March 11, 2009
In attendance:
Ursula, Dana, Ken, Christy, John, Tony
(Matt is absent because his WEN room is dedicated to PAWS)
Treasurer's report: $9,643.25 in WASSP account in Lyman;
EmmaJo holds additional funds.
Discussion of Matt's idea of having an early conference for AP's. John Draper would be a powerful draw, but we need significant attendance if invite him; perhaps we should include him for AP's and principals.
Send brochure by end of the year THIS year, then send the brochure right away next year.
If we do go to a format for AP's the day before, then we include the middle level. Discussion of fit for middle level at national level; also how we can reach out to the middle level principals. Ursula will create a list of middle level principals for our use. We'll make an effort to show the middle level principals that we're the natural fit for their state-wide professional association.
Tony asked if we had an ex-officio member from UW on our board. Ursula said that they hadn't paid dues this year due to tight budgets. Discussion ensued about recruiting them back to our organization.
From Ken: web site is about to come up updated.
The vests are ready for shipment from the company, but there is still a question as to who paid for the shipping. Christy suggests that those of use who paid our $6 shipping inform Ursula/EmmaJo to facilitate their figuring out to whom the vests should go!!!
NOTE: Please send an email if you paid the $6 shipping…this will help EmmaJo sort it out.
Meeting adjourned early due to PAWS priorities.
Respectfully Submitted,
Christy Campbell Next meeting April 8, 2009 6:50 on the WEN
Minutes of the WASSP Board/Steering Committee
January 14, 2009
Members present: EmmaJo, Ursula, Dana, John Balow and Matt Strannigan, Larry Uhling, Tony Anson, Ken Griffith, Dave Treick (Cody,) John Cook
Tie up loose ends on fall conference:
From EmmaJo: We're in good shape. Teton Science School: They were able to establish a liquor license for the event. They worked it out for a sponsorship to pay. Matt's done a wonderful job at getting things taken care of. We also have Snow King which is a little more than a mile from there…activities will be at the Teton Science School, but we'll be able to get rooms from Teton Science School at $99 and EmmaJo will also talk to another motel to give folks a choice from the three. Herff Jones will sponsor the cocktails or a speaker for us. (certainly cocktails are less expensive than the speaker!) Also talked to John Draper re coming back to speak; if we wanted him after this, it would be best to go every other year. Joe Simpson: requested him to be the keynote speaker and he was totally pleased to be asked so early. EmmaJo also asked him to place us on master calendar at the state level, asking him to avoid major conferences on the dates before, during and after ours.
Dates: October dates 12-14th are the final dates. Matt talked to the Teton Science School regarding the advantage to them of hosting us and being able to do some PR in a presentation, introducing the school and its facilities to us. Save the date through the list serve; brochure perhaps by Wapati;
Speakers: The quality of speakers should be the major draw for principals. We usually can afford one speaker ourselves. Union Pacific may pay for a second speaker.
Agenda for next month: a dream team. Nominations for who we'd like to come in. (Jackson Hole continues to be a draw.)
Discussion of speaker resources. Matt will talk to Herff Jones regarding sponsoring a speaker; Ken will talk to NASSP and see if someone there would like to come to Jackson. Tony asked what UW was doing now…our partnership isn't very visible right now. Matt asked Ken to contact the principals via the list serve and ask topics they'd like to hear. Ken will follow up with those who asked to be off the list serve to see if they'd like to be on, but Matt will contact folks via the list serve.
Newsletter: Matt didn't receive a single article. Without articles, he can't put together a newsletter. The regional reps and level reps are supposed to put together an article. Larry asked for a deadline. By the end of January, each rep should put together something, whether it be regional or topical. We can start with the conference, but let's do something to “strike the heart of the membership.” Submit to Matt.
Matt asked EmmaJo for a list of officers and representatives for inclusion in the newsletter.
Strategic Plan: From Ken: We set the strategic plan in place but haven't had the quarterly reports. We need timelines and someone to “crack the whip.” Christy will redistribute the strategic plan ASAP so that we can deal with that at the next meeting.
Mike Jennings in the Assistant Principal of the Year.
End of January is the deadline for POY
Middle level soon…no nominations yet. Please nominate someone who is a member, who's been in the position of MS principals for 3+ years. Matt asked EmmaJo to send us a list of people who were qualified.
NASSP: Ken will be one of the president elect candidates this year and at our reception, we'll support him by making him our focal point.
Ken: Thanks for your support. NASSP opens Thursday evening, but will be primarily a Fri/Sat conference. Ken will make his introductory speech at one of the session. Conference will end Sunday.
Reception will be heavy h'ordevoures. Split expenses with North Dakota.
Other items: Can we also send Matt topics for discussion at these meetings so that he can create a meaningful agenda. stranniganm@laramie1.k12.wy.us
Ursula: For licensure, PTSB's across the nation are now beginning to look at the principal licensure and are beginning to require an academy per year. If WASSP was offering this, it might improve membership. Dave is on the PTSB board and wants to have feedback. He says they're looking at principal licensure, and EmmaJo asked if we could work with PTSB on this. Dave suggested that we contact Connie Pollard. EmmaJo asked for a vote from the steering committee so that she can move forward in asking PTSB to work with them. Discussion ensued regarding our purpose in working with them. We decided to let EmmaJo work with PTSB no vote necessary.
Christy promised to send constitution with strategic plans: *Please note that I do not have an electronic copy of the constitution.
Next meeting February 11th.
Reminder: articles by Feb. 1
Tony asked about the vests: EmmaJo told the manufacturer not to ship them over the holidays, so she will now ask them to ship them.
