Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials

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

🏫 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

Build confidence behind every number on your district’s balance sheet!Join Chelsea Indra, CPA, Accounting Manager for th...
09/30/2026

Build confidence behind every number on your district’s balance sheet!

Join Chelsea Indra, CPA, Accounting Manager for the Oconomowoc Area School District, for WASBO University’s Balance Sheet Accounting for School Districts.

Drawing on her experience in school finance, grants, compliance and audits, Chelsea will help participants strengthen the practical accounting skills needed to:

📊 Understand debits, credits, assets and liabilities
💰 Navigate revenues, expenditures and fund balance classifications
🏦 Reconcile bank accounts and manage deposits and interfund activity
🔍 Identify and resolve discrepancies
✅ Strengthen internal controls and support audit-ready financial reporting

📅 Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 3–19, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–noon
🎓 12 hours in the Financial Management category
🏅 Applies toward the Accounting in Wisconsin Schools certification
💲 $400

Registration is open! Learn more and reserve your spot:
https://wasbo.com/WASBO/Professional_Development/WASBO-U/Courses/Balance%20Sheet%20Accounting%20for%20School%20Districts.aspx

Are you responsible for student transportation or School-Based Services reporting? Make sure your district understands t...
09/29/2026

Are you responsible for student transportation or School-Based Services reporting? Make sure your district understands the latest Medicaid billing changes.

Join WASBO for Transportation Tidbits: Special Education & Medicaid Reporting, a free live webinar examining changes to allowable transportation billing for School-Based Services.

Hear directly from:

🚌 Peter Gilles, Public Consulting Group
🚌 Steve Milioto, Wisconsin Department of Health Services

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ Noon–1 p.m. Central
💻 Live webinar
✅ Free for everyone

Bring your questions for the live discussion! Can’t attend at noon? Register anyway—the recording will be shared with all registrants.

Register free:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ZO-6SuKRo6HI1VLx_OAYw

📚 Build your understanding of Wisconsin school leadership and governance with WASBO University!Join Sarah Viera for Wisc...
09/28/2026

📚 Build your understanding of Wisconsin school leadership and governance with WASBO University!

Join Sarah Viera for Wisconsin School Governance and History, a three-session virtual course designed to strengthen your understanding of the structures, history, and governance that shape Wisconsin’s public schools.

📅 October 30, November 2 & November 6, 2026
⏰ 9:30–11:30 AM
💻 Virtual

Whether you’re newer to Wisconsin school business or looking to deepen your understanding of the system you work within, this course provides valuable context for your role.

Register today at WASBO.com/U

⚠️ You’ve identified the risks—now what?Take the next step in the risk management process with Risk Analysis: The Second...
09/25/2026

⚠️ You’ve identified the risks—now what?

Take the next step in the risk management process with Risk Analysis: The Second Step, a 6-hour WASBO U course designed to help school leaders evaluate risk, understand its potential impact and make informed decisions about how to respond.

Led by Marty Malloy, you’ll explore practical tools and strategies including:

📊 Loss forecasting
🔎 Root cause analysis
📈 Key risk indicators
🛡️ Prioritizing risk treatments and insurance strategies
💬 Communicating risk through data, reports and stakeholder engagement

📅 October 19, 21 & 23
⏰ 10 AM–Noon
🎓 Applies toward the Wisconsin School Risk Manager and Facility Lead & Operations certifications.

Build the skills to move beyond simply identifying risks—and start analyzing, prioritizing and protecting your district.

➡️ Register Today!

⛳🥾 Golf or hike—either way, you’re supporting students!Kick off your time at the WASBO Fall Conference on Wednesday, Oct...
09/24/2026

⛳🥾 Golf or hike—either way, you’re supporting students!

Kick off your time at the WASBO Fall Conference on Wednesday, October 7 with one of our Student Scholarship Fundraisers!

⛳ Hit the links for an 18-hole scramble at Autumn Ridge Golf Course, complete with lunch, networking, contests and prizes.

🥾 Hit the trail for a beautiful fall hike on the Ice Age Trail! Choose from 1-, 2- or 5-mile routes and enjoy some fresh air and great company.

Whichever adventure you choose, you’ll be helping WASBO support nearly $25,000 in student scholarships each year. 🎓💚

Come for the fun. Connect with colleagues. Make a difference for Wisconsin students.

➡️ Register Today!

🌱 You don’t have to navigate school business or facilities alone.Whether you’re new to your role, taking on new responsi...
09/23/2026

🌱 You don’t have to navigate school business or facilities alone.

Whether you’re new to your role, taking on new responsibilities, or simply looking for a trusted colleague to help you grow, the WASBO Coaching Program connects you one-on-one with an experienced school business professional.

Your coaching experience is personalized to your goals, your challenges and your professional growth—giving you a trusted resource to:

💡 Gain new perspectives and practical guidance
🤝 Build your professional network
🎯 Strengthen your skills and confidence
🏫 Grow in areas like financial management, facility planning and operational efficiency

With virtual and in-person options available, you can choose the coaching structure that works best for you.

Ready to invest in yourself and your career?

➡️ Request a Coach Today!

🏫 Your district’s facilities are a long-term investment. Is your capital plan ready?Join us for Capital Planning & Facil...
09/21/2026

🏫 Your district’s facilities are a long-term investment. Is your capital plan ready?

Join us for Capital Planning & Facilities Investment, a 12-hour WASBO U course focused on building and maintaining a long-term capital plan that supports sustainable facility investments and your district’s goals.

From Fund 46 and lifecycle planning to referenda preparation, RFPs, project oversight, facilities committees and community engagement, you’ll explore practical strategies you can bring back to your district.

📅 Starts October 14
⏰ Wednesdays | 1–3 PM
🎓 Applies toward THREE WASBO U certifications:
• Facility Lead & Operations
• Project Management & Innovation
• Wisconsin School Business Official

Learn from Melissa Thompson, Plunkett Raysich Architects, and Andy Chromy, Franklin Public Schools, and build the tools to plan strategically for your district’s facilities—today and well into the future.

➡️ Register Today!

🍂 Follow the path to stronger leadership at the 2026 WASBO FALL Conference!Join school business professionals from acros...
09/18/2026

🍂 Follow the path to stronger leadership at the 2026 WASBO FALL Conference!

Join school business professionals from across Wisconsin for two energizing days of practical learning, meaningful connections and fresh ideas to bring back to your district.

Explore sessions covering finance, facilities, leadership, human resources, technology, cybersecurity and much more.

📅 October 8–9, 2026

📍 The Osthoff Resort | Elkhart Lake

⛳ Scholarship Golf & Hike Fundraisers: October 7

Register by September 24 to receive early bird pricing!

🔗 www.wasbo.com/fall

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4797 Hayes Road, Suite 202
Madison, WI
53704

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

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