2025 Fall Regional Meetings
Fall Regional Meetings were held in every WASB region across the state, providing members with an opportunity to connect with area board members, celebrate accomplishments and learn about the latest updates from the association.
Randy Erickson (Region 2), James Bouché (Region 5), Lauri Asbury (Region 7), Wendi Stitzer (Region 9), Kathleen Wied-Vincent (Region 11), Christopher Fons (Region 14) and Larry Dux (Region 15) were voted WASB regional directors.
Please reach out to WASB Director of Communications Brock Fritz if you have any questions or want to access the content that was covered.
Pre-Regional Meeting Workshop: Students Can't Learn If They're Not There
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.
This 90-minute workshop was designed to help school leaders take meaningful action. The workshop, which was held prior to each Regional Meeting, began with a clear overview of Wisconsin’s compulsory attendance laws, presented by WASB legal counsel. Then, WASB consultants shared proven, practical strategies that districts across the state are using to improve attendance and re-engage students.
The workshop was designed to leave attendees 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.
An online workshop was held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, on Zoom. The meeting was recorded and made available for registrants to view at their convenience.
If you attended any of the workshops and are seeking a copy of the presentation, contact WASB Director of Communications Brock Fritz.
Regional Meeting Agenda
Regional Meeting Presentation Materials
Regional Director Welcome
Member Recognition Awards
At each Regional Meeting, the WASB recognized school board members who 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.
Elections (Regions 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14 and 15)
Each member school board and CESA board in the above regions had 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
WASB consultants hosted an interactive session exploring the critical connection between strategic focus and accountability, covering how to adopt a clear vision, develop effective plans, align resources with student outcomes, and more.
Legislative Update
Presentation Materials
WASB Government Relations staff reported on the state budget and key federal and state legislation related to preK-12 education.
Executive Director’s Report
WASB Executive Director Dan Rossmiller concluded each meeting with a report to members about the activities and direction of the WASB.
Find Your WASB Region
Click on your region of the state to learn about your WASB director and see a list of districts that comprise the region.