Meeting adjourned 7:45.
WASSSP
Business Meeting
Oct. 9-10, 2007
AGENDA
1. Call to order - Randy (for John Cook) October 10, 2:51
2. Welcome - Randy
3. Minutes of the last meeting - Randy Meetings on the WEN; 1st Tuesday of November insert minutes
4. Treasurer's Report - Ursula? We are solvent. About $800 plus rebate. Insert treasurer's report
5. Old Business
a. Report of Wapiti meeting: Ken: Prior to Wapiti, steering committee met, discussed goals. Improve marketing; improve leadership skills, etc.; improve legislative involvement and linkage to other organizations. Added specific organizations to this. Steering committee will again meet prior to Wapiti.
b. Ursula wanted to encourage good candidates to come forward to be POY.
6. New Business
a. Election of executive board
b. President-elect Nominees: _Marty Woods, Torrington____________
c. Secretary Nominees: __Christy Campbell, Lyman______________
d. Regional Reps
1. Southeast _Pam Zamora__________________________
2. Southwest __Larry Uhling_________________________
3. Northwest ___Troy Lurz________________________
4. Northeast ____Dana Lyman_______________________
e. Asst. Principal rep _________________________
f. Middle School rep __Becky Allred_______________________
g. Review of Constitution: Getting the state meeting out of the 4 corners; on evaluation form, go ahead and put preferences down. Comments that even though we have great strength in membership, we have poor attendance at the convention. Ideas: August meeting before teachers return; Randy directed Troy and Marty to come up with specifics re an August meeting.
Piggy back on school improvement in the fall. We used to have those same dates and hotel; SDE took over at a certain point. We've had trouble booking dates/places since that time. Randy asked for creative scenarios.
Emma Jo would like to encourage us to invite everyone to Wapiti, which we're responsible for this year. People don't show up, so we have to be aware of that, but we should try any good idea.
Ursula reminded us of BRIM coming up in a month (Nov 8-9 in Laramie.)
Jason encouraged the officers to show up for the WEN meetings. That needs to be part of the responsibility of being on the board. 6:60-5:50 AM. Ursula will book the new people. First Wednesday in the morning. Make certain that the tech people have everything prepared, including the remote :
National Convention: SanAntonio Feb. 22-24 GREAT place and good time of year.
EmmaJo mentioned how fortunate we've been to have the National Convention in the Rocky Mt. West for several years in a row. It's the most power packed group of sessions of things that work around.
h. Other business: Kevin Smith, reporting on Student Council position. K went to Kansas City this summer; demo for students; Univ of K campus, roller coaster, supervision galore, fund with kids; National Honor Society and National Student Council combined and some controversy over both leadership and staying at private homes. Decision due to liability and Homeland security issues requiring full background checks. K did a lot of watching, listening and being entertained. Recommends sending kids to the conference.
10. Other Information
11. Closing Randy thanked everyone for all the hard work that this convention entailed.
WASSP Steering Committee
Minutes
March 28, 2007 - 7:00am to 7:50am
1) Role Call: Brad Madison, John Cook, Robin Dexter, Ursula Harrison,
Emma Jo Spiegelberg, Tony Anson, Gary Glodt, Larry Uhling, Becky Allred
Absent: Jason Sleep, Pam Zamora
2) Treasurer Report: checking balance of 6908.51
a. Bills outstanding: NASSP Reception and Emma Jo's expenses for NASSP
3) State Coordinator's Report:
a. Contacting possible members - Regional Reps forwarded names of principals and asst. principals in their regions
b. Tentative state numbers: 134 Principals and 65 Asst. Principals - Ursula is working to verify these numbers and make contacts
4) Executive Director's Report
a. Feb. 22-24, 2008 - NASSP in San Antonio - NASSP asked WASSP to commit to a presentation by May 1, 2007 - speaker's registration is paid - suggested that WASSP pick up traveling expenses for WASSP presenter- Ursula will send out a 'call for presentations' for WASSP members interested in presenting - deadline to Ursula is April 29 - Steering committee will select from applications using NASSP criteria
b. State Convention: Motion: Ursula; Second: Tony; Approved
i. Approve WASSP State Convention for Sheridan, WY on Oct. 9-10
ii. “Lock it up and send it out” before school is out - Emma Jo
iii. NCA School Improvement Conference is Sept. 24-25
c. BRIM: Motion: Ursula; Second: Larry; Approved
i. Emma Jo will investigate Sept. 11-12 in Lander as site and date
d. Wapiti (WSA)
i. WASSP will host June 2008
ii. June 11-12, 2007 hosted by WAESP
iii. WASSP Retreat on June 10 - individual members need to get rooms - Ursula will contact Absoroka for retreat room and will send out accommodation information to members
iv. Brad, John, and Emma Jo will meet with WSA board to plan June 2008 the evening of June 10, 2007
5) NASC: Student Council Rep - Matt Stranigan is being considered to fill Randy's term
a. Randy's report:
i. Board meeting: cost to NASSP; membership is down; cutting benefits; counterfeit organizations; Nat'l project such as literacy
ii. LEAP Conference: St. Louis - Randy facilitated a “leadership auction”
iii. Region IV Mtg.: Minneapolis - training for student officers
iv. Maria Harshberger found money to support some of Randy's expenses
6) WASSP Website - ran out of time for Ken to present
7) Secretary/Treasurer Position:
a. Publish opening: Ken will post on web site - Ursula will send notice of opening to membership
b. Need member to fill term to Oct. 9, 2007
c. Interested members should contact Brad or Ursula
8) Unofficially adjourned by WEN disconnection
Next meeting was not scheduled!!!
