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STAY CURRENT:

INSIDE THIS ISSUELeaders Workshop 2014 .................................. 2

Upcoming Professional Development Events ... 3

WASA Honorary Awards .................................. 3

2014–15 WASA President-Elect

Candidate Biographies ..................................... 4

The Plan That Isn't a Plan ................................ 5

2015 Superintendent of the Year ..................... 5

Way to go, Mike Brophy! ................................. 5

Are You Connected With WASA? ..................... 5

Upcoming Region Events ................................. 6

Congratulations to Greg Baker ......................... 6

Focus on Education .......................................... 6

Don't Miss This Summer in Spokane ............... 7

OSPI/WASA Special Education Workshop ....... 7

A Slice of Washington ...................................... 7

A Conference for All Educators ........................ 8

Recognize Outstanding Women Leaders .......... 8

Want to Share a Slice? ..................................... 8

Happy (belated) May Day! A few weeks ago, our Enumclaw School District Board of Directors and I had our annual “advance” (never retreating again!). As I am sure you experience in your school district, finding chunks of time to have reflective conversations about learning, particularly in meeting our mission of All Students Achieving at High Levels, is difficult with five very active and busy board members. This full-day experience is always a rich learning

time! We will again spend a considerable amount of time on our system plan as we set the course for the 2014–15 year. We began our time together, however, with a foundational focus on leadership.

Before the retreat, our board and cabinet read important excerpts from two books on leadership:•Taking People with You: The Only Way to Make BIG Things Happen by

David Novak • Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate,

Convince and Inspire by Paul Smith In Taking People with You, we focused on the section of the book entitled “Follow-through to Get Results.” Here are just a few of the gems Novak shares that are of critical importance in getting results: • Spread important communication about critical issues with all stakeholders

and/or patrons.•Understand and make a plan to overcome barriers in order to be successful

(acknowledging the data and doing something about it).•Do the right thing and the right thing will happen.•Celebrate your “first downs” not just your “touchdowns.”

In Lead with a Story, Smith talks about what people remember from presentations. Individuals usually don’t remember much from a PowerPoint, but they do remember compelling stories and how the stories connect to the message or a piece of research. His book is divided into five leadership categories for stories:• Set goals and build commitment.•Keep it real.

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wasaEXECUTIVE OFFICE 360.489.3641 / 360.352.2043 (fax)

• Bill Keim bkeim@wasa-oly.org Executive Director

• Marilee Jensen mjensen@wasa-oly.org Executive Assistant

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 360.489.3640 / 360.352.6873 (fax)

• Mack Armstrong marmstrong@wasa-oly.org Assistant Executive Director

• Jamie Chylinski jchylinski@wasa-oly.org Professional Development Coordinator

• Anne Morris amorris@wasa-oly.org Professional Development/Membership Assistant

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 360.489.3642

• Dan Steele dsteele@wasa-oly.org Assistant Executive Director

• Sheila Chard schard@wasa-oly.org Administrative Assistant

CAREER & CONTRACT SERVICES 360.489.3653

• John Dekker jdekker@wasa-oly.org Assistant Executive Director

ACCOUNTING 360.489.3643 / 360.352.2043 (fax)

• Eve Johnson ejohnson@wasa-oly.org Accountant

COMMUNICATIONS & WEBSITE 360.489.3645

• Claire Beagle cbeagle@wasa-oly.org Communications Specialist

GENERAL INFORMATION 360.943.5717 / 800.859.9272 2013–14 WASA OFFICERS President: Michael Nelson, Enumclaw President-elect: Michelle Price, Moses Lake Past president: Paul Sturm, Pullman Secretary: Howard King, Elma Treasurer: David Peterson, North Mason

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•Build courage.•Demonstrate problem solving.• Sales is everyone’s job.

