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WSPA this Week, Apr 27-May 1, 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:58:22 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone! This link will take you to our planned HR professional development for the year. If you take a look at our Upcoming Events page you will see just a glimpse of what we have planned for the first few months.

BREAKING NEWS: Three New FREE Trainings coming up: HR/Fiscal: How They Intersect, New Teacher Induction, and Legislative Updates and how they may affect schools along with Bargaining Updates.

CONGRATULATIONS: The following Randy Hathaway Fellowships and Scholarships were awarded during the 2026 Annual Conference

$500 Scholarship Awards (maybe used for Human Resources training or courses)

Sammy Jo Griggs, Riverside SD

Amy Miller, Mount Adams SD

Veronica Kinney, Chief Leschi Schools

Sherri Nelson, Clover Park SD

Jacob Richmond, Clover Park SD

Dawn Duran, Clover Park SD

Lisa Adkinson, Puyallup SD

Heather Hintz, Orting SD

Shawnacy Smith, Northshore SD

Christopher Bishop, Peninsula SD

Ashleigh Hollmann, Mount Vernon SD

Tina Bustad, Lakewood SD

$1100 HELP Fellowship Awards (maybe used for tuition for Human Resource Education Leadership Program)

Heather Crossley, East Valley SD

Tara Depew, Central Valley SD

Calisa Castillo, Toppenish SD

Jesica Godoy, Yakima SD

Tara Phillips, Chehalis SD

Melinda Scheuffele, Federal Way SD

Kimberly Ward, Chief Leschi Schools

Chantel Bills, Puyallup SD

Haley Warr, North Kitsap SD

Zandra Craig, Peninsula SD

Amanda Gama, Lake Stevens SD

Rueshunda Davis, Mount Vernon, SD

What's Happening Now:

WSPA Membership: As of today, we are up to 672 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the trainings we offer please join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1, 2025 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

Retiring this year? Make sure to sign up for WSPA Retiree Membership so you can stay in touch with the personnel community for a small fee of $100/year. If you’ve been a member for 5 or more years, we extend the offer of complimentary membership your first year as a retiree.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Faith Knight , Bellingham School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: What do you call a man with cat scratches all over his head? ,,,,,Claude!

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

May 5, 2026-HR/Fiscal: How They Intersect (FZW)

May 12, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)

May 5, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)

May 19, 2026-Legislative Updates on Bargaining (FZW)

July 7-9, 2026(ZW) & July 16-17, 2026-Conflict Mediation(IP)

July 13-17, 2026-HELP Level I, II, III-Leavenworth (IP)

July 13-15, 2026-HELP Certificated Legal Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)

July 16-17, 2026-HELP Classified Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Mar 30-Apr 3, 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:51:53 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April (Tacoma & Spokane)

BREAKING NEWS: The position of WSPA Executive Director is open until March 31. The Executive Board of the Washington School Personnel Association is seeking candidates for the contracted position of Executive Director. The Executive Director must be willing to work with stakeholders in other professional service organizations throughout Washington State and recognize, respect, and utilize individual talents of its members. Open Posting for WSPA Executive Director .

TIME IS RUNNING OUT: Have you registered for either or both of the upcoming career fairs?: REGISTRATION IS OPEN; Washington Educator Career Fairs: Tacoma 4/15/2026; Spokane 4/23/2026.

CONGRATULATIONS: The following Randy Hathaway Fellowships and Scholarships were awarded during the 2026 Annual Conference

$500 Scholarship Awards (maybe used for Human Resources training or courses)

Sammy Jo Griggs, Riverside SD

Amy Miller, Mount Adams SD

Veronica Kinney, Chief Leschi Schools

Sherri Nelson, Clover Park SD

Jacob Richmond, Clover Park SD

Dawn Duran, Clover Park SD

Lisa Adkinson, Puyallup SD

Heather Hintz, Orting SD

Shawnacy Smith, Northshore SD

Christopher Bishop, Peninsula SD

Ashleigh Hollmann, Mount Vernon SD

Tina Bustad, Lakewood SD

$1100 HELP Fellowship Awards (maybe used for tuition for Human Resource Education Leadership Program)

Heather Crossley, East Valley SD

Tara Depew, Central Valley SD

Calisa Castillo, Toppenish SD

Jesica Godoy, Yakima SD

Tara Phillips, Chehalis SD

Melinda Scheuffele, Federal Way SD

Kimberly Ward, Chief Leschi Schools

Chantel Bills, Puyallup SD

Haley Warr, North Kitsap SD

Zandra Craig, Peninsula SD

Amanda Gama, Lake Stevens SD

Rueshunda Davis, Mount Vernon, SD

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
April 15, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Registration Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer
April 21, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)
April 23, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Registration Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer
May 19, 2026-Legislative Updates on Bargaining (FZW)
July 7-9, 2026(ZW) & July 16-17, 2026-Conflict Mediation(IP)
July 13-17, 2026-HELP Level I, II, III-Leavenworth (IP)
July 13-15, 2026-HELP Certificated Legal Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)
July 16-17, 2026-HELP Classified Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Faith Knight , Bellingham School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: What do you call a man with cat scratches all over his head? ,,,,,Claude!

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

April 15, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Registration Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

April 21, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)

April 23, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Registration Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

May 5, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)

May 19, 2026-Legislative Updates on Bargaining (FZW)

July 7-9, 2026(ZW) & July 16-17, 2026-Conflict Mediation(IP)

July 13-17, 2026-HELP Level I, II, III-Leavenworth (IP)

July 13-15, 2026-HELP Certificated Legal Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)

July 16-17, 2026-HELP Classified Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Mar 23-27, 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:35 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April (Tacoma & Spokane)

BREAKING NEWS: The position of WSPA Executive Director is open. The Executive Board of the Washington School Personnel Association is seeking candidates for the contracted position of Executive Director. The Executive Director must be willing to work with stakeholders in other professional service organizations throughout Washington State and recognize,

respect, and utilize individual talents of its members. Open Posting for WSPA Executive Director .

TIME IS RUNNING OUT: Have you registered for either or both of the upcoming career fairs?: REGISTRATION IS OPEN; Washington Educator Career Fairs: Tacoma 4/15/2026; Spokane 4/23/2026.

CONGRATULATIONS: The following Randy Hathaway Fellowships and Scholarships were awarded during the 2026 Annual Conference

$500 Scholarship Awards (maybe used for Human Resources training or courses)

Sammy Jo Griggs, Riverside SD

Amy Miller, Mount Adams SD

Veronica Kinney, Chief Leschi Schools

Sherri Nelson, Clover Park SD

Jacob Richmond, Clover Park SD

Dawn Duran, Clover Park SD

Lisa Adkinson, Puyallup SD

Heather Hintz, Orting SD

Shawnacy Smith, Northshore SD

Christopher Bishop, Peninsula SD

Ashleigh Hollmann, Mount Vernon SD

Tina Bustad, Lakewood SD

$1100 HELP Fellowship Awards (maybe used for tuition for Human Resource Education Leadership Program)

Heather Crossley, East Valley SD

Tara Depew, Central Valley SD

Calisa Castillo, Toppenish SD

Jesica Godoy, Yakima SD

Tara Phillips, Chehalis SD

Melinda Scheuffele, Federal Way SD

Kimberly Ward, Chief Leschi Schools

Chantel Bills, Puyallup SD

Haley Warr, North Kitsap SD

Zandra Craig, Peninsula SD

Amanda Gama, Lake Stevens SD

Rueshunda Davis, Mount Vernon, SD

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
March 24, 2026-How to Coach Others to Communicate Effectively (FZW)
April 15, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Registration Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer
April 21, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)
April 23, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Registration Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer
May 19, 2026-Legislative Updates on Bargaining (FZW)
July 7-9, 2026(ZW) & July 16-17, 2026-Conflict Mediation(IP)
July 13-17, 2026-HELP Level I, II, III-Leavenworth (IP)
July 13-15, 2026-HELP Certificated Legal Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)
July 16-17, 2026-HELP Classified Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Faith Knight , Bellingham School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: What do you call cheese that is not yours? .....Nacho Cheese!

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 24, 2026-How to Coach Others to Communicate Effectively (FZW)

April 15, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Registration Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

April 21, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)

April 23, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Registration Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

May 5, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)

May 19, 2026-Legislative Updates on Bargaining (FZW)

July 7-9, 2026(ZW) & July 16-17, 2026-Conflict Mediation(IP)

July 13-17, 2026-HELP Level I, II, III-Leavenworth (IP)

July 13-15, 2026-HELP Certificated Legal Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)

July 16-17, 2026-HELP Classified Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Mar 16-20, 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:30:06 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April (Tacoma & Spokane) and the WSPA Annual Conference in the Tri-Cities in March!

BREAKING NEWS: Have you registered for either or both of the upcoming career fairs?: REGISTRATION IS OPEN; Washington Educator Career Fairs: Tacoma 4/15/2026; Spokane 4/23/2026.

CONGRATULATIONS: The following Randy Hathaway Fellowships and Scholarships were awarded during the 2026 Annual Conference

$500 Scholarship Awards (maybe used for Human Resources training or courses)

Sammy Jo Griggs, Riverside SD

Amy Miller, Mount Adams SD

Veronica Kinney, Chief Leschi Schools

Sherri Nelson, Clover Park SD

Jacob Richmond, Clover Park SD

Dawn Duran, Clover Park SD

Lisa Adkinson, Puyallup SD

Heather Hintz, Orting SD

Shawnacy Smith, Northshore SD

Christopher Bishop, Peninsula SD

Ashleigh Hollmann, Mount Vernon SD

Tina Bustad, Lakewood SD

$1100 HELP Fellowship Awards (maybe used for tuition for Human Resource Education Leadership Program)

Heather Crossley, East Valley SD

Tara Depew, Central Valley SD

Calisa Castillo, Toppenish SD

Jesica Godoy, Yakima SD

Tara Phillips, Chehalis SD

Melinda Scheuffele, Federal Way SD

Kimberly Ward, Chief Leschi Schools

Chantel Bills, Puyallup SD

Haley Warr, North Kitsap SD

Zandra Craig, Peninsula SD

Amanda Gama, Lake Stevens SD

Rueshunda Davis, Mount Vernon, SD

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
March 24, 2026-How to Coach Others to Communicate Effectively (FZW)
April 15, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Registration Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer
April 21, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)
April 23, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Registration Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer
May 5, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)
May 19, 2026-Legislative Updates on Bargaining (FZW)
June ??, 2026 & July 16-17, 2026-Conflict Mediation (ZW & IP)
July 13-17, 2026-HELP Level I, II, III-Leavenworth (IP)
July 13-15, 2026-HELP Certificated Legal Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)
July 16-17, 2026-HELP Classified Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Faith Knight , Bellingham School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: I had two eggs for breakfast this morning. Of course they were Cadbury Eggs, but that is beside the point....

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 24, 2026-How to Coach Others to Communicate Effectively (FZW)

April 15, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Registration Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

April 21, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)

April 23, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Registration Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

May 5, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)

May 19, 2026-Legislative Updates on Bargaining (FZW)

June ??, 2026 & July 16-17, 2026-Conflict Mediation (ZW & IP)

July 13-17, 2026-HELP Level I, II, III-Leavenworth (IP)

July 13-15, 2026-HELP Certificated Legal Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)

July 16-17, 2026-HELP Classified Boot Camp-Leavenworth (IP)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Mar 9-13, 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:04:17 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April (Tacoma & Spokane) and the WSPA Annual Conference in the Tri-Cities in March!

BREAKING NEWS: Save the Dates: REGISTRATION IS OPEN; Washington Educator Career Fairs: Tacoma 4/15/2026; Spokane 4/23/2026.

CONGRATULATIONS: The following Randy Hathaway Fellowships and Scholarships were awarded during the Annual Conference

$500 Scholarship Awards

Sammy Jo Griggs, Riverside SD

Amy Miller, Mount Adams SD

Veronica Kinney, Chief Leschi Schools

Sherri Nelson, Clover Park SD

Jacob Richmond, Clover Park SD

Dawn Duran, Clover Park SD

Lisa Adkinson, Puyallup SD

Heather Hintz, Orting SD

Shawnacy Smith, Northshore SD

Christopher Bishop, Peninsula SD

Ashleigh Hollmann, Mount Vernon SD

Tina Bustad, Lakewood SD

$1100 HELP Fellowship Awards

Heather Crossley, East Valley SD

Tara Depew, Central Valley SD

Calisa Castillo, Toppenish SD

Jesica Godoy, Yakima SD

Tara Phillips, Chehalis SD

Melinda Scheuffele, Federal Way SD

Kimberly Ward, Chief Leschi Schools

Chantel Bills, Puyallup SD

Haley Warr, North Kitsap SD

Zandra Craig, Peninsula SD

Amanda Gama, Lake Stevens SD

Rueshunda Davis, Mount Vernon, SD

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
March 24, 2026-How to Coach Others to Communicate Effectively (FZW)
April 15, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Registration Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer
April 21, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)
April 23, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Registration Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Faith Knight , Bellingham School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: This morning, Siri said, “Don’t call me Shirley.” I accidentally left my phone in Airplane mode.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 24, 2026-How to Coach Others to Communicate Effectively (FZW)

April 15, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Registration Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

April 21, 2026-New Teacher Induction and Support (FZW)

April 23, 2026-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Registration Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Mar 2-6, 2026

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:30:55 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April (Tacoma & Spokane) and the WSPA Annual Conference in the Tri-Cities in March!

BREAKING NEWS: Save the Dates: Last chance to register for the WSPA Annual Conference: March 1-4, 2026 in Kennewick REGISTRATION IS OPEN; Washington Educator Career Fairs: Tacoma 4/15/2026; Spokane 4/23/2026. REGISTRATION IS OPEN

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Faith Knight , Bellingham School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: My wife asked me the other day where I got so much candy. I said, "I always have a few Twix up my sleeve."

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 5, 12, 19, & 26, Mar 5, 2026-Classified Brown Bag Series (ZW)

March 1-4, 2026-WSPA Annual Conference-Three Rivers CC-Kennewick (IP)

March 10, 2026-Administrative Onboarding (FZW)

March 24, 2026-How to Coach Others to Communicate Effectively (FZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Feb 23-27, 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:13:23 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April (Tacoma & Spokane) and the WSPA Annual Conference in the Tri-Cities in March!

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , Bellingham School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

#1:

With the PFML changes and notification requirements, is anyone willing to share their leave process? Including request/approval forms as well as the notifications they send out. Thank you!

The above is from Hailey Garza, hgarza@cheneysd.org, 508-559-4539

#2:

I am wondering if any districts offer a high rate of pay for special education endorsed substitute teachers? If you do, what is the rate compared to a regular sub without the endorsement and has it been successful?

The above is from Toni Neidhold, toni.neidhold@ksd.org, 509-222-6414

Funny of the week: While I was advising my wife to embrace her mistakes, she got up and hugged me....

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 5, 12, 19, & 26, Mar 5, 2026-Classified Brown Bag Series (ZW)

February 24, 2026-Certification Pathways & Updates (FZW)

March 1-4, 2026-WSPA Annual Conference-Three Rivers CC-Kennewick (IP)

March 10, 2026-Administrative Onboarding (FZW)

March 24, 2026-How to Coach Others to Communicate Effectively (FZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Feb 16-20, 2026

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:35:41 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April (Tacoma & Spokane) and the WSPA Annual Conference in the Tri-Cities in March!

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: What do you call a happy cowboy? A jolly rancher.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 5, 12, 19, & 26, Mar 5, 2026-Classified Brown Bag Series (ZW)

February 24, 2026-Certification Pathways & Updates (FZW)

March 1-4, 2026-WSPA Annual Conference-Three Rivers CC-Kennewick (IP)

March 10, 2026-Administrative Onboarding (FZW)

March 24, 2026-How to Coach Others to Communicate Effectively (FZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Feb 9-13, 2026

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:31:49 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April (Tacoma & Spokane) and the WSPA Annual Conference in the Tri-Cities in March!

