EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Our Address has Changed:  WSPA  -  PO BOX 14459  -  Tumwater, WA  98511 (Please make sure to get this information to your business dept.)

Greetings and Happy Labor Day Weekend,

Member Request(s):

• Employee Records: This question is for Districts who have or are in the process of keeping employee forms electronically. Do you scan records into a filing system and keep physical files? We are looking for an efficient way of handling employee records while ensuring we meet record retention requirements. Thank you in advance for your input.
• Onboarding: What is the process in your district? Especially during the busy hiring months. Do you hold large weekly onboarding's? Small meetings to relay important information and then a large monthly onboarding to go over all of the nuts and bolts? We are looking to be effective in communicating information to our new employees while staying mindful of busy schedules and building needs. Thank you in advance!

Upcoming Events:

• October 10-11, 2022 - School Law Conference - Double Tree South Center - Registration will open September 8
• School Law Conference Flyer
• October 17, 2022 - Fall HELP (Virtual)
• November 2, 2022 - S-275 Workshop (Virtual 10:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Registration now open
• S275 Flyer

WSPA members are invited to: WASA’s “Finding Your Voice” webinar is a two-part presentation on advocacy. In Part I, we will unpack WASA’s 2023 Legislative Platform so you have a clear understanding of our priorities for the next Legislative Session. This Lunch & Learn will provide a comprehensive review of WASA’s 2023 Platform, along with rationale behind the positions, background on the issues, and talking points, so you can effectively inform your legislators of administrators’ collective priorities. All administrators are encouraged to participate—and return for Part II in November, where we will provide you with tips and resources to become a more effective advocate.

Participants do NOT need to be WASA members.  Both webinars are complimentary, but participants do need to register. Registration is open for the Sept 20 webinar; information and registration notice for the Nov 29 webinar will be sent early November.

Funny for the week: "I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once"

As always, thank you for everything you do.  You are appreciated!  I hope your school year is off to a great start!  I know that some of you are in labor disputes and it is my hope they get resolved soon and if I can be of any help, let me know.  Good Luck!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director