WIAA to consider Handbook amendments
Next month, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association will consider nearly 20 amendments to its official Handbook on issues such as student-athlete eligibility rules, school classification procedures and training requirements for ejected coaches. School boards are encouraged to study these proposals and provide feedback to their administrative teams and to the WSSDA Interscholastic Activities Committee. More information, including a full list of the proposed rule changes, is posted on the WSSDA Web site.

Schedule set for WSSDA’s Spring Regional Meetings
As you set your clocks ahead this weekend, why not make another leap into spring by signing up for the WSSDA Regional Meeting in your area. This spring’s schedule features 14 meetings around the state, starting in Monroe April 3 and continuing with Ferndale (4/8), Manson (4/15), Wenatchee (4/16), Naches (4/17), Brush Prairie (4/22), Auburn (4/29), Elma (4/30), Colville (5/5), Spokane (5/6), Clarkston (5/7), Kennewick (5/8), Port Townsend (5/10) and Ritzville (5/13). These meetings offer a great opportunity to network with your colleagues and catch up on recent developments in K-12 education, particularly on the legislative front. The full schedule, online registration and driving directions are available in our Regional Meetings section.

Math standards await legislative action
It’s now up to the Legislature to decide if revised K-12 mathematics standards developed over the past year will go into effect as written. Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson delivered a final draft of the standards to lawmakers last Friday. The law says the standards will go into effect unless the Legislature takes action before its scheduled March 13 adjournment. Be sure to read WSSDA’s Daily Legislative Updates for any developments on this issue. To view the latest version of the standards and other background information, click here.

School director public disclosure forms due next month
School directors: If you held office in 2007 and your district has 1,000 or more registered voters, you must file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement with the state Public Disclosure Commission by April 15. The form, commonly known as the F-1, can be filed electronically, by mail or in person. Forms and detailed instructions can be found on the PDC Web site. If you have questions, contact the PDC by phone at 360/753-1111 (toll-free 877/601-2828) or by e-mail at pdc@pdc.wa.gov.

Dynamic speakers to keynote Opportunities Conference
The Northwest Conference on Celebrating Educational Opportunities for Diverse Students has announced keynote speakers Kikanza Nuri Robins, Judge Tom Webb, and Danny Santos. Robins has facilitated groups dealing with conflict for over 25 years, coaching managers and helping organizations seeking to transform themselves. Webb will lead a session titled "You can make a difference" challenging participants about valuing the qualities of others. Santos has assisted four Oregon governors with issues in education, labor, and collective bargaining, and founded Scholarships for Oregon Latinos. The conference takes place April 25-27 in Portland, Oregon. Learn more here…

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