Washington Association of School Business Officials73rd Annual Conference

May 10 - 12, 2017Spokane Convention Center

Spokane, Washington

15 CPE/ CLOCK HOURS

AVAILABLE

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

LEADERS IN SCHOOL BUSINESS

Register online at www.wasbo.org

Tentative Schedule – 2017 Conference at a Glance

Conference Information and Events . . . . . . . . . 3Conference Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Tentative Conference Workshop Offerings . . . 6-9Hotel Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Spokane Convention Center Directions and Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Conference Registration and Scholarship Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

WEDNESDAY MAY 10, 20177:00 am – 6:00 pm Conference Registration7:00 am – 4:00 pm Exhibitors Move In9:00 am – Noon Pre-Conference: Denise Ryan “Essential Systems Check”9:00 am – Noon In-Touch Receipting User Workshop9:00 am – Noon BMO/Harris Bank PCard User Workshop12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Luncheon for Pre-Conference Attendees1:00 pm – 2:45 pm First General Opening Session and Keynote Speaker: Galen Emanuele “Shift Yes”2:45 pm – 3:10 pm Refreshment Break3:10 pm – 4:00 pm Workshops 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm Workshops5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Networking Reception – Exhibitor Grand Opening THURSDAY MAY 11, 20176:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Desk Open7:30 am – 8:45 am Committee Chair Awards Breakfast7:30 am – 9:00 am Breakfast with the Exhibitors8:30 am – 9:00 am Musical Prelude to the Opening Session9:00 am– 10:30 am Second General Session & Keynote Speaker: Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of

Public Instruction9:00 am – 12:00 pm Exhibits are Open10:00 am – 4:00 pm Bucket Raffle and Silent Auction10:30 am – 11:00 am Refreshment Break with Exhibitors11:00 am – 11:50 am Workshops12:10 pm – 1:20 pm Awards Luncheon 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Exhibits are Open1:30 pm – 2:20 pm Workshops2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Workshops3:30 pm – 4:20 pm Workshops4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Visit Exhibits/Prize Patrol/Past President’s ReceptionFRIDAY MAY 12, 20177:00 am – 1:30 pm Registration Desk is Open8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast9:10 am – 10:00 am Workshops10:10 am – 11:00 am Workshops11:10 am – 12:00 pm Workshops12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Closing General Session and Luncheon

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Conference Information and Events

Scholarship Bucket Raffle and Silent AuctionTHURSDAY MAY 11, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM This year we are again offering a Scholarship Bucket Raffle and adding a few Silent Auction items for bids. All raffle & silent auction proceeds go toward our WASBO Scholarship Program. Purchase your $1.00 raffle tickets at the conference registration desk. The raffle & silent auction will run on Thursday only from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm .

Conference Service Project

The Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery is an extraordinary place . It provides a safe, short-term respite (from a few hours up to three days) for all family members . For children, it provides a haven of unconditional love and attention from adults whose only hope is to create lifetime memories of security . For parents who are overwhelmed and lack support, it’s a breath of fresh air and helps eliminate tremendous burdens . Parenting classes are also offered to family members . Donations will be accepted at the conference registration area .

Networking OpportunitiesNETWORKING SOCIAL/EXHIBIT GRAND OPENINGWEDNESDAY MAY 10, 5:00 – 7:30 PMJoin us for a fun-filled evening of hospitality. This will be a great opportunity to renew old friendships, make new acquaintances and visit with our exhibitors . Appetizers will be served .PAST PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION AND PRIZE PATROLTHURSDAY MAY 11, 4:30 - 6:00 PMJoin your colleagues, friends and exhibitors for a few hours of socializing . Make sure you attend – you could win a prize at the Prize Patrol! Light appetizers will be available .

Clock Hours and CPE Credits!There will be a total of 15 Clock Hours and CPE credits available for the entire conference, including the Pre-Conference, two General Sessions and all conference workshops .

