Wisconsin School Leaders for Excellence
Winter Conference – Agenda
January 22, 2026

6:00  Welcome message from WSLE President Carl Millard

6:10     “The Recipe for Academic Excellence” 

The founder of and current Superintendent of the number one ranked high school in the state shares his perspective on four key ingredients that enable academic excellence.

Superintendent Dr. Steve Plum, Kettle Moraine School District

6:30      “You Don’t Have to Figure it All Out on Your Own”

SBAE is offering support to WSLE members through its partnership and expertise. Dr. Hughes will share examples of how districts have benefited from their tools and share resource opportunities board members will not find through other academic associations.

Dr. William Hughes, Hughes Strategic

6:50      “Legal Landscape Update” 

The von Briesen team will provide an update on the legal landscape facing schools with regard to Title IX and DEI initiatives as well as the new Wisconsin parental notification law.

Attorneys Ryan Heiden, Mark Kapocius, Patrick Leigl and Payton Rahn, of von Briesen and Roper, sc.

7:10      Break out by topic.  

Take advantage of the opportunity to speak with topic experts, ask your questions and just as importantly, share your experiences with attendees from other districts.

8:00     Adjourn