BREAKING NEWS: Save the Dates: WSPA Annual Conference: March 1-4, 2026 in Kennewick REGISTRATION IS OPEN; Washington Educator Career Fairs: Tacoma 4/15/2026; Spokane 4/23/2026. REGISTRATION IS OPEN

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: Why did Beethoven get rid of his chickens? All they ever said was, “Bach, Bach, Bach!”

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 5, 12, 19, & 26, Mar 5, 2026-Classified Brown Bag Series (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Feb 2-6, 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:14:34 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April (Tacoma & Spokane) and the WSPA Annual Conference in the Tri-Cities in March!

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: I asked my date to meet me at the gym but she never showed up. I guess the two of us aren't going to work out.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 5, 12, 19, & 26, Mar 5, 2026-Classified Brown Bag Series (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Jan 26-30, 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:48:18 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April (Tacoma & Spokane) and the WSPA Annual Conference in the Tri-Cities in March!

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: A guy's driving down the road. Suddenly the lug nuts pop off. As he skids to the side he watches his tire bounce down the road and he says "You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel."

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 27, 2026-FMLA Best Practices & Leaves (FZW)

January 30, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)

February 2-3, 2026-Effective Collective Bargaining: Strategies for Successful Outcomes (IP)

February 5, 12, 19, & 26, Mar 5, 2026-Classified Brown Bag Series (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Jan 19-23, 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:09:36 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April and the WSPA Annual Conference in the Tri-Cities in March!

Annual Randy Hathaway Fellowships/Scholarships:

Registration is now open for the 2026 Randy Hathaway Fellowships/Scholarships for monetary assistance for The 2026 WSPA HELP program, WSPA training that requires a cost, or College Tuition in a Human Resource related field. Complete applications are due by January 23, 2026. More information can found here . Downloadable Application can be found here.

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: An apple pie in the U.S. Virgin Islands is $8. A cherry pie in Jamaica is $6. A peach pie in Barbados is $4.50. I just thought you'd like to know the Pie Rates of the Caribbean.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 13, 2026-RIFs/Non-Renewals (FZW)

January 27, 2026-FMLA Best Practices & Leaves (FZW)

January 30, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)

February 2-3, 2026-Effective Collective Bargaining: Strategies for Successful Outcomes (IP)

February 5, 12, 19, & 26, Mar 5, 2026-Classified Brown Bag Series (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Jan 12-16, 2026

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:03:16 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April and the WSPA Annual Conference in the Tri-Cities in March!

BREAKING NEWS: Save the Dates: WSPA Annual Conference: March 1-4, 2026 in Kennewick REGISTRATION IS OPEN; Washington Educator Career Fairs: Tacoma 4/15/2026; Spokane 4/23/2026. REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Annual Randy Hathaway Fellowships/Scholarships:

Registration is now open for the 2026 Randy Hathaway Fellowships/Scholarships for monetary assistance for The 2026 WSPA HELP program, WSPA training that requires a cost, or College Tuition in a Human Resource related field. Complete applications are due by January 23, 2026. More information can found here . Downloadable Application can be found here.

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: "What are your dogs' names?" Me: "Calvin and Klein." "Isn't that a brand of underwear?"

Me: "Exactly, they're boxers."

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 13, 2026-RIFs/Non-Renewals (FZW)

January 27, 2026-FMLA Best Practices & Leaves (FZW)

January 30, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)

February 2-3, 2026-Effective Collective Bargaining: Strategies for Successful Outcomes (IP)

February 5, 12, 19, & 26, Mar 5, 2026-Classified Brown Bag Series (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Jan 5-9, 2026

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:41:39 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registrations are OPEN for the Career Fairs in April and the WSPA Annual Conference in the Tri-Cities in March!

What's Happening Now:

WSPA Membership: As of today, we are up to 668 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the trainings we offer please join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1, 2025 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Annette Gahan from Edmonds SD asks: For those districts who send electronic sexual misconduct forms, what company to do you use to manage these? Thank you.

Please send responses to: gahana@edmonds.wednet.edu and to admin@wspa.net

Funny of the week: I call it an elevator, but my British mate calls it a lift. I guess we were just raised differently.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 13, 2026-RIFs/Non-Renewals (FZW)

January 27, 2026-FMLA Best Practices & Leaves (FZW)

January 30, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)

February 2-3, 2026-Effective Collective Bargaining: Strategies for Successful Outcomes (IP)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Dec 15-19, 2025

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:41:47 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

We need to adjust the dates for the "Navigating Difficult Conversations with Emotional Intelligence due to a death in the family of the presenter. If you have signed up for the Free training, you will receive the new dates as a calendar invite.

BREAKING NEWS: Save the Dates: WSPA Annual Conference: March 1-4, 2026 in Kennewick REGISTRATION OPENS SOON; Washington Educator Career Fairs: Tacoma 4/15/2026; Spokane 4/23/2026. REGISTRATION OPENS SOON

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Annette Gahan from Edmonds SD asks: For those districts who send electronic sexual misconduct forms, what company to do you use to manage these? Thank you.

Please send responses to: gahana@edmonds.wednet.edu and to admin@wspa.net

Funny of the week: "This week my wife and I stared at a pitcher of frozen orange juice for awhile. The can said 'concentrate' ".

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 13, 2026-RIFs/Non-Renewals (FZW)

January 26, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)

January 27, 2026-FMLA Best Practices & Leaves (FZW)

January 30, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)

February 2-3, 2026-Effective Collective Bargaining: Strategies for Successful Outcomes (IP)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Dec 8-12, 2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:18:48 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

BREAKING NEWS: Save the Dates: WSPA Annual Conference: March 1-4, 2026 in Kennewick REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 10; Washington Educator Career Fairs: Tacoma 4/15/2026; Spokane 4/23/2026. REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 3.

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: "I took my wife to an orchard and we stared at the trees for more than an hour. Apparently, this was NOT the Apple Watch she was expecting for her birthday"

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

December 9 & 16, 2025 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Emotional Intelligence (FZW)

December 12, 2025 The Risks and Benefits of AI & What HR Needs to Know (FZW)

January 13, 2026-RIFs/Non-Renewals (FZW)

January 26, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)

January 27, 2026-FMLA Best Practices & Leaves (FZW)

January 30, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)

February 2-3, 2026-Effective Collective Bargaining: Strategies for Successful Outcomes (IP)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Dec 1-5, 2025

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:22:50 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
December 9 & 16, 2025 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Emotional Intelligence (FZW)
December 12, 2025 The Risks and Benefits of AI & What HR Needs to Know (FZW)
January 13, 2026-RIFs/Non-Renewals (FZW)
January 26, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)
January 27, 2026-FMLA Best Practices & Leaves (FZW)
January 30, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)
February 2-3, 2026-Effective Collective Bargaining: Strategies for Successful Outcomes (IP)

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: "My wife said I should do lunges to stay in shape. That would be a big step forward."

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

December 9 & 16, 2025 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Emotional Intelligence (FZW)

December 12, 2025 The Risks and Benefits of AI & What HR Needs to Know (FZW)

January 13, 2026-RIFs/Non-Renewals (FZW)

January 26, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)

January 27, 2026-FMLA Best Practices & Leaves (FZW)

January 30, 2026-Bargaining University: Collective Bargaining Basics for Your Whole Team (IP)

February 2-3, 2026-Effective Collective Bargaining: Strategies for Successful Outcomes (IP)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Nov 24-26, 2025

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:40:17 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: What do you call a line of men waiting to get haircuts? A barberqueue. Alternative answers:

A hair line.
A receding hair line
If the line becomes too long you split it into two and call it a fractured hair line.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

November 18, 2025 Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (FZW)

November 21, 2025 Title IX Investigations (IP)

December 2 & 9, 2025 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Emotional Intelligence (FZW)

December 12, 2025 The Risks and Benefits of AI & What HR Needs to Know (FZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Nov 17-21, 2025

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:28:48 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

TITLE IX INVESTIGATING TRAINING:

WSPA has partnered with ATIXA (Association of Title IX Administrators) for a professional development for Title IX officers and others to receive training on Title IX investigations on November 21, 2025 in Renton that will certify the attendees for two years once completed. Please stay tuned for more information on this important Title IX offering (Registration coming SOON).

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: What do you call a line of men waiting to get haircuts? A barberqueue. Alternative answers:

A hair line.
A receding hair line
If the line becomes too long you split it into two and call it a fractured hair line.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

November 18, 2025 Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (FZW)

November 21, 2025 Title IX Investigations (IP)

December 2 & 9, 2025 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Emotional Intelligence (FZW)

December 12, 2025 The Risks and Benefits of AI & What HR Needs to Know (FZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Nov 3-7, 2025

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:18:10 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Welcome back Faith Knight as our WSPA Secretary. Faith was elected into the position back in 2020 and had to resign as she took a job in another state. She is back and our previous secretary Traci Cox has left her position at West Valley Yakima last month and the WSPA board in keeping with WSPA by-laws appointed Faith to the position and she has accepted.

TITLE IX INVESTIGATING TRAINING:

What's Happening Now:

WSPA Membership: As of today, we are up to 665 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the trainings we offer please join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1, 2025 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: What do you call a line of men waiting to get haircuts? A barberqueue. Alternative answers:

A hair line.
A receding hair line
If the line becomes too long you split it into two and call it a fractured hair line.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 ABCs of Human Resources (ZW)

November 18, 2025 Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (FZW)

November 21, 2025 Title IX Investigations (IP)

December 2 & 9, 2025 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Emotional Intelligence (FZW)

December 12, 2025 The Risks and Benefits of AI & What HR Needs to Know (FZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Oct 20-24, 2025

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:50:28 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

BREAKING NEWS: The School Law Conference went well as we had 204 attendees, 22 attorneys and other speakers training the attendees on the various topics. Registration for the Fall S-275 Reporting Workshop (October 29, 2025) training that we partner with WASBO to offer online is currently open. This training focuses on Salary Placement, Certificated Staff Reporting, Compliance Checks, and the Impact of these reports on district funding and staff ratios. Registration is OPEN for the Central Office evaluation in-person training.

TITLE IX INVESTIGATING TRAINING:

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Faith Knight , HR Director, San Juan Island School District, WSPA Secretary: faithknight@sjisd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Puyallup School District would like to know for those school districts that have their own clock hour transcript, particularly through Frontline, what your process is when employees print and submit transcripts to HR for salary placement. How often can an employee submit updated transcripts? What is your process for determining which clock hour earnings are new from the last submittal and need to be added to the employee’s records? Do you put any accountability on the employee for informing HR which are new clock hours? Do any districts still use a kind of salary placement approval form to have the employee attest that the clock hours and credits earned apply to their assignment (remember WAC 392-121-262(1)) and such?

Please send responses to: kiyabtl@puyallupsd.org

Thank you!

Funny of the week: What do you call a line of men waiting to get haircuts? A barberqueue.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 ABCs of Human Resources (ZW)

October 27, 2025 Central Office Evaluations (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

November 18, 2025 Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (FZW)

November 21, 2025 Title IX Investigations (IP)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Oct 13-17, 2025

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:59:09 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone! As you are starting off another new school year, we at WSPA (Jane Stencel) are busy planning HR professional development for the year. If you take a look at our Upcoming Events page you will see just a glimpse of what we have planned for the first few months.

BREAKING NEWS: The School Law Conference is going on now and we had 40 attendees for the Discipline and Investigations (10/12/25) by Garrett Williams of Stevens Clay. Registration for the Fall S-275 Reporting Workshop (October 29, 2025) training that we partner with WASBO to offer online is currently open. This training focuses on Salary Placement, Certificated Staff Reporting, Compliance Checks, and the Impact of these reports on district funding and staff ratios. Registration is OPEN.

TITLE IX INVESTIGATING TRAINING:

What's Happening Now:

WSPA Membership: As of today, we are up to 664 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the trainings we offer please join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1, 2025 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Funny of the week: What three letter word starts with gas? In case you did not look it up the answer is "car"

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 ABCs of Human Resources (ZW)

October 27, 2025 Central Office Evaluations (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Oct 10-14, 2025

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:13:54 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

BREAKING NEWS: The School Law Conference is next week and the workshop the day before at the same location regarding Discipline and Investigations (10/12/25) by Garrett Williams of Stevens Clay. Registration for the Fall S-275 Reporting Workshop (October 29, 2025) training that we partner with WASBO to offer online is currently open. This training focuses on Salary Placement, Certificated Staff Reporting, Compliance Checks, and the Impact of these reports on district funding and staff ratios. Registration is OPEN.

TITLE IX INVESTIGATING TRAINING:

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Funny of the week: What three letter word starts with gas? (answer next week)

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 ABCs of Human Resources (ZW)

October 12, 2025 Discipline and Investigations (IP)

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 27, 2025 Central Office Evaluations (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Sep 29-Oct 3, 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:55:18 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

BREAKING NEWS: Registration is still open for the Law Conference (10/13-14/25) and the workshop the day before at the same location regarding Discipline and Investigations (10/12/25) by Garrett Williams of Stevens Clay. Registration for the Fall S-275 Reporting Workshop (October 29, 2025) training that we partner with WASBO to offer online is currently open. This training focuses on Salary Placement, Certificated Staff Reporting, Compliance Checks, and the Impact of these reports on district funding and staff ratios. Registration is OPEN.

TITLE IX INVESTIGATING TRAINING:

What's Happening Now:

WSPA Membership: As of today, we are up to 651 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the trainings we offer please join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1, 2025 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Funny of the week: How do you know if a vampire is unwell? Because he'll be coffin.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

September 30, 2025 Smarter and More Efficient HR with AI (FZW)

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 ABCs of Human Resources (ZW)

October 12, 2025 Discipline and Investigations (IP)

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 27, 2025 Central Office Evaluations (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, September 22-26, 2025

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:42:33 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

TITLE IX INVESTIGATING TRAINING:

What's Happening Now:

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Thank you for renewing your WSPA membership for 2025-26! We start the year with over 665 members and look forward to serving each and every one of you.

We would also like to extend a sincere welcome to our 90 new members this year—thank you for joining WSPA!

As of September 15, invoices have been sent out to all members. Please be on the lookout in the mail for your invoice and let us know if you have not received it by the end of the month.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership, membership updates, and billing questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli.

Thank you for your service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together!

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox , HR Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Funny of the week: I was excited to hear Apple might start selling its own cars until I learned they wouldn’t support windows.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

September 30, 2025 Smarter and More Efficient HR with AI (FZW)

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 ABCs of Human Resources (ZW)

October 12, 2025 Discipline and Investigations (IP)

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 27, 2025 Central Office Evaluations (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, September 15-19, 2025

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:46:30 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone! As you are starting off another new school year, we at WSPA (Jane Stencel) are busy planning HR professional development for the year. If you take a look at our Upcoming Events page you will see just a glimpse of what we have planned for the first few months.

BREAKING NEWS: Registration is now open for the Law Conference (10/13-14/25) and the workshop the day before at the same location regarding Discipline and Investigations (10/12/25) by Garrett Williams of Stevens Clay. Registration for the Fall S-275 Reporting Workshop (October 29, 2025) training that we partner with WASBO to offer online is currently open. This training focuses on Salary Placement, Certificated Staff Reporting, Compliance Checks, and the Impact of these reports on district funding and staff ratios. Registration is OPEN.

TITLE IX INVESTIGATING TRAINING:

What's Happening Now:

WSPA Retiree Membership: As we approach the end of the school year, we want to extend a special invitation to our members who are retiring this year. Continuing your membership as a Retiree Member allows you to stay connected with the education community and continue benefiting from our resources and support.

We appreciate the years of dedication you have given to education and would be honored to have you remain a part of the WSPA Family. As a Retiree Member , you will enjoy exclusive benefits designed to support you in your next chapter including continued access to private online member directories, receipt of WSPA publications, invitations to regions meetings, member pricing on events, and participation in the WSPA legislative community.