Conference AppWe have contracted with YourMembership to provide the conference app to our attendees .The app is designed to enhance your event experience and enables you to:

✓ Easily access important event information, such as:• Complete schedule• Workshop information• Venue maps

✓ Share your event experience with others by checking into sessions, meeting areas, and exhibitor booths .

✓ See what is most popular with your fellow attendees .

✓ Expand your professional network and have fun! The app provides an easy way to connect with fellow attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors during the event .

The link for downloading the app will be provided prior to the conference .

Handouts and Presentation MaterialsThe materials that we receive from the presenters will be available on the WASBO website for download or on the WASBO Conference App . A link to the presentations will be sent to all participants by email before the conference .

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Pre-conference session (registration includes lunch)WEDNESDAY MAY 10 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Denise Ryan

“Essential Systems Check”

3 . CONQUER FEAR - Enthusiasm and fear cannot occupy the same mind – you choose .

PART ONE:HOW TO LEAD EVERYONE WHO IS NOT YOU• Barriers to Effective Communication

Includes everything from technology and generational issues to stereotyping .

• Communication Styles Quiz and DiscussionHow to deal with the challenges of communicating with and leading other styles .

• Tips for Communicating with the Other StylesDenise will provide tips for communicating with styles different from your own .

• How to Make the Most of Your StyleEach style has unique strengths and weaknesses .

• Other Communication TipsTips on leading an effective meeting, presentation skills, and electronic communication .

PART TWO:SETTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FOLLOWERS ON FIRE!One of the greatest challenges we all face is keeping ourselves motivated. This is particularly difficult and extremely important for leaders . It’s easy to lose enthusiasm and get burned out, stressed out, and finally — checked out. And if you’re not engaged, you can’t expect your followers to be . This high-energy session will give you six steps for staying motivated AND motivating your team and quick tips for keeping yourself up . Motivational speaker Denise Ryan will have you laughing, thinking deep thoughts, and having fun .

Six Steps to Enthusiasm1 . WANT IT - You have to choose enthusiasm .

Leaders have to look for enthusiasm when hiring .2 . WAKE UP - Are you sleeping through your life?

What will they say at your funeral? Leaders have to have an exciting vision for their team .

Some Basic Fears• fear of success• fear of failure• fear of criticismLeaders have to take away the fears their followers might have .

4 . SET BIG, RED HOT GOALS - Participants not only need to create exciting goals for their personal lives, they need to make sure they have some exciting goals for their teams . People need things to look forward to .

5 . BELIEVE - You have to believe you can attain the goals you set/have for the life you want . Leaders have to create that type of belief and confidence in their followers .

6 . ACT! - No matter how small, any action will take you closer to your goals . You have to DO something or things will never change . Learn 10 quick tips for generating enthusiasm – quick tips you can use immediately to put yourselves in a better state of mind .

Opening keynoteWEDNESDAY MAY 10 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Galen Emanuele

“Shift Yes”

Improv training is one of the most powerful, engaging, learning-rich, and yes PRACTICAL experiences available to business teams . Takeaways relate to “improv-ing” communication and listening, lessening conflict, boosting risk-taking ability as well as team cohesion . Galen is a proven improv speaker and trainer who’s worked with groups around the world .Galen Emanuele, president of Shift Yes, is a dynamic, exceptional speaker who’s worked with hundreds of teams and organizations around the globe . He presents regularly for a number of multinational Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft and Shell, delivering a powerful shift in how people interact and communicate in business. Galen is a first-rate business junky with more than 16 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business leadership .

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Galen Emanuele has also been performing and teaching improv for over 10 years, including touring with improv legend Ryan Stiles from Whose Line is it Anyway?As a speaker, Galen radically improves (Improvs!) the cohesiveness and effectiveness of teams by teaching organizations how to apply the improv concept of ‘Yes, And’ to business . He provides the framework and skills for companies to sharply increase positive communication, improve interpersonal behavior, lessen conflict, boost productivity, deepen listening, and create a team culture of fearless, high-level engagement.