One of the compelling reasons for telling stories is that storytelling is timeless. “Unlike fads in other areas of management such as total quality management, reengineering, Six Sigma, or 5S, storytelling has always worked for leadership, and it always will.” Our Board of Directors thoroughly enjoyed reading these two books. I believe this foundational learning conversation allowed us to keep our focus throughout the entire advance. I would highly recommend adding these two books to your booklists!

May you each have a wonderful end to your school year. See you in Spokane at the end of June!!

Mike

Leaders Workshop 2014Over 50 WASA leaders from around Washington State gathered for the annual WASA Leaders Workshop on April 22 to help map the association’s direction for the coming year. WASA board members, component chairs, standing committee chairs, regional presidents, presidents-elect, and staff all contributed to the productive day of planning. In his opening statements, WASA Executive Director Bill Keim stated that the broad representation of leadership is a key strength of the association. This workshop has always been a unique opportunity to gather together and provide input to refine WASA's direction.

Incoming WASA president, Michelle Price, led the planning session, which will inform the work that she presides over during her year leading WASA. In setting the stage for the work that followed, Michelle suggested goals in three broad areas that mirror both the mission statement and the WASA tagline. The planning participants embraced the alignment areas she proposed and endorsed goals in the following areas: Goal 1: Building Internal and External Relationships—TRUST Goal 2: Offering Growth Opportunities for Leaders—LEADERSHIP Goal 3: Promoting Community and Legislative Support for Education—ADVOCACY

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During the meeting, participants worked on goal statements for all three areas and identified key actions to support those goals. During the next few months, WASA staff will refine that work and submit the draft goals and actions document to the WASA Board for approval at their June 28 meeting. After the goals and actions are adopted, the WASA staff will then create a more detailed plan, including tasks, to achieve the goals. Status reports on that action plan will be provided at board meetings throughout the coming year.

Top left: Michelle Price begins the workshop with enthusiasm. Top right: John Adkins explains the ideas from his breakout group. Bottom: John Dekker actively listens to leaders discussing their thoughts on goals for next year.

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June 29–July 1, 2014 ..............AWSP/WASA Summer Conference .................... Spokane Convention Center

July 28–29, 2014 ....................WASA New Superintendent Workshop .............. WASA Office August 7–8, 2014 ...................WASA/OSPI Special Education Workshop ......... Tacoma

Convention Center

October 27–28, 2014 ..............Washington Educators’ Conference ................... DoubleTree Hotel, SeaTac

February 26–28, 2015.............AASA National Conference on Education ........... San Diego

March 1–2, 2015 ....................WSSDA/WASA/WASBO Legislative Conference ... Red Lion Hotel, Olympia

*New Director Preconference August 6

WASA HONORARY AWARDSCeremonies are under way!

The WASA members have been presenting regional 2014 Honorary Awards to outstanding administrators and community members. These awards are presented to those who have made extraordinary contributions to K–12 education.

Congratulations winners for your exemplary leadership and dedication to public education. We give you a heartfelt round of applause!

Upcoming Professional Development EventsFor more information, visit www.wasa-oly.org/Events

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GREG BAKER, Ed.D. Superintendent | Bellingham School District

Goals for WASA•Advocate for an outstanding education for all kids in

the state of Washington beginning in early childhood regardless of their zip code, family, or financial circumstances.

• Support all WASA members in the above goal.

Professional Experience2010–present Superintendent, Bellingham School District2009–2010 Deputy Superintendent, Portland Public Schools2006–2009 Director of Leadership Development and Area Director, Portland Public Schools2005–2006 Superintendent Intern and Consultant to Superintendent, Boston Public Schools2000–2004 High School Principal and Assistant Principal, Spokane Public Schools1996–2000 Student Services Coordinator/Facilitator/Manager, Spokane Public Schools1994–1996 High School English Teacher and Coach, Northwest Arctic Borough School District

EducationDoctorate of Education: Administration, Planning and Social Policy Harvard University—Urban Superintendents ProgramMasters in Education: Administration, Planning and Social Policy, Harvard University—Urban Superintendents Program Masters in Secondary Education, Western Washington UniversityBachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Gonzaga University

WASA Service2010–present Member2011–present Board Member

Professional Honors2014 Washington School Public Relations Association Crystal Apple Award

Professional Organizations and Affiliations2006–present AASA Member2006–present ASCD Member1999–2004 AWSP Member

Prior to the electronic ballot distribution on August 1, members will receive candidate flyers by mail early in June. There will be an opportunity to meet and hear from candidates at the AWSP/WASA Summer Conference, June 29–July 1, 2014.

