October 14, 2025  |  12-1 PM

Internal communication (engaging staff and improving district culture)

“From Snoring to Scoring: How to Get Your Staff to Want to Read Your Newsletter (NSPRA Gold Mine presentation)
Then, we will open it up for members to share ideas for engaging staff.

Presenter(s): Sarah LeBlanc and Gracie Durham; Round Lake Area Schools CUSD #116 (Ill.)
And, WSPRA members

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October 23, 2025  |  12-1 PM

Referendum Campaign: “From Ideas to Action: Uniting Stakeholders to Achieve Meaningful Results”

This webinar will kick off a possible cohort for referendum planning (if enough are interested).

A practical guide to fostering collaboration among school board members, staff, parents, and the community. Drawing from the successful $183 million referendum in the Green Bay Area Public School District, it highlights the importance of open communication, transparency, and inclusive planning. Learn strategies to align diverse perspectives, use data to drive informed decisions, and build sustainable facility and funding plans—while strengthening trust and community relationships.

Presenters: Kevin Hickman, Client Executive, Nexus Solutions and Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications and Public Relations, Green Bay Area Public School District (both former WSPRA Presidents)

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