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Recognizing Excellence
in Wisconsin’s School
2022-23 WASBO
Business Officials Professional
Recognition
Program
Nominations
for awards will
be accepted until
Find out more at
January 10, 2022
wasbo.com/awards
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Wallace E. Zastrow Award
For more information, Background/Purpose Award
sponsor:
visit wasbo.com/ The Wallace E. Zastrow Award
ZastrowAward is the highest legacy honor the Scholarship
Wisconsin Association of School sponsor:
Recent winners Business Officials (WASBO)
bestows on its members. Wallace
2021 E. Zastrow was a charter member years or less and a member for
12 consecutive months prior to
of WASBO and served as the
Association’s first Executive Director. January 1 of the year the member
Through his leadership, WASBO is considered for the award.
gained recognition and respect Selection Criteria
as an outstanding educational
The candidate along with
organization within the State of
nomination materials must provide
Wisconsin and ASBO International.
evidence of educational leadership,
This annual award is to recognize
such as being a leader in the
the many years of service,
school and community, offering
Steve Summers commitment, and dedication
leadership in the profession, and
“Wally” gave to his profession.
having an interest in professional
2020 The purpose of the award development for themselves and
is to honor the legacy their colleagues in the field of
career accomplishments,
education.
outstanding contributions,
and years of service of active Recognition
WASBO members who have A $2,000 award and plaque
displayed visionary leadership, will be presented at the annual
commitment and dedication. WASBO Foundation Spring
Award winners have made Conference. The award is intended
significant contributions to to fund continuing professional
Joe Ledvina better the profession, public development for the Business
education, the school districts Official or their staff. In the case
2019 they serve, and WASBO. a retiree receives the Zastrow
Eligibility Criteria Award, the retiree’s last district
of employment will receive the
To be eligible candidates must:
award.
• Be an active school business
official employed in the The recipient may also present a
profession for a minimum of 10 $1,500 scholarship to a high school
years. senior in their district. The recipient
• Be an active district professional will be the WASBO nominee for
WASBO member in good standing the 2021 ASBO International Eagle
for at least 10 years or have Award, ASBO’s lifetime achievement
Patrick Finnemore been a retiree member for two award.
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School Business Manager of the Year Award
School Business Manager of
Award For more information,
sponsor: the Year or School Business
visit wasbo.com/
Manager of the Year award in
SchoolManagerAward
Scholarship Sponsorship the past five years.
Available for Service Affiliates!
Selection Criteria Recent winners
Background/Purpose Selection criteria will be based on 2022
This award acknowledges the value candidate contributions, which
and need to recognize outstanding includes being a leader in the
school business managers in schools, in the profession and in the
Wisconsin and their contributions to community.
public education.
This could include securing grants
The purpose of the School to support programs, creating cost-
Business Manager of the Year saving or energy efficient projects,
award is to recognize the recent being an active WASBO member,
(within the last five years) communicating with legislators on John Gahan
outstanding contributions a regular basis and being actively
of the recipient to their local involved in their community outside 2022
school district and community of the duties of their position.
and to the business manager
profession. The individual will Recognition
be recognized for implementing The WASBO School Business
innovative projects within their Manager of the Year Award recipient
district, improving systems will be recognized at the WASB-
and processes to improve WASBO-WASDA State Education
efficiencies, and/or forging Convention and the WASBO
creative partnerships with their Business Meeting in January. The
community and improving
Cheryl Richards
recipient will receive a plaque
student learning. and a check in the amount of
Eligibility Criteria $1,500 to be used for the Business
2021
Manager’s continuing education,
To be eligible the nominee must:
attendance at conferences or
• Be an active, certified 08 school
seminars, membership dues, or
business manager, employed in
related activities or resources that
the profession for at least five
years. contribute to his/her professional
• Be an active district professional development.
WASBO member at the time of The recipient may also award a
the candidate’s nomination. $1,500 student scholarship in his/
Lynn Knight
• Not have received the New her district.