2nd General SessionTHURSDAY MAY 11, 9:00 – 10:30 AM

Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public InstructionChris Reykdal was born and raised in Snohomish, Washington as the youngest of eight children . He has served as a high school history teacher, local school board member, state legislator, and budget and education policy executive for our state’s community and technical college system . Chris has dedicated his entire career to public education, and he is currently serving in his first term as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction . Chris and his wife, Kim, live in historic Tumwater with their two children, Carter and Kennedy . Chris graduated summa cum laude from Washington State University with a bachelor’s degree in social studies and a teaching certificate, and he earned a master’s degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill . He coached both youth and adult soccer for several years, he volunteered as a local city planning commissioner, and he had the honor of serving as a trustee for the College Spark Washington Foundation for six years .Chris leads a team at OSPI that is committed to opening up multiple pathways to high school graduation beyond the “university for all” approach . To do this and truly embrace all students, Chris is leading the charge to expand technical education opportunities and to decrease our reliance on standardized tests that label our students . Additionally, he is building broad coalitions that are working to close opportunity gaps through critical policy and budget changes .

SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS

BMO/Harris Bank PCard Users Workshop (includes lunch)WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMIf your school district is using the Washington ASBO PCard come to this valuable seminar about the PCard online management system, Spend Dynamics and the interface with your finance system. We will discuss resources and demonstrate tutorials for you to use at your district to enrich your p-Card program . Whether you would like to learn just the basics or if you want to take your program to the next level this session will assist you . We will also discuss developing a procedural manual, how to grow and manage your program and there will be plenty of time for questions, answers and discussion about best practices . If you have 2 cards or 200 cards you don’t want to miss this opportunity for p-Card program enhancement .Scheduled presenters: Kevin Noren, BMO, Member Relations Specialist and Sean Schaffer, WSIPC.

In-Touch Receipting Users Workshop - Maximizing Cash Management and Operational Efficiencies with Integrated SystemsWEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMJoin Brianne King, CSBO as she provides an overview of district best practices and a how-to on setting internal processes up for financial and operational success. Tips on workflow improvements and reconciliation processes included! Information provided in this 3-hour session will be designed for in-depth discussion with District management and staff (as time allows) .Scheduled presenter: Brianne King, CSBO/Client Learning & Development Specialist at InTouch Receipting

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Tentative Conference Workshop Offerings(as of January 27/16)

Accounting & BudgetingConfusing World of Property TaxesWho is responsible to certify your levy for collection? What is a refund levy and should I collect? How do property taxes work? These questions and more will be answered during this session .

Secrets to a Successful Bond ElectionTwo small districts less than 38 miles apart, overcame earlier bond failures to successfully pass bond measures in 2016 . Hear what they learned from the initial bond failures and what strategies they developed that resulted in success . Learn techniques to determine community priorities; gain knowledge on how to identify and reach out to key communicators in your district and the use of social media; understand bond campaign structure and who your voters are; find effective ways to communicate rates; benefit from what was learned from peers’ previous election failures, resulting in changes to the communication approach .

Aligning Your District’s Resources to Student Outcomes School districts are increasingly using data and benchmarking to review return on investment . Learn how one school district is using data to identify best practices and student performance results among peer districts in order to replicate best practices and results in their own district by aligning budgetary resources appropriately .

Student Fines and Fees Does your district have a handle on student fines and fees? Do you know how much money is being collected (or not) out in your schools? Moreover, how can we charge student fees while providing a free public education? This presentation will cover our legal authority to charge fines and fees and provide best practices on internal controls over receipt and collection .

Bonds vs Capital Levies - Pros and Cons Learn the basics of bonds and capital levies . Based on your capital program needs, which financing method provides the best solution for your taxpayers?

