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Welcome to our 2020 Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association Conference!This year marks our 52nd year as the leading school safety organization in Wisconsin.Over the next two days, our Professional Development Team, along with our WSSCA Board

of Directors is excited to provide a great learning opportunity to help us make our schools safer and more secure. This conference will provide you an opportunity to listen, learn, participate and network with colleagues and professionals in the field of safety and security.

Hindsight is always 20/20 and since it is the year 2020, it is a perfect time to reflect and look back at all the positive safety and security initiatives our districts have performed. You have the ability to become visionary experts in your field and empower our safety and security professionals to have a clear vision on “A Roadmap to School Safety.”

We have prepared a full agenda with many outstanding speakers who will provide great information for you to take back to your schools. We are honored to welcome Tasha Schuh with Last Step Backward, and Michelle Gay with Safe & Sound Schools – Sandy Hook Story as our keynote speakers. Mrs. Schuh and Mrs. Gay will share personal experiences and strategies that will reinforce our commitment to help provide a safe and secure environment in our schools.

You also have an opportunity to learn from the many vendors present who support all of us in our efforts in keeping our schools safe. Please take time to visit with them throughout the day, learn what they have to offer and take time to directly engage with the vendors. Additionally, don’t forget to visit the silent auction on Monday evening.

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to be here. Your dedication and commitment to WSSCA is greatly appreciated. In addition, special thanks to our current board members and advisors for all of their hard work and dedication to WSSCA. Furthermore, thank you Ed Dorff and Stacy Washington in helping WSSCA and our schools every day.

If you would like to be part of this great team and share your talents and wisdom, please see any board member so we can provide you with more information. We are always looking for new ideas, fresh faces and innovate ways to promote safety and security in our schools.

Finally, remember safety and security does not end with this conference. WSSCA has a motto of Education First, Safety Always - check us out at www.wssca.org.

Thanks again for attending and enjoy the conference!

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM Convention Center

BUFFET BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION

7:45 AM – 8:00 AM Convention Center

CONFERENCE OPENING Opening Remarks by Executive Director Ed Dorff and WSSCA President John Stangler

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM Convention Center

TASHA SCHUH Last Step Backward

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9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Convention Center

BREAK WITH VENDORS

9:45 AM – 11:00 AM Convention Center

MICHELE GAYSafe and Sounds Schools, Sandy Hook Story

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM Convention Center

OFFICE OF SCHOOL SAFETY UPDATE/SRO Glenn Rehberg and Supervisor Sgt. Walsh This presentation will address the most recent information from the DOJ Office of School Safety regarding grant assurances and pending school safety legislation.

11:40 AM – 12:00 PM Convention Center

COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD, CERTIFICATE GRADUATION & BUSINESS MEETING

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Convention Center

LUNCH/VISIT VENDORS

MODULE 8 - SCHOOL THREAT AND VULNERABILIT Y ASSESSMENT

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM D & E

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM D & E

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

D & E3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

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BULLYING, CYBERBULLYING AND KEEPING SCHOOLS SAFE

DIGITAL THREAT ASSESSMENT

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KENOSHA THREAT ASSESSMENT PROCESSMike Hinske, John Stangler, Glenn Rehberg, Ed Dorff, Pat Finnemore, Sue Valeri, Captain Thomas Hamm, Sergeant Trevor Albrecht

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Convention Center

THEATER SAFETY PANELTasha Schuh, Melissa Netteshieim, Kristi Ross-Clause, David Kalsow and Jodi TraasThis presentation will address school theatre & common area safety.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Convention Center

VISIT VENDORS

3:00 PM – 4:15 PM Convention Center

STOP THE BLEED TRAININGScott Johnson, Jim Hillcoat and Brandon Scharmer The goal of the Stop the Bleed campaign is to make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to save lives if people nearby are severely bleeding. Through Stop the Bleed training, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and intervene effectively.

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Convention Center

SILENT AUCTION AND SOCIAL Sponsored by ALICE Training Institute

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020

6:30 AM – 7:45 AM Cypress

BREAKFAST AND BOARD AWARDS

MODULE 3 - ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFET Y AND HEALTH COMPLIANCE

7:45 AM – 11:45 AM Guava & Tamarind

CERTIFICATION MODULE 3 – ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH COMPLIANCEPatt Finnemore and Bill Freeman

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

7:45 AM – 9:00 AM Portia & Wisteria

US SECRET SERVICE, THREAT ASSESSMENTSteven Driscoll, Jeff McGarry and Jessica Nemet The Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center has unique and unparalleled experience in identifying threats to safety and preventing tragedies. This sectional will address information and best practices to recognize and prevent future violence.

