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WASBO Mission
The mission of the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials is to provide professional growth opportunities for its members, provide a network of support for its members, to work for adequate funding, and to advocate for educational opportunities for children in the State of Wisconsin.
WASBO Vision
By the end of the decade, the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials shall be the most influential organization on significant Wisconsin school business management issues.
WASBO Goals
Goal #1 – Governance
To change or restructure WASBO’s governance to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our organization.
Organizational Structure
• Role of Leadership Team
• Role of Board Liaisons to Committees
Board Meeting Format and Schedule
New Board Member and Officer Orientation
Budget Development and Reporting
Executive Director Evaluation
Board Self-Evaluation
Strategic and Long-range Planning
Goal #2 – Communications & Technology
To explore and evaluate potential means of communications and use of technologies to better serve the needs of our membership.
Examples:
• WASBO Web Site
• Electronic Meetings (Board, Committees, Regionals)
• Video Conferencing
• Telephone Conferencing
• Pod Casting
• Use of Blogs
Goal #3 – Member Resources
To develop and implement a comprehensive library or database of resources and best practices that members would be able to access and share on-line.
Examples:
• Requests for Proposals
• Fee Schedules
• Referendum Materials
• Policies or Procedures
• Budget Development
• Operations Manuals (i.e. fiscal operations, student activities)
WASBO Code of Ethics
High standards of ethical behavior for the Professional School Business Official are essential and compatible with the purpose of public education and to their commitment to leadership in the continuing improvement of the educational enterprise. To that end, Professional School Business Officials shall:
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Adhere to local, state and national laws
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Accept responsibility for mastering, contributing to and sharing in the growth of specialized knowledge, concepts, and skills which are necessary to perform their duties
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Perform and direct the Business Functions of the district in full support of educational opportunities provided to “all persons” in the district.
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Honor the public trust of the position above any economic or social rewards; not permit considerations of private gain nor personal economic interest to affect the discharge of their professional responsibilities; and recognize that the schools are the public's business and seek to keep the community informed about its schools.
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