Costly Mistakes to Avoid with Post-Issuance Compliance The bond closing represents not the end, but the start of a new and often overlooked phase of post-issuance compliance . This session will discuss topics related to on-going disclosure, commonly forgotten items and the possible impact of neglecting your responsibilities .

Budgeting 101 - A Year in the Life of a School District Budget This session will present a high-level review of the entire school district budgeting process - from enrollment projections all the way to a budget adoption.

Super Session – 2017 Legislative Session – Where are we now?The 2017 Legislative Session brings a number of critical issues to the forefront for discussion including: McCleary v . State and full funding of Basic Education; Levy Cliff, Levy Reform, LEA, Education Compensation, prototypical funding model, staff mix, teacher shortage, special education, and the expansion of available state resources .This session will provide an overview of the most current information on actions taken by the Legislature during the 2017 session and will be followed by individual workshops providing more in-depth information on specific topics and changes during the session.

P-223 This session will cover enrollment reporting changes for the 2017/18 school year, which could include the possible change to the FTE calculation . Additionally, review of the school level reporting application will be provided .

Financial Services Update - (2016-2017) This session will provide updates on the Accounting Manual Guidance and financial reporting structure and requirements for the 2016-17 school year .

Financial Services Update - (2017-2018) This session will look forward at what we know will be different with respect to budgeting and financial reporting for the 2017-18 school year .

Uniform Grant Guidance This session will provide information on grant management activities and issues .

School District Audit Focus and Emerging Issues This session will provide information from SAO regarding emerging issues and the audit focus for 2017 .

Hot Topics: K-3 Funding Formula Walk-through This session will provide a walkthrough of the K-3 Funding Formula and how it is tied to the S-275 .

Data-Informed Decision Making (5Sight User Group) 5Sight fast-tracks decisions by combining powerful business intelligence software with ready-to-use data analytics . Districts can utilize 5Sight to generate new perspectives on organizational performance . This will be a hands-on event, please bring laptops . If you are not currently a 5Sight subscriber, you will be given a trial account .

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Qmlativ - Financial Management Just Got an Update In this session, we will explore the key features of Qmlativ’s business modules, such as Accounts Payable and Purchasing . Experience Qmlativ’s powerful Reporting tool and its customizable workflow solution.

ASBASB Audit Issues and Internal Controls This session will provide information and a review of identified issues and good internal controls needed to avoid them .

Risk Associated with ASB This session will explore the myriad of possibilities to make it safe for people, places and things during extracurricular activities .

ASB & Booster ClubsThis session will focus on understanding the difference between Booster vs ASB, best practices and compliance issues .

ASB Internal Controls and District OversightThis workshop will address good ASB Internal Controls and District Oversight

WA State Gambling CommissionThis session will present information from the WA State Gambling Commission, to include what qualifies as a gambling event and the proper procedures surrounding it .

Child NutritionProcurement for Child Nutrition ProgramsProcurement reviews are new . Understand procurement reviews and how to correctly procure for Child Nutrition Programs .

Child Nutrition Programs - Operating a Financially Viable ProgramThis session will cover financial management of food service operations and understand the tools and resources available .

Child Nutrition Program UpdatesChild Nutrition Programs continue to change and it is important for business officials to understand the changes . Hear an overview of changes and focus on the school wellness policy and unpaid meal charges .

FacilitiesCapital Budget Planning This extended session will focus on Major Capital Investments - Best Practices . Come hear about

strategies for creating an effective long-range capital plan, Pre-bond planning and Bond implementation approaches .

Post Issuance Compliance - Maintaining Bond CovenantsThis presentation will discuss how to comply with bond covenants, including alteration of expenditures, federal securities law compliance (continuing disclosure) and federal tax laws compliance (arbitrage rebate and private business use) .

Bond Voyage: Sailing the Stormy Seas of Securities Enforcement This session will review recent SEC enforcement actions, discuss how those actions apply to school district bond issues, and suggest ways for school districts to protect themselves .