9:15 AM – 10:30 AM Portia & Wisteria

DSPS UPDATE AND FINDINGSAnn Jurkowski, Jane Dienger and Robert SmithThe Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is the agency that establishes and enforces occupational safety and health standards for public sector employees. School safety operations fall under the purview of DSPS and this update will address current issues and concerns.

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Portia & Wisteria

OSHKOSH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PRESENTATION Emergency Management Collaborative Operations Team (EPCOT); Andrew Jones, Sarah Poquette, Jay Jones and Ryan Peterson. On December 5, 2019 Oshkosh West High School experienced a terrifying violent critical incident that included a school resources officer being stabbed and having to discharge his firearm. The emergency operations team members who planned for, mitigated, and conducted the ongoing recovery from that incident will share their experience.

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MICHELLE GAY Safe and Sound Schools

Michele Gay is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Safe and Sound Schools. Following the tragic loss of her daughter, Josephine, in the Sandy Hook School tragedy, Michele joined Sandy Hook mother Alissa Parker to establish Safe and Sound Schools as a national resource for school safety. Michele travels across the country sharing her message of inspiration, recovery, and school safety education and advocacy. She conducts school safety workshops and seminars, presenting Safe and Sound’s school safety model and resources, and facilitating school safety development in communities across the country.

TASHA SCHUH Last Step Backward

Tasha is a national and highly sought-after inspirational speaker. After showcasing her talent as the lead in her high school’s production of

Grease, Tasha Schuh began to dream of a career in theater. No one knew that the stage itself would steal her dream-and almost her life-during a rehearsal for the next big show. Author of My Last Step Backward, Tasha chronicles her journey from childhood through the ups and downs of high school. The horror of a near-fatal accident leads to the divine calling of a young woman to make a difference in the world.

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WILLIAM A. FREEMAN, CHMM President Environmental Management Consulting, Inc. (EMC)

William A. Freeman, CHMM is president at the Safety/Environmental consulting firm of Environmental Management Consulting, Inc. (EMC). He received his Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees in Occupational Safety from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. In addition, serves in the capacity of a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), a Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP) and holds multiple certifications in asbestos and lead management.

Mr. Freeman is a member in good standing with the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), Federation of Environmental Technologists, Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). In addition, Mr. Freeman currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Associations (WSSCA) in the capacity of second vice president. Mr. Freeman has written and lectured on occupational safety and indoor air quality. Mr. Freeman brings with him to every job site over 25 years of diverse experience.

Mr. Freeman’s firm currently serves numerous School Districts with Safety and Environmental compliance assistance. Mr. Freeman works with many School Districts in solving health and safety related issues including laboratory safety.

GLENN REHBERG Deputy Director, DOJ Office of School Safety

Glenn Rehberg is the Deputy Director of the DOJ Office of School Safety. Prior to taking this position he served as a Senior Training Officer in the DOJ’s Training and Standards Bureau where his work focused on patrol tactics, use of force, scenario training, workplace violence, active shooters, and the Incident Command System. He teaches active shooter response to law enforcement officers in conjunction with the FBI/ALERRT program and still works as a part-time patrol officer. Before joining law enforcement Rehberg was a middle school band director. He’s married to an elementary school teacher, and his eight and ten-year-old children attend public school.

JEREMIAH JOHNSON Director of Operations and HR, Muskego-Norway School District

Jeremiah has been a member of WSSCA since 2012, and has served on the Board of Directors since 2014. In 2020, he will serve as the President. Jeremiah is currently employed by the Muskego-Norway School District, as the Director of Operations & HR, and also serves as the District’s Safety Coordinator. MNSD’s safety team has led efforts such as constructing secure entryways, using visitor management software, implementing AliCE protocols, utilizing an App for all of our crisis plans, and engaging in federal “Weather Ready” assessments. In addition, they have safe workplace initiatives that have reduced injuries by 50%. In 2016, Jeremiah was awarded the WASBO Facilities Manager of The Year, and in 2018, the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s “Leader of the Future” award.