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George Gray WASBO New School
Business Manager of the Year Award
For more information, Background/Purpose Award sponsor:
visit wasbo.com/ This award acknowledges the
GrayAward value and need to recognize new
outstanding school business
Recent winners managers in Wisconsin and their
Continuing Professional
2022 contributions to public education.
Development – Evidence of
The purpose of the New School
continuing efforts to learn and
Business Manager of the Year
grow as a professional has been
award is to recognize the
demonstrated.
contributions of new business
managers to their local school Active Participation in the
district and community, as well Profession – Membership in
as to the business manager professional associations, service
profession, regardless of the size on committees, and related
of their district. activities.
Caitlin Windler
Eligibility Criteria Active Participation in the
2021 To be eligible the nominee must:
Community – Evidence of
meaningful involvement in
• Currently work as a school
the local community that goes
business manager in Wisconsin
above and beyond the recipient’s
with less than five years’
professional duties.
experience
• Hold a Wisconsin 08 license Recognition
• Be an active district The WASBO New School Business
professional WASBO member Manager of the Year Award
at the time of the nomination recipient will be recognized at
• Not have received the New
Leah Hauser School Business Manager of
the WASBO Business Meeting in
conjunction with the annual WASB-
the Year award in the past
2020 Selection Criteria
WASBO-WASDA State Education
Convention.
The following criteria shall be The recipient will receive a plaque
considered when selecting the New and a check in the amount of
School Business Manager of the Year: $1,000 to be used for the Business
Leadership in the Schools – The Manager’s continuing education,
candidate has demonstrated attendance at conferences or
efforts to significantly improve seminars, membership dues, or
district operations, save district related activities or resources that
Andrew Thorson resources, and/or enhance student contribute to his/her professional
learning. development.
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WASBO Foundation
2022 Scholarship
Program
Application Deadline
Feb. 1, 2022
Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors
Application Enclosed In Recognition of WASBO Members
Selection made by honoring WASBO Members
Selection made by WASBO Scholarship Committee
$3,000 President’s Scholarship
Sponsored by
$4,000 Student Scholarship
Sponsored by
$4,000 Joel Konze Memorial / Facilities
$1,500 Wallace E. Zastrow
Management Conference Award Scholarship
Student Scholarship Sponsored by
Sponsored by
$1,500 School Business Official
$3,000 Student Scholarship of the Year Scholarship
Sponsored by
Sponsorship Available! Contact
Ryan.Silvola@wasbo.com for
more information!
$3,000 Student Scholarship
Sponsored by
Scholarship for School Business Management
Graduate Student
Apply at WASBO.com/statz
Selection made by WASBO Scholarship Committee
$1,000 Student Scholarship $2,000 Dr. Bambi Statz Academic
Sponsored by Scholarship
Sponsored by
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WASBO Foundation 2022
Dr. Bambi Statz Academic Scholarship
Application Deadline Feb. 1, 2022
Sponsored by
T
he Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials is pleased to partner with Performance Services
in offering this $2,000 scholarship opportunity for an individual who is currently working toward a
degree and certification in school business management in Wisconsin. The scholarship is offered in
recognition of Dr. Bambi Statz’s contributions to the school business management profession and is fully funded by
Performance Services. You can apply annually; however, preference will be given to those who have not previously
been given a scholarship.
Application Guidelines
Eligibility
• Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited university graduate program in Wisconsin leading toward
WI DPI School Business Administrator-5008 Licensure.
Application Process
• Apply at WASBO.com/statz before Feb. 1, 2022.
• Applications will be reviewed by a scholarship selection committee appointed by the WASBO
Foundation President.
• The scholarship will be awarded at the WASBO Foundation Spring Conference in May.
• The scholarship will be paid at the time of selection, pending proof of enrollment in an approved
program.
Selection Process
• Preference will be given to those who have not previously been given a scholarship.
• Preference will be given to candidates currently working in a Wisconsin School Business Office.
• Preference will be given to candidates currently working in the profession.
Scholarship Applications Shall Include
• Letter of application to address (no more than two pages) how this scholarship will assist in your goal
of School Business Management.