Understanding Your Bond Rating A district’s bond rating provides an independent evaluation of our financial operations, management, debt, pension liabilities, and economy . Come learn more about the rating process and current topics impacting your bond rating .

Leadership DevelopmentBuilding the Self Directed Work Team – Hour 1Join us for 1, 2, or 3 hours of hands-on activities to build your workplace team. Topics: Member Familiarization, Group Roles and Communication .

Building the Self Directed Work Team – Hour 2Topics: Goal Setting and Conflict Management.

Building the Self Directed Work Team – Hour 3Topics: Focusing, Evaluation and Recognition of Talents and Resources . Please join us for this inclusive learning opportunity.

Developing the Leaders Around You The pathway to growing an organization is to grow its leaders . Leaders can’t do it alone . To succeed at the highest levels, leaders must surround themselves with a team of influencers. Although leaders may see the big picture, they need other leaders at their side to make the picture a reality . This session will cover four key aspects to the development process . Successful leaders maximize the abilities of those they supervise, and empower them to exercise their influence for the benefit of the organization .

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Succession Planning It has been said that a leader’s lasting value is measured by succession . Leaders who produce followers limit their influence to their immediate surroundings and the short-term . On the other hand, leaders who reproduce themselves in others multiply their influence generations into the future . Becoming a leader who develops leaders requires an entirely different focus and attitude from simply leading followers . It requires a different mindset . In this session, we will examine four disciplines to develop a leadership legacy mindset .

Legislative Affairs2017 Legislative Session – Where are we now?These sessions will take a more in-depth look at some of the critical issues . Such issues may include: McCleary v State and full funding of Basic Education, Levy Cliff, Levy Reform, LEA, Education compensation, prototypical funding model, staff mix, teacher shortage, special education, and the expansion of available state resources .

Payroll/Personnel/RetirementMust Knows about 403(b) and 457(b) Plans This presentation will touch on the following important topics pertaining to 403(b) and 457(b) plans: Differences between a 403(b) and 457(b) plan - Contribution limits - Difference between elective and non-elective contributions - Universal availability requirements - Roth contributions - What to expect in an IRS audit .

Strategies for the Future of Medical Benefits We will examine how self-insuring can work for some districts, while looking at Section 125 benefit options and how HSA’s may look in the future .

Qmlativ - Navigation and Design with You in Mind Experience Qmlativ’s simple, yet powerful design, with navigation and features tailored to meet the busy demands of today and tomorrow . In this session, we will explore the common features and flows of Qmlativ (with a business office/HR slant), including Live Tiles, Global Search, In-line Editing, and customizable browse screens .

Qmlativ - Human Resource and Payroll Just Got an Upgrade In this session, we will explore the key features of Qmlativ’s Human Resource modules, such as Payroll, Employee, Time Off and Budgeting . Experience Qmlativ’s powerful Reporting tool and its customizable workflow solution.

Correction Retirement Errors This session will evaluate and correct retirement reporting errors in a “live” setting .

Retirement Reporting - What plan does this person go into? This session will provide information and practice on how to evaluate the retirement history of a new hire and correctly determining how to report to DRS .

Employment Standards This session will cover a myriad of topics: Wage and Hour Laws including Minimum Wage, Overtime, Final Wages, Agreed Wage and Unauthorized Deductions, Protected Leave Laws including the Family Care Act, Family Leave Act, DV - Sexual Assault & Stalking, Spousal Military Leave and Volunteer Firefighters and Civil Air Patrol Leave .

Be Your District’s “VEBA Mission Commander”Don’t get stuck on the launch pad! Now is the time to become a “VEBA Mission Commander .” Come make sure your VEBA flight plan is on track.

IRS Tax Qualified Plans and Group Benefits to Reduce Costs in Health CareThis session will explore how to shift risk from your major medical health plan using pre-tax benefits and group benefits to reduce risk to the employee.

