We invite you to attend WSSCA's
42nd Annual School Safety & Health Conference/Expo 1. This conference will provide a platform for information exchange on school health and safety hazard prevention and control, as well as promote best practices on school safety; and share information on the schools with the best practices and safety performance in the State of Wisconsin, presented by their work teams and safety leaders. 2. Designed by school safety professionals dedicated to the tasks of improving safety, health, and wellness in Wisconsin's schools. Our pledge is make Wisconsin’s schools a safe and healthy place to learn, work, teach and visit. Date and Location:
Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Kalahari Resort
1305 Kalahari Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Phone: 1-877-254-5466 for lodging ** Expo is Monday, March 8** Map and Directions Auction Items: - Silent Auction and Door Prize List
Conference Sponsors: WSSCA Conference Sponsors: WSSCA would like to thank the following organization for their
Contributions to our Lifesaving work. GOLD SPONSORS: SILVER SPONSORS: BRONZE SPONSORS: Testimonials: - I attend the WSSCA conferences because I believe that many of the major challenges facing every school district in Wisconsin cross district boundaries. If the problems affect us all, we all must work together to solve them. The citizens of this state deserve an all-out effort by everyone involved in the safety and security of our schools, and the conference brings us together at one table. There is no other organization that provides this opportunity. None.
Peter P. Pochowski, Director of School Safety and Security, Milwaukee Public Schools - Six years ago it became required that school districts have a safety coordinator. As in most districts around the state it became another part of the duties of the Buildings and Grounds Director. I believe it was felt most of us knew what OSHA or the Department of Commerce was and generally had some practices in place to keep our staffs safe. So at that time it seemed to be somewhat of a fit.
- As most of us do when we need a question answered or have a problem we contact our counter parts for their advice or the answer. When it came to becoming a safety coordinator there were questions I did not even know I should ask. My business manager mentioned to look at WSSCA.
- After joining and going to my first conference I now had a place not only to find out answers to questions, but more importantly to learn how to best keep our schools safe. In six years, school safety and emergency planning has come to the forefront of issues in our schools.
- It would be my belief that any person assigned to the safety position in a school district thinking about joining should at least take a serious look at the Association. In this day and age schools need all the help we can get to make our districts safe for students, staff, and visitors. Bob Severson, Chippewa Falls School District, Director of Building, Grounds and Safety
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Who Attends the WSSCA Conference
Anyone interested in school safety and health issues including: Superintendents, Building Principals, Business Managers, Driver Educators, Safety Coordinators, Buildings and Grounds, Pupil Services/Special Ed Directors, School Nurses, and School Psych/Social Workers. Learn, Network and Grow
Unique Networking Opportunities: Many attendees cited networking opportunities as the key benefit and reason to attend! You will have plenty of opportunities to make long-lasting and helpful contacts. At the same time, the networking opportunities will foster the peer-learning through the exchange of practical experiences and viewpoints. Lodging
A block of rooms has been held at the Kalahari Resort and Water Park. Hotel reservations should be made directly with the Kalahari by calling 1-877-254-5466. Room rate is $62 single (state rate $119 for double/quad occupancy). Reservations must be received prior to February 2. Please reference “WSSCA” when making your reservation. Unreserved rooms will be released to the general public at that time. Room availability cannot be guaranteed after February 2. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - Up to .85 CEUs will be awarded upon completion of the conference.
- .4 CEUs will be award for Half-day programs.
WSSCA Training Scholarships
Training scholarships are available from WSSCA and may be applied toward the tuition cost of WSSCA's Spring Conference and Expo. For more information, visit our Scholarship website. Special Events:
1. Silent Auction: A "Silent Auction" will be conducted during the conference. Items will be donated by our Corporate Members and WSSCA. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on items until Wednesday afternoon. Auction items will be dispersed at that time. Come prepared with funds to participate in the auction! Funds from the Silent Auction go towards WSSCA’s scholarship program. 2. Exposition: WSSCA Corporate Members will be exhibiting during the conference on Wednesday. Exhibitors will be displaying safety and health training programs, equipment, services and products. This is a wonderful opportunity to browse through, and compare, a variety of products and equipment you and your organization depend on to answer your safety, health and compliance questions. 3. School Safety Coordinator of the Year Award: This prestigious award will be announced Monday morning. WSSCA will be accepting nominations until February 1, 2010. 4. Sharing of Best Practices and Sample Written Programs/ Policies: Bring your programs and policies to share with other schools. Either email what you would like to share during the conference to WSSCA@wssca.org to copy, or bring 50 copies of each to share during the conference. This will enhance networking and the sharing of ideas. Registration Information:
Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association
PO Box 210290
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53221-5008 Peter Pochowski, Executive Director, WSSCA
Phone: 414-559-7487
Fax: 877-282-4860
Email: wssca@wssca.org |