P.S.
Thanks for including me in the WASSP organization - I have had the opportunity to meet and work with a group of very dedicated education professionals - I wish you the best!
Robin
WASSP Steering Committee
January 17, 2007 - 7:00am
Minutes
1) Call to order:
2) Roll call:
Present: Brad Madison, Robin Dexter, Ursula Harrison, Emma Jo Spiegelberg, Tony Anson, Gary Glodt, Pam Zamora, Becky Allred,
Absent: Jason Sleep, John Cook, Larry Uhling, Ken Griffith, Randy Ludeman
3) Minutes: Brad reviewed the minutes from December 13, 2007
4) Treasurer Report: Robin reported $1944.51 as of January 4, 2007
5) State Coordinators Report: Ursula reported that she is working with regional reps to collect the names of Assistant Principals in the state to contact about membership and BRIM
a. Gary has sent his region's list of AP's - Becky is working on her region list - Tony is working on his region list
6) NASSP Conference: Emma Jo reported that she is contacting North Dakota Executive Director to plan a joint reception at NASSP - the NASSP block of hotels is sold out
7) WASSP: BRIM (Breaking Ranks in the Middle) - Jerry Chase suggested that we wait until August or soon after school starts in the Fall to schedule the BRIM training
a. Jerry Statton, Principal at Big Piney is ill - send a card from WASSP
8) Legislative Updates: Emma Jo will forward daily updates by email to Steering Committee Members
9) WSA (Wapiti) - June 10, 11, 12
10) WASSP Steering Committee Retreat on June 10 - Emma Jo will check on reservation at Absoroka
11) NEXT MEETING:
WASSP Steering Committee Meeting
March 28, 2007 - 7:00am - WEN Session
WASSP Steering Committee
October 18, 2006
Library Restaurant
Roll Call: Steve, Ken, Ursula, EmmaJo, Jason, Becky, Janice, John and Dave
Minutes from October WEN approved by Steve and Ursula
Sect/Treasurer: Discussion on 5013c will get this going.
Principal of the Year/ Asst. POY: Applications are here and need to be sent out.
Conference: 32 signed up for both days
Banquet to be at Laramie Country Club
Cocktail hour hosted by Pat Fitzgerald
Door Prizes, Steve was able to get some from local vendors. EmmaJo was very fortunate in getting the Curiosity shop to sponsor with gifts.
Shirts with logo will be available Friday.
Nominating Committee: Jason will talk to members over the next few days and will put the list together for the general meeting on Friday.
Business Meeting Agenda - Jason will distribute on Friday morning.
Coalition: Steve attended last night, discussion on Hathaway and the curriculum, needs to be tweaked and reworked.
Amendment A: not much to report
Amendment B: $'s to go back to the education fund, there is a cap of $100 million. If they go back into the general fund there are many issues who will pull from it, transportation is a biggie.
Amendment C: Insurance for all districts going in with the state. Many big districts not interested, it is either all or nothing.
Next WEN Meeting December 13, 7:00.
WASSP General Meeting
Laramie
October 20, 2006
Welcome: 34 members were present
Secretary /Treasurers Report: Money is down to $800 in the account. All conference is paid out of the other account.
Coordinators Report: We are working on increasing membership, up by 5. Have applications for POY and APOY, a notice will be sent to all Superintendents.
Ursula working on a letter to Superintendents to ask them to pay dues and the benefits of paying dues for principals. Ursula to prepare a quarterly report for Steve Popahl Region 4 director for him to report at the Annual Meeting in D.C.
Executive Director: Conference has been a success so far. Would have liked more to have registered. We will hold the Education Summit in February for BR II and BRIM, it will be in Cheyenne and we will invite the legislature to our evening function. Dates to be announced.
Association Business Items:
a. State Dues will be increased to $135 starting in 2007-08 with a 2.5% increase for the next ten years. Voted Dave Treick and Randy Ludeman, passes unanimously.
b. The Executive's salary will be increase to $850 as of August 2006. $1000 has been set aside for operating costs. EmmaJo has eaten a lot of the costs of supplies and that is not right. Voted John Cook and Gary Glodt passed unanimously.
Education Summit: Will be held for 2 days in February, we have to work it around the PAWS and the legislature. Probably looks like the week of February 12 - 16.
Strategic Plan: Discussed and agreed upon.
Elections: Jason explained the jobs and what dedication was. All meetings to be held on the WEN.
a. President -Elect - John Cook
b. State Coordinator - Ursula Harrison
c. Secretary/Treasurer- Robin Dexter
d. Region Reps
i. NW - Tony Anson
ii. NE - Gary Glodt
iii. SE - Pam Zamora
iv. SW - Larry Uhling
e. Middle Level - Becky Allred
f. Asst. Principal Rep - ??
All comments and questions about the positions were answered and the WEN will be used for the meetings saves driving to Casper. Votes taken for all position was unanimous.
Other:
Contact all new principals and assistant in your area and invite them to join. The annual NASSP conference will be in February in Las Vegas encourage all to attend.
This is a good way to get Professional development covered. Check in the Activities book for the names of Principals and Assistant Principals, probably most current.
Randy: National Student Council - NASSP has a money issue and is considering whether to sponsor this, we need to encourage NASSP to continue.
PERT - Bill Bond is the only one on Staff dealing with issues of safety in the schools.
Adjourn.