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

For members who are interested, the 2025-26 Retiree Membership applications are HERE . If you are already a Retiree Member of WSPA, our membership team will be in touch in July to discuss your membership renewal.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

Membership Renewal: As of today, we are up to 651 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the trainings we offer please join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1, 2025 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Late July, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

* Retiring Members : WSPA offers a retiree membership at $100/year. Please contact Kaley VonVolkli to join as a Retired Member. Eligible retirees may receive first year of retiree membership complimentary. Those with 5+ years of membership are eligible.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

Mid September, 2025: Invoices go out to districts for the 2025-26 SY. Please make checks payable to: WSPA

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

Please contact Kaley VonVolkli at kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org with membership and billing question(s). To add new members from your district, please complete a return a membership application to Kaley VonVolkli.

If you are retiring this year, please consider continuing your support of WSPA through a Retiree Membership at $100/year. To join as a Retiree member, please complete and return the membership application to Kaley VonVolkli.

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox , HR Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Funny of the week: Someone complimented my parking today! They left a sweet note on my windshield that said “parking fine.”

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

September 16, 2025 Difference Between Hostile Work Environment & Civility (FZW)

September 30, 2025 Smarter and More Efficient HR with AI (FZW)

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 ABCs of Human Resources (ZW)

October 12, 2025 Discipline and Investigations (IP)

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 27, 2025 Central Office Evaluations (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, September 8-12, 2025

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:21:40 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning, school is starting all across Washington State! As you are getting prepared for your new staff, we at WSPA (Jane Stencel) are busy planning HR professional development for the year. If you take a look at our Upcoming Events page you will see just a glimpse of what we have planned for the first few months.

TITLE IX INVESTIGATING TRAINING:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Late July, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

Mid September, 2025: Invoices go out to districts for the 2025-26 SY. Please make checks payable to: WSPA

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox , HR Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Funny of the week: An old, tired looking dog walks into a man’s yard.

The man checks the dog’s collar, feels its well-fed belly, and realizes that the dog has a home.

The dog follows him into the house, walks down the hall, jumps on the couch, relaxes, and falls asleep.

The man finds this rather strange, but lets the dog sleep.

After about an hour, the dog wakes up, goes to the door, and the man lets it out. The dog shakes his head and leaves.

The next day, the dog comes back and scratches at the door.

The man opens the door, the dog comes in, walks down the hall, jumps on the couch, relaxes, and goes back to sleep.

The man lets it sleep.

After about an hour, the dog wakes up, goes to the door, and the man lets him out. The dog shakes his tail and leaves.

This goes on for days.

The man gets curious and puts a note on the dog’s collar: “Your dog takes a nap at my house every day.

The next day the dog comes back with another note on its collar: “He lives in a house with four children – he is trying to catch up on his sleep.

… Can I come with him tomorrow?”

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

September 16, 2025 Difference Between Hostile Work Environment & Civility (FZW)

September 30, 2025 Smarter and More Efficient HR with AI (FZW)

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 ABCs of Human Resources (ZW)

October 12, 2025 Discipline and Investigations (IP)

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 27, 2025 Central Office Evaluations (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, September 2-5, 2025

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:28:31 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

BREAKING NEWS: Registration for the Fall S-275 Reporting Workshop (October 29, 2025) training that we partner with WASBO to offer online is currently open. This training focuses on Salary Placement, Certificated Staff Reporting, Compliance Checks, and the Impact of these reports on district funding and staff ratios. We are also in the planning stages for the upcoming 2025 LAW CONFERENCE October 13-14, 2025. Keep an eye out for these registrations.

TITLE IX INVESTIGATING TRAINING:

WSPA has partnered with ATIXA (Association of Title IX Administrators) for a professional development for Title IX officers and others to receive training on Title IX investigations that will certify the attendees for two years once completed. Please stay tuned for more information on this important Title IX offering.

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Late July, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

Mid September, 2025: Invoices go out to districts for the 2025-26 SY. Please make checks payable to: WSPA

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Executive Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox , HR Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Funny of the week: How come the Hulk doesn't lose his pants when he transforms? Because the experiment altered his jeans.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

September 16, 2025 Difference Between Hostile Work Environment & Civility (FZW)

September 30, 2025 Smarter and More Efficient HR with AI (FZW)

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 ABCs of Human Resources (ZW)

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 27, 2025 Central Office Evaluations (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Aug 25-29, 2025

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:42:40 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

TITLE IX UPDATE:

Jane Stencel is in the process of setting up a professional development opportunity for Title IX officers and others to receive training on Title IX investigations that will certify the attendees for two years once completed. Please stay tuned for more information on this important Title IX offering.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
September 16, 2025 Difference Between Hostile Work Environment & Civility (FZW)
September 30, 2025 Smarter and More Efficient HR with AI (FZW)
October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP) (Registration coming 8/29/25) ( Hotel Registration now )
October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Late July, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

Mid September, 2025: Invoices go out to districts for the 2025-26 SY. Please make checks payable to: WSPA

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox , HR Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Funny of the week: What did one monocle say to the other monocle? Let's get together and make a spectacle of ourselves.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

September 16, 2025 Difference Between Hostile Work Environment & Civility (FZW)

September 30, 2025 Smarter and More Efficient HR with AI (FZW)

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 ABCs of Human Resources (ZW)

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 27, 2025 Central Office Evaluations (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Aug 18-22, 2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:34:55 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning, we are half way through August and gearing up for the new school year. As you are getting prepared for your new staff, we at WSPA (Jane Stencel) are busy planning HR professional development for the year. If you take a look at our Upcoming Events page you will see just a glimpse of what we have planned for the first few months.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP) (Registration coming 8/29/25) ( Hotel Registration now )
October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Late July, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

Mid September, 2025: Invoices go out to districts for the 2025-26 SY. Please make checks payable to: WSPA

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox , HR Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Funny of the week: When I die, I want to be cremated. It’s my last chance to have a smokin’ hot body.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

September 16, 2025 Difference Between Hostile Work Environment & Civility (FZW)

September 30, 2025 Smarter and More Efficient HR with AI (FZW)

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 ABCs of Human Resources (ZW)

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 27, 2025 Central Office Evaluations (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, Aug 11-15, 2025

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:21:49 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

We finished our HELP I, II, and III trainings July 18, 2025 as well as our Certificated and Classified Administrator Boot Camps (Pictures posted on our Main Page) along with our Conflict Mediation classes with participation up from the previous year. We are currently generating ideas for topics for our annual Law Conference to be held at the South Center Double Tree Hilton in October.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

Jane Stencel is in the pr ocess of setting up a professional development opportunity for Title IX officers and others to receive training on Title IX investigations that will certify the attendees for two years once completed. Please stay tuned for more information on this important Title IX offering.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)
October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Late July, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

Mid September, 2025: Invoices go out to districts for the 2025-26 SY. Please make checks payable to: WSPA

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox , HR Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Thank you for your time.

Best regards,

Rueshunda (Rue) Davis

HR Employment Specialist

Bellingham Public Schools

View current job openings

Learn about our application and hiring process

Other FAQs

Funny of the week: Does anybody know where a guy can find a person to hang out with, talk to, and enjoy spending time with? I'm just asking for a friend.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Have a great 4th of July everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, July 28-Aug 1, 2025

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:47:04 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

TITLE IX UPDATE:

The U.S. Department of Education released a "Dear Colleague" letter last week that states that the office of Civil Rights will enforce Title IX under the provisions of the 2020 Title IX Rule. This means we look back to our state laws in 2020 related to Title IX . Please check with your districts about related policies and procedures.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)
October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Late July, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

Mid September, 2025: Invoices go out to districts for the 2025-26 SY. Please make checks payable to: WSPA

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox , HR Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Thank you for your time.

Best regards,

Rueshunda (Rue) Davis

HR Employment Specialist

Bellingham Public Schools

View current job openings

Learn about our application and hiring process

Other FAQs

Funny of the week: Does anybody know where a guy can find a person to hang out with, talk to, and enjoy spending time with? I'm just asking for a friend.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Have a great 4th of July everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, July 21-25, 2025

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:52:53 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

We finished our HELP I, II, and III trainings last week as well as our Certificated and Classified Administrator Boot Camps (Pictures posted on our Main Page) along with our Conflict Mediation classes with participation up from the previous year. We are currently generating ideas for topics for our annual Law Conference to be held at the South Center Double Tree Hilton in October.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)
October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Late July, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

Mid September, 2025: Invoices go out to districts for the 2025-26 SY. Please make checks payable to: WSPA

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox , HR Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: none

Thank you for your time.

Best regards,

Rueshunda (Rue) Davis

HR Employment Specialist

Bellingham Public Schools

View current job openings

Learn about our application and hiring process

Other FAQs

Funny of the week: Does anybody know where a guy can find a person to hang out with, talk to, and enjoy spending time with? I'm just asking for a friend.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Have a great 4th of July everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, June 30-July 4, 2025

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:34:35 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

There is still room for participants in the Summer HELP series and I will continue to send information out about signing up for those offerings. Please consider attending or forwarding to someone in your District who could use the additional training offered.

It is time for HELP renewal for all HELP graduates from three years ago or if your last renewal was three or more years ago. The form to complete and send in is found here .

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)
July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)
July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)
October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)
October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Late July, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

Mid September, 2025: Invoices go out to districts for the 2025-26 SY. Please make checks payable to: WSPA

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox , HR Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Good afternoon, Bellingham Public Schools is seeking to update our reference forms. Please email them to me at Rueshunda.davis@bellinghamschools.org . I am the Employment Specialist in Human Resources.

Thank you for your time.

Best regards,

Rueshunda (Rue) Davis

HR Employment Specialist

Bellingham Public Schools

View current job openings

Learn about our application and hiring process

Other FAQs

Funny of the week: A cowboy walks into the saloon, marches right up to the bar and says to the bartender, "hurry up and pour me a whiskey so I can down it before the trouble starts". The bartender does what she is asked and the cowboy downs the whiskey in one gulp. The cowboy says, "hurry up and pour me another before the trouble starts". The bartender again does what she is asked and the cowboy downs the whiskey again in one gulp. The bartender then asks the cowboy, "Are you going to pay me for those two whiskeys you just drank"? The cowboy says, "and now the trouble starts"

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Have a great 4th of July everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, June 23-27, 2025

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:28:46 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

We are going forward with the Conflict Mediation training starting Wednesday the 25th online and finishing in-person in July in Leavenworth. There is still room for participants in the Summer HELP series and I will continue to send information out about signing up for those offerings. Please consider attending or forwarding to someone in your District who could use the additional training offered.

BREAKING NEWS: Sign up is coming next week for the Fall S-275 Reporting Workshop (October 29, 2025) training that we partner with WASBO to offer online. This training focuses on Salary Placement, Certificated Staff Reporting, Compliance Checks, and the Impact of these reports on district funding and staff ratios. We are also in the planning stages for the upcoming 2025 LAW CONFERENCE October 13-14, 2025. Keep an eye out for these registrations.

It is time for HELP renewal for all HELP graduates from three years ago or if your last renewal was three or more years ago. The form to complete and send in is found here .

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation
July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)
July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)
July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)
October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)
October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2025-26

Melissa Kreuder , Director of HR, ESD 112-Vancouver, WSPA President: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Keri Hutchins , Director of HR, Mead SD, WSPA President Elect: keri.hutchins@mead354.org

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA Past President: jkoskovich@fwps.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR, East Valley SD (Spokane); WSPA HELP and PD Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Meredith Marlow , HR Information Manager, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: MarloMH@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox , HR Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: Imagine if you walked into a bar and there was a long line of people waiting to take a swing at you. That's "The punch line".

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

October 13-14, 2025 School Law Conference (IP)

October 29, 2025 S-275 Reporting Workshop (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, June 16-20, 2025

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:48:05 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

We are still in need of at least 2 more people to sign up for the Conflict Mediation training happening later this month and finishing in-person in July in Leavenworth. Information and sign-up links are below. I will continue to send information out about signing up for the various HELP and Bootcamp Summer offerings. Please consider attending or forwarding to someone in your District who could use the additional training offered.

It is time for HELP renewal for all HELP graduates from three years ago or if your last renewal was three or more years ago. The form to complete and send in is found here .

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: Imagine if you walked into a bar and there was a long line of people waiting to take a swing at you. That's "The punch line".

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, June 9-13, 2025

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:37:07 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

It is time for HELP renewal for all HELP graduates from three years ago or if your last renewal was three or more years ago. The form to complete and send in is found here .

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: What's blue and not very heavy? Well, Light blue of course.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, June 2-6, 2025

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:44:14 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

I will continue to send information out about signing up for the various HELP and Bootcamp Summer offerings. Please consider attending or forwarding to someone in your District who could use the additional training offered.

Have you heard of the software program CANVA ? With CANVA you can design, generate, print, and work on anything so start designing. We are offering a free training on this very versatile software if you are interested, select the link below and attend the webinar on June 3, 2025 from 9:00-11:00.

It is time for HELP renewal for all HELP graduates from three years ago or if your last renewal was three or more years ago. The form to complete and send in is found here .

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: Why some people should not take messages: "Someone from the Gyna Colleges called. They said the pabst beer is normal. I didn't even know you liked beer."

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

June 3, 2025-CANVA Training (ZW)

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, May 26-30, 2025

Tue, 27 May 2025 11:18:46 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Your region reps will be visiting with you about region reps for the next two year term. Please consider yourself or someone you know for one of your region representative positions. I have also sent information out about signing up for the various HELP and Bootcamp Summer offerings. Please consider attending or forwarding to someone in your District who could use the additional training offered.

It is time for HELP renewal for all HELP graduates from three years ago or if your last renewal was three or more years ago. The form to complete and send in is found here .

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: For all Star Wars/Yoda fans.....What did Yoda say when he saw himself in 4K? HDMI

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

June 3, 2025-CANVA Training (ZW)

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, May 19-23, 2025

Wed, 21 May 2025 16:09:26 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

In case you missed it, Meredith Marlow of the Puyallup SD will be our new WSPA Treasurer for 2025-2028, congratulations Meredith! Your region reps will be visiting with you about region reps for the next two year term. Please consider yourself or someone you know for one of your region representative positions. I have also sent information out about signing up for the various HELP and Bootcamp Summer offerings. Please consider attending or forwarding to someone in your District who could use the additional training offered.

Have you heard of the software program CANVA ? We are offering a free training on this very versatile software if you are interested, select the link below and attend the webinar on June 3, 2025 from 9:00-11:00.

It is time for HELP renewal for all HELP graduates from three years ago or if your last renewal was three or more years ago. The form to complete and send in is found here .

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

For members who are interested, Retiree Membership applications will be available later this spring. If you are already a Retiree Member of WSPA, our membership team will be in touch later this spring to discuss your membership renewal.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: What's a lawyer's favorite drink? Subpoena colada.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

June 3, 2025-CANVA Training (ZW)

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, May 12-16, 2025

Mon, 12 May 2025 16:54:16 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Voting for WSPA Treasurer is currently open until 5/13/25 and you can vote by selecting THIS LINK . Your region reps will be visiting with you about region reps for the next two year term. Please consider yourself or someone you know for our WSPA Treasurer position and also consider running for one of your region representative positions. I will also send information out about signing up for the various HELP and Bootcamp Summer offerings later this week. Please consider attending or forwarding to someone in your District who could use the additional training offered.

It is time for HELP renewal for all HELP graduates from three years ago or if your last renewal was three or more years ago. The form to complete and send in is found here .

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: Never date a tennis player. Love means nothing to them.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

May 20, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, May 5-9, 2025

Mon, 05 May 2025 15:55:18 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Nominations are open for Treasurer now and your region reps will be visiting with you about region reps for the next two year term. Please consider yourself or someone you know for our WSPA Treasurer position and also consider running for one of your region representative positions. Here is the link for nomination of WSPA Treasurer .

