director. Directors serve staggered three-year terms on the 15-person board.

Feature Presentation — Strategic Focus & Accountability: The Board’s Role
Join WASB consultants for an engaging and interactive session exploring the critical connection between strategic focus and accountability. Discover how to adopt a clear vision, develop effective plans, align resources with student outcomes, and more. Walk away with practical strategies you can implement immediately in your district.

Legislative Update
Presentation Materials
WASB Government Relations staff will report on the state budget and key federal and state legislation related to preK-12 education.

Executive Director’s Report
WASB Executive Director Dan Rossmiller will conclude the evening with a report to members about the activities and direction of the WASB.