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WSSDA Board Meeting
Board of Directors
The agenda will be posted to BoardDocs and linked here approximately 1 week prior to the meeting.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Spokane, WA
(in conjunction with Annual Conference).
WSSDA Annual Conference
Leadership Development
A Call to Lead with Impact
As board members, the full effect of our work isn’t always visible. Decisions made in the boardroom can ripple outward across time in ways we may never fully see. That’s exactly why a thoughtful focus on impact matters, and that's why our 2026 conference theme is Impact. Learn more... About
WSSDA’s annual conference is the largest gathering of education policymakers in the state. The conference creates a special opportunity for school directors, student board representatives, and superintendents to spend a few days learning from peers, educational experts, and for strengthening connections within their own board-superintendent team. The location of WSSDA’s conference alternates between eastern and western Washington annually.
Thursday, November 19, 2026 – Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Spokane, WA.
Advancing Inclusion Through Belonging
This training will be offered at the 2026 WSSDACON in Spokane and available to conference registrants.
, Belonging is an essential condition of an inclusive environment. Here, participants will explore the relationships between belonging, engagement, dignity, and student growth/success more deeply. The significance of shaping and maintaining a district-wide culture of dignity across all dimensions of difference is emphasized.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Davenport Grand Hotel.
Deciphering District Budgets
This training will be offered at the 2026 WSSDACON in Spokane and available to conference registrants.
, Get to know the structure and basic terminology used in the district budget. Become familiar with the five funds used in district accounting and learn about the system used to code district revenue and expenditures. Making sense of “Section A” of a district budget and unlocking the basics of the budget coding system will allow you to decipher many types of information. The knowledge you gain will help you ask key questions when the board is involved in developing and monitoring the district budget.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Davenport Grand Hotel.
Foundations of Cultural Proficiency
This training will be offered at the 2026 WSSDACON in Spokane and available to conference registrants.
, Culture is to people what water is to fish. We tend not to think about culture because it surrounds us all the time. In this learning experience, participants will explore culture within the context of a school district and its impact on students, staff, and families. By considering the opportunities and benefits of cultivating cultural proficiency throughout a school district, school directors will be equipped to promote cultural proficiency within the unique context of their own districts.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Davenport Grand Hotel.
Tackling Financial Soundness
This training will be offered at the 2026 WSSDACON in Spokane and available to conference registrants.
, Learn about the key budget drivers for districts and the Financial Health Indicators developed by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Examine the concepts underlying each indicator, identify how district profile scores are determined, and learn to navigate OSPI's website to access your district’s profile. All this information will help you provide board-appropriate guidance for financial soundness when developing and monitoring the district budget.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Davenport Grand Hotel.
Federal Relations Network Meeting
Strategic Advocacy
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM.
Spokane Annual Conference. Location TBD.
2026 AI Innovation Summit | West Side Summit
AI Summit 2026: Shaping the Future of K-12 Education
Two locations. One statewide learning experience.
Join colleagues from across Washington’s K-12 system to move AI from possibility to practice in ways that strengthen student learning, support educators, and help schools and districts work better.
Register Now.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood WA 99201.
2026 AI Innovation Summit | East Side Summit
AI Summit 2026: Shaping the Future of K-12 Education
Two locations. One statewide learning experience.
Join colleagues from across Washington’s K-12 system to move AI from possibility to practice in ways that strengthen student learning, support educators, and help schools and districts work better.
Register Now.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201.
Advocacy Action Network (AAN)
Strategic Advocacy
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Online Location: Zoom.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
NDN | Growing in your Leadership
Leadership Development
In our final gathering of the year, we'll provide a brief overview of school board-related research, board self-assessments and the value of discussing your own effectiveness, and share opportunities for leadership development through WSSDA, like committees, the Leadership WSSDA program etc.
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit wssda.zoom.us.