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JOHN STANGLER Director of Buildings and Grounds and Safety Coordinator, Pewaukee School District

John is in his ninth year as the Director of Buildings and Grounds and Safety Coordinator for Pewaukee School District. Prior to making the move to Pewaukee, John spent five years in Oconomowoc Area School District as the district’s Operations Supervisor, and two years in the Operations and Public Relations departments of the Minnesota Vikings. John is currently serving as the Vice President of WSSCA and served on the 2013 Board of Examiners for the Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence. John received recognition and was awarded the WASBO Facility Manager of the Year award in 2017.

John earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science – Sport Management with a concentration in coaching competitive athletics, and a Masters in Exercise and Sport Science – Sport Administration from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. John also received his WASBO Facilities Certification in 2010 and his Certified School Risk Management (CSRM) Certification in 2012. In addition, John has his Building Operator Certification Level 1, and received his School Safety & Security Coordinator Certification from WSCCA in 2014.

In his free time, John enjoys spending time with his wife Megan and sons Jackson and Bennett. He also works as a Statistician/Spotter for NFL and NCAA football games with a variety of national networks.

JODI TRA AS Senior Risk Management Consultant, Community Insurance Corporation

Jodi Traas, MS, CSRM, CPSI, AOI, has been a Senior Risk Management Consultant for Community Insurance Corporation for the past 21 years.

Jodi served as a Past President for the Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association (WSSCA) and is a current Advisor. She is also part of the WSSCA Safety & Security Assessment team offering audits to school district. She is an active member of the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials and is Co-Chair of its Risk Management & Safety Committee.

Jodi has presented at National and International Conferences such as PRIMA and ASBO. She is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer to Conduct 10 & 30 Hour Courses. She is a training instructor and mentor for the WASBO National Alliance Certified School Risk Manager program as well as an ALiCE training instructor.

Jodi has obtained the WASBO Facilities Manager Certification, WSSCA School Safety & Security Certification, Youth Mental Health First Aid Training USA and CSRM Workers’ Compensation Specialist Certificate. She is a Certified School Risk Manager and Certified Playground Safety Inspector. Jodi has completed the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services Mine Safety Section Part 46 Train the Trainer Course.

Jodi has been a Property/Casualty Insurance Agent for the past twenty years. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Management, as well as a Master of Science degree in Occupational Safety from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

PATRICK FINNEMORE Director of Facilities, Kenosha Unified School District

Pat holds both a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin. He has worked in the engineering and facilities management fields for 35 years, and for

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the past 19 years has been the Director of Facilities for the Kenosha Unified School District. Pat is a member of the WSSCA Board of Directors and a former WASBO Board member and president.

SCOTT M. JOHNSON Buildings and Grounds Manager/ Safety Coordinator, La Crosse School District

Scott is currently the Buildings and Grounds Manager/ Safety Coordinator for the La Crosse School District since November 2017. Previous to La Crosse, Scott was the Director of Buildings and Grounds for the West Salem School District 2013-2017.

Scott is ALICE certified and currently serves on the WSSCA Board of Director, the WSTMA (Wisconsin Sports Turf Managers Association) Board of Directors for Wisconsin and is a volunteer firefighter for the West Salem Volunteer Fire Department with the rank of Lieutenant serving as second in command of the first responding Engine. Scott is the Vice President of the West Salem Fire Department Benevolent Association and a certified Fire Inspector and Cert II Firefighter.

MIKE HINSKE Retired Principal and School Safety Coordinator, Big Foot Union High School, Past President of WSSCA

Mike served Big Foot High School in Walworth for thirty-eight years in the capacity of teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal. During his tenure at BFHS he served twenty-four years as the district’s school safety coordinator and liaison between the school and local emergency services. Mike has been a frequent presenter of best practice seminars for school officials in the area of crisis and emergency management as well as being the team leader for the development of the state certification program for school safety coordinators through WSSCA. Currently, Mike acts as the lead instructor for the security section of the certification program. Mike is also certified as a school safety trainer by Safe Havens International and is a certified CPTED Specialist. As a safety coordinator Mike has worked with several organizations including WSSCA, Wisconsin OJA- Homeland Security, The Center for School, Youth, and Citizen Preparedness as well as currently working with the Wisconsin DPI as a special contractor/consultant on Continuity of Operations at the state level. For his work in school and school safety Mike has been recognized as WSSCA School Safety Coordinator of the Year, WSSCA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, recipient of the Citation for Meritorious Service from the American Legion, and recipient of a Wisconsin Legislative Citation for Service. Mike holds a BSE from UW- Whitewater and an MA in Educational Leadership from Aurora University.