• Statement describing why you chose a career in School Business Management
• Résumé
• Recent photograph (original, reprint on photo paper or electronic photo emailed to Kristin Hauser at
kristin.hauser@wasbo.com) to be used for publicity and news release purposes. The photograph will
not be used in the selection process. Photographs will not be returned.
• Statement of financial need.
• Letter of recommendation from a program administrator related to your pursuit of study.
The Bambi Statz recipient will be announced at the WASBO Foundation Spring Conference in the
Wisconsin Dells on May 20, 2022. We will also highlight this student in WASBO’s communications
and publications. For more information, visit wasbo.com/statz.
Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials Foundation
4797 Hayes Road, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53704 • ph 608.249.8588 • fax 608.249.3163 • WASBO.com
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WASBO Foundation 2022
High School Scholarships
Application Deadline Feb. 1, 2022
T
he WASBO Foundation matching funds for these
scholarships are made possible by donations, Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors
WASBO Service Affiliate Sponsorships, and
WASBO Foundation fundraisers. The Board of
Trustees extends its appreciation to all who have $4,000 Student Scholarship
supported this scholarship program. Scholarship Sponsored by
recipients will be notified in April and recognized at
the WASBO Foundation Spring Conference and in
WASBO’s communications and publications.
Application Guidelines
Scholarships will be awarded to successful candidates
who are 2022 graduating high school seniors.
Scholarship recipients may pursue any course of study. $4,000 Joel Konze Memorial / Facilities
The scholarships will be awarded to students attending Management Conference
any accredited college or university (public or private).
The objective of these awards is to provide financial Student Scholarship
assistance to deserving students.
Sponsored by
The information supplied by each scholarship applicant
shall include the following:
1. Completed one-sided application with no staples.
2. Personal letter stating your goals and career objectives
3. High school scholastic record
4. One-page resume listing your participation in co-
curricular activities, community service and employment $3,000 Student Scholarship
5. Two letters of recommendation, including one from a Sponsored by
community member and one from school district staff
6. Answer to the essay question listed on the scholarship
application after interviewing the superintendent,
business manager or bookkeeper from your school
district. Must be one typed page. $3,000 Student Scholarship
7. Recent photograph (original, reprint on photo paper Sponsored by
or electronic photo emailed to kristin.hauser@
wasbo.com). Photographs will not be returned and
require printed name on back of all physical copies.
Procedure for Applying
• Submit all application materials in a 9”x12” $1,000 Student Scholarship
envelope to: Sponsored by
WASBO Foundation Scholarship
Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials
4797 Hayes Road, Suite 202
Madison, WI 53704
• Envelope must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1, 2022.
A scholarship selection committee, appointed by the Scholarship awards will be paid upon confirmation that
WASBO Foundation President, will determine who will the recipient is accepted as a full-time student in an
receive each of the available scholarships. Financial accredited institution of higher education. Confirmation
need may be taken into consideration. The committee’s due from the student by June 1, 2022.
decision will be final.
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WASBO Foundation 2022
Student Scholarship Application
Application Deadline Feb. 1, 2022
Applicant Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
City/State/Zip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Personal Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
School District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Email
School Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counselor’s Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counselor’s Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graduation Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Career Objective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GPA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class Rank (If Applicable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACT Composite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Institution of higher education where I plan to enroll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Please address the following essay question in a concise manner on one typed page.
What developments at the local, state, and federal level have impacted resources and needs for
schools? How have these changes impacted your education for career readiness?
Name of Superintendent, Business Manager or Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signature of Superintendent, Business Manager or Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interview Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Statement of Financial Need
........................................................................................
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I attest that all information provided by me is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should
I be awarded a scholarship, it will be paid to me only after I submit evidence of enrollment at an accredited
institution of higher education.
Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials Foundation
8 4797 Hayes Road, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53704 • ph 608.249.8588 • fax 608.249.3163 • WASBO.com
School Facilities Manager of the Year Award
Award sponsors: Nominations may be made by
For more information,
any WASBO member), a district
visit wasbo.com/
administrator, a professional
FacilitiesAward
colleague or a WASBO Regional.