DR. FRANK HEWINS, Ed.D. Superintendent | Franklin Pierce School District

Goals for WASA If elected to serve, I plan to lead this organization, with your help, to:• Enhance the image of superintendents and administrators

as the most trusted experts and spokespersons for public education in the state of Washington.

•Work closely with the Legislature to finalize the full funding of basic education as their paramount Constitutional duty under the McCleary decision.

•Collaborate with other education entities to further align early learning, K–12, and higher education into a seamless system for the children of Washington State.

Professional Experience2007–present Superintendent, Franklin Pierce School District 2000–2007 Assistant Superintendent, Franklin Pierce School District1988–2000 Executive Director, Principal, and Assistant Principal, Franklin Pierce School District1977–1988 Teacher, Department Chair, Coach, various districts in the states of Alaska, Maryland, and Washington1972–1974 Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army

EducationDoctor of Education, Washington State UniversityMaster of Arts, Pacific Lutheran UniversityBachelor of Science, Frostburg State University, Maryland WASA ServiceMember 20+ years1997–present AASA Legislative Corps2012–present AASA Governing Board (Western Washington Representative)2012–present WASA Board, AASA Liaison2007–present WASA Legislation & Finance Committee2012–present WASA Superintendent’s Component2003–present WASA Representative, Washington State School Safety Advisory Chair2006–2007 WASA Region 111, President1997–present WASA Region 111, Leadership Team Other Professional Activities & Recognition2011 WASA Award of Merit2010 WASA 20–Year Award2007 Parkland-Spanaway Kiwanis Educator of the Year2007 College Board China Bridge DelegationLatino/a Education Achievement Project (LEAP) BoardJunior Achievement (JA) of Pierce County BoardSouth Pierce County Chamber of Commerce BoardParkland-Spanaway Kiwanis Foundation Board, PresidentFranklin Pierce Foundation Board, Vice PresidentPacific Lutheran University Administrative Professional Educator Advisory Board Homeland Security Region 5, Regional Coordination CouncilCentral Pierce Fire & Rescue Citizen’s AdvisoryHorace Mann LeaguePhi Delta KappaAssociation of Supervision & Curriculum DevelopmentAssociation of Washington School Principals

2014–15 WASA PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES

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The Plan That Isn't a PlanUpdate and Next Steps in the McCleary Case

Washington State legislators were given a specific directive, “…submit, no later than April 30, 2014, a complete plan for fully implementing its program of basic education for each school year between now and the 2017–18 school year.” This is the second time the Supreme Court asked legislators to submit a plan, the first order made in December 2012.

The Article IX Litigation committee adopted a report on April 29 to submit to the Court. Without much surprise, this report did not include an implementation plan, nor did it include a plan to fully fund McCleary. Instead, the report discussed the details of what little the Legislature has done to date to address the case, summarized what funding that they have made available, and then proceeded to give a brief civics lesson on how the court operates.

Over the next few months, things will get interesting. The Network for Excellence in Washington Schools (NEWS) group is expected to submit a response to the legislator's April 30 report by May 21 and the State will then reply by May 29 back to the Court. By June 30, the Supreme Court will review the materials, and at a date to be determined, the Court will issue a response or an order back to the State. The question on all our minds is what the Court intends to do with the Legislature's continued lack of compliance. As Randy Dorn, Superintendent of Public Instruction, said in a written statement, “The Legislature isn't going to take its responsibility seriously unless the Court forces it to do so.”