It is time for HELP renewal for all HELP graduates from three years ago or if your last renewal was three or more years ago. The form to complete and send in is found here .

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: Did you know that people in Athens rarely get up before sunrise. Dawn is tough on Greece.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, April 28-May 1, 2025

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:30:49 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Election for WSPA President Elect is complete and congratulations to Keri Hutchins of the Mead School District. Next I will send out a link for Treasurer and your region reps will be visiting with you about region reps for the next two year term.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: I don't trust stairs. They're always up to something.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, April 21-25, 2025

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:49:53 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, it is deadline time for registration for the Career Fair in Tacoma 4/30/25 for Recruiters. Here is the link of the Districts who have signed up for one or both of the Education Career Fairs 2025 . As you complete your budget preparations over the next period of time, please consider attending the fairs as it has always been a great time to meet the new teaching candidates who are looking for jobs and also those coming from other states who want to get to know your district better. It is also a good time to encourage subbing in your district and making connections with other Districts and Universities in your area.

Election for WSPA President Elect is going on right now and you should have received the link to vote last week. Please find that email and vote now.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: Have you heard about the restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, April 14-18, 2025

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:19:41 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, it is deadline time for registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) for Recruiters. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. Here is the link of the Districts who have signed up for one or both of the Education Career Fairs 2025 . As you complete your budget preparations over the next period of time, please consider attending the fairs as it has always been a great time to meet the new teaching candidates who are looking for jobs and also those coming from other states who want to get to know your district better. It is also a good time to encourage subbing in your district and making connections with other Districts and Universities in your area.

Nominations for President Elect have now closed and I will be sending out the candidates along with a link to vote sometime in the next two weeks.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: A ship carrying red paint and a ship carrying blue paint collide in the middle of the ocean. Both crews were marooned.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, April 7-11, 2025

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:18:05 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Nominations for President Elect have now closed and I will be sending out the candidates along with a link to vote sometime in the next two weeks.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: No requests this week

Funny of the week: A panic-stricken man explained to his doctor, “You have to help me, I think I’m shrinking.” “Now settle down,” the doctor calmly told him. “You'll just have to learn to be a little patient.”

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

June 25, 26, 27 (ZW) & July 17 & 18 (IP)-Leavenworth, WA-Conflict Mediation

July 14-18, 2025 Summer HELP Session (IP)

July 14-16, 2025 WSPA Certificated Legal Boot Camp (IP)

July 17-18, 2025 WSPA Classified Boot Camp (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, March 31-April 4, 2025

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:09:03 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, there is still room for our zoom webinar tomorrow, April 1st on "Successful Staffing Without Recruiting Risk" put on by Parker Howell of Porter Foster Rorick Attorneys (the link is below and on our website). Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. Here is the link of the Districts who have signed up for one or both of the Education Career Fairs 2025 . As you complete your budget preparations over the next period of time, please consider attending the fairs as it has always been a great time to meet the new teaching candidates who are looking for jobs and also those coming from other states who want to get to know your district better. It is also a good time to encourage subbing in your district.

Nominations for President Elect have now closed and I will be sending out the candidates along with a link to vote sometime in the next two weeks.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices webinar April 1, 2025
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)
Legislative Impacts on Bargaining, May 30, 2025

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2025-26 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2025: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2025-26 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2025: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2025: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

#1: We would like to know if there are districts who use an auto reply email during the hiring season/summer so that the HR Specialist/Recruitment can provide information to new and current employees. If so, can you please email us a copy of your auto reply.

Laurie Miner, lminer@cloverpark.k12.wa.us , 253-583-5096

#2: I would like to see if any districts share the exit interview responses with their school board.

Sarah Foreman, Human Resources Coordinator, Hoquiam School District #28, sforeman@hoquiam.net , 360-538-8203

Funny of the week: This morning, Siri said, “Don’t call me Shirley.” I accidentally left my phone in Airplane mode .

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, March 24-28, 2025

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:12:29 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, Spring is here! We still have room for tomorrow's webinar on Pathways to Certification. Are you looking to "Grow Your Own Teachers"? This webinar is for you! Select the link below or on our website to register for the webinar put on by The Washington Student Achievement Council.

Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. Here is the link of the Districts who have signed up for one or both of the Education Career Fairs 2025 . As you complete your budget preparations over the next period of time, please consider attending the fairs as it has always been a great time to meet the new teaching candidates who are looking for jobs and also those coming from other states who want to get to know your district better. It is also a good time to encourage subbing in your district.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
PFML Part Two webinar March 11, 2025
Title IX and HIB in-person training, March 24, 2025 in the Evergreen SD and March 28, 2025 in the East Valley Spokane SD
Pathways to Certification, March 25, 2025
Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices webinar April 1, 2025
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)
Legislative Impacts on Bargaining, May 30, 2025

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: I would like to know which districts have moved to electronic personnel files, the process they followed, and which programs they use. Any information they can share with me would be most helpful.

Thank you,

Man dy

Mandy Shinn

Director of Human Resources , Everett SD

mshinn@everettsd.org

425-385-4129 425-385-4125 Fax

Funny of the week: Who were the greenest Presidents in US history? The bushes.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 24, 2025-Title IX/HIB-Vancouver-(IP)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

March 28, 2025-Title IX/HIB-East Valley Spokane-(IP)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, March 17-21, 2025

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:45:25 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, the first official day of SPRING is almost here! Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. Here is the link of the Districts who have signed up for one or both of the Education Career Fairs 2025 . As you complete your budget preparations over the next period of time, please consider attending the fairs as it has always been a great time to meet the new teaching candidates who are looking for jobs and also those coming from other states who want to get to know your district better. It is also a good time to encourage subbing in your district.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
PFML Part Two webinar March 11, 2025
Title IX and HIB in-person training, March 24, 2025 in the Evergreen SD and March 28, 2025 in the East Valley Spokane SD
Pathways to Certification, March 25, 2025
Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices webinar April 1, 2025
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)
Legislative Impacts on Bargaining, May 30, 2025

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: Of all the inventions of the last 100 years, the dry erase board has to be the most remarkable.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 24, 2025-Title IX/HIB-Vancouver-(IP)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

March 28, 2025-Title IX/HIB-East Valley Spokane-(IP)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, March 10-14, 2025

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:04:15 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! if you have not already done so or your clock has not automatically done so, make sure to move all clocks (including the ones in your car(s)) ahead 1 hour as Daylight Savings Time started Sunday morning at 2:00 am. Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. I will send out a list of those Districts who have signed up for one or both of the fairs later this week. As you complete your budget preparations over the next period of time, please consider attending the fairs as it has always been a great time to meet the new teaching candidates who are looking for jobs and also those coming from other states who want to get to know your district better.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
PFML Part Two webinar March 11, 2025
Title IX and HIB in-person training, March 24, 2025 in the Evergreen SD and March 28, 2025 in the East Valley Spokane SD
Pathways to Certification, March 25, 2025
Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices webinar April 1, 2025
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)
Legislative Impacts on Bargaining, May 30, 2025

WSPA Retiree Membership:

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to extend a special invitation to our members who are retiring this year. Continuing your membership as a Retiree Member allows you to stay connected with the education community and continue benefiting from our resources and support.

Retiree Membership is $100/year. For WSPA members who have been continuous members for 5 or more years, we would like to extend the offer of complimentary membership for your first year.

To learn more, please visit our website . For questions about membership and transitioning your member status, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

Thank you for your years of service to public education. We look forward to continuing our journey together.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: I sent this out in the middle of last week.

Funny of the week: Where do pirates get their hooks? Second hand stores.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 11, 2025-PFML Part Two (ZW)

March 24, 2025-Title IX/HIB-Vancouver-(IP)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

March 28, 2025-Title IX/HIB-East Valley Spokane-(IP)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, March 3-7, 2025

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:04:18 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. WSPA's Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February is still Open for registration.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
Leaves of Absence webinar March 4, 2025
PFML Part Two webinar March 11, 2025
Title IX and HIB in-person training, March 24, 2025 in the Evergreen SD and March 28, 2025 in the East Valley Spokane SD
Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices webinar April 1, 2025
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: Teacher, "why are you crawling into class John?", John, "because you said don't ever walk into my class late"

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 11, 2025-PFML Part Two (ZW)

March 24, 2025-Title IX/HIB-Vancouver-(IP)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

March 28, 2025-Title IX/HIB-East Valley Spokane-(IP)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, February 24-28, 2025

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:57:50 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! We just had a great Annual Conference at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, Washington hosted by Region 5. The region team did an excellent job creating a conference that had many great speakers, topics and presenters. Thank you Chelle Lente, Karen Woodbury and team for an excellent learning opportunity for our members and guests.

Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. WSPA's Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February is still Open for registration.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
Leaves of Absence webinar March 4, 2025
PFML Part Two webinar March 11, 2025
Title IX and HIB in-person training, March 24, 2025 in the Evergreen SD and March 28, 2025 in the East Valley Spokane SD
Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices webinar April 1, 2025
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: The difference between a numerator and a denominator is a short line. Only a fraction of people will understand this.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 11, 2025-PFML Part Two (ZW)

March 24, 2025-Title IX/HIB-Vancouver-(IP)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

March 28, 2025-Title IX/HIB-East Valley Spokane-(IP)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, February 17-21, 2025

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:01:16 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. WSPA's Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February is still Open for registration.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
WSPA Annual Conference at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, Washington February 23-26 (OPEN NOW)
Leaves of Absence webinar March 4, 2025
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)

Membership Renewal: As of today, we are up to 646 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the trainings we offer please join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1, 2025 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: I asked my date to meet me at the gym but she never showed up. I guess the two of us aren't going to work out.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 24, 2025-Title IX/HIB-Vancouver-(IP)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

March 28, 2025-Title IX/HIB-East Valley Spokane-(IP)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, February 10-14, 2025

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:33:18 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! This morning we are having Cheryl Spiker at OSPI do a Webinar on Certification Renewal from 9-11:00. Registration is below. Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. WSPA's Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February is still Open for registration.

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
WSPA Annual Conference at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, Washington February 23-26 (OPEN NOW)
Certification Information zoom webinar February 11, 2025
Leaves of Absence webinar March 4, 2025
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week:

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 24, 2025-Title IX/HIB-Vancouver-(IP)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

March 28, 2025-Title IX/HIB-East Valley Spokane-(IP)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, February 3-7, 2025, 2025

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:12:23 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

TITLE IX UPDATE:

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
WSPA Annual Conference at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, Washington February 23-26 (OPEN NOW)
Certification Information zoom webinar February 11, 2025
Leaves of Absence webinar March 4, 2025
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: My wife asked me the other day where I got so much candy. I said, "I always have a few Twix up my sleeve."

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining 201 (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 24, 2025-Title IX/HIB-Vancouver-(IP)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

March 28, 2025-Title IX/HIB-East Valley Spokane-(IP)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, January 27-31, 2025

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:34:00 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning there is still time to sign up for individual Brown Bag Series for Classified Administrators which started January 7th and runs for 5 weeks (Remaining Topics: Communications, and DEI Awareness). There is still room in the 21st Century Bargaining Workshops 101 and 201 but they are starting to fill up if you and your team are interested, please get signed up as soon as possible. Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. WSPA's Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February is now Open.

The Randy Hathaway Fellowship-Scholarship Application is open and is due January 15, 2025.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
Classified Administrator Brown Bag Series January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4 (OPEN NOW)
WSPA Annual Conference at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, Washington February 23-26 (OPEN NOW)
21st Century Bargaining Workshops January 27-28 and February 3-4 (OPEN NOW)
Certification Information February 11, 2025
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)

Membership Renewal: As of today, we are up to 638 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the trainings we offer please join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1, 2025 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: Did you know your pupils are the last part to stop working when you die? They dilate.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining 201 (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining 101 (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining 201 (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 24, 2025-Title IX/HIB-Vancouver-(IP)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

March 28, 2025-Title IX/HIB-East Valley Spokane-(IP)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, January 20-24, 2025

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:47:24 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning there is still time to sign up for the Brown Bag Series for Classified Administrators which started January 7th and runs for 5 weeks (Remaining Topics: Evaluations, Communications, and DEI Awareness). On January 23rd, Garrett Williams of Stevens Clay will put on a webinar on RIF's and then non-renewal process and how to do both mistake free. There is still room in the 21st Century Bargaining Workshops 101 and 201 but they are starting to fill up if you and your team are interested, please get signed up as soon as possible. Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. WSPA's Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February is now Open and the Early Bird Pricing for the conference ends 1/21/25 and for the hotel it ends on 1/22/25 (See Below).

The Randy Hathaway Fellowship-Scholarship Application is open and is due January 15, 2025.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
Randy Hathaway Fellowship-Scholarship Applications are due January 15, 2025
Classified Administrator Brown Bag Series January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4 (OPEN NOW)
RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance Webinar January 9 (OPEN NOW)
Certificated RIFs/Non-Renewals Webinar January 23 (OPEN NOW)
WSPA Annual Conference at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, Washington February 23-26 (OPEN NOW)
21st Century Bargaining Workshops January 27-28 and February 3-4 (OPEN NOW)
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: Does running late count as exercise?

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 9, 2025-UNEMPLOYMENT RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance (ZW)

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 23, 2025-Certificated Non-Renewals and RIFs (ZW)

January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining 101 (IP)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining 201 (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining 101 (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining 201 (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 24, 2025-Title IX/HIB-Vancouver-(IP)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

March 28, 2025-Title IX/HIB-East Valley Spokane-(IP)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, January 13-17, 2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:18:38 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning there is still time to sign up for the Brown Bag Series for Classified Administrators which started January 7th and runs for 5 weeks (Remaining Topics: Discipline/Counseling, Evaluations, Communications, and DEI Awareness). On January 23rd, Garrett Williams of Stevens Clay will put on a webinar on RIF's and then non-renewal process and how to do both mistake free. There is still room in the 21st Century Bargaining Workshops 101 and 201 but they are starting to fill up if you and your team are interested, please get signed up as soon as possible. Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. WSPA's Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February is now Open (See Below).

The Randy Hathaway Fellowship-Scholarship Application is open and is due January 15, 2025.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
Randy Hathaway Fellowship-Scholarship Applications are due January 15, 2025
Classified Administrator Brown Bag Series January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4 (OPEN NOW)
RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance Webinar January 9 (OPEN NOW)
Certificated RIFs/Non-Renewals Webinar January 23 (OPEN NOW)
WSPA Annual Conference at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, Washington February 23-26 (OPEN NOW)
21st Century Bargaining Workshops January 27-28 and February 3-4 (OPEN NOW)
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: Does running late count as exercise?

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 9, 2025-UNEMPLOYMENT RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance (ZW)

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/7/25-Climate & Culture (ZW)

1/14/25-Discipline/Counseling (ZW)

1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 23, 2025-Certificated Non-Renewals and RIFs (ZW)

January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining 101 (IP)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining 201 (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining 101 (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining 201 (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 24, 2025-Title IX/HIB-Vancouver-(IP)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

March 28, 2025-Title IX/HIB-East Valley Spokane-(IP)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, January 6, 2025

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:00:31 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning and welcome to 2025! There is still time to sign up for the Brown Bag Series for Classified Administrators which starts January 7th and runs for 5 weeks (Topics: Climate and Culture, Discipline/Counseling, Evaluations, Communications, and DEI Awareness). On January 9th, the Equifax folks will be doing a webinar on Unemployment, Non-Renewals, RIFs, and Reasonable Assurance Letters and why they are so important. On January 23rd, Garrett Williams of Stevens Clay will put on a webinar on RIF's and then non-renewal process and how to do both mistake free. There is still room in the 21st Century Bargaining Workshops 101 and 201 but they are starting to fill up if you and your team are interested, please get signed up as soon as possible. Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. WSPA's Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February is now Open (See Below).

