Leadership Development
WSSDA offers training programs, events and tools developed to maximize leadership and governance abilities for improved student learning. These services provide practical strategies and resources to help your board and superintendent function as a high-performing team. Because WSSDA is the only organization representing the…
Policy & Legal
WSSDA can help your district stay on track with the most current policies and legal developments. We offer a variety of services and publications to support effective school district governance. Free Member Services Staff members are available via telephone and email to provide timely…
Strategic Advocacy
Elevating the voice of our elected school board members among local, state, and federal policymakers is the aim WSSDA’s advocacy efforts. Legislative advocacy occurs throughout the year and is driven by the voice of WSSDA members. As school directors develop and approve legislative positions, WSSDA staff use them as…
WSSDA Annual Conference goes Virtual
WSSDA has taken to heart the 2020 Annual Conference theme by reflecting, reimagining and relaunching the conference itself. For the first time, the WSSDA Annual Conference will be a fully-virtual event. While we will all miss the irreplaceable experience of meeting, learning and engaging…
Policy Alert: School Re-opening
Critical Resources for Re-opening Schools Essential, encouraged, and discretionary policies have been updated. There is also a new model resolution regarding the suspension of policies. Read the complete policy alert See all associated documents This and other information is available at wssda.org/policyalerts
Voting begins for WSSDA Board Officers
The election window is now open for 2020-2021 WSSDA board officers. School board members should check their inbox for an email with a subject line of “You’re invited to vote…” Simply click the voting button in the email and you’ll be taken directly to…
Top 10 Reasons
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Caucus Meetings Begin August 10
All school directors are encouraged to join members of the Resolutions Committee and Legislative Committee to discuss their priorities and the position proposals up for a vote at the WSSDA General Assembly. All positions are listed in the assembly handbook. Draft Proposed Amendments Your DA…
Final List of WSSDA Board Officer Candidates
After completing applications and interviews with WSSDA’s Nominating Committee, applicants Danny Edwards, Michelle Perry, and Derek Sarley were recommended by the committee and added to the ballot for September’s WSSDA board officer elections. Meet the candidates Each candidate was asked to submit a statement…
ON RACIAL INJUSTICE: A Letter From WSSDA’s President and Executive Director
This letter was emailed today to WSSDA members and school district superintendents. While the letter is not addressed to the general public, its statement and calls to action are intended for all to consider: Dear School Directors and School District Superintendents, Working together, we…