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Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials WASBO is the association for those who serve on the business & operations side of schools.

📚 Build your skills. Strengthen your district.Make time for your professional growth this fall with WASBO University! Le...
10/19/2026

📚 Build your skills. Strengthen your district.

Make time for your professional growth this fall with WASBO University! Learn from experienced school business professionals and gain practical knowledge you can put to work in your district.

Upcoming course start dates:

🔹 October 30: Wisconsin School Governance & History
🔹 November 3: Balance Sheet Accounting for School Districts
🔹 November 3: Payroll Administration I: Foundations & Compliance
🔹 November 4: Purchasing Practices: How We Buy
🔹 November 16: Internal Controls
🔹 November 30: Foundations of School District Budgeting

Whether you’re working toward a WASBO U certification or strengthening your skills through an individual course, take your next step with us!

👉 Explore courses and register: wasbo.com/u

💬 Tax levy season is here—let’s talk!Join Mike Barry, Brian Adesso and Sarah Viera on Tuesday, October 20, for a Special...
10/16/2026

💬 Tax levy season is here—let’s talk!

Join Mike Barry, Brian Adesso and Sarah Viera on Tuesday, October 20, for a Special Edition of Money Talks focused on tax levy adoption.

Make time for this timely conversation as your district prepares to adopt its levy. Bring your questions, invite your business office team and share this opportunity with your superintendent!

💻 Attend virtually on Zoom.

Register for Free Today at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3ZKZg80NQbyH-62YjNNv_g

🛠️ Big ideas. Practical solutions. Connections that strengthen your schools.Come together in service and safety at the 2...
10/15/2026

🛠️ Big ideas. Practical solutions. Connections that strengthen your schools.

Come together in service and safety at the 2026 Midwest Facility Masters Conference, November 2–3 at the Kalahari Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells!

🎤 Start strong with keynote speaker Andy Riise! His keynote, “Step Into the Arena: An Operating System for Mental Fitness, Leadership, and Performance Under Pressure,” puts the spotlight on leading through the challenges facilities professionals face every day.

Build your conference experience around sessions including:

✅ Real Life Application of AI for Facilities

✅ The Preventative Maintenance Power Hour

✅ School District Strategies to Combat Rising Energy Costs

✅ Employee Evaluation Best Practices

✅ Roadmap Toolkit to Create Your 10-Year Maintenance & Facility Plan

Plus, explore an indoor air quality deep dive, school safety, hiring and onboarding, capital planning and more. Connect with colleagues from across the Midwest and explore an exhibit hall packed with products, services and solutions!

⏰ Early bird pricing ends October 19!

Register for $330 per person, or bring two or more attendees from your school district for $300 per person.

Register at https://www.wasbo.com/midwest

🔎 You’ve identified the risks—now take the next step!Join WASBO U for Risk Analysis: The Second Step in the Risk Managem...
10/13/2026

🔎 You’ve identified the risks—now take the next step!

Join WASBO U for Risk Analysis: The Second Step in the Risk Management Process with Marty Malloy, retired from M3 Insurance. Learn practical tools to evaluate potential impacts, prioritize risks and communicate findings to support informed district decisions.

📅 October 19, 21 & 23, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–Noon each day
💻 Virtual | 6 hours | $200

Make progress toward your Wisconsin School Risk Manager or Facility Lead & Operations certification while building skills to help protect your district’s people and resources.

Register Today at https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Dn6Augl7/wasbo-fall-2026-risk-analysis-the-second-step-in-the-risk-management-process-6a1KTS1FinlS/overview

💰 Build a strong foundation in school district budgeting!Join Topher Adams for WASBO University’s Foundations of School ...
10/09/2026

💰 Build a strong foundation in school district budgeting!

Join Topher Adams for WASBO University’s Foundations of School District Budgeting. This is the first course for the School Business Official certification or is a great option if you are a district administrator or a school business office professional looking to build a strong foundation.

This course will break down the budgeting process and help participants better understand the key components and practices that support sound financial planning and decision-making.

📅 November 30, December 2, 7 & 9, 2026
⏰ Two-hour virtual sessions
💻 Virtual

Register today at WASBO.com/U

Accurate payroll is essential—and school district payroll brings its own complex rules, timelines and compliance respons...
10/07/2026

Accurate payroll is essential—and school district payroll brings its own complex rules, timelines and compliance responsibilities.

Join instructor Kim Gehring, Director of Business Services for the Slinger School District, for WASBO University’s Payroll Administration I: Foundations & Compliance.