The Randy Hathaway Fellowship-Scholarship Application is open and is due January 15, 2025.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
Randy Hathaway Fellowship-Scholarship Applications are due January 15, 2025
Classified Administrator Brown Bag Series January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4 (OPEN NOW)
RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance Webinar January 9 (OPEN NOW)
Certificated RIFs/Non-Renewals Webinar January 23 (OPEN NOW)
WSPA Annual Conference at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, Washington February 23-26 (OPEN NOW)
21st Century Bargaining Workshops January 27-28 and February 3-4 (OPEN NOW)
Washington Educator Career Fairs April 23 and 30 (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: Does running late count as exercise?

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 9, 2025-UNEMPLOYMENT RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance (ZW)

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/7/25-Climate & Culture (ZW)

1/14/25-Discipline/Counseling (ZW)

1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 23, 2025-Certificated Non-Renewals and RIFs (ZW)

January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining 101 (IP)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining 201 (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining 101 (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining 201 (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, December 23-27, 2024

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:58:48 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! Don't forget to sign up for the Brown Bag Series: Classified Administrators which starts January 7th and runs for 5 weeks (Topics: Climate and Culture, Discipline/Counseling, Evaluations, Communications, and DEI Awareness). January 9th Equifax folks will be doing a webinar on Unemployment, Non-Renewals, RIFs, and Reasonable Assurance Letters and why they are so important. January 23rd, Garrett Williams of Stevens Clay will put on a webinar on RIF's and then non-renewal process and how to do both mistake free. There is still room in the 21st Century Bargaining Workshops 101 and 201 but they are starting to fill up if you and your team are interested, please get signed up. Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. WSPA's Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February is now Open (See Below).

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
Classified Administrator Brown Bag Series (OPEN NOW)
RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance Webinar (OPEN NOW)
Certificated RIFs/Non-Renewals Webinar (OPEN NOW)
WSPA Annual Conference at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, Washington (OPEN NOW)
21st Century Bargaining Workshops (OPEN NOW)
Washington Educator Career Fairs (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: Of course I talk to myself, sometimes I need expert advice!

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 9, 2025-UNEMPLOYMENT RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance (ZW)

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/7/25-Climate & Culture (ZW)

1/14/25-Discipline/Counseling (ZW)

1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 23, 2025-Certificated Non-Renewals and RIFs (ZW)

January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining 101 (IP)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining 201 (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining 101 (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining 201 (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, December 9-13, 2024

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:06:56 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! The 21st Century Bargaining Workshops 101 and 201 are starting to fill up if you and your team are interested, please get signed up. Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. Registration for our Classified Administrator Brown Bag series (online) will be open December 12, 2024. WSPA's Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February is now Open (See Below).

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following :
WSPA Annual Conference at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, Washington (OPEN NOW)
21st Century Bargaining Workshops (OPEN NOW)
Washington Educator Career Fairs (Spokane and Tacoma) (OPEN NOW)
Classified Administrator Brown Bag Series (Registration coming Thursday)
RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance Webinar (OPEN NOW)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: At my age, I have heard it all, I have seen it all, I have done it all, I just can't REMEMBER it all. Have a great week!

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 9, 2025-RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance (ZW)

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/7/25-Climate & Culture (ZW)

1/14/25-Discipline/Counseling (ZW)

1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, December 2-6, 2024

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:50:45 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! Registration for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) is open for Recruiters and for Candidates on December 2, 2024. And yes, you read that correctly, we are having both career fairs one month later this year at the end of April. Registration for our WSPA Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February will be open on December 11, 2024.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following:
Washington Educator Career Fairs (Spokane and Tacoma)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: I am not always right, but I am never wrong...

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 9, 2025-RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance (ZW)

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/7/25-Climate & Culture (ZW)

1/14/25-Discipline/Counseling (ZW)

1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 23, 2025-9:00-11:00-RIFs/Non-Renewals (ZW)

January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, November 25-27, 2024

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:35:47 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! Registration continues to be open for several WSPA workshops listed below. Sign-up for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) will be open for Recruiters and for Candidates on December 2, 2024 more information on that will be forthcoming. Registration for our WSPA Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February will be open on December 11, 2024.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following:
December 3, 2024-9:00-11:00-Navigating High Stakes Conversations (ZW) (FREE to Members)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: Here, let me DROP everything and work on YOUR problem...

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

December 3, 2024-Communicating when the Stakes are High (ZW)

January 9, 2025-RIFs/Non-Renewals/Reasonable Assurance (ZW)

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/7/25-Climate & Culture (ZW)

1/14/25-Discipline/Counseling (ZW)

1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 23, 2025-9:00-11:00-RIFs/Non-Renewals (ZW)

January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, November 18-22, 2024

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:17:27 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! Registration is now open for several WSPA workshops listed below. We currently have 104 members signed up for the November 19, 2024 Webinar on Improvement Plans and there is still time to sign up if you are interested. Select the link below and get signed up. Sign-up for the two Career Fairs (one in Spokane 4/23/25 and one in Tacoma 4/30/25) will be open for Recruiters and for Candidates will be December 2, 2024 more information on that will be forthcoming. Registration for our WSPA Annual Conference being held at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish, WA in February will be open on December 11, 2024.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following:
November 19, 2024-9:00-11:00-Improvement Plans (ZW) (FREE to Members)
December 3, 2024-9:00-11:00-Navigating High Stakes Conversations (ZW) (FREE to Members)

Membership Renewal: As of today, we are up to 655 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the trainings we offer please join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1, 2025 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: I WASN'T LISTENING, so I am going to smile, nod and hope for the best!

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

November 19, 2024-9:00-11:00-Improvement Plans (ZW)

December 3, 2024-Communicating when the Stakes are High (ZW)

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/7/25-Climate & Culture (ZW)

1/14/25-Discipline/Counseling (ZW)

1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 23, 2025-9:00-11:00-RIFs/Non-Renewals (ZW)

January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, November 11-15, 2024

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:01:22 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! Registration is now open for several WSPA workshops listed below. Many of our member school districts use Ethics Data and I have been asked to share that since the principal owner Don Schmidt has passed away, his daughter and her husband are taking over the business and can be reached at the following email address: anna@ethicsdata.com

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following:
November 12, 2024-9:00-11:00-Job Descriptions (ZW) (FREE to Members)
November 19, 2024-9:00-11:00-Improvement Plans (ZW) (FREE to Members)
December 3, 2024-9:00-11:00-Navigating High Stakes Conversations (ZW) (FREE to Members)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Are there any districts managing their department files (other than their employee/payroll files) digitally? If so, can you share the name of the service provider you are using?

Alexia Bautista, HR Specialist

Funny of the week: In my defense, I was left unsupervised....:)

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

November 12, 2024-9:00-11:00-Job Descriptions (ZW)

November 19, 2024-9:00-11:00-Improvement Plans (ZW)

December 3, 2024-Communicating when the Stakes are High (ZW)

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/7/25-Climate & Culture (ZW)

1/14/25-Discipline/Counseling (ZW)

1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 23, 2025-9:00-11:00-RIFs/Non-Renewals (ZW)

January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, November 4-8, 2024

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:32:40 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! The Discipline and Investigations Webinar is tomorrow, this is your last chance to get registered for that webinar and others in November below.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following:
November 5, 2024-8:00-12:00-Discipline & Investigations (ZW) ($150 to All)
November 12, 2024-9:00-11:00-Job Descriptions (ZW) (FREE to Members)
November 19, 2024-9:00-11:00-Improvement Plans (ZW) (FREE to Members)

Membership Renewal: As of today, we are up to 655 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the trainings we offer please join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1, 2025 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

* Retiring Members : WSPA offers a retiree membership at $100/year. Please contact Kaley VonVolkli to join as a Retired Member. Eligible retirees may receive first year of retiree membership complimentary. Those with 5+ years of membership are eligible.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Cherie Broeker of Clover Park SD would like to know what other districts require as far as a FMLA packet from employees when knowing they are going on leave but do not qualify for FMLA.

Contact Information for Cherie:

cbroeker@cloverpark.k12.wa.us

Student Services Center

10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341

Ph: 253-583-5120 • Fax: 253-583-5088

www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us

Funny of the week: Yes Officer, I saw the SPEED LIMIT SIGN, I just didn't see you...

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

November 5, 2024-8:00-12:00-Discipline & Investigations (ZW)

November 12, 2024-9:00-11:00-Job Descriptions (ZW)

November 19, 2024-9:00-11:00-Improvement Plans (ZW)

December 3, 2024-Communicating when the Stakes are High (ZW)

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/7/25-Climate & Culture (ZW)

1/14/25-Discipline/Counseling (ZW)

1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 23, 2025-9:00-11:00-RIFs/Non-Renewals (ZW)

January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, October 28-November 1, 2024

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:25:19 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! Registration is now open for several WSPA workshops listed below.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the following:
October 29, 2024-9:00-10:00-PFML (ZW) (FREE to Members)
November 5, 2024-8:00-12:00-Discipline & Investigations (ZW) ($150 to All)
November 12, 2024-9:00-11:00-Job Descriptions (ZW) (FREE to Members)
November 19, 2024-9:00-11:00-Improvement Plans (ZW) (FREE to Members)

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: I don't know if I have told you this before, but I keep all my Dad jokes in a Dad-A-Base...

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 29, 2024-9:00-10:00-PFML (ZW)

November 5, 2024-8:00-12:00-Discipline & Investigations (ZW)

November 12, 2024-9:00-11:00-Job Descriptions (ZW)

November 19, 2024-9:00-11:00-Improvement Plans (ZW)

December 3, 2024-Communicating when the Stakes are High (ZW)

January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)

1/7/25-Climate & Culture (ZW)

1/14/25-Discipline/Counseling (ZW)

1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)

1/28/25-Communications (ZW)

2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)

January 23, 2025-9:00-11:00-RIFs/Non-Renewals (ZW)

January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)

February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)

February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

February 23-26, 2025-Annual Conference-Clearwater Casino Resort (IP)

March 4, 2025-Leaves (ZW)

March 25, 2025-Pathways to Certification (ZW)

April 1, 2025-Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (ZW)

April 23, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane (IP)

April 30, 2025-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

May 30, 2025-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, October 21-25, 2024

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:26:53 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning! Registration is still open for our membership FREE webinar on HB 1277 for Tuesday, 10/22/24 and the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS - see this link or the one below) . The WSPA registration link for the S-275 for this Wednesday, 10/23/24 zoom workshop is also available at the link below. If you have not yet signed up for these two very important webinars, please do so TODAY!

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the S-275 Workshop below along with our zoom webinars on various topics.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: A jumper cable walks into a restaurant, the waitress sees him and says, I will serve you, but don't start anything!

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, October 14-18, 2024

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:41:24 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

The Law Conference was down a little from recent events, but still well attended and based on feedback, well received. Thanks again goes out to WSRMP for partnering with us and especially Debra Callahan for her leadership in procuring presenters. Also a big shout out and thanks to all of the presenters! Registration is now open for our membership FREE webinar on HB 1277 and the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS - see this link or the one below) . The WSPA registration link for the S-275 zoom workshop is also available at the link below.

What's Happening Now:

Registration for the S-275 Workshop below along with our zoom webinars on various topics.

Membership Renewal: As of today, we are up to 650 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the trainings we offer please join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1, 2025 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: What is the fastest liquid on the planet? It's Milk because it is pasteurized before you even see it.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, October 7-11, 2024

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:15:13 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, we have a Final Agenda for our Annual Law Conference October 14-15, 2024, which will again be at the Double Tree Hilton at South Center in Tukwila, WA. Registration is now open for our membership FREE webinar on HB 1277 and the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS - see this link or the one below) . The WSPA registration link for the S-275 zoom workshop is also available at the link below.

What's Happening Now:

Membership Renewal, Registration for the School Law Conference and Registration for the S-275 Workshop below.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 30, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY. Please make checks payable to:

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler , Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: Before you decide to marry or live with a person, you should first make them use a computer with a very slow internet connection to see who they really are.

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 14-15, 2024-School Law Conference (IP)
LAW CONFERENCE AGENDA
October 22, 2024-9:00-11:00-HB 1277 and the FCS (ZW)
October 23, 2024-S-275 Training (ZW)
October 29, 2024-9:00-10:00-PFML (ZW)
November 12, 2024-9:00-11:00-Job Descriptions (ZW)
November 19, 2024-9:00-11:00-Classified Improvement Plans (ZW)
December 3, 2024-Communicating when the Stakes are High (ZW)
January 2025-Classified Brownbag Series (ZW)
1/7/25-Climate & Culture (ZW)
1/14/25-Discipline/Counseling (ZW)
1/21/25-Evaluations (ZW)
1/28/25-Communications (ZW)
2/4/25-DEI Awareness (ZW)
January 23, 2025-9:00-11:00-RIFs/Non-Renewals (ZW)
January 27, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)
January 28, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)
February 3, 2025-Beginning Bargaining (IP)
February 4, 2025-Advanced Bargaining (IP)
February 11, 2025-Certification (ZW)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, September 30-October 04, 2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:56:38 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, we have a Final Agenda for our Annual Law Conference October 14-15, 2024, which will again be at the Double Tree Hilton at South Center in Tukwila, WA. Registration for the Law conference is still open and we have extended the early bird pricing for one week so don't delay, sign-up now. The WSPA registration link for the S-275 zoom workshop is also available at the link below.

What's Happening Now:

Membership Renewal, Registration for the School Law Conference and Registration for the S-275 Workshop below.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices have gone out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Lori Liedes of the Clover Park SD is asking if there are any districts willing to share their process/policy for salary placement for classified new hires that are not able to provide VOEs from past employers? Specifically, paraeducators and clerical positions.

Please email Lori directly at: lliedes@cloverpark.k12.wa.us or by phone at: 253-583-5095

Funny of the week: "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me!", Noel Coward

UPCOMING EVENTS :

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, September 23-27, 2024

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:38:03 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, we have a Draft of the agenda for our Annual Law Conference October 14-15, 2024, which will again be at the Double Tree Hilton at South Center in Tukwila, WA. Registration for the Law conference is open so don't delay, sign-up now. Early bird pricing for the hotel deadline is this Friday, September 27, 2024 The WSPA registration link for the S-275 zoom workshop is also available at the link below.

What's Happening Now:

Membership Renewal, Registration for the School Law Conference and Registration for the S-275 Workshop below.
We have been notified by one of our members that OSPI has stated that the Civil Rights training offered vis Vector Solutions (Safe Schools) does not meet the state's requirements for civil rights training for all employees. I have contacted Vector Solutions to see what they know and can do to make sure the training meets our state's requirements. Stay tuned as there will be more to come as I get the information.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Mandie McAfee of the Franklin Pierce School district is wondering which/how many districts preform 2 payroll runs per month, as opposed to the traditional once per month. If you are a District who performs 2 runs, are there any pros/cons you would like to share?

Mandie McAfee (mmcafee@fpschools.org or 253.298.3082)

Certificated Manager, Human Resources

Franklin Pierce Schools

Funny of the week: Adult life is a constant cycle of "I just need to get through this week",....every week!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, September 16-20, 2024

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:47:37 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, we have a Draft of the agenda for our Annual Law Conference October 14-15, 2024, which will again be at the Double Tree Hilton at South Center in Tukwila, WA. Registration for the Law conference is open so don't delay, sign-up now. The WSPA registration link for the S-275 zoom workshop is also available at the link below.

