Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) Events

Platform Revision Proposal Window

Ongoing through Thursday, April 30, 2026

Starting April 1, the annual window opens for school boards to submit revision proposals for WSSDA’s platform. The window will close on April 30, 2026.

Over the summer, WSSDA’s Legislative and Resolutions committees will review submissions, which will ultimately be advanced to the annual WSSDA General Assembly.

At the assembly, every school board in the state is eligible to have a delegate cast a vote on each proposal.

NDN | Financial Oversight

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12 – 1pm

We'll explore the board’s role in district budgeting. We look at the various components, financial reports, values-based budgeting, fiscal responsibility, and budget approval.

Online Location: wssda.zoom.us…
More info: wssda.zoom.us…

DA 6 Regional Meeting | Evergreen

Evergreen SD 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr., Vancouver, WA 98684
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6 – 8:30pm

Each spring, WSSDA hosts Regional Meetings in its 11 designated “Director Areas.” These gatherings are facilitated by WSSDA staff and the board member representing each region. They provide a platform for networking and discussing pertinent topics and information. Additionally, these meetings ensure that members receive comprehensive, accurate, and timely updates on education issues.

More info: www.eventbrite.com…

DA 1 Regional Meeting | Arlington

The Commons Area of Byrnes Performing Arts Center, Arlington High School 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd, Arlington, WA 98223.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6 – 8:30pm

Each spring, WSSDA hosts Regional Meetings in its 11 designated “Director Areas.” These gatherings are facilitated by WSSDA staff and the board member representing each region. They provide a platform for networking and discussing pertinent topics and information. Additionally, these meetings ensure that members receive comprehensive, accurate, and timely updates on education issues.

More info: www.eventbrite.com…

DA 3 Regional Meeting | Clover Park

Clover Park District Boardroom 10903 Gravelly Lake. Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6 – 8:30pm

Each spring, WSSDA hosts Regional Meetings in its 11 designated “Director Areas.” These gatherings are facilitated by WSSDA staff and the board member representing each region. They provide a platform for networking and discussing pertinent topics and information. Additionally, these meetings ensure that members receive comprehensive, accurate, and timely updates on education issues.

More info: www.eventbrite.com…

Student Representatives Network Meeting

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6 – 7pm

All active student board representatives from across the state are welcome to join the Student Representatives Network (SRN). This group meets monthly during the school year (September-May) to connect student board representatives to issues and topics regarding K-12 education in Washington state. Students who join the network will receive an email with the link and agenda the week before each month’s meeting. Learn more about the SRN.

Online Location: Zoom

DA 2 Regional Meeting | Tahoma

Tahoma SD Boardroom 25720 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6 – 8:30pm

Each spring, WSSDA hosts Regional Meetings in its 11 designated “Director Areas.” These gatherings are facilitated by WSSDA staff and the board member representing each region. They provide a platform for networking and discussing pertinent topics and information. Additionally, these meetings ensure that members receive comprehensive, accurate, and timely updates on education issues.

More info: www.eventbrite.com…

Platform Revision Proposal Window Closes

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Starting April 1, the annual window opens for school boards to submit revision proposals for WSSDA’s platform. The window will close on April 30, 2026.

Over the summer, WSSDA’s Legislative and Resolutions committees will review submissions, which will ultimately be advanced to the annual WSSDA General Assembly.

At the assembly, every school board in the state is eligible to have a delegate cast a vote on each proposal.

DA 5 Regional Meeting | Tenino

Tenino HS, Student Success Ctr. 500 W. 2nd Ave., Tenino, WA 98589
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6 – 8:30pm

Each spring, WSSDA hosts Regional Meetings in its 11 designated “Director Areas.” These gatherings are facilitated by WSSDA staff and the board member representing each region. They provide a platform for networking and discussing pertinent topics and information. Additionally, these meetings ensure that members receive comprehensive, accurate, and timely updates on education issues.

More info: www.eventbrite.com…

DA 8 Regional Meeting | Wapato

Simcoe Elementary 1307 S. Camas Ave. Wapato, WA 98951
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6 – 8:30pm

Each spring, WSSDA hosts Regional Meetings in its 11 designated “Director Areas.” These gatherings are facilitated by WSSDA staff and the board member representing each region. They provide a platform for networking and discussing pertinent topics and information. Additionally, these meetings ensure that members receive comprehensive, accurate, and timely updates on education issues.

More info: www.eventbrite.com…

DA 4 Regional Meeting | Bremerton

Bremerton District Boardroom 134 Marion Ave. N, Bremerton, WA 98312
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6 – 8:30pm

Each spring, WSSDA hosts Regional Meetings in its 11 designated “Director Areas.” These gatherings are facilitated by WSSDA staff and the board member representing each region. They provide a platform for networking and discussing pertinent topics and information. Additionally, these meetings ensure that members receive comprehensive, accurate, and timely updates on education issues.

More info: www.eventbrite.com…

WSSDA Board Meeting

Central or Eastern WA
(Location TBD)
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9am – 4pm

The agenda will be posted to BoardDocs and linked here approximately 1 week prior to the meeting.