Selection Criteria Recent winners
The following criteria shall be
considered when selecting the
2021
School Facilities Manager of the
Year:
Background/Purpose Leadership in the Schools and
This award acknowledges the the Profession – The nominee
value and need to recognize has demonstrated efforts to
outstanding school facilities significantly improve facilities
managers in Wisconsin. and cost effectiveness of
The purpose of the School operations while improving John Koster
Facilities Manager of the Year student learning. They also are
award is to recognize the recent an active member in professional 2020
outstanding contributions associations, actively participate
of the recipient to their local in committees, and attend
school district and community, conferences.
to the school facilities manager Professional Development –
profession, and to WASBO. Evidence of continuing efforts to
Eligibility Criteria grow and learn as a professional.
To be eligible the nominee must: Recognition
• Be employed as a school
The School Facilities Manager
facilities manager and
of the Year Award recipient will Allen Behnke
working in the profession for a
be recognized at the WASBO
minimum of five years.
Foundation Spring Conference. 2019
• Be an active district
professional WASBO member The recipient receives a plaque
at the time of the nomination and a check in the amount of
who regularly attends WASBO $1,000 to be used for the facility
facility manager conferences, manager’s continuing education,
seminars and regional attendance at conferences
meetings. or seminars, membership
• Not have received the School dues, or related activities or
Facilities Manager of the Year resources contributing to his/her
award in the past five years. professional development.
Joe Bellomo
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Mike Roshar WASBO For more information,
visit wasbo.com/
Award sponsor:
Shining Star Award ShiningStar
Background/Purpose Selection Criteria
Beginning in the 2017-2018 fiscal year, the name of Selection criteria will be limited to award worthy
the WASBO Shining Star award, sponsored by Quarles contribution(s) to the Wisconsin Association of
& Brady, was changed to recognize the service and School Business Officials having taken place in the
passion modeled by Quarles & Brady attorney Mike
past five years. Criteria will concentrate on acts that
Roshar. Mike was a Shining Star by the relationships
demonstrate extraordinary commitment of time,
he developed within the many school district
communities for which he provided sound legal advice. talents and/or effort to a project, service and/or
initiative. Nominations should plainly document the
The purpose of the Shining Star Award is to
recognize, celebrate, and encourage outstanding contribution(s) of the individual and their impact.
contributions to WASBO through member Recognition
participation in committees, regional leadership
The Shining Star Award recipient will be recognized
and/or program development.
at the WASBO Foundation Fall Conference. A $1,000
Eligibility Criteria professional development grant and a plaque
To be eligible the nominee must: accompany this award.
• Be an active WASBO district professional, service
affiliate, or retiree member when nominated. The $1,000 award is to be used to fund training
• Have served on a WASBO committee at the time opportunities, staff development, or attendance at
of nomination, or have recently served on the relevant conferences for the award winner or their
Board of Directors. staff.
Safety, Security & Wellness Award Award sponsor:
Background/Purpose • Nominations must be submitted
by an individual employed by the
The Safety, Security & Wellness Award recognizes and
Wisconsin school district in which
promotes Wisconsin school districts for their efforts to the bright idea has been implemented.
create safe and healthy learning environments.
Selection Criteria
This program is designed to help lessen districts’
financial burdens, while at the same time Ideas must fall into one of the following risk
management categories and focus on successful
acknowledging their initiative, creativity and
program development and implementation (i.e.
dedication to healthy, safe and secure schools.
signage, equipment, tools, etc.), not policy creation:
It also provides the opportunity for districts to General safety, building security, Wellness programs
share their bright ideas with their peers. They’ll or Ergonomics (manual material handling, slip & fall
have access to all submissions, not just the prevention, repetitive motion).
winning ideas, so all districts can benefit.
Recognition
Eligibility Criteria One $1,500 grant is awarded annually to the selected
• All Wisconsin public school districts are Wisconsin district and must be used for ongoing risk
eligible. management efforts.