What's Happening Now:

Membership Renewal, Registration for the School Law Conference and Registration for the S-275 Workshop below.
We have been notified by one of our members that OSPI has stated that the Civil Rights training offered vis Vector Solutions (Safe Schools) does not meet the state's requirements for civil rights training for all employees. I have contacted Vector Solutions to see what they know and can do to make sure the training meets our state's requirements. Stay tuned as there will be more to come as I get the information.
PESB has asked us to make all HR folks aware of what they are doing in regards to the Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) and HB 1277 (effective date 6/6/2024). Below is the information they would like to discuss. They are looking for HR folks to be part of a workgroup to cover the following topics. The first Zoom meeting of this workgroup will be September 26, 2024 and if you are interested please let me know ASAP so I can get your name and information to K.O. Wilson at PESB

TOPICS

FCS Implementation FCS Materials and Content Exemptions for Districts

Training time requirements Quality & Consistency Explore appropriate criteria for exemptions

In-person day(s) content Develop & distribute further FCS materials Develop exemption process

Reimbursement Processes Data Collection Other

Expanding what reimbursement may cover Feedback regarding fidelity of FCS

Ensure funding to paras Consider how to best use this data

“Per the direction of HB 1277 , the Paraboard will be working over the coming year to develop rules related to the implementation of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS), as well as guidelines for school districts in providing the FCS to ensure all paraeducators receive quality training needed to engage with and support students. In this endeavor, the Paraboard wishes to bring together a diverse group of paraeducators and district implementors to provide feedback and input and be thought leaders in this work.

This workgroup will be held as a series of five meetings, all held on Zoom:

Sept. 26, 2024, 9am-12pm: Orientation
Oct, 24, 2024, 9am-12pm: Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) Content
Nov. 21, 2024, 9am-12pm: Consistency of the FCS
Dec. 12, 2024, 9am-12pm: Implementation of the FCS
Jan. 9, 2025, 9am-12pm: Exemption Processes of the FCS

This workgroup will be composed of 75% paraeducators and 25% district/ESD leadership to ensure paraeducator voices are visible and active in the co-creation of paraeducator policy. PESB will offer substitute reimbursement pay for paraeducators and stipends for all participants.

We invite you to nominate individual from your organization’s membership to participate in this series of meetings. After the staff collects all the nominees, PESB staff will choose the final workgroup to ensure maximum variation across demography, geography, and assigned roles, so please include those details in your list of recommended

At your earliest convenience, please send a list of interested from your membership, their contact information, and the details above to Dr. K.O. Wilson, Program Manager for Paraeducator Workforce Development.”

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: WSPA board member Keri Hutchins is working with Dan Steele on WSPA's legislative priorities and she has put together a survey for members to fill out as we embark on this endeavor. Please select this link to make your priorities known.

Funny of the week: I don't know how to act my age, I've never been this old before!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, September 9-13, 2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:39:47 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, the new school year has begun and we are preparing our Annual Law Conference October 14-15, 2024, which will again be at the Double Tree Hilton at South Center in Tukwila, WA. Registration for the Law conference is open so don't delay, sign-up now. The WSPA registration link for the S-275 zoom workshop is also available at the link below.

What's Happening Now:

Membership Renewal, Registration for the School Law Conference and Registration for the S-275 Workshop

Membership Renewal: As of today, we are up to 700 members, If you want to get a discount on any of the remaining training for this year through August, you may still join. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments. Membership for 2025 (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) will begin July 1 when renewal notices will be sent to you and/or your District for next year as follows:

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

It's almost that time to renew your WSPA membership for 2024-25! Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Renton SD is inquiring if any districts have a Microsoft or Google Danielson Framework observation form they can share. Renton recently migrated to QMLETIV and is looking for a work around for teacher observations while the integration to their evaluation system is being configured. If possible, please respond directly to Lian.Sell@rentonschools.us by Thursday, September 12th.enton SD is inquiring if u can.

Funny of the week: What do you call two spiders who just got married? "Newlywebs"

UPCOMING EVENTS :

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, September 3-6, 2024

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:41:18 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, the new school year is upon us and we are preparing our Annual Law Conference October 14-15, 2024, which will again be at the Double Tree Hilton at South Center in Tukwila, WA. Registration for the Law conference is open so don't delay, sign-up now. The WSPA registration link for the S-275 zoom workshop is also available at the link below.

What's Happening Now:

Membership Renewal, Registration for the School Law Conference and Registration for the S-275 Workshop

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

It's almost that time to renew your WSPA membership for 2024-25! Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Toni Neidhold of Kennewick SD is requesting help from Districts with their own in-house counsel. If you have a job description for in-house counsel, please forward to her at:

Toni Neidhold - toni.neidhold@ksd.org

Director of Human Resources

Kennewick School District

Funny of the week: While studying the history of cavemen, one student asked "why did cavemen draw pictures of the hippopotamus and rhinoceroses on their wall?" The teacher replied, "Because they couldn't spell their names"

UPCOMING EVENTS :

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, August 26-30, 2024

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:02:02 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

What's Happening Now:

Membership Renewal, Registration for the School Law Conference and Registration for the S-275 Workshop

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

It's almost that time to renew your WSPA membership for 2024-25! Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: Dear teacher, I talk no matter where I am. Moving my seat will not help!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, August 19-23, 2024

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:03:13 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, we are gearing up for a new school year and preparing our Annual Law Conference October 14-15, 2024, which will again be at the Double Tree Hilton at South Center in Tukwila, WA. Registration for the Law conference will be open today at the link below. The WSPA registration link for the S-275 zoom workshop will be available soon, please keep an eye out for it.

What's Happening Now:

Membership Renewal

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

It's almost that time to renew your WSPA membership for 2024-25! Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2024-25

Jennifer Koskovich , Director of HR, Federal Way Public Schools, WSPA President: jkoskovich@fwps.org
Melissa Kreuder, ESD 112, Vancouver, WA: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

Jane Stencel , Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci , Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox , Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Advice of the week: If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 14-15, Annual School Law Conference
October 23, 2024, S-275 Zoom Workshop- 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM (Save the date, WSPA link coming soon!)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, August 12-16, 2024

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:54:39 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, the HELP summer series PD concluded back in July in Leavenworth, WA was again a success! The pictures of the participants are on our Home Page of this site. We are gearing up for a new school year and preparing our Annual Law Conference October 14-15, 2024, which will again be at the Double Tree Hilton at South Center in Tukwila, WA. Registration for the Law conference will be open later this month. Today I am sending out a separate survey for topics for the Law Conference so be sure to look for it.

What's Happening Now:

WOW, we have had 91 responses so far to our survey on PFML. Twelve members have indicated that they have no concerns/issues while seventy-five have indicated that they do. Here is the link to view the concerns. My next step is to meet with Dan Steele and discuss what our next steps are. I am also in the process of setting up a meeting with one of our state Senators to get their take on it. Stay tuned for more information.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

It's almost that time to renew your WSPA membership for 2024-25! Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Jennifer Koskovich, HRIS Manager, Renton School District, WSPA President: jennifer.koskovich@rentonschools.us
Jane Stencel, Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tara Santucci, Union Gap School District, WSPA Treasurer: tsantucci@uniongap.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: I don't mean to brag, but I just put a puzzle together in 1 day and the box said 2-4 years!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 14-15, Annual School Law Conference

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, June 10-14, 2024

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:36:43 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, the HELP summer series PD are In-person with the exception of Conflict Mediation which is 3 days of Zoom and 1.5 days of in-person and can be signed up for now. Currently we have 16 signed up for the Conflict Mediation. Our numbers for the HELP summer series are going up slowly increasing.

What's Happening Now:

WOW, we have had 91 responses so far to our survey on PFML. Twelve members have indicated that they have no concerns/issues while seventy-five have indicated that they do. Here is the link to view the concerns. My next step is to meet with Dan Steele and discuss what our next steps are. I am also in the process of setting up a meeting with one of our state Senators to get their take on it. Stay tuned for more information.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

It's almost that time to renew your WSPA membership for 2024-25! Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: What does a spy do when they are cold? They go undercover....

UPCOMING EVENTS :

June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, June 3-7, 2024

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:46:02 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, the HELP summer series PD are In-person with the exception of Conflict Mediation which is 3 days of Zoom and 1.5 days of in-person and can be signed up for now. Currently we have 10 signed up for the Conflict Mediation. Our numbers for the HELP summer series are going up slowly increasing.

During my weekly webinar with Dan Steele of WASA, he shared this OSPI power point of the Summary of New District Requirements due to legislative actions this past session and before. It is a comprehensive list and not all of them carry compliance components. Please look them over and make the powers that be in your District aware of them if they are not aware: OSPI Summary of New District Requirements: https://bit.ly/3WJhNQd

What's Happening Now:

WOW, we have had 91 responses so far to our survey on PFML. Twelve members have indicated that they have no concerns/issues while seventy-five have indicated that they do. Here is the link to view the concerns. My next step is to meet with Dan Steele and discuss what our next steps are. I am also in the process of setting up a meeting with one of our state Senators to get their take on it. Stay tuned for more information.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

It's almost that time to renew your WSPA membership for 2024-25! Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: My favorite childhood memory is not having to pay bills!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, May 28-30, 2024

Tue, 28 May 2024 16:23:48 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, the HELP summer series PD are In-person with the exception of Conflict Mediation which is 3 days of Zoom and 1.5 days of in-person and can be signed up for now. Currently we have 6 signed up for the Conflict Mediation and we need at least 10 to be able to offer it. Our numbers for the HELP summer series are going up slowly increasing.

What's Happening Now:

WOW, we have had 90 responses so far to our survey on PFML. Twelve members have indicated that they have no concerns/issues while seventy-five have indicated that they do. Here is the link to view the concerns. My next step is to meet with Dan Steele and discuss what our next steps are. I am also in the process of setting up a meeting with one of our state Senators to get their take on it. Stay tuned for more information.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

It's almost that time to renew your WSPA membership for 2024-25! Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

Funny of the week: When I woke up today, I had no plans to be awesome, it just happened!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, May 20-May 24, 2024

Mon, 20 May 2024 15:44:06 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, our next webinar (5/21/24 from 8:00-4:00) is on Discipline and Investigations by Jason Mackay, Stevens Clay Attorney and if you have not already done so, please sign up at the link below for your spot. The HELP summer series PD including are In-person with the exception of Conflict Mediation which is 3 days of Zoom and 1.5 days of in-person and can be signed up for now. During my weekly webinar with Dan Steele of WASA, he shared this OSPI power point of the Summary of New District Requirements due to legislative actions this past session and before. It is a comprehensive list and not all of them carry compliance components. Please look them over and make the powers that be in your District aware of them if they are not aware: OSPI Summary of New District Requirements: https://bit.ly/3WJhNQd

What's Happening Now:

Your region reps in Region 1 and 2 are in the process for selecting your new region reps for next year, please contact them directly if you are interested in serving. WOW, we have had 87 responses so far to our survey on PFML. Twelve members have indicated that they have no concerns/issues while seventy-five have indicated that they do. Here is the link to view the concerns. My next step is to meet with Dan Steele and discuss what our next steps are. I am also in the process of setting up a meeting with one of our state Senators to get their take on it. Stay tuned for more information.

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

It's almost that time to renew your WSPA membership for 2024-25! Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week:

David Forsythe of the NW ESD 189 asks the following:

Does anyone have written or board policy around what positions are posted internally vs. externally? Do you consider temporary employees eligible for internally posted positions?

David Forsythe, dforsythe@nwesd.org

Assistant Superintendent

Northwest Educational Service District 189

Phone 360-299-4021(O) | 360-540-2414 (C)

NWESD 189 website | Facebook | LinkedIn

Also, Julie Deppa of The Bear Creek School asks which application/program do Districts use to manage/create their job descriptions? Do you have any recommendations for her? Please email/call her directly at:

Julie Deppa, julie.deppa@tbcs.org

425-898-1720 ext 214

Funny of the week: I don't have my Ducks in a row, I have squirrels and rabbits, and they are everywhere!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, May 13-May 17, 2024

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:41:16 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, Our next webinar (5/21/24 from 8:00-4:00) is on Discipline and Investigations by Jason Mackay, Stevens Clay Attorney and if you have not already done so, please sign up at the link below for your spot. The HELP summer series PD including are In-person with the exception of Conflict Mediation which is 3 days of Zoom and 1.5 days of in-person and can be signed up for now. During my weekly webinar with Dan Steele of WASA, he shared this OSPI power point of the Summary of New District Requirements due to legislative actions this past session and before. It is a comprehensive list and not all of them carry compliance components. Please look them over and make the powers that be in your District aware of them if they are not aware: OSPI Summary of New District Requirements: https://bit.ly/3WJhNQd

What's Happening Now:

Your region reps are in the process for selecting your new region reps for next year, please contact them directly if you are interested in serving. WOW, we have had 64 responses so far to our survey on PFML

2024-25 Membership Renewals:

September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

It's almost that time to renew your WSPA membership for 2024-25! Below is information on the renewal process. For questions, please contact Kaley VonVolkli .

July 1, 2024: Renewal Notices sent to districts with a deadline of August 31 to submit any membership changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

* District Membership : Must have at least 10 members renewing or joining for 2024-25 SY to retain District Membership.

August 15, 2024: WSPA begins making the membership changes in our database.

September 16-20, 2024: Invoices will go out to districts for the 2024-25 SY.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: I hate it when people accuse me of lollygagging when it is quite clear I am dillydallying .

UPCOMING EVENTS :

May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, May 6-May 10, 2024

Mon, 06 May 2024 15:50:01 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, Our next FREE webinar (5/7/24 from 9:00-11:00) is on Credits and Clock Hours by our friends at Puyallup SD and if you have not already done so, please sign up at the link below for your spot. Also tomorrow is our Classified Administrator Boot camp webinar from 8:00-3:00 (link and information on this webinar is below). On May 21, we have a webinar on Discipline and Investigations put on in combination with Stevens Clay attorneys and WSPA. The HELP summer series PD including certification for Conflict Mediation are all live and can be signed up for now.

What's Happening Now:

The voting is complete for our WSPA Secretary and Treasurer and those two positions will be held by Secretary-Traci Cox of the West Valley SD (Yakima) from 2024-2026 and Treasurer-Tara Santucci of the Union Gap SD from 2024-2027. Congratulations to these two ladies!

Membership Renewal: As of today, we are up to 702 members, If you have not renewed your WSPA membership for 2023-24 now is the time to do so. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Our superintendent and board are asking what methods other districts are using to audio-record board meetings. Please send responses to jnotman@highland.wednet.edu

Julie Notman

Highland School District 509.678.8630

Funny of the week: I don't always whoop, but when I do, there it is... (upside down and inside out).

UPCOMING EVENTS :

May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, April 29-May 3, 2024

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:28:51 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, Our next webinar (5/7/24 from 9:00-11:00) is on Credits and Clock Hours by our friends at Puyallup SD. This webinar is FREE to WSPA members, please sign up at the link below for your spot. Also coming in May, we have two virtual events for a fee. These are listed below.

What's Happening Now:

We are currently voting for WSPA Treasurer (3-year term) and WSPA Secretary (2-year term) so please check your email from me last week announcing those votes that are open until Wednesday, May 1.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Our school district is seeking recommendations for new software to assist in evaluating salary placements for classified job descriptions and reclassification requests. If you use software that has been effective in this area, please share your recommendations. If you developed an in-house system, we'd be interested to know that too. Please send any responses to pmontgomer@bethelsd.org .

Pam Montgomery, SHRM-CP

Assistant Director - Human Resources

Bethel Public Schools 253.800.2033

email: pmontgomer@bethelsd.org

Funny of the week: Turns out you can buy and eat a birthday cake anytime you want....nobody checks!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)
HELP
Legal Boot Camp

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, April 22-26, 2024

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:23:42 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, Our webinar this week (4/25/24 from 9:00-11:00) is on the recent Legislative Impacts on Bargaining by Dan Steele and Buzz Porter. This webinar is FREE to WSPA members, please sign up at the link below for your spot. Coming in May, we have three webinars scheduled one FREE to WSPA members and two for a fee. These are listed below.

What's Happening Now:

We are currently nominating individuals for WSPA Treasurer (3-year term) and WSPA Secretary (2-year term) so please check your email from me last week announcing those nominations are open and please be thinking about running for one of those positions. Nominations for those positions close tomorrow (4/23/24).