WASSP WEN Meeting
October 11, 2006
7:00 - 7:50
Present: Brad Madison, Jason Sleep, Dave Treich, EmmaJo Spiegelberg, Ursula Harrison, Marty Wood, Mark Brodessa(Sundance) Ken Griffith, Becky Allred
Ken - blog is at WASSP.BLOG.SPOT.COM
Membership - we have 5 new members - need to increase steadily coming in.
Conference e Update:
EmmaJo Speakers are all in place
Jim McBride - opening 90 minutes, Janice Olivaria BR II and BRIM.
Becky and Joe Tully, Hugh O'Brian, April Caudill, Ken Griffith (BLOG), Shad Hamilton (Virtual Schools), Hathaway Scholarship, Mary Krisko (AdvancED), Becky Anderson (IDEA), Liz Simpson (Twitchers) Clara Sale Davis (PLC).
Will summit to PTSB and ask Robin about UW credit.
Pat Fitzgerald will host the Cocktail hour before the banquet at the Laramie Country Club
Awards WASSP 10 years
Shirts - need sizes, will give shirts in lieu of gift to the speakers.
Portfolios - board members did you all get them?
Pres. Elect will come from the NE region, Jason will need to get the nominating committee lined up we will vote at the general business
Meeting on the Friday afternoon.
Reminder to all board members we need to get more signed up for this Conference, call someone close and tell them about our speakers.
EmmaJo will send out a reminder for the sign up etc.
Jason - Education Coalition met in Cody will be meeting in Cheyenne on the 17th, need to have someone attend and the principals need to make their voice heard over the following:
Hathaway Success curriculum, not making allowances for electives, considering activities to be in the requirements, students who have a criminal record will be disqualified.
Amendment B - Recapture $$'s should go back into the Education Budget NOT general Fund.
Grant - Pinedale put out a call for proposals for Professional development. Jason and EmmaJo applied this grant would be used to recapture money that WASSP would pay for State Conference or Educational Summit in January or February.
UP will host dinner Wednesday October 18th for board members and principals along the UP line. Dinner to be at 7:30 at the Library Restaurant on Grand Ave. Board Meeting to be held at that time.
Jason will send out a blurb on Clara Sale Davis and TLC to share with prospective Conference attendees.
Food - Ursula and EmmaJo will work on this.
Meeting adjourned 7:49.
WASSP Steering Committee
September 13, 2006 - 7:00 a.m.
WEN Meeting Meetings
1. Roll Call: Jason, Becky, EmmaJo, Ursula, Robin, Gary, Ken, Dave, Marty
2. Treasurer's Report: Ursula
a. We have about $1500.00 - all bills are being paid -
b. Dues are coming in
c. New principals are being contacted as well as past members
d. Corporation Status: $1332.00 Rebate from NASSP - corporation status is in progress - EmmaJo will report on this at convention
3. Coordinators Report: Ursula
a. New principal contact - letter ready to go out
b. Applications for Principal and New Principal of the Year - Ursula will send out email
4. Executive Directors Report: Emma Jo
a. WASSP State Conference - October 19 & 20 in Laramie
i. Registration forms sent out - 3 hotels reserved: Super 8, Comfort Inn, & Best Western Laramie Inn- working with Albany Co. for meeting space - Checking on football tickets -
ii. Jim McBride: key note speaker - NASSP speaker is Janice Alarvia (maybe), featured as the person who does Breaking Ranks in the Middle (Judith can't make it) - nothing back from UP
iii. Conference starts on Oct. 19 w/breakfast at 7:00am - EmmaJo will send out a note about starting times for conference -
iv. Other speakers ???: PTSB Director: Connie Pollard - Ken on the Blogg - Mary Garland - Pat Fitzgerald? - PAWS??: April Caudill - NCA: Mary Crisco - Principals of the year - Hathaway Scholarship: Marty will get a name - what about Success Curriculum
v. Dues Increase -do we vote on this at the convention - EmmaJo will check by-laws
vi. What about candidates running for office - do we want to invite them? - discussion: decided against inviting candidates
b. Educational Summit - Middle Level Breaking Ranks: What about January in Cheyenne - Middle Level along with a session for High School - discussion: concern with PAWS schedule - look at legislature schedule - EmmaJo will work on scheduling
c. Other
5. WASSP Blog Update: Ken
a. Blogg vs. list serve due to cost and service
b. Up and running
c. Survey is in one of the Blogg postings
d. Presentation at conference - have an opportunity to sign on at the conference
e. Encourage members to sign up and participate
6. UW New Principal Program: Robin
We have close to 50 participants signed up for the first meeting in conjunction with the WDE School Improvement Conference
7. Education coalition meeting - Input for the meeting: Jason
a. Jason will attend meeting next week in Cody
8. Other items:
a. NCA Conference: Ursula will set poster and flyers
b. PTSB Update - McBride: no progress has been made on appointing a Secondary Admin Rep.
c. Oct. 11 - next meeting: we need to discuss and plan for Regional Rep. Training at the fall conference-
9. Adjourned
10. Minutes submitted to WASSP Steering Committee by Robin Dexter, WASSP Secretary
NEXT MEETING:
Wed. Oct. 11 - 7am to 7:50am via the WEN
WASSP Steering Committee Retreat
June 4, 2006
Absoroka Lodge
Members Present: EmmaJo Spiegelberg, Jason Sleep, Steve Hoff, Brad Madison, Ursula Harrison, David Treick, Ken Griffith, Becky Allred, Robin Dexter
Members Absent: Gary Glodt, Marty Wood, Jeff Thielbar, Jerry Thornton, Randy Ludeman
1) Approved agenda
2) Action Items:
1. WASSP Fall Conference - change the dates to Oct. 19-20 in Laramie - UW/CSU game on Saturday Oct. 21.
Motion from Becky; 2nd from Ken; Approved by 7-0 vote
2. WASSP will be a recognized non-profit corporation in the state of Wyoming
Motion from Becky; 2nd from Dave; Approved 7-0 vote
3. Appoint Neil Harrison as auditor for WASSP
Motion from Dave; 2nd from Steve; Approved 6-0 with 1 abstention (conflict of interest)
Amended June 5, 2006 to read:
A qualified CPA who is not a member of WASSP will compile WASSP financial accounts.