ROBERT SMITH Director of Building and Grounds, Tomorrow River School District

Robert serves as the Director of Building and Grounds for the Tomorrow River School District and is the chair for our Schools Building and Safety Committee.

Robert has received his certifications as WSSCA School Safety Coordinator, WSSCA School Risk Manager Certification, WASBO Facility Managers Certification and Small Water System Operators Certification in addition Robert has attended the School Behavioral Threat Assessment course and taken multiple classes through FEMA on Active Shooters and Hazardous Waste Handling. He is currently a member for the WASBO Facility Managers and School Safety Committees and is a co-chair on the WASBO Safety and Risk Committee.

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Robert served in the United States Army for over 20+ years and was always serving in some manner in a position related to safety. He was appointed as a Company and Battalion Safety Officer and attended multiple Safety Officer, Drivers Training and OSHA Certification Training through the Army Safety Center. Robert rewrote the United States Army Europe Drivers Training Program as well as many Safety Standard Operating Procedures.

JANE DIENGER, MS CHMM Occupational Safety Inspector for the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professionals Services

Jane serves as the Safety and Environmental Manager for diverse industries including float glass, electronics, metal fabrication, injection molding, cheese packaging and home health care. She has a bachelor’s degree in Environment and Public Health and a master’s degree in Safety/Risk Management. Her motto is Safety beyond compliance.

ANN JURKOWSKI CIH-Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

As the Industrial Hygienist for DSPS, Ann Jurkowski conducts industrial hygiene investigations and consultations related to places of public employment. This scope involves fire and police departments, schools, state universities, technical colleges, state, county, township and city entity work sites. Ann determines and enforces compliance with Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapters SPS 330, 332, 333 along with adopted OSHA standards to include 29 CFR 1904, 1910, 1915, 1917, 1926 and 1928 as they relate to chemical, biological and physical hazards. Her duties also include conducting investigations for the Department of Work Force Development related to fatalities and injuries at public or private employment. She has practiced in the field of industrial hygiene for more than 20 years. Before her employment with DSPS Ann worked in the private sector as an industrial hygienist in the petroleum, healthcare and consulting fields. Her responsibilities also include coordination of the DSPS Body Art Program and she serves as the Body Art Agent point of contact.

EDWARD DORFF WSSCA Executive Director

It has been a personal and professional privilege to continue to serve WSSCA as Executive Director.

Originally from Kenosha, and a proud graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School, I joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1971. After the service, I went to school on the GI Bill, attended UW-Stout, then, UW Platteville where I earned degrees in Criminal Justice and Elementary Education.

I worked as a police office for four years, although most of my working career was as an educator for thirty-four years at all levels, elementary through graduate level. My last position before retiring in 20103 was as principal of Green Bay East High School.

Besides my work with WSSCA, I have been a national trainer with the ALICE Training Institute since 2013, and I have served on the Green Bay Area Pubic School District Board of Education from 2015 – 2019.

I’ve been happily married to Barbara Dorff since 1979, and we are blessed with two children and three grandchildren and three beagles.

School safety and security have been my fervid interest throughout my career in education, and that interest has been shaped by some very profound events.

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JIM HILLCOAT La Crosse Firefighter and Paramedic

My name is Jim Hillcoat and I am a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of La Crosse Fire Department. I am an 18 year veteran of Fire, EMS, and Rescue services. I started my career in 2002 as a paid-on-call Emergency Medical Technician with Wisconsin Dells Ambulance and soon after in 2003 I accepted a position in Rapid City, SD with the Rapid City Department of Fire and Emergency Services. In 2007, I moved back to Wisconsin and started my career with the La Crosse Fire Department. My primary focus for the past 13 years has been moving the La Crosse Fire Department’s EMS program forward. I achieved Paramedic licensure in 2011, served as an EMS Trainer, CPR instructor, Tactical EMS operator, and I am currently the EMS Coordinator and a for the department. Community outreach and risk reduction is a big part of what we do. I enjoy interacting with the public and sharing our knowledge.