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Pam Montgomery, SHRM-CP

Assistant Director - Human Resources

Bethel Public Schools 253.800.2033

email: pmontgomer@bethelsd.org

Funny of the week: Bigfoot saw me, but nobody believes him!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

April 25, 2024-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)
May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, April 15-19, 2024

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:48:58 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, in April we have two webinars scheduled. One on Fitness for Duty (4/16) and one on the recent Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (4/25). These two webinars are FREE to WSPA members, please sign up at the links below for your spot. Coming in May, we have three webinars scheduled one FREE to WSPA members and two for a fee. These are listed below. Also, WASA is doing a lunch and learn "202 4 Legislative Session Wrap-up" Tuesday, April 16 from Noon - 1 PM. It is free If you want to attend you must sign up (Register Here) .

What's Happening Now:

Voting has ended for our President Elect, congratulations goes out to Melissa Kreuder, her term will go from July 1, 2024 as president elect, to June 30 2026 as past president. Next up we will be nominating individuals for WSPA Treasurer (3-year term) and WSPA Secretary (2-year term) so please look for an email from me announcing those nominations are open and please be thinking about running for one of those positions.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: What did the dustpan say to the broom? You are nothing without me and you know it!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

April 16, 2024-Fitness for Duty (ZW)
April 25, 2024-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)
May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, April 8-12, 2024

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:53:07 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

What's Happening Now:

Please cast your ballot for the WSPA Election for President Elect. The link to vote was sent out to all members last week. Voting ends 4/10/24.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: Why did the computer get cold? Because it left Windows open....

UPCOMING EVENTS :

April 16, 2024-Fitness for Duty (ZW)
April 25, 2024-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)
May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, April 1-5, 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:49:56 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, the Career Fairs are done and we had 71 recruiters and 273 candidates. In Tacoma we had 94 recruiters and 787 candidates. In April we have two webinars scheduled. One on Fitness for Duty and one on the recent Legislative Impacts on Bargaining. These two webinars are FREE to WSPA members, please sign up at the links below for your spot.

What's Happening Now:

Watch for an email from me announcing our Election for President Elect.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: I am going to deviate from my normal funny of the week to shake things up a little. Take a look at this father/daughter duo... Here is Ben and Zara to provide a little levity this week.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

April 16, 2024-Fitness for Duty (ZW)
April 25, 2024-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)
May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, March 25-29, 2024

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:40:03 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, it is Career Fair time and this Friday the 29th we will be in Tacoma for the 2nd fair this month. Registration is closed for the fair, Career Fair in Tacoma Washington . HERE IS THE LINK to the Districts that have registered so far and if you are not on the list and plan on attending, you must contact us today at my number. In April we have two webinars scheduled. One on Fitness for Duty and one on the recent Legislative Impacts on Bargaining. These two webinars are FREE to WSPA members, please sign up at the links below for your spot.

What's Happening Now:

If you are planning on attending the Career Fair in Tacoma, and are not yet registered, please do so now... Career Fair in Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Check to make sure your District is registered!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: I think my wife is putting glue on my firearms...she denies it, but I am sticking to my guns.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer
April 16, 2024-Fitness for Duty (ZW)
April 25, 2024-Legislative Impacts on Bargaining (ZW)
May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, March 18-22, 2024

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:18:11 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, it is Career Fair time and next Friday the 29th we will be in Tacoma for the 2nd fair this month. Today (Monday 3/18/2024) is the last day to register, Career Fair in Tacoma Washington . HERE IS THE LINK to the Districts that have registered so far and if you are not on the list and plan on attending, you must contact us today at this link.

What's Happening Now:

Non-Renewals/Reductions in Force by Paul Clay of Stevens Clay Attorneys along with WSPA will present a FREE webinar on how to plan for and implement non-renewals and reductions in force March 19, 2024 from 9:00-11:00 AM on a Zoom Webinar.
If you are planning on attending the Career Fair in Tacoma, and are not yet registered, please do so now... Career Fair in Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates.

Membership Renewal: If you have not renewed your WSPA membership for 2023-24 now is the time to do so. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

March 19, 2024 - Non-Renewal/Reduction in Force

Brush up on the law and hear Paul Clay of Stevens Clay walk you through the steps for non-renewals and reductions in Force.

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: St. Patrick's Day seems to get bigger every year. Its popularity may even be Dublin...

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 19, 2024-Non-Renewal/RIF (ZW)
March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer
April 16, 2024-Fitness for Duty (ZW)
May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
May 21, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, March 11-15, 2024

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 01:39:12 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, it is Career Fair time and tomorrow we will be in Spokane for the 1st of two fairs this month. The 2nd one will be in Tacoma at the Greater Tacoma Conference Center on March 29th. There is still time to register if you have not already done so. Please check our link to the Districts/Organizations who have signed up for the Career fair to make sure that if you registered, your name is on the list... HERE IS THE LINK

What's Happening Now:

Non-Renewals/Reductions in Force by Paul Clay of Stevens Clay Attorneys along with WSPA will present a FREE webinar on how to plan for and implement non-renewals and reductions in force March 19, 2024 from 9:00-11:00 AM on a Zoom Webinar.
If you are planning on attending the Career Fair in Tacoma, and are not yet registered, please do so now... Career Fair in Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

March 19, 2024 - Non-Renewal/Reduction in Force

Brush up on the law and hear Paul Clay of Stevens Clay walk you through the steps for non-renewals and reductions in Force.

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: BREAKING NEWS: Man in boxers leads police in brief chase....

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 19, 2024-Non-Renewal/RIF (ZW)
March 26, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer
April 16, 2024-Fitness for Duty (ZW)
May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, March 4-8, 2024

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:28:18 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone, it is Annual Conference time and Region 3 has knocked it out of the park!

Please check our link to the Districts/Organizations who have signed up for the Career fair to make sure that if you registered, your name is on the list... HERE IS THE LINK

What's Happening Now:

If you are planning on attending one or both of the Career Fairs in Spokane and/or Tacoma, and are not yet registered, please do so now... Career Fairs in Spokane and Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates. The special rate for the Spokane Downtown Hilton closes today, March 4.
Non-Renewal/RIF and Discipline and Investigation webinars are scheduled...look for the link later this week to get signed up.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

March 12, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Spokane, Wa (IP)

Our first of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 12, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: I heard that there was a huge fight at a local Seafood Restaurant last night...there were battered fish everywhere....

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 19, 2024-Non-Renewal/RIF (ZW)
March 26, 2024-Discipline & Investigation (ZW)
March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer
April 16, 2024-Fitness for Duty (ZW)
May 7-8, 2024-Spring Classified Administrator Boot-camp (ZW)
May 7, 2024-Credits & Clock Hours (ZW)
June 26-28, 2024 & July 11-12-Conflict Mediation (ZW) & (IP)
July 8-12, 2024-HELP & Summer Series (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, February 26-March 1, 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:24:20 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

What's Happening Now:

If you are planning on attending one or both of the Career Fairs in Spokane and/or Tacoma, and are not yet registered, please do so now... Career Fairs in Spokane and Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates. The special rate for the Spokane Downtown Hilton closes this Monday, March 4.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

March 3-6, 2024 - WSPA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference - Vancouver, WA (IP)

Our Annual Conference will feature a Title IX training on Sunday, March 2, and our conference will run from March 4 -6, 2024. Get registered now for the Early Bird pricing which ends January 10, 2024. There is also a hotel discount available too so register early.

March 12, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Spokane, Wa (IP)

Our first of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 12, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: Great Hide and Seek players are HARD to find!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, February 19-23, 2024

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

What's Happening Now:

Registration continues to be open for the 2024 Annual Conference in Vancouver Washington! Select here for the FINAL SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Registration is also open for the Career Fairs in Spokane and Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates
We have decided to extend our application deadline to this Friday, 2/23/2024 for the Randy Hathaway scholarships/fellowships . If you were thinking about applying, please do so.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

February 27, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.- Zoom Webinar on Leaves FREE to WSPA members

This webinar will be presented by Jon Dalley of Stevens Clay Attorneys and will walk through the life of a request for FMLA leave—starting with the request itself, moving through the District’s notice obligations, discussing medical certifications, reviewing the District’s obligations while the employee is on leave, and then talking about what happens when the leave ends.

March 3-6, 2024 - WSPA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference - Vancouver, WA (IP)

March 12, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Spokane, Wa (IP)

Our first of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 12, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: My landlord wants to talk to me about my high heating bills and I told him my door is always open!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 27, 2024-Leaves of absence (ZW) Free to WSPA Members
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, February 12-16, 2024

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:14:49 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

What's Happening Now:

Registration continues to be open for the 2024 Annual Conference in Vancouver Washington! Select here for the DRAFT Breakout Sessions
Registration is also open for the Career Fairs in Spokane and Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates
We have decided to extend our application deadline for the Randy Hathaway scholarships/fellowships . If you were thinking about applying, please do so.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

February 27, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.- Zoom Webinar on Leaves FREE to WSPA members

March 3-6, 2024 - WSPA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference - Vancouver, WA (IP)

March 12, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Spokane, Wa (IP)

Our first of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 12, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: I am trying to lose weight, but have been gaining instead, I am wondering why since I’ve been doing crunches twice a day now. Captain in the morning. Nestle in the afternoon.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 27, 2024-Leaves of absence (ZW) Free to WSPA Members
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

Thank you to our generous Website Sponsors!

WSPA this Week, February 5-9, 2024

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:55:40 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

What's Happening Now:

Registration continues to be open for the 2024 Annual Conference in Vancouver Washington! Select here for the DRAFT Breakout Sessions
Registration is also open for the Career Fairs in Spokane and Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

February 27, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.- Zoom Webinar on Leaves FREE to WSPA members

March 3-6, 2024 - WSPA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference - Vancouver, WA (IP)

March 12, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Spokane, Wa (IP)

Our first of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 12, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: All men should make coffee for their partner, It says so right in the Bible..."HEBREWS"

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 27, 2024-Leaves of absence (ZW) Free to WSPA Members
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, January 29-February 2, 2024

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:38:14 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

What's Happening Now:

Registration continues to be open for the 2024 Annual Conference in Vancouver Washington! Discounted Hotel rates are good only until 2/1/2024 as long as there are still rooms available in our block. Select here for the DRAFT Breakout Sessions
Registration is also open for the Career Fairs in Spokane and Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates.
There are only a couple spots remaining for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop on February 1 & 2 as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them at the link below and reserve your spots now.
Here is the link to nominate yourself or someone else for President Elect for our organization. This is a 3-year term starting June 23, 2024 and going through June 30, 2027. The window for nominations will close on February 2nd so please consider running for President or nominating one of your colleagues.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

February 1-2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

March 3-6, 2024 - WSPA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference - Vancouver, WA (IP)

March 12, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Spokane, Wa (IP)

Our first of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 12, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: Which day do potatoes fear the most? .........................Fryday.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 1-2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, January 22-26, 2024

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:10:09 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

What's Happening Now:

Registration continues to be open for the 2024 Annual Conference in Vancouver Washington! Discounted Hotel rates are good only until 2/1/2024 as long as there are still rooms available in our block. Select here for the DRAFT Breakout Sessions
Registration is also open for the Career Fairs in Spokane and Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates.
There are a few spots remaining for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop on February 1 & 2 as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them at the link below and reserve your spots now.
Here is the link to nominate yourself or someone else for President Elect for our organization. This is a 3-year term starting June 23, 2024 and going through June 30, 2027. The window for nominations will close on February 2nd so please consider running for President or nominating one of your colleagues.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

February 1-2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

March 3-6, 2024 - WSPA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference - Vancouver, WA (IP)

March 12, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Spokane, Wa (IP)

Our first of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 12, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: My boss told me to have a good day so I went home.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

February 1-2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, January 16-19, 2024

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:28:09 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone and Happy New Year!

What's Happening Now:

Registration continues to be open for the 2024 Annual Conference in Vancouver Washington! Discounted Hotel rates are good only until 2/1/2024 as long as there are still rooms available in our block. Select here for the DRAFT Breakout Sessions
Registration is also open for the Career Fairs in Spokane and Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates.
Registration is filling up fast, but continues to remain open for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them at the link below and reserve your spots now.
I will be sending out nominations for WSPA President later this week for the 2025-26 year so please consider running or someone you would like to nominate

Annual Randy Hathaway Fellowships/Scholarships due by Friday this week:

Registration is now open for the 2024 Randy Hathaway Fellowships/Scholarships for monetary assistance for The 2024 WSPA HELP program or College Tuition in a Human Resource related field. Complete applications are due by January 19, 2024. More information can found here . Downloadable Application can be found here .

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

March 3-6, 2024 - WSPA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference - Vancouver, WA (IP)

March 12, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Spokane, Wa (IP)

Our first of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 12, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: I am looking for examples of a policy related to therapy animals in schools. This would be separate from service animals. Please respond to:

Toni Neidhold at Kennewick SD

email: toni.neihold@ksd.org or at

Number: 509-222-6414

Funny of the week: Spaces between ladder rungs have increased because Americans are getting taller. Manufacturers claim it’s due to climb it change.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, January 8-12, 2024

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:49:44 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone and Happy New Year!

What's Happening Now:

SAVE $45 per person! Registration is now open for the 2024 Annual Conference in Vancouver Washington! Early bird registration is closing this Sunday 1/14/24 and is coming up fast so get your team registered. Discounted Hotel rates are also good only until 2/1/2024. Select here for the DRAFT Breakout Sessions
Registration is also open for the Career Fairs in Spokane and Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates.
Registration is filling up fast, but continues to remain open for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them at the link below and reserve your spots now.

Annual Randy Hathaway Fellowships/Scholarships:

Registration is now open for the 2024 Randy Hathaway Fellowships/Scholarships for monetary assistance for The 2024 WSPA HELP program or College Tuition in a Human Resource related field. Complete applications are due by January 19, 2024. More information can found here . Downloadable Application can be found here .

Registration Renewal: If you have not renewed your WSPA membership for 2023-24 now is the time to do so. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payments.

Legally Speaking: It is OK and recommended to post signs indicating "Employees Only" or "Staff Only" in areas of your District where management have determined that employees and staff should only be allowed for the safety of your employees. Please remember that Districts are NOT allowed to ask whether or not an applicant for a school district position has ever been placed on Administrative leave. Here is the RCW passed by the legislature in 2019 and signed into law that governs that question on applications. RCW 28A.400.302: Application question on administrative leave. (wa.gov)

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

March 3-6, 2024 - WSPA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference - Vancouver, WA (IP)

March 12, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Spokane, Wa (IP)

Our first of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 12, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: With the significant increases in WA State L&I salary thresholds, I was wondering what school districts and ESD's are doing with regard to Certificated ESA's who do not meet the DOL definition of Teachers and will be required to comply with the exempt salary requirements. How is this affecting certificated salary schedules for ESA's? Please respond to:

Mari Flosi at ESD 114

email: mflosi@oesd114.org or at

Number: 360-785-5047

Funny of the week: What did the buffalo say to his son when he dropped him off at school? Bi-son.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, January 2-5, 2024

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:21:36 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone and Happy New Year!

BREAKING NEWS! In case you missed it, Jennifer Koskovich is our new WSPA President. Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent for HR at Kennewick SD retired from education at the end of December and took a job in the private sector. A huge thank you goes out from all of us in WSPA for Doug's dedication to the students of Washington state and especially those employees and students in the Kennewick SD! Good luck in your future endeavors Doug. As per our WSPA bylaws, Jennifer Koskovich, our current president elect will take over presidential duties starting January 1, 2024. She will finish Doug's term and then also serve during her term which runs July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Thank you Jennifer for your dedication to our organization and being willing to step up early.

What's Happening:

Registration is now open for the 2024 Annual Conference in Vancouver Washington! Early bird registration is closing 1/10/24 and is coming up fast so get your team registered. Discounted Hotel rates are also good only until 2/1/2024.
Registration is also open for the Career Fairs in Spokane and Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates.
Registration is filling up fast, but continues to remain open for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them at the link below and reserve your spots now.