Update on Health Care Reform and How to Plan for the FutureThis session will focus on what we know under the new administration and how to prepare for expected changes .

How School Districts in WA are Successfully Managing Health Care CostsDifferent districts from around the state will provide information on what they are doing to successfully lower costs of health care for both the employer and the employee .

Purchasing/WarehouseConstruction Purchasing Basics This session will touch on the different types of construction; minor construction under $300,000, to larger design-bid-build or GC/CM contracts along with the need to hire architects & engineers, consultants, and general contractors, along with the document flow of state forms (D Forms) that are used for larger projects.

Purchasing Panel This presentation will be an open discussion with members of the panel . Come and get feedback from the group and engage in conversation and learn what is happening in other districts .

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Purchasing 101 This session is an overview of the areas that a school district purchasing professional may encounter to include payment methods (p-cards vs . PO’s), ways to contract (interlocal agreements, cooperative purchasing, bids, or simple procurement) as well as when not to pay sales or use tax .

Purchasing 201 This session will go into detail about several common school district purchasing areas to include buying in bulk vs. purchasing just-in-time, evaluating best value vs . cheapest price, sourcing and making it easier for just-in-time buyers to purchase from the most productive source, and options to ensure your staff use your p-card most efficiently.

Records ManagementRefresh Your Records Management: School DistrictsThis session reviews the rules and requirements surrounding public records, any updates to retention schedules and current trends in managing records and information in today’s digital world .

Want To Go Paperless? Rules of the RoadThis session covers the rules and requirements as agencies move to paperless processes and offers tips and strategies on “scanning and tossing’, the development of electronic or “E-Forms” and information on electronic signatures .

Enterprise Content Management (ECM) - More Than a Pretty PhraseThis session introduces the concepts and theories behind ECM (it’s much more than “just records management”) and an explanation of what an Enterprise Content Management System as a tool can do, and why it’s critical schools start some strategic planning and conversations to move from a current state of a huge mess to a future state of organization, accountability and transparency with ECM .

Records Recovery - An 8 Step ProgramThere is actually a process standard for organizing and records management (ISO 15489), and this session offers a condensed version of the 8 repeatable and practical steps it takes to plan, develop and implement a records management program .

It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses A Record This session is all about engagement, socializing and having “fun” with records management, with ideas on how to start the collaborative conversations about the importance of managing school records and information .

Games that will be played include “Email Ball Toss,” “E-Records Land” and the “Metadata Game .”

Risk ManagementManaging Your Playground Risk This session will provide information on controlling the process of upgrading playground equipment, learning from student incident reports and how to mitigate potential liabilities .

Satan Comes to the Nation’s Elementary SchoolsEqual Access and Satan Clubs will be discussed .

Title IX at the Movies: An Illustrated Guide to InvestigationsThis session will inform attendees on how to evaluate when a Title IX Investigation is required, evaluation options for investigation approaches based on specific situations, and anticipate legal issues specific to K-12 schools .

Managing Job Stress This session will take a close look at and discuss aspects of job stress and provide strategies to counter it.

Small SchoolsComplete the Year End Process Without A Panic Attack! Take steps throughout the school year to simplify and organize your year-end closing experience . Understand that the finish line is not completion of the F-196 report, but includes aligning your S-275 data, SEFA Reporting and Notes to the Financials with your year-end documents . Recognize important items the auditors will review and support documentation you need to retain .

Levy Process 101: From Budget to Tax Bill…How levies are implementedThis session will explain the path and process for how excess levies are established, calculated and implemented .

Continuing (or Secondary) Disclosure 101 This workshop will provide a brief history and explanation of continuing disclosure; tour of the EMMA website with step-by-step examples of the submission process .

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Hotel Accommodations for the 2017 Annual ConferenceWASBO has blocks of rooms available at three hotels .

Please contact these hotels first since we have guaranteed a certain number of reservations.