June 5, 2006 Minutes
Motion from Steve; 2nd from Dave; Approved 7-0
4. Increase WASSP dues to $135.00 initiating 2007-2008 with an increase of 2.5% each year for 10 years - increase will be presented to members at the Fall 2006 WASSP Conference
Motion from Dave; 2nd from Steve; Approved 7-0
5. Executive session to discuss personnel matters at 11:40am
Motion from Becky; 2nd from Steve; Approved 7-0
6. Adjourn executive session at 12:10pm
Motion from Dave; 2nd from Steve: Approved 7-0
7. Increase Executive Director's salary to $850.00/mo.; establish $1000.00/yr for operating supplies; and revisit increase in salary and supplies after dues increase in 2007-2008
Motion form Ursula; 2nd from Dave; Approved 7-0
8. Appoint the WASSP Executive Director and President or principal designee as representatives to the Wyoming Education Coalition
Motion from Ursula; 2nd from Becky; Approved 7-0
9. Recommend Dave Treick to the WY State Superintendent of Education for the PTSB secondary principal position now open on the board
Motion from Ursula; 2nd from Becky; Approved 7-0
10. Increase reimbursement for mileage expense to .37/mile
Motion from Becky; 2nd from Ursula; Approved 7-0
11. Consider NASSP job descriptions for WASSP officers at next steering committee
Motion from Ursula; 2nd from Brad; Approved 7-0
12. Adjourned at 3:10
Motion from Steve; 2nd from Ursula; Approved 7-0
3) Discussion Items:
1. Strategic plan for WASSP
o EmmaJo shared history and call to action from NASSP
o WASSP needs by-laws and policies and to finish the strategic plan
2. WASSP Fall Conference date is October 19-20 in conjunction with the UW/CSU football game on Saturday, Oct. 21 - WASSP Banquet will be at the Laramie Country Club on Thursday, October 19 - participants might be interested in the Cowboy Joe Auction in Cheyenne on Friday evening
3. Breaking Ranks in the Middle (BRM) - training will include EmmaJo and at least one other BRII trainer with experience as a middle level principal (Steve Hoff) - WASSP can offer 1/2 day BRM training for those who had BRII training - new participants for BRM will take a 2 day training - Judith Richardson is recommended to facilitate the BRM trainings - suggested that 1/2 day training be in conjunction with Fall or Spring Conference - about 175 attended BRII training in Wyoming
4. Strategic Plan development:
VISION:
The Wyoming Association of Secondary School Principals (WASSP) will provide members with opportunities, support services, and networking tools to assist them in their leadership roles.
MISSION:
WASSP - Your best strategy for taking notice, taking stock, and taking action!
Goal 1: Improve organizational marketing, membership, and financial development.
Take Notice:
Web site; new principal contacts; Regional Reps.; Membership is down from 126 to 113 with 250 possible; Districts to support membership; Newsletter; Visibility at Conferences such as NCA and State School Boards
Take Stock:
Need more members; need more visibility; provide more information
Take Action:
Present at School Improvement conference and State School Boards Conference; Reform Regional Rep. Role; Reform newsletter; Reform Website; Initiate a list serve; Pursue other sources of funding; Raise dues; Increase directors salary
Goal 2: Improve leadership skills and professional development; promote aspiring principals; and offer essential knowledge on state standards, assessment, and accountability.
Take Notice:
Break out sessions at NCA Conf.; Bullying/Safe Schools; Breaking Ranks II
Take Stock:
How doe we get more members; what professional development do we provide;
What is our role in the state to provide support for secondary principals
Take Action:
Professional development needs assessment on Web Site; Training for Regional
Reps.; Breaking Ranks II and Breaking Ranks in the Middle; Share articles with members; Share great things that are happening in member schools;
Goal 3: Improve legislative involvement and linkages to other organizations.
Take Notice:
Big and small schools fight over money; our relationship with supt. organization;
Take Stock:
Not a big enough presence in the state or nationally; PTSB; Education Coalition;
PLAC
Take Action:
Representation on Education Coalition; Representation on PTSB; Share news
from PLAC; Use list serve to share information and promote the WASSP legislative agenda
5. Financial Issues:
o Benefits and concerns of WASSP having non-profit corporation status
o Auditor
o Proposed Budget - June ending cash balance of $1778.46
o Executive Director Salary
o Mileage reimbursement rate
o WASSP Dues increase to catch-up with and keep up with inflation
6. Need representation on the Wyoming Education Coalition
7. Need representation on the Professional Teaching Standards Board
8. Web site
9. Region Representatives Role and Responsibilities
10. Revisit WASSP steering committee job descriptions - bring NASSP job descriptions to next steering committee meeting for review and consideration
11. WASSP Steering Committee Meetings for 2006-2007:
o 7:00am Wednesday's on the following dates:
Sept. 13 - Oct. 11 - Dec. 13 - Feb. 7 - April 11
o Fall Conference Steering Committee Meeting: October 18 - 6:00pm at
Powder River Rib Company in Laramie
o 2007 Retreat to be held the Sunday before WSA in June of 2007
o Wapiti is June 11 - 12, 2007
o WASSP Retreat - June 10, 2007
10. How does WASSP generate non-dues revenue????
12. Adjourned
WASSP General Business Meeting
Cody
October 12, 2005
Steve welcomed all to the meeting.
