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  • 2026 Fall Meeting
    Thursday, October 08, 2026
    Moraine Park - West Bend Campus
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About the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association

The Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association is a forum for trustees of locally-governed, community-based colleges to come together from around the state to learn, share, promote, and create together. We are a private, non-profit organization comprised of the 144 district board members of Wisconsin's 16 technical college districts.

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The Association office serves as a liaison with the Wisconsin legislature, U.S. Congress, state and federal agencies, college presidents, WTCS State Board and staff, public employee labor organizations, and many other groups. The Association office also supports member activities by coordinating membership conferences, award programs, and communications about the Association.

From being an effective board member to promoting successful colleges that are responsive to Wisconsin's educational and workforce needs, the District Boards Association is an enjoyable and rewarding way to develop your knowledge and skills as a district board member.

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  • 2026 Fall Meeting

    • Thursday, October 08, 2026
    • Saturday, October 10, 2026
    • Moraine Park - West Bend Campus


    2026 Fall Meeting

    Thursday, October 8th - Saturday, October 10th, 2026

    Hybrid Meeting
    Moraine Park's West Bend Campus
    Hosted by Moraine Park


    Get to know Moraine Park
    John McGivern's Main Streets | West Bend, Wisconsin

    Moraine Park and West Bend - A Perfect Community Partnership

     

    Click here to see other events happening in West Bend

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    HOTEL INFORMATION

    Country Inn and Suites – West Bend
    2000 Gateway Court | West Bend, WI 53716

    Group Name: Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association
    Check In: October 8, 2026 | Check Out: October 10, 2026

    Booking Deadline: 09/15/2026 | Number of Rooms: 10

    Rate per night: $104 King, $114 Queen Double, $119 King Suite 

    Reservations can be made by calling the hotel and letting them know you’re wanting to book a reservation in the “Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association” Group Block. You also book using the following link:

    https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/JL97B7

    AmericInn by Wyndham – West Bend

    2424 W. Washington St. | West Bend, WI 53095 

    Check In: October 8, 2026 | Check Out: October 10, 2026

    Booking Deadline: 09/15/2026 | Number of Rooms: 30

    Rate per night: $109.99 Queen, $124.99 Queen Double

    Online Booking - Visit wyndhamhotels.com and enter the group code: 100826WIT. 

    Book by Phone - Call the hotel at 262-334-0307 and mention the date of arrival and group code to receive the special rate. 

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    DRAFT SCHEDULE

    Thursday, October 8th, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Presentation by Judith Witherspoon, edAmerica

    5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Informal Reception

    5:15 PM – 5:45 PM | Mentor/Mentee Meet and Greet

    6:30 PM | Dinner on Your Own

    6:30 PM | Dinner with President Lee, DBA Staff, Executive Committee, Committee Co-Chairs and Guests

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    Friday, October 9th, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 11:15 AM

    7:30 AM – 7:45 AM | Breakfast

    7:45 AM – 8:15 AM | Welcomes
    MPTC President Bonnie Baerwald
    DBA President John Wyatt
    WTCS President Layla Merrifield

    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM | Updates and Q&A with President Lee

    9:25 AM – 10:15 AM (Room T139) | Session 1: President’s Panel of Current Issues Impacting our 16 Campuses
    Session 2: Dual Credit Challenges and Financing

    10:25 AM – 11:15 AM (Room T137) | Session 2: Dual Credit Challenges and Financing
    Session 1: President’s Panel of Current Issues Impacting our 16 Campuses

    11:25 AM – 12:25 PM | Lunch
    Note: Lunch will be set up in rooms T131 and T133.

    12:35 PM – 1:25 PM (Room T139) | Session 3: Property Taxing Authority
    Session 4: Skills and Strategies to Develop Board Chairs and Trustees

    1:35 PM – 2:15 PM (Room T137) | Session 4: Skills and Strategies to Develop Board Chairs and Trustees
    Session 3: Property Taxing Authority

    2:25 PM – 4:45 PM | Host College Talk and Tour

    6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Award Reception

    7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Awards Banquet

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    Saturday, October 10th, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

    7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast

    8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome - DBA President John Wyatt
    Reports - DBA Executive Director Pat Goss
    WTCS Presidents’ Association
    ACCT President

    9:30 AM – 11:15 AM | DBA Board of Directors Meeting

    This agenda is subject to change.

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