Representative Assembly is April 22-24

WEAC members from throughout Wisconsin will gather in La Crosse April 22-24 to set the organization's policy and budget for the next year. Approximately 1,000 WEAC members will serve as delegates to the 2005 WEAC Representative Assembly. Delegates will make major policy decisions, adopt a program budget, adopt resolutions, and elect two NEA directors and an alternate NEA director.

Don't forget to vote Tuesday

Tuesday, April 5, is spring Election Day in Wisconsin. There are several crucial school board, city council and judicial races throughout the state, as well as local referendum initiatives and the statewide election for superintendent of public instruction.

With turnout in non-partisan spring elections traditionally low, small pockets of votes can make a big difference for Wisconsin's great schools. WEAC President Stan Johnson emphasized the importance of voter turnout on behalf of candidates and initiatives that promote great schools and classrooms that work for every child.

"Vote for great schools," Johnson said.

Register for 'Shape Up Wisconsin Kids'

Shape Up Wisconsin Kids, an annual event that promotes regular, lifelong physical activity, takes place on Wednesday, May 11, in K-8 schools throughout Wisconsin. Schools are urged to register now for the event, which challenges children to sustain at least 30 minutes of continuous aerobic activity on that day. The registration deadline is May 1.

Schools that report 100% participation are eligible for a drawing. Three schools will be randomly selected to win $5,000, $3,000 or $1,000. The drawing will take place May 13.

WEAC seeks entries for PR award

WEAC's Public Relations Committee is seeking entries for its Outreach Award, which honors excellence in local public relations activities. Locals and UniServs are eligible, and the application deadline is May 13, 2005.