Final Slate Set for WSSDA Elections
Voting in WSSDA’s elections will occur October 1-16, 2022. Voting is conducted via an anonymized, unique ballot link emailed to each public school director on file with WSSDA. If you’re a currently-seated public school board member, update your email address with WSSDA to ensure you receive a…
Former Student Board Representative Speaks at OSPI Press Conference
Zachary Glenn, a 2022 graduate of Kennewick School District and former student representative on the Kennewick board, spoke at a press conference last week held by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) about their proposal for universal free school meals. “Whether it’s…
Building Knowledge and Relationships: WSSDA Committee Member Joins Board of Natural Resources Retreat
Jim Stoffer, WSSDA Trust Lands Advisory Committee member and Sequim School Director, represented WSSDA last week at the Board of Natural Resources Annual Retreat held in the straits and coastal region of the North Olympic Peninsula. Jim joined Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Hilary…
Boards of Distinction Application Deadline Extended to Thursday, September 15
The number of applications for the Boards of Distinction program has been increasing in recent years. To facilitate additional applications, the deadline has been extended to midnight on September 15. About the Boards of Distinction Program WSSDA’s Boards of Distinction program is about helping…
Final Version of 2022 General Assembly Handbook is Here
The final version of the 2022 WSSDA General Assembly handbook is now available! You’ll see the word “Final” in the lower left corner of the cover. There are no substantive changes from the initial version. The virtual doors of General Assembly will open at 8:30 a.m. on Sept….
Filing Window Open for WSSDA Elections
Visit wssda.org/Elections to see what positions are open for your WSSDA Director Area and to access the filing form. If school directors would like to run for a position, the filing window closes at 5 p.m. on September 16.
Get Your Hands on Direct
The summer edition of WSSDA Direct is now available to read online. Featuring the beautiful artwork “Botanical Refuge” by Isabelle Ehlis of Davis High School as its cover, this issue explores the idea of belonging, highlights upcoming WSSDA events, and spotlights exceptional educators. Feature…
State Laws and WSSDA Positions—Comparing How they Come to Be
Who remembers the catchy song ‘I’m Just a Bill’ from the beloved Schoolhouse Rock? Describing how a bill comes to be, this song outlines the process in which a bill is signed into law. WSSDA proposals follow a similar process on their way to…
Through August 19, Amendment Window Open for WSSDA Position Proposals at General Assembly
From now through 5 p.m. this Friday, August 19, school boards can submit amendments to the proposals up for a vote at the WSSDA General Assembly. The proposals are listed in the assembly handbook. School directors were emailed a link to an amendments…
The Handbook for WSSDA’s 2022 General Assembly is Online
The handbook for WSSDA’s 2022 General Assembly is now available! The handbook shows everything that is currently slated to be up for a vote at the virtual assembly on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. After Aug 19, there will be a second, final version of the…