Ursula reported we were financially stable.
EmmaJo reported on BR II we have 150 trained the grant has been extended to provide 2 more trainings and some follow up for the BR II review. The WDE provided an honorarium of $3000 and the Feds came up with $17,000 In February and March we will be bringing Bill Bond in.
Elections:
Describe the Job. President Elect -Jeff Theilbar and Brad Madison voting
Brad was elected and Ken moved to accept, Ursula second.
Region 4 Representative - This only comes around every 24 years for Wyoming. Ken Griffith and Randy Ludeman gave a presentation on why they should be considered. Randy withdrew from the race. Gerry nominated that we accept Ken, Brad second.
State Coordinator - Ursula was accepted. Jeff moved and Randy second.
Secretary Treasurer - Robin Dexter proposed by Steve, accepted by Richard Wray and second by Jason Sleep.
Region Reps: SE Marty Woods NE Gary G. NW Dave Treick SE Jeff Theilbar. All accepted.
Mid Level Rep - Becky Allred
A/P Rep - Jerry Barton
Steve thanked all for their input. He also followed up with that we have leadership now in the NASSP organization. Randy is representative for the HS Student Council on NASSP board. Steve said that we need to get people to attend conferences throughout the year. We need to get A/P's involved. We are supplying the professional development, and then members should attend.
Dave Treick asked if we would consider moving our conference date to the down week in November, the time between the 2 seasons. Having it on a Thursday and Friday it should be in the SW this next time, Brad asked if it could be moved to Laramie and tie in with a game on the Saturday. Terry proposed that Brad should explore places.
WASSP Steering Committee
October 13, 2005
Cody
1. Roll Call: Steve Hoff, Randy Ludeman, Ursula Harrison, Ken Griffith, Dave Trieck, Brad Madison, Jeff Theilbar and EmmaJo Spiegelberg
2. Minutes for May, June and September were approved by Ken and second by Dave.
3. Treasurer's Report: Balance in checkbook $1097. Predicted Financial budget for July 1 2005- June 30, 06 based on figures for the last 2 years. WE break even with about $1650; this may change as the cost of the Leadership at NASSP in August has increased this year. Ken moved that we accept the financial reports as written. Second Brad. Question asked: should we be raising the dues, how do the dues for Wyoming compare? EmmaJo will check this we are comparable to Louisiana. We do not offer our members as much as many of the larger organizations. We only have a part-time Executive Director; many organizations have a director and secretary. Nonprofit status. Still working on getting this.
4. Exec. Dir Report: Breaking Ranks II will be held in Jackson Hole November 9/10 with Judith Richards. Laramie January with Judith Richards. The follow up for BR II will be in February and March with Bill Bond.
UP Team will sponsor dinner for all the Steering Committee and members. They are not staying for the convention.
5. NASSP Convention will be held in Reno March 17-19. The room rates are very reasonable $99 - $139. EmmaJo will block book 10 rooms. It is suggested that we host a breakfast (normally do).
6. WASSP will be providing classes for mid-level. The College Board will host 2 separate seminars to teach teachers AP prep. Training for mid level Principals will be in Riverton or Lander. Ken proposed that EmmaJo continues to follow through on setting this up for the mid-level, Dave second. _ PTSB will be given or UW credit. The others were assigned people to introduce.
7. Nominating Committee: Steve has contacted various people
8. Pres Elect - Jeff Theilbar Sect Treasurer - Ursula Harrison
Coordinator - Region Reps: Dave Treick, John Cook
Mid Level - Becky Allred National Region 4 Rep - Randy and ken
We will take other names from the floor.
WASSP General Business Meeting
Lander Wyoming
September 14, 2004
Introduction to Board members
Treasury report $3053.99 and have received a rebate check for $1600.
Motion to accept the treasurers report Joe Davis, second John Cook.
As WASSP works on a cycle year we have 119 members to date.
Question: How many members is it possible to have? 205
Reasons to be a member: Litigation Fees and liability Insurance.
Report on Region 4 Leadership Conference in DC in conjunction with WAESP reps. Marched on the hill ands met with senators. Election year pretty flat on education Year. Last year we were stonewalled by the senators, they said all problems were State issues. Ken reported: This year there will be some massaging of the law. We must keep them informed about NCLB and how it impacts the State. Steve reported: that we needed more empathy and that Senator Enzi seemed very knowledgeable and wanted to know what is happening in the schools. NASSP support has research capabilities and will gather information for you. EmmaJo reported seeing many of the same faces and they will send us notes and information on what is happening and we should try to respond to your senators. PLAC use it, this is a direct link to your senators. Steve also remarked that the senators do keep in contact with the state and report back comments that we have sent them.
NCLB - Our State decides much of this - even though they say it is a Federal problem.
The State suggests combining WAESP and WASSP. Discussion took place, voted not to do this.
EmmaJo has pulled WASSP Organization back together. She has done a great job to pull us out of a troubled past and has made use of NASSP. We are planning 2 more meetings - suggestions from the floor on where to hold the meetings.
Areas for further Meetings topics:
1. Political Voice
2. Professional development - we need to be active
3. Resolution to develop safe schools
4. Teacher recruitment
5. Funding big versus small schools.
Discussion for Region Meetings:
1. Bring in more members
2. Attendance at one big meeting
3. What is your story?
4. Collaboration the organization can help.
Nominations: John Cook will collect these from the regions.
