📬 In this week’s eConnection: 🎤 Meet 2026 Convention keynote Mickey Smith Jr. 📚 Access new Title IX trainings 🎥 Sneak peek at our public schools video 🎓 Student opportunities at Convention 🏛️ Latest legislative news Read it all here 👉 ow.ly/kmpA50WE2Fq

WASB’s Patti Vickman & Manawa’s Ryan Peterson share why strategic planning matters, how community input drives success & how WASB helps districts reach their goals. youtu.be/cHhOtzfU0dY

Launching week of Aug. 18 🎉 Students from nine Wisconsin districts share why our public schools matter—& invite you to celebrate & support their futures. Watch, share, & spread the message!

Mark your calendar!🗓️ The 2025 Fall Legislative Conference is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point – Convention Center. Tap the link for event details and registration info. ow.ly/wPoy50WFsq7

Your voice matters. Help shape WASB policy—submit a resolution for the Delegate Assembly by Sept. 15. It’s your organization—use your voice to drive change. 🗳️ Learn more and submit: ow.ly/Lgsj50WuMie

As the new school year begins, Wisconsin teachers are navigating staffing shortages, funding cuts and rising social pressures. Learn what’s at stake—and how you can help ensure their voices shape strong school communities. ow.ly/jgB750WHGpJ

📢 Don’t miss the August WASB Legal & Legislative Video Update! Join us at noon for the latest insights on key issues impacting your district. 👉 Watch your inbox for the email with your Zoom link to join. See you there!

👏 Honoring Jean Field for 50 years of service to the School District of Milton! From front office to crossing guard to custodian, she’s done it all. Thank you, Jean—and all our amazing support staff! Read more: ow.ly/c1A150WIiFG

📢 Nominations are open for the 2026 Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship & Principal Leadership Awards! Honorees earn $6,000 + a $6,000 school grant. 🗓️Principal deadline: Oct. 3 🗓️Teacher deadline: Nov. 11 Nominate at 👉 KohlEducation.org

📺 The August WASB Legal & Legislative Update is now in the Complimentary Events Video Library! Hear the latest on residency, McKinney-Vento, salaries, Title IX, legislation, DPI funding & more. Watch now 👉ow.ly/TSao50WJbHB

Check out our Celebrating Our Public Schools Through the Voices of Wisconsin Students video! Click below to watch and explore easy tips for sharing it with your staff and on social media. Learn more: ow.ly/qcJg50WJbgz

📢 All required Title IX training sessions are now available on the WASB Title IX Training page! Head to the training page today to get started. ow.ly/QIrb50WJC8Q

🌟 The 2025 WASB Business Honor Roll is here! 👏 55 districts honored 180 businesses for supporting schools & students. 📜 See the full list + certificate details with the link below & share your photos with WASB! ow.ly/vbrw50WLsVa

✨ This week’s eConnection celebrates Jean Field’s 50 years of service in Milton! 🎉 Plus: tips to share our new student video, Title IX trainings, Business Honor Roll, Herb Kohl Award nominations & more. 🔗 Read more (login required): wasb.org/econnection-we…

🏛️ WI legislators return this fall with key K-12 bills on funding, health, safety & access. Stay informed on what’s ahead for schools. 📖 Full breakdown (login required): ow.ly/kgYp50WLIIm

Executive Director Dan Rossmiller and Region 12 Director Bob Green spoke with WPR about looming financial hurdles, likely school referendums and the growing issue of student cell phone use in classrooms. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/6RGp50WMaaj

🔋🚌 The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is starting the new school year with its first electric school bus! This eco-friendly addition supports the district’s sustainability goals, cuts costs, and helps protect the environment. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/xOr150WMRwA

📣 Wisconsin school leaders: Have a business partner making a big impact? Encourage them to sponsor the 2026 State Education Convention – Wisconsin’s largest education event! 📲 Learn more: ow.ly/6WcN50Wjfnp

📢 The WASB Government Relations team has created a new resource to help districts share key updates from the state budget with their communities. 📄 Access the PDF and see what’s included in the latest Legislative Update Blog. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/ECNm50WOkIC