Wisconsin School News

May 2014

The May 2014 issue of Wisconsin School News features three school districts leading the way in career and technical education. Other articles feature the Janesville School District’s Bridges Conference, four important questions for school board members, and conducting financial assessment for your school district.

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Features

Leading the Way
Wisconsin school districts are providing new opportunities for students in career and technical education
Shelby Anderson

Four Questions for School Boards
Good governance is a choice. Consider asking these questions from two governance consultants to firm up your board’s work
Linda J. Dawson & Randy Quinn

Financial Assessment
Take the temperature of your district’s finances by examining underlying fiscal forces
Roger Price & David Carlson

Building Bridges
Janesville school leaders focused on opening new world and opportunities to students
Shelby Anderson

Departments and Columns

Viewpoint
The Foundation for Successful Schools
John H. Ashley

Communication for Leadership
Communicating About Our Schools

WASB Insurance
Developing Facility Use Agreements

Legislative Update
Recapping the 2013-14 Legislative Session

Legal Comment
Extracurricular Activities and Rules Concerning Appearance

Service Associate Q&A
Kevin Hickman of JP Cullen tackles school district facility issues