b'Board Minutes, continuedLeadership 2026 is looking at taking a newIn the face of budget cuts at the districtLegislative. Doug Vanderleest- Recap of approach to how we deliver our leadershipand state level, were putting extra effortsthe work done over the legislative session: conference. We are looking at carryingin getting school district members andDOH 2/11/25over from the closing speaker at the fallpublic agency representatives whose work11:0011:15 a.m. conference to carry us toward leadershipis essential to WAMOA members workSen. Jaime Peterson (D-Seattle) (meet with 2-3 training sessions and meetings,to attend conference through sponsoredwith Sam Hendrickson or Elizabeth Calvillo so we come together at Leadership with agrants.Duenas) Senate Majority Leader Leg 307clearer mission and understanding of whatWorkshop presentation proposals due June we want to accomplish during our timeParticipants: WSNA: Karen Brown, nutrition 9! Registration opens in June. services director, Franklin Pierce SD, together.Trade Show. Katie Granado- Trade showand WSNA president; WAMOA: Doug We will be at the Enzian Hotel again inbooth registration opened April 15th andVanderleest, facilities and maintenance 2026 and look forward to a fantasticwas sold out in 3 days. We currently havedirector, Franklin Pierce SD, and WAMOA presentation and hope turn out to stay the23 Ed Partners on the waiting list.legislative chair; Devlin Piplic, construction same. Educational Partners.Matthew Kealoha,manager, Northshore SD, and WAMOA Our future planning is looking at how weBen Moore- Ben and I are doing our duepresident or Jessica Beehner, maintenance keep our leadership conference specialdiligence to drum up support for the RTSsupervisor, Washougal SD, and WAMOA while also maybe expanding its growth orseason with our fellow ed partners. board memberchanging locations.11:4512:00 noon:Conference Committee. Alicia Lawver- TheGolf Committee report. Matt Kealoha: We have added new members to the golfSen. John Braun (R-Centralia) (meet with 2025 Fall Conference will be Oct. 1-3, 2025,committee. Doug Nelson, NW PlaygroundRuth Peterson)in Yakima, with the theme Building theand Simone Osborn, Paul Davis restoration,Senate Republican Leader Leg 413Future. Keynote speakers are Courtney Clark and Jahmad Canley. The Grooveand Jason Hitchcock, Paul Davis. Participants: WSNA: Karen Brown, nutrition Principal will perform Wednesday night forWe have sold 3/4 of the hole sponsorshipsservices director, Franklin Pierce SD, the ed partner reception (new night).but need to sell more regular sponsorships.and WSNA president; WAMOA: Doug Conference planning includes new effortsThe golf committee will start marketingVanderleest, facilities and maintenance to bring people together for networkingthe remaining sponsorships at regionaldirector, Franklin Pierce SD, and WAMOA early and often, starting with a Tuesdaymeetings going forward. legislative chair; Devlin Piplic, construction night social for anyone in town, andEnvironmental Health & Safety Chair.manager, Northshore SD, and WAMOA continuing with Regional HuddlesJeff Rogers- Washington Department ofpresident or Jessica Beehner, maintenance Wednesday morning, the Ed PartnerInterior is doing inspections. They can finesupervisor, Washougal SD, and WAMOA reception Wednesday night, the networkingyou if you dont have one. Turf field mayboard memberbreakfast Thursday morning and the Tradebe outlaw. The Washington State Board of12:451:00 p.m.Show. Weve had very positive responseHealth is meeting tomorrow to review theHouse Republican Leader Leg 335C from the vendors weve talked with.language. Participants: Participants: Karen Brown, nutrition services director, Franklin Pierce SD, and WSNA president; WAMOA: Doug Vanderleest, facilities and maintenance director, Franklin Pierce SD, and WAMOA legislative chair;Devlin Piplic, construction manager, Northshore SD, and WAMOA president or Jessica Beehner, maintenance supervisor,GOLD PARTNERWashougal SD, and WAMOA board member2:15 p.m.2:30 p.m.Rep. Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn) (Gina Palermo)House Republican Leader Leg 335C Participants: Participants: Karen Brown, 34 WAMOA JOURNALFALL 2025'