BRANDON SCHARMER La Crosse Firefighter and Paramedic

My name is Brandon Scharmer and I am a firefighter/ paramedic with the City of La Crosse Fire Department. My career is emergency services started in 2010 as a volunteer firefighter in Pickwick, MN. From there I progressed in the ranks to become a captain and the training officer for that department. After that, I Joined the Minnesota National Guard as a combat medic and Winona Area Ambulance Service as an EMT. Following a tour overseas in Iraq/ Kuwait in 2011-2012, I came home and began my course work to become a paramedic. I received national registry status as a paramedic in 2015. Shortly after completing my schooling I was hired by Hastings Fire Department as a fulltime firefighter/ paramedic. In 2017, I was hired by La Crosse Fire Department and moved back to the area. Since then I have served as a tactical medic on the La Crosse Emergency Response Team, a paramedic on Tomah Area Ambulance, a paramedic on Tristate Ambulance, and an EMS trainer for the fire department. I have a true passion for EMS, and an even more intense passion for trauma engrained in me since my days as a combat medic.

JEFFREY MCGARRY AND JESSICA NEMET Social Science Research Specialists

Jeffrey McGarry and Jessica Nemet are Social Science Research Specialists with the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC). They conduct research on threat assessment and incidents of targeted violence, including assassinations, terrorism, and school shootings. They provide training based on the findings of this research to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and others with public safety responsibilities, including K-12 school personnel. NTAC also provides consultations to government agencies and private organizations regarding their capacity to identify concerning individuals, and the policies and procedures used to assess and manage those concerns.

Mr. McGarry has more than 15 years of experience in the criminal justice field including researching, teaching evidence-based practices, and supervising individuals involved in the criminal justice system. He earned a Masters of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, NY. Prior to joining the U.S. Secret Service, Mr. McGarry was a Community Supervision Officer (CSO) in the domestic violence unit at the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency CSOSA, a federal agency that has a local

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mission of serving offenders under supervision in the District of Columbia. Other highlights of Mr. McGarry’s career include his work as a Probation/Pretrial Officer for Virginia’s Prince William County where he in part served as a facilitator, training local probation officers across the State of Virginia. Mr. McGarry’s research experience began at Columbia University in New York City, where he worked as a Senior Research Assistant, structuring a 4-year socio-behavioral study that focused on individuals involved in New York City’s alternative-to-incarceration (ATI) programs.

Prior to joining the U.S. Secret Service, Ms. Nemet worked as the Operations Coordinator for the Brennan Center for Justice in New York, NY. Ms. Nemet earned her Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology and a Certificate in Terrorism Studies from John Jay College in New York, NY. While completing her degree, she worked as a Research Assistant in Dr. Shuki Cohen’s Political Anti-Arab Prejudice Lab and as a statistics Teaching Assistant. Her research focused on the relationship between right-wing authoritarianism and support for military action among millennial voters. Ms. Nemet’s research experience began at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where she designed a study of the relationship between undergraduate drinking and psychopathy

DAVID K ALSOW Sales and Lighting Specialist

Hailing from near Middleton in southern Wisconsin, David spent his school days performing on stage and summers working for Electronic Theater Controls. He went on to graduate from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul with a communications degree in radio broadcast.

While studying, David worked as a stagehand at the campus theater. He ran sound, video, and lighting for national musical acts, conferences, and large-scale theater productions that came across the stage. His transition into installation stems from helping with renovations done at the college theater. Upon moving back to Wisconsin and coming to Arrow, David has received his CTS from AVIXA and spent a year in the field before moving into a sales position. He is currently working towards a national theatrical rigging certification.

When not working for Arrow, David enjoys cooking, podcasts, and playing D&D.

MELISSA NETTESHEIM Manager of Buildings and Grounds and Safety Coordinator for Wauwatosa School District

Melissa is currently the Buildings and Grounds Manager and Safety Coordinator at Wauwatosa School District. She started working at Wauwatosa School District in 2013. Prior to Wauwatosa School District, Melissa’s work history includes working at Carroll University as the Manager of Grounds and Custodial and working at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in the Grounds Department.

A Wisconsin native, Melissa graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Marketing and a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She is currently pursuing a School Business Administrator License (Wisconsin Code 08) from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

She has obtained her WSSCA School Safety and Security Coordinators Certificate as well as the WASBO Facilities Management Certification. Melissa is always seeking growth opportunities to further her knowledge in the facilities and safety/security field.