President Elect - Jason Sleep
Secretary - Ursula Harrison
Northwest Rep- Dave Treick
Northeast - John Cook
Southwest Brad Madison
Southeast - Robin Dexter
Middle School - Becky Allred
Asst. Principals - Matt Strannigan
Motion made by Gerry to suspend rules for rotating middle school rep. for this year?
John so moved Gerry second. Voted all officers accepted.
Topics under Discussion
From Region and General Mtg
1.Coordinate with the State to have multiple certifications.
2. Increase membership - every member bring at least 2 more people to a conference.
3. Network communication about finding people a job (RIF)
4.Discussion items to present to legislature - what events affect children - have them formulized.
5. State Focus- work more with our own legislative representatives and the State Department.
6. Middle School Endorsement
7. Differentiated instruction - address the needs of sub-groups.
8. Walk- through training
9. Follow up forum: see how it is applied.
10. Funding changes based on ADM
11. Discussion ides use our website. Who are the Policy Influencers and how we can connect using the website.
12. Breaking Ranks II get the team training going.
Rounding off the Convention
Ken Griffith - go to website WASSP.org, he will put public statements and email link. If we send the senators and legislators specific stories, carbon copy them to Ken.
Randy Ludeman: 3 Parting Shots. Thanks all who have encouraged his reign.
1. FREEDOM - Education is right
2. Victims of legislation, top down management - keep in mind that anything that takes away enthusiasm of teaching and learning we need to get rid of it.
3. 3-4 years ago I heard a big wig at NASSP say, “ Anything we do that dismantles the ability of your teachers to teach - dismantles the public trust!” WE need to be constructively stopping the dismantling.
Hand over to new President Steve Hoff
Meeting adjourned 8:55.
WASSP Steering Committee
September 12, 2004
Lander
1. Roll Call: Gerry Chase, Steve Hoff, Randy Ludeman, Ursula Harrison, Ken Griffith, Jason Sleep and EmmaJo Spiegelberg
2. Minutes of the last meeting were approved by Ken and second by Gerry.
3. No updates
4. Nonprofit status. We will need to get this status it costs about $25 for the licensure fee. After discussion it was agreed to go forward with this. Moved by Steve second by Gerry. EmmaJo will continue to work on this.
5. WASSP Convention Update: 39 registered to attend (2 from UP).
2 main speakers, Judith Richardson from NASSP and John LeTellier. Linda Stowers will be here on Monday afternoon; other breakout sessions will be done by:
Steve Hoff, Ken Griffith, Bill Athey, Robin Dexter, Christy Campbell & Hal Johnson, and Bob Lewandowski.
On Monday afternoon we will have the opportunity to tour the new Lander High School. The Banquet dinner will be at Svilar's in Hudson at 7:00. From 6:00 - 7:00 Pat Fitzgerald (Herff/Jones) will sponsor Social Hour at Svilar's.
Exhibitors: Central Wyoming College, ISC, Journey through Wyoming, Life Touch and the Marion Agency.
Bill Marion will offer 2 door prizes, a TV and VCR.
Check the Convention booklet for ads and sponsors. Remember to remind people to talk to our sponsors. EmmaJo has done a great job putting this all together.
Note: 1 PTSB credit is available for both days attendance. 1 UW credit is available through Robin Dexter.
6. Nominating Committee - Randy has asked John Cook to handle this and he will meet with the region committees in the morning. The next president Elect will come out of the Northwest region. John will verify region reps and regional officers.
Goals: 1. All Principals in the State to attend Breaking Ranks II
2. Provide Relevant Professional Development for Middle and Secondary Principals (inc BRII).
3. Use Standards for Secondary.
Needs Assessment: We need to find out from non-attendees what they are interested in. What opportunities do they want? Why do some not join?
We need to establish our role, as Principals not be under the guidance of the Superintendents. We will continue to be a voice. NCLB Implementations per foot per child. Ongoing Goals:
Should we focus on 04/05 Task and Goals?
Update the membership? Bring in more members.
Should we have a menu of examples e.g. Certification, Square foot per student. Teaching and learning and student achievement.
CAN YOU DELIVER THE GOODS?
Improve what goes on in the classroom.
Ken had some concerns State demands over what the Feds demand.
Comments from those who went to DC.
IDEA
NCA/WDE Conference: We will have a table at the Radisson
WEN - make more use of this for our delivery.
7. EmmaJo: Representatives should read the constitution description of the job and be prepared to follow through and know what their role entails.
8. Other Items: PLAC, Website WASSP.org. The Breaking Ranks II team will go to Portland after this convention and then will present in November to the School Board Association and the Superintendents, and then they will hold workshops for all principals and their teams. Should we spend $65 to promote Motion DIED!!
NOTE: Incoming President to be co-active.
WASSP WEN
Committee Meeting
January 20, 2004
Roll Call: Steve Hoff, Emma Jo Spiegelberg, Ursula Harrison, Ken Griffith, Randy Ludeman, Jason Sleep, Robin Dexter, George Mirich
Minutes: Sent via email, approved, EmmaJo, 2nd Steve
Financial Status: Ursula reported that we have approximately $4000, less payment for the exec director.
Spring Workshop: UP have asked if they may buy WASSP steering committee dinner on the Sunday evening, does anyone have suggestions about where to eat. Ursula will investigate – best restaurant Outlaw Inn or the Steak House. We could have our own short meeting after the dinner.
