Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB)

Stay informed before the new school year begins! 📢
The June Legal & Legislative Video Update covers the latest issues impacting Wisconsin school boards, including:
✅ 2026 school board election updates
✅ July board meeting agenda reminders
✅ June 15 teacher contract deadline information
✅ Required annual notices and Title IX training opportunities

Plus, WASB Government Relations staff provide updates on:
📌 The state surplus agreement
📌 The federal FY 2027 budget and appropriations process
📌 Potential changes to the FCC E-Rate program

Don’t miss these important legal, legislative, and governance updates. Watch the June Legal & Legislative Video Update now at the link below. ⬇️
https://ow.ly/QeIK50Ze1bN

📢 Don’t miss this month’s MUST-KNOW updates!
Join us today at noon for the WASB Legal & Legislative Video Update—your quick, essential rundown of what’s impacting school boards right now.

This month's legal topics cover:
✅2026 school board election updates
✅July meeting agenda reminders
⚠️ Teacher contract deadline (June 15!)
✅Updated annual notices checklist
✅Available WASB Title IX trainings
✅Employee handbook review tips

📬 Watch your inbox for the link from the WASB to join this complimentary session!

📢 Don’t miss this month’s MUST-KNOW updates!
Join us this Wednesday at noon for the WASB Legal & Legislative Video Update—your quick, essential rundown of what’s impacting school boards right now.

This month's legal topics cover:
✅2026 school board election updates
✅July meeting agenda reminders
⚠️ Teacher contract deadline (June 15!)
✅Updated annual notices checklist
✅Available WASB Title IX trainings
✅Employee handbook review tips

📬 Watch your inbox for the link from the WASB to join this complimentary session!

🚨 The August primary ballot is set!
Out of 129 state and federal races across Wisconsin, 47 will head to a primary contest.
Want to see who’s running in your area?

👉 Check out the full candidate list in our latest Legislative Update Blog:
https://ow.ly/nvVI50Zb9M9

You may not recognize the name Margarethe Meyer Schurz—but you’ve definitely felt her impact.

After moving from Germany to Watertown, she founded America’s very first kindergarten in 1856—changing education forever.
Discover her story ⬇️
https://ow.ly/ptT450ZbbEV

The countdown is on! ⏳ We’re officially one week out from the deadline to submit breakout session proposals for the 2027 State Education Convention. Haven’t submitted yet? Click the link below and get started.
https://ow.ly/9aHn50YzRXm

🚨 CLAIM: Wisconsin public schools “misused” COVID relief funds.

📚 FACT: Schools used those dollars to keep classrooms running, support students, address learning loss, and fill funding gaps during one of the toughest challenges in public education history.

Want the full context and the facts behind the headlines? Read the Setting the Record Straight document in the link below. ⬇️

https://ow.ly/JhzT50Z9XVu

🚨 Spots are going FAST for the Summer Learning Symposium!
In just ONE month, school board members from across Wisconsin will come together to connect, share fresh ideas and walk away with practical strategies for a successful 2026–27 school year.
✅ Inspiring sessions
✅ Valuable networking
✅ Actionable takeaways
✅ Two days in the heart of Wisconsin

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this impactful event. Register today before seats fill up! 👇
https://ow.ly/uvOb50Z8Wxr

📱💡 What are students seeing, sharing, and experiencing online — and how can schools stay ahead of emerging risks?

Tomorrow, June 10 at 11 a.m. participate in this free, quarterly webinar.

Early identification of concerning online behavior is a critical step in preventing school and community violence. That’s why Safer Schools Together (SST) is offering complimentary quarterly *Current Online Behavioral Trends and Updates* webinars for COSSBA members.

These timely trainings support Digital Threat Assessment® efforts and provide school leaders with actionable intelligence to strengthen proactive safety strategies.

Participants will gain insights on:
✅ Emerging social media trends and risks
✅ Student communication and online behaviors impacting safety
✅ Early warning signs and risk-enhancing behaviors
✅ Real-world case examples and digital leakage analysis
✅ Mental health considerations during critical periods
✅ Data insights to support accountability and resource decisions
✅ LIVE Q&A with SST Threat Analysts

Register now https://www.cossba.org/webinar-series

Empower your School Safety and Threat Assessment Teams with the knowledge needed to support safer schools and stronger prevention efforts. 🛡️🏫

📚 As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, we're highlighting the milestones that helped shape education in our nation.

Did you know? In 1750, the Young Ladies' Academy of Philadelphia was officially chartered as the first female academy in the United States. 👩‍🎓✨

At a time when educational opportunities for women were limited, this groundbreaking institution helped expand access to learning and opened new doors for future generations of women.

Join us as we continue sharing important educational moments from our nation's history! 🎉📖