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Welcome to AWSA's bi-weekly newsletter! Below you will find our most recent edition of the AWSA Update Bulletin. Located on the side you will find current and past articles, current events and sponsor information.  


December 4th Edition 

AWSA Update

AWSA Update: You and Your Contract

Most likely a result of Wisconsin’s statutory administrative contract renewal timelines, December is a natural time for school and district leaders to take stock of their current employment contract and their future needs.  School leaders enter the profession to make a positive impact on students, and school districts want to provide the conditions for that to occur. The contract lays out the shared goals of both the leader and the district. We hope you find the following articles, alerts, and resources helpful.


2024-25 AWSA Professional Issues Report 

Every two years AWSA conducts the Professional Concerns Survey. The survey results provide answers to questions ranging from contract length to policies related to health care benefits. The results are compiled with statewide and regional salary information in AWSA’s Professional Issues Report. 

Click here for the 2024-25 Professional Issues Report

Congratulations to Dana Bendorf, Principal, Belmont School District, for winning a $50 gift certificate for taking the survey!


Developing a Win- Win Administrative Contract

The contract lays out the shared goals of both the leader and the district. These shared goals include stability, comparability, and growth. Read more here


Annual Notice on Administrator Contract Renewal/Nonrenewal

Wisconsin law requires school boards to contract with administrators in writing and comply with specific contract renewal and non-renewal procedures and deadlines.  This Update will cover the essentials of Wisconsin’s administrator contract law and the steps you need to take to protect your contract rights. Read more here.



Career Center 

AWSA’s Career Center provides you with the information you need to grow in this profession, including:


What Does it Take to Terminate Your Contract?

What is required to terminate your employment contract? Termination language is among the most important aspects of a contract, and it’s essential to know what standard is included in your agreement.  Read more here.