Annual Randy Hathaway Fellowships/Scholarships:

Registration is now open for the 2024 Randy Hathaway Fellowships/Scholarships for monetary assistance for The 2024 WSPA HELP program or College Tuition in a Human Resource related field. Complete applications are due by January 19, 2024. More information can found here . Downloadable Application can be found here .

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

March 3-6, 2024 - WSPA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference - Vancouver, WA (IP)

March 12, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Spokane, Wa (IP)

Our first of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 12, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: Did you hear that my other brother Darrell got a new job working for Old MacDonald? He’s the new CIEIO.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, December 18-22, 2023

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:54:47 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

BREAKING NEWS! Our current WSPA president, Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent for HR at Kennewick SD is retiring from education at the end of this month and taking a job in the private sector. A huge thank you goes out from all of us in WSPA for Doug's dedication to the students of Washington state and especially those employees and students in the Kennewick SD! Good luck in your future endeavors Doug. As per our WSPA bylaws, Jennifer Koskovich, our current president elect will take over presidential duties starting January 1, 2024. She will finish Doug's term and then also serve during her term which runs July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Thank you Jennifer for your dedication to our organization.

What's Happening: Registration is now open for the 2024 Annual Conference in Vancouver Washington! It is also open for the Career Fairs in Spokane and Tacoma Washington for both recruiters and for candidates. Registration is filling up fast, but continues to remain open for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them at the link below and reserve your spots now.

WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS/EVENTS.

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

March 3-6, 2024 - WSPA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference - Vancouver, WA (IP)

March 12, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Spokane, Wa (IP)

Our first of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 12, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

March 29, 2024 - WSPA Educator Career Fair - Tacoma, WA (IP)

Our second of two Washington Educator Career Fairs is happening March 29, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. Get your District/Organization registered now!

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent at Kennewick SD; WSPA President: doug.christensen@ksd.org

Jennifer Koskovich, HRIS Manager, Renton School District, WSPA President Elect: jennifer.koskovich@rentonschools.us
Jane Stencel, Director of HR at East Valley SD Spokane; WSPA President 22-23; WSPA Professional Development Coordinator: stencelj@evsd.org

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: I sent my hearing aids in for repair 3 weeks ago. I haven’t heard anything since.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, December 11-15, 2023

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:56:03 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

Registration is now open for the 2024 Career Fairs for both recruiters and for candidates. Links for the Annual Conference are coming soon. Registration is filling up fast, but continues to remain open for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them at the link below and reserve your spots now.

The following is from WASA concerning the Lunch & Learn December 13, 2023: School Funding Coalition webinar: https://wasa.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9OTEwODQ0NyZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9NzgzODE3ODg0 -- or a shorter bitly link: https://bit.ly/3MLxwbn . This presentation will provide an overview of the Prototypical School Funding Model, progress that has been made in updating staffing ratios, and a review of the School Funding Coalition’s 2024 legislative priorities. Remember, the webinar is set for Dec. 13, noon-1:00pm. The webinar is complimentary; however, everyone who wants to attend must register to receive the necessary link. The webinar will also be recorded and available on WASA's website following the event.

If you have not renewed your WSPA membership for 2023-24 now is the time to do so. Please reach out to Kaley VonVolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payment.

Please remember that Districts are NOT allowed to ask whether or not an applicant for a school district position has ever been placed on Administrative leave. Here is the RCW passed by the legislature in 2019 and signed into law that governs that question on applications. RCW 28A.400.302: Application question on administrative leave. (wa.gov)

REMINDER of WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS.

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent at Kennewick SD; WSPA President: doug.christensen@ksd.org

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: What do you call someone with no body and no nose? ...............Nobody knows.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign-up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Spokane Only
Candidate Sign-up Spokane
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Spokane
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)
Recruiter Discount Sign up for Both Fairs
Recruiter Sign-up Tacoma Only
Candidate Sign-up Tacoma
Hotel Reduced Rate Booking Tacoma
Recruiter Flyer
Recruiter Handbook
Candidate Flyer

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, December 4-9, 2023

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:50:44 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

The following is from WASA concerning the Lunch & Learn: School Funding Coalition webinar: https://wasa.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9OTEwODQ0NyZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9NzgzODE3ODg0 -- or a shorter bitly link: https://bit.ly/3MLxwbn . This presentation will provide an overview of the Prototypical School Funding Model, progress that has been made in updating staffing ratios, and a review of the School Funding Coalition’s 2024 legislative priorities. Remember, the webinar is set for Dec. 13, noon-1:00pm. The webinar is complimentary; however, everyone who wants to attend must register to receive the necessary link. The webinar will also be recorded and available on WASA's website following the event.

During the Law Conference Catherine Slagle, Director of the Office of Professional Practice for OSPI and Christine Geary, Assistant Director, spoke about the National Database Clearinghouse for adverse actions taken against licenses or certificates of professional P-12 educators. Here is the link to a Flyer about that service and how to get in touch with them: ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yd9v3UA8CL3V9g0XpFbOu4Wjup07x7If/view?usp=drive_link ).

REMINDER of WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS.

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent at Kennewick SD; WSPA President: doug.christensen@ksd.org

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: Two snowmen are standing in a field. One says, “Now that you mention it, I smell carrots too.”

UPCOMING EVENTS :

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, November 27-December 1, 2023

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:34:49 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

Registration is filling up fast, but continues to remain open for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them at the link below and reserve your spots now….registration for our career fairs and annual conference will be coming in December so keep a lookout for it.

REMINDER of WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS.

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent at Kennewick SD; WSPA President: doug.christensen@ksd.org

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: What’s the difference between Black Eyed Peas and Chick Peas? Black Eyed Peas can sing us a song. Chick Peas can hummus one.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, November 20-24, 2023

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:49:49 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone and Happy Thanksgiving Week!

We had 20 people sign up (full class) and are taking the Conflict Mediation professional development course! Registration continues to remain open for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them at the link below and reserve your spots now….registration for our career fairs and annual conference will be coming in December so keep a lookout for it.

REMINDER of WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS.

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent at Kennewick SD; WSPA President: doug.christensen@ksd.org

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: We have two:

Tahoma would like to hear from any district that currently has electronic personnel files. Please include a name and contact information so we can follow-up with some questions

Sharon Gooch

Tahoma School District

Human Resources

425.413.3406

2. Does anyone have an evaluation form for certificated district office administrators?

Kelly Lopez

Wenatchee Schools

509-663-8161

Funny of the week: What are turkeys thankful for? ..........wait for it...................Vegetarians!!

UPCOMING EVENTS :

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, November 13-17, 2023

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:09:48 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

Registration remains open for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them at the link below and reserve your spots now….registration for our career fairs and annual conference will be coming in December so keep a lookout for it.

REMINDER of WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS.

Conflict Mediation November 16-18, 2023 (ZW) and November 30-December 1, 2023 (IP)

This is the rescheduled workshop from last spring and will be a combination of Zoom Webinar and In-Person training. Certification will be provided for those who complete the course. The registration link will be coming soon.

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent at Kennewick SD; WSPA President: doug.christensen@ksd.org

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: I was going to tell a carpentry joke but I couldn’t find any that woodwork.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

Nov 16-18, 2023 & Nov 30-Dec 1, 2023-Conflict Mediation (ZW & IP)
January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
March 29, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, November 6-10, 2023

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:35:51 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

Registration is open for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now….registration for our career fairs and annual conference will be coming in December so keep a lookout for it.

REMINDER of WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS.

Accommodations for Nursing Moms Workshop via Zoom-November 7, 2023 (ZW)

What school district employers are required to do based on the Federal Law including recent amendments and their implementation dates and state law. Collective bargaining tips will also be covered. This workshop will be given by Lorraine Wilson of Porter Foster Rorick Law Firm.

Conflict Mediation November 16-18, 2023 (ZW) and November 30-December 1, 2023 (IP)

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent at Kennewick SD; WSPA President: doug.christensen@ksd.org

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: I went to the doctor with a suspicious-looking mole. He said they all look that way and I should have left him in the garden.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

November 7, 2023-Accomodations for Nursing Moms (ZW)
Nov 16-18, 2023 & Nov 30-Dec 1, 2023-Conflict Mediation (ZW & IP)
January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
March 29, 2024(Tentative)-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, October 30-November 3, 2023

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:45:36 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

We have had a strong response for the S-275 webinar which will be held tomorrow the 31st of October, there is still time to register if you have not already. Have you ever thought of becoming certified in conflict mediation? How about just developing additional skills as you mediate between employees? Here is your chance to sign up to the Conflict Mediation course taught by the folks at Dispute Resolution as there are still several spots available. Part of the course is delivered via zoom and the rest is in-person in Olympia. The link for that course is below as well. A new workshop entitled "Accommodations for Nursing Moms" will be held November 7th, the link to sign up is below. Registration is open for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now….

REMINDER of WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS.

S-275 Workshop via Zoom-October 31, 2023 (ZW)

We are again partnering with WASBO to provide this important training and special emphasis will be on "Learn how to place certificated employees within the S-275 report since the Washington State Legislature did away with the Salary Allocation Model in 2018. Special emphasis will also be given to CTE and ESA certificated employees."

Accommodations for Nursing Moms Workshop via Zoom-November 7, 2023 (ZW)

Conflict Mediation November 16-18, 2023 (ZW) and November 30-December 1, 2023 (IP)

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent at Kennewick SD; WSPA President: doug.christensen@ksd.org

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: None

Funny of the week: Did you hear about the corduroy pillow? It’s making headlines.

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 31, 2023-S275 Workshop (ZW)
November 7, 2023-Accomodations for Nursing Moms (ZW)
Nov 16-18, 2023 & Nov 30-Dec 1, 2023-Conflict Mediation (ZW & IP)
January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
March 29, 2024(Tentative)-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, October 23-27, 2023

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:55:16 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

There is one day to register for the Train the Trainer webinar "What Every Educator Needs to Know" put on by OSPI-OPP duo of Catherine Slagel and Christine Geary from the OPP office. The link is below. We have had a strong response for the S-275 webinar which will be held next Tuesday the 31st of October. Have you ever thought of becoming certified in conflict mediation? How about just developing additional skills as you mediate between employees? Here is your chance to sign up to the Conflict Mediation course taught by the folks at Dispute Resolution as there are still several spots available. Part of the course is delivered via zoom and the rest is in-person in Olympia. The link for that course is below as well. A new workshop entitled "Accommodations for Nursing Moms" will be held November 7th, the link to sign up is below. Registration is open for our 21 ^st Century Bargaining Workshop as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now….

Thanks to all who took time out of your busy schedules to provide ideas for our Annual Conference scheduled for March 3-6, 2024 in Vancouver, WA, registration links will be available in early December.

REMINDER of WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR THESE TRAININGS.

Train the Trainer: What Every Educator Needs to Know from OPP via Zoom-October 24, 2023 (ZW)

This webinar is focused on training educators to train others within their district/ESD/entity. Registration is OPEN on the link below.

S-275 Workshop via Zoom-October 31, 2023 (ZW)

Accommodations for Nursing Moms Workshop via Zoom-November 7, 2023 (ZW)

Conflict Mediation November 16-18, 2023 (ZW) and November 30-December 1, 2023 (IP)

January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)

The popular 21st Century Bargaining Workshop will run again this year as we partner again with Porter Foster and Rorick. Contact them and reserve your spots now.

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent at Kennewick SD; WSPA President: doug.christensen@ksd.org

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallupsd.org

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: Hi, Darrell and all - I would appreciate receiving other districts' job descriptions for the following administrative positions:

High School Principal
Executive Director of Human Resources

Thank you - Debby

Debby Gregory, M.Ed.

Executive Director of Human Resources

dgregory@chehalisschools.org

360-807-7200 office

360-748-8899 fax

Funny of the week: Two HR Executives ran into each other at the door of their psychiatrist’s office.

“Hello, there,” said one. “Are you coming or going?” “If I knew that,” said the other, “I wouldn’t be here.”

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 24, 2023-Train the Trainer: What Every Educator Needs to Know (ZW)
October 31, 2023-S275 Workshop (ZW)
November 7, 2023-Accomodations for Nursing Moms (ZW)
Nov 16-18, 2023 & Nov 30-Dec 1, 2023-Conflict Mediation (ZW & IP)
January 22-February 2, 2024-21st Century Bargaining Skills Workshops (IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
March 29, 2024(Tentative)-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director

WSPA this Week, October 16-20, 2023

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:52:38 GMT

SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR THE K-12 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good morning everyone!

The 2023 LAW CONFERENCE was held last week and we had 167 registrants which was down 7 from the previous year. Based on the feedback the conference was well received. Registration is still open for the S-275 webinar to be held on October 31 and the link is included below. Have you ever thought of becoming certified in conflict mediation? How about just developing additional skills as you mediate between employees? We just added a new workshop entitled "Accommodations for Nursing Moms", the link to sign up is below. Here is your chance to sign up to the Conflict Mediation course taught by the folks at Dispute Resolution as there are still several spots available. Part of the course is delivered via zoom and the rest is in-person in Olympia. The link for that course is below as well. Thanks to all who took time out of your busy schedules to provide ideas for our Annual Conference scheduled for March 3-6, 2024 in Vancouver, WA, registration links will be available in early December.

If you have not renewed your WSPA membership for 2023-24 now is the time to do so. Please reach out to Kaley Vonvolkli ( kvonvolkli@wasa-oly.org ) to make that happen. Here is a reminder that we are contracting with WASA again to manage our membership roster and payment.

Here is a reminder that Districts are NOT allowed to ask whether or not an applicant for a school district position has ever been placed on Administrative leave. Here is the RCW passed by the legislature in 2019 and signed into law that governs that question. RCW 28A.400.302: Application question on administrative leave. (wa.gov)

REMINDER of WSPA's Address:

WSPA

PO BOX 14459

TUMWATER, WA 98511

SAVE THE DATES! THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW FOR MOST OF THESE TRAININGS.

Train the Trainer: What Every Educator Needs to Know from OPP via Zoom-October 24, 2023 (ZW)

This webinar is focused on training educators to train others within their district/ESD/entity. Registration is OPEN on the link below.

S-275 Workshop via Zoom-October 31, 2023 (ZW)

Accommodations for Nursing Moms Workshop via Zoom-November 7, 2023 (ZW)

Conflict Mediation November 16-18, 2023 (ZW) and November 30-December 1, 2023 (IP)

WSPA Leadership 2023-24

Doug Christensen, Assistant Superintendent at Kennewick SD; WSPA President: doug.christensen@ksd.org

Tina Limmer, Director of Human Resources, Systems and School Support, Puyallup School District, WSPA Treasurer: limmetm@puyallup.k12.wa.us

Traci Cox, Human Resource Coordinator, West Valley (Yakima) School District, WSPA Secretary: coxt@wvsd208.org

Darrell Heisler, Executive Director of WSPA: dheisler@wspa.net

Member Requests this week: (None)

Funny of the week: A father brought his little girl to ”bring your child to work day. They were talking with other parents and having a great time. His daughter burst out crying and her dad asked her what was wrong. She said, “where are all the clowns you said you worked with?”

UPCOMING EVENTS :

October 24, 2023-Train the Trainer: What Every Educator Needs to Know (ZW)
October 31, 2023-S275 Workshop (ZW)
November 7, 2023-Accomodations for Nursing Moms (ZW)
Nov 16-18, 2023 & Nov 30-Dec 1, 2023-Conflict Mediation (ZW & IP)
March 3-6, 2024-Annual Conference-Hilton Hotel-Downtown Vancouver, WA (IP)
March 12, 2024-Washington Educator Career Fair-Spokane CC (IP)
March 29, 2024(Tentative)-Washington Educator Career Fair-Tacoma GTCC (IP)

Have a great week everyone!

Darrell Heisler

WSPA Executive Director