DA 11 Regional Meeting | Walla Walla

Walla Walla District Office, 364 S Park St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Monday, May 18, 2026, 6 – 8:30pm

Each spring, WSSDA hosts Regional Meetings in its 11 designated “Director Areas.” These gatherings are facilitated by WSSDA staff and the board member representing each region. They provide a platform for networking and discussing pertinent topics and information. Additionally, these meetings ensure that members receive comprehensive, accurate, and timely updates on education issues.

More info: www.eventbrite.com…

DA 10 Regional Meeting | Ritzville

Lind-Ritzville HS Collaboration Room
209 E. Wellsandt. Rd.
Ritzville, WA 99169
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6 – 8:30pm

Each spring, WSSDA hosts Regional Meetings in its 11 designated “Director Areas.” These gatherings are facilitated by WSSDA staff and the board member representing each region. They provide a platform for networking and discussing pertinent topics and information. Additionally, these meetings ensure that members receive comprehensive, accurate, and timely updates on education issues.

More info: www.eventbrite.com…

DA 7 Regional Meeting | Wenatchee

Wenatchee District Boardroom 235 Sunset Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6 – 8:30pm

Each spring, WSSDA hosts Regional Meetings in its 11 designated “Director Areas.” These gatherings are facilitated by WSSDA staff and the board member representing each region. They provide a platform for networking and discussing pertinent topics and information. Additionally, these meetings ensure that members receive comprehensive, accurate, and timely updates on education issues.

More info: www.eventbrite.com…

NDN | Community Engagement and Advocacy

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12 – 1pm

We'll talk about working with parents, staff, students, and constituents, and representing your community’s interests.

Online Location: wssda.zoom.us…
More info: wssda.zoom.us…

DA 9 Regional Meeting | Spokane

Spokane District Office
200 N. Bernard St.
Spokane, WA 99201
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6 – 8:30pm

Each spring, WSSDA hosts Regional Meetings in its 11 designated “Director Areas.” These gatherings are facilitated by WSSDA staff and the board member representing each region. They provide a platform for networking and discussing pertinent topics and information. Additionally, these meetings ensure that members receive comprehensive, accurate, and timely updates on education issues.

More info: www.eventbrite.com…

Student Representatives Network Meeting

Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6 – 7pm

All active student board representatives from across the state are welcome to join the Student Representatives Network (SRN). This group meets monthly during the school year (September-May) to connect student board representatives to issues and topics regarding K-12 education in Washington state. Students who join the network will receive an email with the link and agenda the week before each month’s meeting.

Online Location: Zoom

NDN | Policies and Procedures

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12 – 1pm

We'll talk about the board's responsibilities around policies and procedures, give an overview of WSSDA's model policy development and revision, and WSSDA's policy and legal services.

Online Location: wssda.zoom.us…
More info: wssda.zoom.us…

WSSDA Board Meeting

WSSDA Headquarters
225 College Street NE
Olympia WA 98516
Friday, August 14, 2026, 2 – 6pm

Day 1 of a 2-day board meeting.
The agenda will be posted to BoardDocs and linked here approximately 1 week prior to the meeting.

WSSDA Board Meeting

WSSDA Headquarters
225 College Street NE
Olympia WA 98516
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9am – 4pm

Day 2 of a 2-day board meeting.
The agenda will be posted to BoardDocs and linked here approximately 1 week prior to the meeting.

Leadership Academy

Friday, August 21, 2026, 3 – 5:30pm

More info on the training program coming soon...

Leadership Academy

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9am – 12pm

More info on the training program coming soon...

Candidate Filing Window

Tuesday, September 1 – Wednesday, September 16, 2026

This is the filing window for three statewide elections facilitated by WSSDA:

Visit the pages above for details on candidate eligibility, filing for candidacy, slates, and more.

WSSDA Board Meeting

Friday, September 11, 2026, 5 – 6pm

The agenda will be posted to BoardDocs and linked here approximately 1 week prior to the meeting.

Online Location: wssda.zoom.us…

Candidate Filing Window Closes

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

This day is the deadline to file for candidacy in one of the three statewide elections facilitated by WSSDA:

Visit the pages above for details on candidate eligibility, filing for candidacy, slates, and more.

NDN | Superintendent Evaluation

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12 – 1pm

In this meeting of the New Director Network we'll discuss the importance of superintendent evaluation, approaches for relationship-building and professional growth, and introduce the superintendent evaluation models that WSSDA offers.

Online Location: wssda.zoom.us…
More info: wssda.zoom.us…

General Assembly

Saturday, September 19, 2026

The 2026 General Assembly will be a virtual event. Delegates will receive login credentials to view and participate. Non-delegates can only observe the broadcast.

At 8 a.m., there will be a presentation that explains how the assembly plays a key role in WSSDA’s year-round advocacy efforts and what happens with the results of the assembly voting.

At 9 a.m., official business will begin and continue until all business is complete.

Voting Window

Thursday, October 1 – Friday, October 16, 2026

Voting for three statewide elections facilitated by WSSDA ocurrs during this time. The elections are for:

Visit the pages above for details on candidate eligibility, filing for candidacy, slates, and more.