May 17, 2018

“Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.” Thomas Jefferson

WPSBA'S ANNUAL MEETING AND DINNER - OUR PICK FOR MOST FUN EVENT OF THE YEAR THIS IS OUR SHAMELESS PLUG to remind you to register for our Annual Meeting and Dinner. If you share our passion for civics education beyond the surface, sign up through your District Clerk for this May 31st program at Crabtree's Kittle House. Board members and Superintendents will be lining up to meet our panel of impressive students and education professionals to learn new ways your district can promote "Civics in Action."

Silence: not always a virtue

GOT TRANSITION? BUDGET VOTES AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS, as you know, yield both celebrations and disappointments. In either case, your work in support of students is ongoing. The way forward is often not apparent to incoming board members, so be sure to download our orientation guide and forward your newbies to OUR WEBSITE to register for upcoming programs just for them.

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WPSBA orientation guide

WPSBA's BOE Transition and Governance Programs

WE HAVE THE SCOOP ON ELECTION DAY HAPPENINGS HOW DID THE STORM LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON influence voting in our region? This LoHud article confirms that fallen trees and powerlines played a part in lower voter turnout, just like the tax cap did. All but two budgets in our region prevailed and many boards will soon be welcoming new members onto their team.

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