2015 Superintendent of the YearCandidate Nomination Process

Superintendent of the Year (SOY) nominations are now being accepted by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). School board members, parents, colleagues, and community members may nominate a superintendent; and superintendents may also nominate themselves.

To nominate a candidate, go to http://aasa.org/SOY by August 1. Submissions must include a letter of nomination with the application. AASA will notify candidates and provide instructions to submit an application online through the AASA website. WASA will also be notified about Washington’s candidates.

WASA's deadline for submitting a Washington State Superintendent of the Year application is October 1. A panel of WASA judges will determine Washington’s SOY, and his/her name will be submitted to AASA to be considered for the 2015 National SOY.

For more information on the Superintendent of the Year program and process, go to http://aasa.org/SOY.

ARE YOU CONNECTED WITH WASA?

Are you a Facebook or Twitter user? WASA’s social media efforts are ramping up in activity, and we don’t want you to miss out!

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WAY TO GO, MIKE BROPHY!2014 WSPTA Outstanding Educator Award

A unique award, not given out since 2004, was presented to Dr. Mike Brophy, West Valley SD, during Washington State PTA's annual convention. The award is designed to honor someone who demonstrates the commitment to making every child's potential a reality.

Mike was recognized for his contributions to education, through his personal mission to “Maximize the Potential of All Students” starting from pre–K and encouraging them toward higher education.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO GREG BAKER 2014 WSPRA Crystal Apple Award

Greg Baker, superintendent for Bellingham SD, was awarded the 2014 Washington School Public Relations Association's Crystal Apple Award. This award is given out to an individual who does not currently serve in a formal public relations role.

Greg was recognized for his work to enhance positive stakeholder perceptions of his school district and empower his school district's public relations professionals to be their very best.

Upcoming Region Events—May and JuneMany WASA regions conduct monthly gatherings and/or provide activity reports

in conjunction with ESD meetings (not listed below).

REGION 101 PRESIDENT—MARCUS MORGANMay 15, 9:30 a.m. General Member Meeting, ESD 101 Regal Center, Spokane

REGION 105 PRESIDENT—MARK FLATAUMay 15, 8–11:30 a.m. General Member Meeting, Topic: State of Education With Superintendent Dorn, ESD 105, Yakima

REGION 110 PRESIDENT—LARRY FRANCOISMay 23, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Community Recognition Event, Puget Sound ESD, Renton

REGION 111 PRESIDENT—CHRYS SWEETINGMay 16, 7:30–8:30 a.m. Student Scholarships and Community Awards, Fife District Office #417, Fife

REGION 112 PRESIDENT—JERRY LEWISMay 16, 9–10 a.m. Region 112 Awards, ESD 112, VancouverMay 16, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. General Member Meeting, ESD 112 Vancouver

REGION 113 PRESIDENT—TOM OPSTADMay 28, 5–8 p.m. Awards Dinner, ESD 113, Tumwater

REGION 114 PRESIDENT—KANDY RITTERMay 30, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. General Member Meeting, ESD 114

REGION 123 PRESIDENT—GLENDA CLOUDJune 12, 5:30 p.m. Honorary Awards Banquet, Meadow Springs Country Club, Richland

REGION 171 PRESIDENT—ROB MANAHANMay 15, 1–4 p.m. Region 171 Awards, North Central ESD 171, Wenatchee

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Highlight the great work your district has been doing!

Share your vision of public education!

Build community support!

F cus on EducationNovember Kickoff

The purpose of the district-led school visits/classroom learning walks is to provide a broad range of community members the opportunity to join school district personnel in looking for classroom-based evidence on the district teaching and learning initiatives. More information is coming soon at www.wasa-oly.org/Focus.

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Students in the Exceeding Challenges Through Education and Life Skills (EXCEL) classroom are becoming confident and social individuals, thanks to the Jaguar Socialization Group at Emerald Ridge High School, Puyallup School District.