Here is the reservation information:

HOTEL Hilton Doubletree Spokane Red Lion Hotel at the Park Davenport Grand Convention Center Hotel

ADDRESS 322 North Spokane Falls Court Spokane, Washington 99201

303 W North River Dr .Spokane, WA 99201

333 West Spokane Falls Blvd .Spokane, WA 99201

ROOM RATES(does not include tax or parking)

$134 Single$134 Double$144 Triple$154 Quad

Cut off date: April 10/2017

$109 Single$109 Double$119 Triple$119 Quad

Cut off date: April 10/2017

$159 Single$159 Double$174 Triple$189 Quad

Cut-off date: April 18/2017

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334 WEST SPOKANE FALLS BLVD. SPOKANE, WA 99201 509.279.7007 SPOKANECENTER.COM

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

Southbound to the Spokane Convention Center

From HWY 2 & 395 - Division St. (Newport/Colville)

Continue south on Division St, stay in the right lane

Division St. turns into Spokane Falls Blvd.

Continue through the first traffic light

Turn right onto Spokane Falls Court

Follow signs to the Convention Center Parking Garage

I-90 to the Spokane Convention Center

From I-90 take Exit 2 - Division St. (Newport/Colville)

Continue north on Division St

Turn left onto Spokane Falls Blvd.

Continue through the first traffic light

Turn right onto Spokane Falls Court

Follow signs to the Convention Center Parking Garage

Additional Parking (Davenport Grand Hotel Garage)

Follow Spokane Falls Blvd.

Left onto N. Stevens St

Left onto W. Main Ave

Left onto N. Washington St

Entrance to Davenport Grand Hotel Parking Garage on

the right side of the street

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In addition to the two main lot options, parking is available in metered spots and conveniently located lots (see map).

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Parking GarageDavenport Grand Parking GarageAdditional Parking Lots

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Conference Registration Information

Register for the Annual Conference online at www.wasbo.org

Conference participants must be a paid 2016-2017 member at the time of registration to enjoy the member discount

REGISTRATION ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31/17• Conference registration fee and membership dues

($175) for current WASBO members - $475 . • Conference registration fee, membership dues

($175) and ASBO membership dues ($225) for current WASBO members - $700 .

REGISTRATION AFTER MARCH 31/17• Conference registration fee and membership dues

($175) for current WASBO members - $550 .• Conference registration fee, membership dues

($175) and ASBO membership dues ($225) for current WASBO members - $775 .

NON-MEMBERS (NO EARLY BIRD FEES):• Conference registration fee and membership dues

($175) for non-members are $725 . • Conference registration fee, membership dues

($175) and ASBO membership dues ($225) for non-members are $950 .

Registration fee includes:• Attendance at all General Sessions and all workshop

sessions (excluding Pre-Con)• Wednesday and Thursday evening socials• Thursday breakfast• Thursday lunch • Friday breakfast• Friday lunch• Membership dues ($175) for the 2017-2018 year

are required with registration and are included in the conference registration fees

PRE-CONFERENCE FEES:Pre-conference registration May 10, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm WASBO members: $175 Non-members: $200 (Prices include session & lunch)

Get your early bird savings! Register by March 31, 2017

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDSPartial refunds will be made upon written request prior to April 30th . The refunds are as follows: Pre-Conference - $35, Annual Conference - $125 . Sorry we cannot grant refunds after April 30th . There are no refunds for membership dues that are included in the fees or the registration fees for event no-shows .

WASBO Scholarships are available!The WASBO Scholarship Program was established in 1993, to assist WASBO members in furthering their education or that of others in the areas of school business management . Through the generosity of members and allied personnel, these funds are managed by the Board of Directors to assure maximum results/benefits.

Who Can Apply?All WASBO members are eligible . Scholarships are awarded for the Annual Conference registration fee ($300) only . Membership dues ($175) that are included with the registration fee will have to be paid by the applicant .Information and application is available on the WASBO website; click on “Resources Tab/Scholarships .”