Exhibit Hall Highlights

Exhibit Hall Breakfast

A light complimentary breakfast will be available to all convention attendees in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 9-10 a.m.

The breakfast is served to welcome everyone to the State Education Convention.

Sponsored by BCI Burke, Quartz, Findorff and Network Health

School Fair: Interactive Exhibits

The School Fair in the Exhibit Hall features interactive exhibits by school leaders, teachers and students from around the state.

The full descriptions of these exhibits will be available in the convention agenda or mobile app. The session titles and corresponding district presenters are:

• A Podcast for the Times — West Allis-West Milwaukee (Jan. 22 only)
• Community Partnerships to Support Professional Skills — Racine Unified School District
• Empowered to Lead: How Student Voice is Reshaping School Culture — Platteville School District
• Taking Robotics to the Next Level — West Allis-West Milwaukee (Jan. 21 only)

Exhibit Hall Mini Sessions

Join us in the Exhibit Hall for mini sessions on the latest trends and innovations in education. Learn from experts, network with peers and discover new solutions to your challenges.

Find the mini session presentation area toward the rear of the Exhibit Hall on the right-hand side. The current presentation schedule includes:

• Wednesday, Jan. 21 — 1:30-2:20 p.m.
  The $60K Question: Is In-House Payroll Costing Your District More Than It Should?
  For a 50-employee Wisconsin district, outsourced payroll typically costs around $5,400 annually, compared to $63,000-plus for an in-house specialist. But the real question isn’t just about salary savings; it’s about what happens when your payroll person retires, how you keep up with changing regulations, and whether your team has capacity to focus on students instead of check runs. Let’s explore why Wisconsin schools are rethinking payroll and what the shift to outsourcing actually looks like. We’ll cover real costs, institutional knowledge protection and what to expect if you make the change. Practical insight. No pitch.
  Wipfli
• Thursday, Jan. 22 — 9:55-10:45 a.m.
  Strategic Self-Funding: The Path to a High-Performance Health Plan
  Several school districts throughout Wisconsin have implemented high-performance health plans to ensure staff receives high-quality care while controlling health care costs. These districts are implementing cutting-edge plan designs, accessing “best-in-class” plan partners, and using advanced contracting strategies to succeed in the health care marketplace. During this presentation, you will hear from several districts describe what they have accomplished for both their districts and their employees by offering high-value healthcare solutions.
  HPS/PayMedix

Dream Flight USA, Booth 147

Giving students space — and STEM — to learn! Visit the unique STEM Shuttle in booth 147 and see how it motivates students in upper elementary and middle schools to learn. Students are challenged by the hands-on workstations aboard the shuttle.

Cahill/VIP Photo Booth, Booth 937

Visit the Cahill/VIP Photo Booth at Booth 937 to get your photo taken! Get a complimentary professional photo taken for your district or take a fun group photo with your colleagues.