2025 WRCCS Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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8:30am CDT

Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am CDT

Join the WRCCS Team, meet the community of participants, and prepare for your first day of the 2025 Annual WRCCS Conference!

**Slides link**

Speakers

Sarah Hackett

DIRECTOR, WRCCS

Sarah Hackett is the Director of the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools at CESA 9. She earned a PhD from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in Curriculum and Instruction. She is a graduate of the rural public school system in Wautoma, Wisconsin, and the small but mighty... Read More →

Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am CDT

Required

9:00am CDT

Intro to Authorizing

Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

The role of the charter school authorizer is critical to ensuring success and accountability for charter schools. They allow governance boards to operate the school according to performance measures surrounding the mission, vision, and community expectations of the charter school. Learn how authorizing works in practice, legal responsibilities, benefits to authorizing, and more!

Speakers

Tim Scottberg

Associate Director, WRCCS

Tim Scottberg is the Associate Director for the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools, a statewide program at CESA 9. With a deep passion for education, Tim has served as the principal of Fond du Lac STEM Academy and as an associate principal at Fond du Lac High School. He... Read More →

Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Authorizer

9:00am CDT

The District As the Community Center

Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Presentation Slides

This presentation will guide Wisconsin charter school authorizers through the essential principles and practices of effective oversight. This presentation will cover key elements such as monitoring performance and ensuring accountability, all aimed at fostering successful and sustainable charter schools. Gain practical insights and tools to enhance your authorizing processes and support high-quality education.

Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Authorizer

9:00am CDT

The Role of the School District Board & Relationship to Governance Boards (balancing autonomy and accountability)

Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

The Wisconsin charter school law gives charter schools freedom from most state rules and regulations in exchange for greater accountability for results. "Autonomy for Accountability" is the charter school motto. The Wisconsin charter school law gives charter schools freedom from most state rules and regulations in exchange for greater accountability for results. This session will help you identify and maintain that balance.

Speakers

Sarah Hackett

DIRECTOR, WRCCS

Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Governance Board

10:00am CDT

District Board Authorizing

Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Authorizer

10:00am CDT

Charter School Funding

Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Come learn from the Assistant Director of the DPI Parental Education Options team all about how charter school funding works. Mike will cover Independent Charter Schools funding for 2x and 2r schools, and how school district funding is calculated and passed to charter schools as well.

Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

General Session / ALL

10:00am CDT

Opening and Annual Checklists

Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Come learn about best practices for charter school governance boards. In this presentation, Tim will discuss roles and responsibilities, effective communication, and fostering positive board culture. Tap into a wealth of knowledge about ensuring accountability, enhancing board performance, and cultivating strong leadership for charter schools.

Speakers

Tim Scottberg

Associate Director, WRCCS

Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Governance Board

11:00am CDT

Contracts & Benchmarks

Tuesday July 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

The charter contract is the agreement between the authorizer and governance board and is often used as a guide for the relationship between the two parties. Whether you are developing your first charter contract or you are planning on renewing your contract, this session is designed to help participants better understand the requirements and recommendations for the charter contract. Alex Roberson from the DPI charter school team will take you through the benchmarks document and highlight key areas that are often confusing during the chartering process. Bring your specific questions and ask the experts! (You should always consult your attorney)

Tuesday July 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

General Session / ALL

11:00am CDT

Purchased Service Contracts

Tuesday July 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Speakers

Sarah Hackett

DIRECTOR, WRCCS

Tuesday July 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

General Session / ALL

11:50am CDT

Wrap Up and Thank You!

Tuesday July 22, 2025 11:50am - 12:00pm CDT

Thank you for attending the WRCCS Conference. Please join us to reflect on our day and learn about all of the support we will offer throughout the year.

**Slides Link**

Speakers