WASBO's

Facilities
Management
& School Safety
Conference

Attendee Schedule

Monday, February 2, 2026

7:00-8:00 AM   Breakfast
8:00-9:15 AM
General Session: Award Recognition & Keynote
9:30-10:20 AM

Concurrent Sessions

  • Introduction to Emergency Planning (Facilities Core Module 7)
  • How School Districts Purchase
  • After Hours Weather Safety - Facility Use & Training Coaches
  • Walk Through of Federal Security Grants: What Is Available & How to Apply
10:30-11:20 AM

Concurrent Sessions

  • Security Assessment & Threat Preparedness (Facilities Core Module 7)
  • Consolidation & Shared Service Agreements - Partnering with Your Municipality
  • Modern Mechanization: Turning Cleaning Equipment into a Strategic Staffing Solution
  • Additional sessions coming soon!
11:20 AM-12:00 PM
 Dedicated Exhibit Time
12:00-1:00 PM
 Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:00-2:00 PM
 Dedicated Exhibit Time
2:00-2:50 PM

Concurrent Sessions

  • After Hours Emergencies: How to Plan (Facilities Core Module 7)
  • Beyond the Offer: Hiring and Onboarding for Long-Term Success
  • Building & Grounds Roundtable: Sharing Solutions for Safe, Efficient and Sustainable Schools
  • Recognizing the Signs of Human Trafficking
 2:50-3:10 PM
 Afternoon Break in the Exhibit Hall
3:10-4:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions

  • Active Threat Training: Live Action (Facilities Core Module 7)
  • The Groundskeeper's Guide to Working with Coaches and Administrators
  • From Survey to Strategy: Building a Data-Driven Capital Plan for School Facilities
  • Additional sessions coming soon!
4:00-5:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Networking Social

7:00-9:00 PM
Networking Social in Indoor Theme Park


Tuesday, February 3, 2026

7:00-8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:10-9:00 AM

Concurrent Sessions

  • Hire Retire & Everything In Between (Facilities Core Module 8)
  • Understanding GIS Capabilities and Integrating with Work Order Systems
  • Natural Grass Field Life Cycle - Best Practices
  • AI and School Safety: Harnessing Innovation While Managing Risk
9:10-10:00 AM

Concurrent Sessions

  • Real World Business Ethics for Facilities Directors (Facilities Core Module 8)
  • Student Services, Facilities & Administration: Partnering for Student Success
  • Sustainability and Technology Advancements and the Impact on Facilities
  • Legal Aspects of AI, Flock Cameras & Privacy Considerations
10:10-11:00 AM

Concurrent Sessions

  • Good Business Leadership (Facilities Core Module 8)
  • Climate Action Plans
  • Using Data Instead of Emotion to Determine Traffic Patterns Around School & Who Should Get Bussed Due to Hazards
10:10 AM-12:00 PM   Deep Dive
  • Reunification - Where Do We Begin? One District's Story
11:10 AM-12:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions

  • Crucial Conversations & Strong Leadership (Facilities Core Module 8)
  • AI for Facilities
  • Providing Safe Drinking Water in Wisconsin Schools