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KRISTI ROSS-CLAUSENA “retired” K-12 music/theatre teacher, Kristi Ross-Clausen has become

an internationally recognized expert on venue safety. In addition to being quoted by NPR and Newsweek as well as interviewed by Theatre Folk for their Theatre Safety podcast, she’s presented on theatre safety at the Alliance for Wisconsin Theatre Education, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, AVIXA - the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, IATSE – the stagehands’ union and many others. Her book, “The Stagehands’ Toolkit” will be published by Focol Press in 2020 and a yet-to-be-titled book on school theatre safety is in the works.

She graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a Master of Arts in Theatre Research: Theatre for Young Audiences with an emphasis in technical theatre pedagogy where she wrote her thesis on what Wisconsin HS theatre teachers know about safety (unfortunately, not much).

Kristi co-chaired the committee that revised the Wisconsin DPI standards in Theatre, leading the Technical Theatre strand and making Wisconsin one of the first states to give equal recognition of the skills used behind the scenes.

She is working with the National Federation of State High School Associations to create an online theatre safety class, to go with her forthcoming book. And is in demand as a consultant for school theatres nationwide.

She has been a member of IATSE local 470 since 1990, working on thousands of shows, concerts and expos ranging from Broadway tours to community theatre, industrial and educational productions K-12 including the North American tours of Mamma Mia, War Horse and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. She is an IATSE Trained Trainer and has provided training on all facets of technical theatre to professional stagehands.

As an Actors Equity Stage Manager since 2011 she has stage managed for Forward Theatre, First Stage, Timber Mill Theater, The University of Wisconsin Band show, and a special appearance by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama among other events.

She currently works in Appleton as Quality and Customer Advocate for Arrow AV Group, the Midwest’s leading commercial audio/video/lighting integrator, where she ensures compliance with AV:9000 standards, and assists with the design of performing arts centers, theatres, and places of assembly.

OSHKOSH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COLLABORATIVE OPERATIONS TEAM (EPCOT)DR. ANDREW JONES Executive Director of Administration OASD EPCOT Team Member

DR. SARAH POQUETTE Principal- Tipler Middle School and Alps Charter School EPCOT Team Member

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DR. JAY JONES Superintendent-School District of Omro Epcot Team Member WSCCA Secretary

RYAN PETERSON Principal-Merrill Middle School EPCOT Team Member

SUPERVISOR SGT. WALSH

SUSAN VALERI Chief of School Leadership Kenosha Unified School District

CAPTAIN THOMAS HAMM Captain of the Detective Bureau - Kenosha Police Department

SERGEANT TREVOR ALBRECHT Detective Bureau Sergeant - Kenosha Police Department

The generosity of the people and companies who donated to our Silent Auction, the members and guests who purchased items, and that of our long-time friend and sponsor Steve Stalker of Stalker Sports Floors have made it possible to provide seventeen full scholarships for attendance at this year's conference.

The scholarships that were presented covered registration for the conference and, if applicable, the administrative fee for staring the Certification Program, and a $250 stipend to offset personal expenses incurred by attending the conference.

Ten of the scholarships are WSSCA Scholarships, and the remaining seven, including this year's Joel Konze Memorial Scholarship, have been provided by Steve Stalker and Stalker Sports Floors.

Congratulations to the recipients, and many grateful thanks to all who donated to make this possible.

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SHELLEY JOAN WEISSShelley has been the driving force behind the many safety initiatives

that have moved the needle in the Sun Prairie Area School District. She was instrumental in obtaining grant money, she has had a huge impact on procedures and protocols around safety, and has worked tirelessly to build a relationship between emergency responders, the city, and the

school district to build a positive working relationship.In addition to the above mentioned contributions, Shelley has brought an extremely

high level of training, policy rewrite, procedural change, and accountability within the district. This work spans from the school board to every building and department in the district. Her vision and impact around safety addresses employees, students, parents, and visitors alike.

Shelley’s military experience and her role as a Survival Recovery Center Commander with the WI Air National Guard provided her with initial opportunities to increase her knowledge and skills. Her passion for safety prompted her to become more involved with the Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association, Wisconsin Emergency Management, Dane County Emergency Management, and the Dane County Sheriff’s Department. She was the safety director for the Waunakee Community School District prior to her work in the Sun Prairie Area School District. Shelley values collaboration and is eager to learn from her colleagues, frequently seeking their input and contributions.