Peer volunteers are matched with students who have moderate to profound physical and developmental disabilities. The group is held during the morning school wide “JAG” (short for the school mascot, Jaguars) time. This time is traditionally used by students to do homework, get tutoring help, hold class meetings, work in the media center or computer lab, or take care of other learning needs.

At least two community service projects are included each year as part of the weekly activities. In the past four years, more than 180 volunteers have given more than 800 hours of community service.

Kudos on a great program that helps students, both peer volunteers and EXCEL students, become more social, have fun, and learn together.

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Don't Miss This Summer in SpokaneJune 29–July 1 | AWSP/WASA Summer Conference

Join us this summer for one of the largest conferences in Washington State for superintendents, administrators, and principals! The focus will continue to be on teacher/principal evaluations, Common Core, and Next Generation Science. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network with your peers, and relax in the beautiful city of Spokane.

Keynote speakers are:• Dr. Shane Lopez, Clifton Strengths Institute, Senior Scientist, Gallup• Donalyn Miller, Author of The Book Whisperer• Dr. David Conley, Director, Center for Educational Policy Research• Dr. Adolph Brown, Master Teacher Speaker, Wellness International, LLC

Session topics will include:• Using the AWSP Leadership Framework as a Support for Professional Growth• Creating Coherence: The ELA Common Core and TPEP• Zero to STEM in Three Years• Digital Data Walls and an iOS Walkthrough Tool• Got Parents? Activating Parents as Partners in Closing the Achievement Gap• 10 Strategies Proven to Inspire and Engage Every Student• And many more!

Visit www.wasa-oly.org/Summer14 for registration and conference details.

OSPI/WASA Special Education WorkshopAugust 7–8 | Tacoma Convention Center

Are you responsible for supporting or administering special education programs? If so, mark your calendar now and plan to attend the 2014 OSPI/WASA Special Education Workshop.

The New Director Preconference will be held August 6 at Hotel Murano, Tacoma. This preconference is intended to give the incoming special education director (new to position or new to Washington State) tools for a successful start to the

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school year. Special education personnel from OSPI, along with veteran district directors, will provide critical content and field questions.

The conference will be held August 7–8, at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center and will feature keynote speakers and a wide range of concurrent sessions for new to experienced special education administrators.

Registration opens May 28 at www.wasa-oly.org/SPED14.

A Conference for All EducatorsOctober 27–28 | Washington Educators' Conference

The second annual Washington Educators’ Conference, hosted by WASA, AWSP, OSPI, and WSASCD will be held October 27–28, at the DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport.

Continuing our focus on reforms implementation, the conference theme is “Helping Educators Navigate New Heights and Challenges.” Hot issues in education will be highlighted by national keynote speakers and in best practice concurrent sessions.

This two-day event is for all educators in Washington State—superintendents, central office administrators, principals, assistant principals, other building-level administrators, teachers, and teacher-leaders.

•CallforPresentersisopennowwithsubmissiondeadlineMay15.•ExhibitorregistrationopensMay29.•ConferenceregistrationopensJuly16.

Additional conference and program details will be posted as they become available at www.wasa-oly.org/WEC2014.

RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING WOMEN LEADERS2015 AASA Women in School Leadership Award

The AASA Women in School Leadership Award celebrates the talent, creativity, and vision of outstanding women educational administrators in the nation’s public schools. The award is sponsored by Farmers Insurance and AASA.

If you know a colleague, supervisor, mentor, team member, or associate who is an exceptional administrator, encourage her to apply or nominate a candidate. Each administrator will be judged on leadership for learning, communication, professionalism, and community involvement.

Finalists will be announced and interviewed at the 2015 AASA National Conference on Education, February 26–28, 2015.

For more information, to nominate or to apply, visit http://womensleadership.aasa.org.

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WANT TO SHARE A SLICE?

Be featured in Slice of Washington and on our website. Send us pictures, materials, stories, and information on your unique school programs. Contact Claire Beagle at cbeagle@wasa-oly.org or 360.489.3645 for more details.

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