Before moving into district leadership, Kim served in payroll, benefits and accounting positions in the Slinger, Mequon-Thiensville and Wauwatosa school districts. She brings practical, firsthand experience to topics including:

💵 Tax withholding and wage classifications
⚖️ FLSA and exempt versus non-exempt status
📄 W-2 reporting and unemployment insurance
🏫 Wisconsin Retirement System requirements
🗓️ FMLA, leave calculations and vacation payouts
🧾 Garnishments and long-term disability benefits
📊 Budgeting dates versus payroll posting dates
✅ Federal and state payroll compliance

📅 Tuesdays, November 3–December 15, 2026
⏰ 2–4 p.m.
🎓 12 hours in the Financial Management category
🏅 Applies toward the Payroll in Wisconsin Schools certification
💲 $400

Registration is open! Learn more and reserve your spot:
https://wasbo.com/WASBO/Professional_Development/WASBO-U/Courses/Payroll%20Administration%20I%20Foundations%20Compliance.aspx

Smart purchasing is about more than finding the best price—it requires strong policies, ethical practices and a clear un...
10/06/2026

Smart purchasing is about more than finding the best price—it requires strong policies, ethical practices and a clear understanding of procurement requirements.

Join instructors Stephanie Ziegler, Grant & Financial Specialist for the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, and Derek Sliter, CPA, of CESA #5, for WASBO University’s Purchasing Practices: How We Buy.

Drawing on experience in school district finance, accounting, auditing and compliance, Stephanie and Derek will help participants explore:

📋 Competitive bidding requirements and purchasing thresholds
📝 When and why to use the RFP process
🤝 Ethical vendor management and contract oversight
💳 P-card program structure and oversight
🛒 Online purchasing considerations
🏫 Cooperative purchasing through state contracts, CESAs and UW System agreements

📅 Wednesdays, November 4–18, 2026
⏰ Noon–2 p.m.
🎓 Six hours in the Financial Management category
💲 $200

The course applies toward three WASBO University certifications:

✅ Accounting in Wisconsin Schools
✅ Accounts Payable in Wisconsin Schools
✅ Wisconsin School Business Official

Registration is open! Learn more and reserve your spot:
https://wasbo.com/WASBO/Professional_Development/WASBO-U/Courses/Purchasing%20Practices.aspx

🔐 Strong internal controls are essential to a strong school business office!Join Janelle Marotz for WASBO University’s I...
10/05/2026

🔐 Strong internal controls are essential to a strong school business office!

Join Janelle Marotz for WASBO University’s Internal Controls for the School Business Office. This course will explore practical strategies for strengthening internal controls, managing risk, and building effective processes that protect your district and support sound financial operations.

📅 November 16, 18 & 20, 2026

⏰ 9:30–11:30 AM

💻 Virtual

Register today at WASBO.com/U

🏫 Plan today for the schools your district needs tomorrow!Join Andy Chromy and Melissa Thompson for WASBO University’s C...
10/02/2026

🏫 Plan today for the schools your district needs tomorrow!

Join Andy Chromy and Melissa Thompson for WASBO University’s Capital Planning & Facilities Investment course. This course will help school business professionals think strategically about long-range capital planning, facility needs, funding, and responsible investment in district facilities.

📅 Wednesdays, October 14–November 18, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
💻 Virtual

Register today at WASBO.com/U

⏰ Last call to join us in Elkhart Lake!There’s still time to register for the 2026 WASBO Fall Conference and Student Sch...
10/01/2026

⏰ Last call to join us in Elkhart Lake!

There’s still time to register for the 2026 WASBO Fall Conference and Student Scholarship Fundraisers. Come explore the Landmarks of Leadership through practical learning, meaningful connections and new ideas you can bring back to your district.

⛳ Golf or Hike Scholarship Fundraisers
📅 Wednesday, October 7
Support nearly $25,000 in scholarships awarded by WASBO annually while enjoying an afternoon of networking on the golf course or trail!

🏛️ WASBO Fall Conference
📅 Thursday–Friday, October 8–9
📍 The Osthoff Resort | Elkhart Lake

Explore sessions covering finance, facilities, legislation, leadership, HR, safety, technology and more—plus roundtables, deep dives, networking and an inspiring keynote from Jeremiah Johnson.

Don’t miss your opportunity to learn, connect and leave your own mark. Register today!

https://wasbo.com/WASBO/Professional_Development/Conference/FALL_Conference.aspx

Address

4797 Hayes Road, Suite 202
Madison, WI
53704

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+16082498588

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