Shelley’s accomplishments in the district include:• Developed the district emergency procedures and has updated them annually for

four years• Developed the district safety oversight committee and the six sub-committees that

report to the oversight committee• Facilitates the district and community interagency safety sub-committee• Implemented face-face WSSCA training for certified facility safety assessments/

inspections for our districts and other districts• Coordinated the WSSCA safety assessment team to inspect all 15 district school sites• Introduced and implemented the ALICE certification training program to our

school district and other districts• Implemented the online ALICE training for all district employees

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• Introduced the parent/guardian and community online ALICE training to our community

• Implemented the Raptor visitor management system to every school• Implemented Public School Works online training for all district personnel with

support for various specialty employee areas• Created opportunities and sent invitations to multiple people across multiple

disciplines to participate in training to become certified safety coordinators, • Coordinates the Dane county school safety coordinators consortium, • Has coordinated three large group meetings (over 100 participants) for safety

coordinators, SROS, and various emergency management personnel (will offer another in MAR)

• Has included the WSSCA personnel in the meetings to provide more visibility for the organization

• Is coordinating the current “See Something, Say Something” Wisconsin Campaign supporting collaboration with WSCCA, DOJ, Homeland Defense, and other interested groups.

• Works closely with local emergency responders, law enforcement, Dane County Sheriff, and Dane County Emergency Management to support safety initiatives

• Has involved FEMA trainers in committees and discussions• Has reached out to include an increased number of parents/guardians and students

in discussions on safety• Serves on multiple safety related committees across government, city, and school

organizations.Thank you, Shelley, for your continued efforts supporting school safety. We appreciate

your dedication and commitment to keeping our schools safe and for all the knowledge sharing you have done over the years and continue to do. We are proud that you are a member of WSSCA.

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TERM NAME DISTRICT/COMPANY2019 – 2020 John Stangler Pewaukee School District 2018 – 2019 Jim Jozwiakowski Environment Management Consulting2017 – 2018 Brian Koffarnus Greendale2016 – 2017 Patrick Meyer DePere2015 – 2016 Robert Ellis East Troy2014 – 2015 Thomas Helgestad Wisconsin Rapids2013 – 2014 Allen Behnke Green Bay2012 – 2013 Carrie Hallquist Eau Claire2011 – 2012 William Freeman EMC Environment Consultants2010 – 2011 Gary Rosploch Muskego – Norway2009 – 2010 Gary Rosploch Muskego – Norway2008 – 2009 Ken Baran Howard – Suamico2007 – 2008 Michael Hinske Big Foot UHS2006 – 2007 Jodi Traas Community Insurance Corporation

2016 – Present Edward Dorff Green Bay2009 – 2015 Peter Pochowski Milwaukee2000 – 2009 Bryan Roessler Madison

WSSCA PresidentsWSSCA Presidents

WSSCA Executive DirectorsWSSCA Executive Directors

Andrea AndersonKris AndersonSteven BochatDavid BohnenJohn Cervantes

Brian ChaseChris Collar

Andres DanielsMark Hensel

Rebecca HeinsAndy HensleySeth JohnsonJulie Kader

David KolatskiGeorge Leopold

Tim MulrainRick RetelleJeffrey Serak

Deb VolbergChad WagnerAndy WegnerRich Zentner

Jeff BlochTim GamrothKristin RabeDavid Will

2020 Coordinators 2020 Coordinators Course GraduatesCourse Graduates

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Annual MeetingAnnual Meeting

1. Call to Order: President John Stangler

2. Financial Report

3. Election Results and Introduction of New Officers

4. 2020 Organizational Goals: President Jeremiah Johnson

5. Announcements

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AdvisorsAdvisors

Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors John Stangler Jim Jozaiakowski President Past President

Jeremiah Johnson Melissa Nettesheim First Vice President Second Vice President

Jay Jones Secretary

Al Behnke Lowell Fromm Scott Johnson Pat Finnemore Dave Schultz Tim Gorecki Robert Smith

Edward Dorff Stacy Washington Executive Director Assistant Executive Director

Jodi TraasDave Young

Bill FreemanGary RosplachAlyssa Hrubes

Michael HackerBarbara Dorff

Stay in touch during Stay in touch during our conference and after!our conference and after!Be a part of the ongoing conversation and connect with other

school safety personnel by following @WSSCAupdates on Twitter and following WSSCA on Facebook. Post and tweet takeawys, tips and questions using hashtags #WSSCA2020