For more information on this award, visit wasbo.com/SafetyAward
10WASBO Business Services Award Award
sponsor:
Background/Purpose Eligibility Criteria
School business officials are known for their Nominations must be submitted
innovative, meaningful contributions to the by a current district professional
improvement of their profession and the efficiency of WASBO member who is employed by the educational
school districts. The WASBO Business Services Award institution where the improved business practice has
was established to recognize outstanding practices been implemented.
and new ideas that result in significant contributions
to school entities or the profession of school business
Selection Criteria
management. Successful applications have focused The award application should include: An executive
on areas such as budgeting, construction, cost summary of the business practice, a project summary
savings, energy conservation, food service, resource and explanation of how the project is a new idea
allocation, safety, transportation, and technology. that will benefit Wisconsin students. Candidates
also are expected to explain how they will invest the
The WASBO Business Services Award is presented
$1,000 award back into their schools.
annually to an educational institution in Wisconsin
which has implemented a business practice Recognition
that has resulted in an improvement in service, A check in the amount of $1,000 and a plaque will be
increased efficiency, or more simply, a better way awarded to the selected educational institution at the
of doing business. The recipient will be nominated annual WASBO Foundation Spring Conference.
for the ASBO International Pinnacle Award.
The $1,000 award must be used to fund training
opportunities, staff development, or attendance
For more information at relevant conferences that contribute to the
about nominations for the WASBO continuing education of those staff members
Business Services Award, who serve on the business side of the educational
visit wasbo.com/ServicesAward institution. Those benefiting from these opportunities
need not be members of WASBO.
Tina Hafeman Friend of WASBO Award
Background/Purpose Eligibility Criteria
Tina Hafeman has held positions as the WASBO Any member or non-member may be nominated.
Associate Executive Director and as the Accounting Nominations are sought to assist the Board
and Technology Coordinator, starting in 1994. of Directors in identifying individuals who are
Through her actions, Tina supported WASBO’s vision deserving of special recognition.
and mission by encouraging member engagement Selection Criteria
throughout the organization. She worked tirelessly
to ensure the success of WASBO and its members. This award is special and it is not the intent of the
Board of Directors to award it annually. Rather, it
Through her diligent work, the 2012-13 Board of shall be presented at the discretion of the Board of
Directors voted to re-name the “Friend of WASBO Directors.
Award” to the “Tina Hafeman Friend of WASBO
Award” to recognize those individuals who have
Recognition
given special and noteworthy support to WASBO. The award will be presented at the WASBO
Foundation Fall Conference and the recipient shall
receive a plaque. In addition, a $500 donation shall
For more information,
be made in the recipient’s name to a charity selected
visit wasbo.com/HafemanAward by the recipient that benefits children in Wisconsin.
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Madison, WI 53704 PERMIT NO 801
Mike Roshar WASBO WASBO Business 2022 Nomination
Shining Star Award Services Award Timeline
2021 winner 2021 winner January 10, 2022
All WASBO Award nominations due.
Submit your nominations at
WASBO.com/awards
January 2022
WASBO Award Recipients selected by the
appropriate selection committees and
WASBO Board of Directors.
February 2022
WASBO Executive Director notifies WASBO
Award Recipients of their selection.
May 2022
Bob Tess Fort Atkinson Awards presented at the WASBO
Foundation Spring Conference.
• Wallace E. Zastrow Award
• School Facilities Manager of the Year
Safety, Security & Tina Hafeman Friend • Business Services Award
• Safety, Security & Wellness Grant
Wellness Award of WASBO Award
October 2022
2020 winner 2021 winner Awards presented at the WASBO
Foundation Fall Conference.
• Mike Roshar WASBO Shining Star Award
• Tina Hafeman Friend of WASBO Award
January 2023
Awards presented at the WASB-WASBO-
WASDA State Education Convention.
• School Business Manager of the Year
Award
• George Gray WASBO New School Business
Manager of the Year Award
Current or recent members of the Board of
Directors are ineligible for awards and may
Sparta Area SD Jack Stoskopf not nominate a candidate for any award.
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