2022 Annual Conference Agenda

Detailed Agenda

The detailed agenda is live via the conference app, but freely accessible without logging in. However, conference attendees need to log in to be able to use the “Build My Agenda” function. That allows attendees to create a “My Agenda” by saving the sessions they might want to attend.

Get the Conference App

On Mobile Devices

From your mobile device, you can download the iOS (Apple) version or Android version (other phones) of the conference app. (If those links don’t work for some reason, simply visit your device’s native app store and search for “WSSDA Annual Conference 2022.”)

On Desktops or Laptops

You can also access the conference site from your desktop at wssda2022.pathable.co.

Account Setup

A login is required to access session materials, connect with attendees or to build you customized agenda. All attendees and exhibitors have been sent customized links to download and create a login for the conference app. If you’ve registered for the conference and have not seen that message, contact wssda@kfevents.com for assistance.

Thursday Nov. 17

Conference Begins at 2:00 p.m.

The events happening in the afternoon are open to any conference registrant. While spots are limited for the OnBoard trainings at conference, ALL school directors and other conference attendees are invited to the President’s Dinner.

2:15 – 5:15 p.m.            OnBoard Finance Deciphering District Budgets

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.            Open Government Training

2:30 – 5:00 p.m.            OnBoard Equity Introduction to the Commitment to Educational Equity

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.            President’s Dinner with Leadership WSSDA Graduation and 2022 Boards of Distinction

Friday Nov. 18

7:30 – 8:15 a.m            Breakfast       Breakfast meetings – Small Schools Advisory Committee & Large School Caucus

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.     General Session 1 Featuring Washington State Teacher of the Year Jerad Koepp

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.   Lunch in Ballroom 100 B-C       Lunch meetings – Trust Lands Advisory Committee & School Directors of Color Caucus

1:00 – 2:30 p.m          Breakout Session #1

1:00 – 3:30 p.m.          OnBoard Equity Introduction to the Commitment to Educational Equity

1:00 –3:30 p.m.          OnBoard Equity Identity Discrimination – A Look at Federal Involvement

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.            Breakout Session #2

4:00 – 5:15 p.m.            Breakout Sessions #3

5:30 p.m. on Board’s Night Out – Enjoy exploring Spokane’s various restaurants on Friday evening following the last breakout session for Boards’ Night Out! Join with your fellow school directors and superintendents at one of Spokane’s great restaurants for this unique opportunity to socialize with your colleagues. Be sure you make reservations in advance!

Saturday Nov. 19

7:30 – 8:15 a.m.            Breakfast       Breakfast meeting – Federal Relations Network

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.      Breakout Session #4

9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.    General Session 2 featuring keynote speaker Dr. Adolph Brown, 2022 Boards of the Year, WSSDA election results, installation of the 2023 WSSDA President

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.          Lunch in Ballroom 100 B-C

1:30 – 2:45 p.m.            Breakout Session #5

1:30 – 4:00 p.m.            OnBoard Equity Advancing Inclusion Through Belonging

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.             OnBoard Finance Tackling Financial Soundness

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.             Breakout Session #6