Those attending from the committee are Randy, Ken, EJ, Jason, Steve and Ursula
Speaker – Todd Johnson so far we have 20 registered and we will have some coming from Utah. Subject – working with alternative students ion a regular and alternative school. UP have given us a $2500 grant to pay for speakers etc. We will have
Reservations are at the Outlaw Inn $58, this will include breakfast and lunch PTSB credit is available. We neded an evaluation from WASSP Emma Jo will work on this.
To obtain UW credit you must have 15 contyact hours.
National Conference: Orlando February 25 – March 2. Emma Jo will let us know if we are having a Wyoming meeting. Ken is going to rent a car and will pick you up at the airport if you give him notice.
Brochure: Input for the brochure, we need to receive some more, this is a free brochure put out by NASSP. If you have pictures send them to EmmaJo also a testimonial on you, and why you belong to NASSP? Will order 500. Just a note NASSP is NOT raising dues for 04/05.
Website: Ken has it up and running, please send him articles so that he can keep it updated and current.
NASSP Election: Candidates – Rochelle Friedman from Virginia, please go to the website for more information.
WSA Wapiti: Gerry is unavailable he should be working with WSA on this. We have reserved the Boy Scout lodge and Mike Hermoginik (sp), the treasurer, will be getting the insurance.
Speakers for this conference – Bob Greenlee – Randy recommended him it is on Brain Base. Tim Burns – Brain Power recommended by Ursula. Let Emma Jo know if you have others.
Fall Conference: Steve has been working on this. Suggestions for themes – Casino night? When should we hold it? Discussion on joining up with NCA/WDE lots of admin attends need to work on this.
Who is attending the NCA/WDE in March – Most of the officers will be in Orlando. Robin and George they will collect info on who attends at the administrator workshops. This may help us on how we can hold our next conference in the fall, if we do combine with NCA/WDE we need to make sure that we direct our own part of the conference.
We need to talk with WAESP about combining efforts. Also someone needs to meet with Trent or Annette, Annette is in charge of the conference.
Are WAESP getting any representation at meetings etc, Robin will visit with them at their conference tonight and ask them about the NCA conference and if they had part in it. There is a leadership part of the NCA conference but no one has contacted principals for their input.
Steve will look into the possibility of combining our conference with NCA in the fall, and also having our own at the end of the sports (football) season. We need not to have NCA replace us; we had that happen once before. Discussion – we must have a say in the future of Wyoming education, some feel that we should have our own conference. Then we will have to look for speakers. Do we wish to keep our one day conferences if so we should look to the dollars charged for members and non? Motion by Ken We charges a different rate for members than non-members, 2nd Ursula.
We are down on membership this year.
Next Meeting: Rock Springs 2/8/04 at 5:30.
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING February 8, 2004 Rock Springs
PRESENT: Ursula Harrison, Randy Luderman, Ken Griffith, EmmaJo Spiegelberg, and Steve Hoff
A. Call to order: 7J)
B. Minutes for Jan 20 WEN Sent via email, approved
C. Treasurers Report as of to day we have $3277, breakdown of all funds shared. Emma Jo reported that we have some dues outstanding and that she is bridging them with NASSP. NASSP only bills us quarterly. She has given Ursula a check for 41 members today. Membership is at 124. We have had a CD come due $7066 and will be reinvesting for 1 year. Asked if some of the CD can be used to pay litigation fees if they are needed? Should we also offer a scholarship? Discussion will bring up at the next meeting. Should we be charging different rates at conference for members and none members, YES, nonmember charge should be at lest 25% more. To be in the Principal Partnership do you have to belong to NASSP and WASSP??? Will ask UP if that is so.
D. Coordinator Report: Ken – Rochelle Freedman will get our vote. Ken would like all to check out the website, he will post pictures and articles from this conference.
E. Workshop: We have 48 signed up. The speakers have arrived and all will start at 7:30 with continental breakfast and registration.
F. National Conference: We will have a Wyoming meeting, EmmaJo will contact NASSP about who is coming from Wyoming and she will arrange a breakfast meeting. Members will be staying at Courtyard by Marriott and Masters Inn; they are all in the same area.
G. NCA/WDE Spring Conference: Ursula and EmmaJo talked with Cheryl Schroeder we are not in any position to put anything on this spring as we have NASSP conference at the same time. Explained that Robin was just making enquiries for the fall. In the fall the conference will be on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, this interferes with many schools in-service day, we will work on putting this together for Leadership. Will discuss with WAESP at the Wapiti conference in June, may be this will be something we do together.
H. Fall Conference: Steve will get back to us after the NASSP conference, may get some good ideas about presenters etc. We are planning to have the conference on October 17-19, place under discussion. Possibly Laramie
I. WSA/Wapiti: We have the insurance for the Boy Scout lodge. EmmaJo talked with Mike Hejtmanek he would like us to check in with him before we book anyone; last time WASSP was in charge we put them into a financial strain. The set up will be the same and Elephant head will do the catering. Speakers to consider: Greenleaf $2500 + expenses. Dougherty $1800 and Tim Burns EJ will contact him about cost. Lodge bookings to be made Absaroka or Elephant Head Will need some door prizes.
ADJOURN: 8:30
WASSP AREA Meeting
May 4, 2004
Roll Call: Ursula Harrison, Jerry Chase, Randy Ludeman, Ken Griffith, EmmaJo Spiegelberg. George Mirich, Robin Dexter, Steve Hoff.
2. Minutes from the last meeting February 8 Rock Springs, Ursula sent these via email.
3.Financial Report:
Ursula – At present we have approximately $6500, Ursula will prepare a financial statement for the next meeting.
We received the rebate from UP for $2500 in February; this is really