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Thank YouThank You

CANDIDATES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

to all our candidates who ran in our recent election.CANDIDATES FOR WSSCA 2ND VICE PRESIDENT

DAVE SCHULTZ LOWELL FROMM

PAT FINNEMORE JANE WRAY

BRIAN CHASE JODI SMEISK A

AL BEHNKE JAY JONES

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WSSCA 2020 School Safety WSSCA 2020 School Safety Certification Course ScheduleCertification Course ScheduleMODULE 4 AND 9 - TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020

Holiday Inn Madison at The American Center 5109 W. Terrace Drive Madison, WI 53718

Module 4: Health and Safety Compliance - Playground Maintenance and Supervision, Bloodborne Pathogens, Ergonomics and safety codes

regarding drills, fire extinguisher and evacuations. Module 9: School Post Incident Recovery and Planning

MODULE 5 AND 10 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020 Holiday Inn Madison at The American Center

5109 W. Terrace Drive Madison, WI 53718Module 5: Sound Risk Management Practices - Chemical Hygiene

Plan, Recordkeeping, Safety Committee and Accident Investigation.Module 10: Emergency and Crisis Management - Emergency Response

Table Top and Exercise PracticumRegister at WSSCA.org

FOR NEXT YEAR’S 52ND ANNUAL WSSCA CONFERENCE

MARCH 1 & 2, 2021

Mark your calendarMark your calendar

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Thanks to Conference ExhibitorsThanks to Conference ExhibitorsALICE Training Institute Colleen Lerch 330-661-0106Perfection Property Restoration Tom Keyes 815-275-7174Stalker Sports Floors Steve Stalker 920-475-0260EMC Insurance Dave Young 262-717-3909CCAP Alert Steven Stanek 414-897-4524VTI Security Dan Krueger 262-336-3589Alertus Technologies Undral Dalai 240-676-0318Honeywell Fire Christa Poss 630-338-6069Wisconsin Department of Justice Susan Whitstone 414-374-2221IntelAegis, Inc. Patrick McGartland 414-477-3700Dirty Ducts Cleaning & Environmental, Inc Tina Dreger 608-204-3828schoolSAFEid, LLC Bart Baker 405-503-3207Marco Technologies Kim Tant 717-948-5324Nielson Communications Stephanie Nelson 920-886-1112Boldtronics Inc Burt Boldebuck 608-271-8979BAYCOM, Inc. Brandon Condon 920-544-4326BR Bleachers Kevin Foley 815-334-6364Preimier Seating Jeff Gathman 815-455-2565ASSA ABLOY-DDS Mary Van Abel 920-404-5195Exacq David Singer 248-860-0240Centec Security Systems, Inc. Mark Strunsee 262-549-6000 x4670Engineered Security Solutions, Inc. Rich Hewitt 262-780-9770Aiphone Corporation Andrew Collinson 224-301-0859Kelmann Restoration David Schultz 414-774-3799Per Mar Security Frank Damit 608-237-9675Panasonic Security Solutions Gina Lester 862-241-5583CESA Purchasing Jane Wray 262-473-1470Gaggle Jeremy Robertson 800-288-7750Fearing’s Audio, Video & Security Tom Johnson 608-443-2595Allegion John Lozano 414-881-0448SafeDefend Dan Cole 913-856-2800Complex Security Solutions Inc. Abdelhamid El-Shafei 414-391-6008Arrow AV Group Shaun McClure 920-731-4888Gappa Security Solutions/Marshall Best Sec. Forsell Gappa 920-324-2260McKinstry Trenton Smith 608-216-2130Fair Skies Consulting, LLC Mark McGinnis 262-271-3519US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - OSHA Leslie Ptak 608-733-2822Environmental Management Consulting Jim Jozwiakowski 920-648-6343CESA 10 Lance Gregorich 715-720-2046Five Star Telecom Inc. Samantha Fortun 608-519-3584Community Insurance Corporation Jodi Traas 920-734-7034Lee Recreation, LLC Lana Rae Lee 800-775-8937Cintas Corporation Ryan Duncan 312-933-0431Strong Glass Daniel Klemann 888-436-8347Johnson Contols Micky Osmanski 262-336-6731Axis Communications Matthew Scibelli 781-589-6167