WADA Strategic Plan Committees
Finance Sub Committee
Finance | | | | | |
Recommendations | Action Steps | Strategies | Responsible | Status report | Completion |
Create a working, operational, categorized, annual budget | -Update and review bylaws related to financial reporting �- Publish and Update annual budget process to WADA Board �- Provide an updated treasures report to be presented to the membership at the annual meeting �- Create a draft budget to be presented to the membership �- Review current reimbursements in effort to create cost savings | - The full board reviews the annual budget �- Ensure the bylaws reflect current practice | - Executive Director �- WADA Board | - Annually prior to Conference to the WADA Board �- Presented to the membership at the Annual Meeting at the WADA Conference | Ongoing |
Reserve Fund Plan | - Identify the needed financial reserve �- Cost of WADA Conference | Look at financial reports for previous five years | - Executive Director �- WADA Board | Ongoing | Ongoing |
Develop and Fund New Initiatives | - Offer 502 at the WADA Conference for free �- Create a grant opportunity for first time attendees at the National Conference �- Offer legal services to the membership �- Offer mental health support to the membership �- Increase Middle School/Administrative Assistants/High School membership | - Provide ten grants (one per district AND three lottery picks at new AD Workshop) to new AD's to cover registration fees associated with the WADA Conference and WADA/NIAAA dues.�- Create, distribute, and inform the value of WADA membership �- Increase sponsorship for the organization7 | - WADA Board �- District Representatives �- Gender Representatives �- Mentor Coordinator �- Executive Director | Ongoing | Ongoing |
Develop a Network Recruitment Fair/Plan for AD's and Coaches | - Reach out to currently planned education fair contacts across the state and determine if WADA can participate | - Finalize document for Area District Reps to complete/share out amongst their districts to gather the necessary information pertaining to vacancies | - District Representatives | Ongoing | Ongoing |
Increase Retired AD Participation/Attendance | - Offer reduced registration for Retired AD's for the WADA Conference �- Research 5-State Exchange and duties/roles of Retired AD's at conferences | - Charge Retired AD's $100 to attend the WADA Conference | - Retired AD Coordinator �- Executive Director �- Assistant Executive Director | November 2023 | Ongoing |
Operations Sub Committee
Operations | | | | | |
Recommendations | Action Steps | Strategies | Responsible for Implementation | Status Report Date | Completion Date |
Promote WADA's mission, vision and purpose in advancement of education based athletics | * Define education based athletics�* Include mission, vision and definition of education based athletics in WADA publications | * Post on social media and as header on WADA website�* Reference mission, vision and definition of education based athletics at membership meetings�* Utilize the mission, vision and definition of education based athletics at the forefront of all publications�* Provide conference presenters with an opening slide which includes the mission, vision and definition of education based athletics | * Board�* Information Director | January 2024 | Ongoing |
Maintain and keep current member resources | * Review website resources seasonally�* Create member logins for access to resources�* Integrate conference resources within the website�* Review opportunities for the membership to be involved within WADA | * Survey membership on desired resources�* Provide digital access to presenter slides�* Create a checklist for presenters of items to complete �* Record and store digital district meetings�* Define and educate the membership on what involvement looks like and different levels | * Board�* District Reps�* Information Director�* Conference Presenters | January 2024 | Ongoing |
Continue efforts to stay current with communication technologies | * Explore desired social media outlets for promotion�* Explore the need for two communication individuals: information director/website and social media coordinator | * Survey membership on social media platforms in use and desired content�* Determine the optimal frequency of utilization | * Board�* Information Director�* WADA Membership | January 2024 | Ongoing |
Conduct annual reviews of contracted positions | * Develop rubric for formal evaluation of paid positions | * Survey the WADA membership for feedback on certain contracted positions | * Executive Board | Ongoing | Ongoing |
Investigate the need for a middle school liaison position | * Evaluate the interest in middle school representation to the WADA Board | * Collaborate with the WIAA to provide middle school updates to grow the middle school membership | * Board | Ongoing | Ongoing |
Annual revision of Handbook | * Maintain, update and revise WADA Handbook | * Provide updated link on website and email membership where to find it | * Board | Summer Retreat | Fall Area Meeting |
Evaluate and assess processes to ensure diversity and inclusion | * Actively recruit and seek out underrepresented groups for board positions | * Provide opportunities for DEI education at the Conference and throughout the year�* Continue to have BIPOC representation on the board | * Board�* WADA Membership | Ongoing | Ongoing |
WADA Board Members are making progress toward NIAAA certifications | * Make certification opportunities known to the membership | * Collaborate with CESA offices for certification education and workshops�* Provide Board Members 1 free LTI course annually | * Executive Board | Ongoing | Ongoing |
Provide collaborative experiences | * Create template content for district reps to meet with their district�* Offer training opportunities for compliance, safety, and regulatory updates | * Provide district online meetings each season�* Explore avenues for delivery of training and providers offering those services | * District Rep | Ongoing | Ongoing |
Develop criteria for onboarding/offboarding of new positions | * Establish committee to determine appropriate timelines, desired qualifications | * Posting the timeline and qualifications to the membership (when applicable)�* Adhere to the guidelines within the WADA Handbook | * Executive Board�* Information Director | Ongoing | Ongoing |
Programs Sub Committee
Programs | | | | | |
Recommendations | Action Steps | Strategies | Responsible | Status report | Completion |
Maintain Education-Based Athletics relevance within DPI, WASBO, AWSA, higher education institutions and other professional and political organizations | Conference attendance, leadership liaison to their boards, material to present and share at these levels | Contact list for leadership board and identify conference dates, liaison | WADA exec Board, WADA Board | WADA conference | 2025 |
Investigate need for additional district liaison position(s) overseeing and developing: District Professional development | PD liaison at District run cohorts and supports | Mentoring program roll out, ambassador, Ask mentees for who they would work best with? | District reps and/or Gender Reps | New AD workshop | 2027 |
Increase local interaction promoting Education-Based Athletics within school districts and school boards | Ways for ADs to engage with school boards, material to present and share at these levels | Highlight template for sharing Board information with members, newsletter article, WADA minisession | Programs Committee | April | Ongoing |
Increase the number of NIAAA certified Athletic Directors in the State of Wisconsin that is equal to or higher than the national average -RMSAA, RAA, CAA and CMAA | Free 502 to all at conference | Show importance and compel - national board certification, DPI requirement,best practices for districts doc | WADA Board, LTI coordinator | New AD workshop | Ongoing |
Increase the number of active LTI instructors | Offer 790 at Annual meeting, have 20+ active instructors | Pay | LTI coordinator $ | April | 2026 |
Restructure LTI course offering models | Timeline for course offerings cohort model with the online course offerings, online connectivity | On the road, District meeting | LTI coordinator | April | 2025 |
Promote attendance at State and National AD Conference | Family breakfast or event at conference (see awards) | Include in conference schedule | WADA board, Exec directors $ | New AD workshop | 2024 |
Awards and Recognition | Growth award 1-4 year AD, 5 star AD recognition, WADA athlete award re EBA, Assistants and affiliate awards | Communicate | Exec Directors, WADA Board $, Communication director | January | 2025 |
Athletic Admin Assistant and Middle School summer activities | Assistants and affiliate members awards and certifications/designations similar to CAA, networking and support Zoom meetings, ASAPACE | Classes and courses at alternate time, mid June, District Zoom meetings regularly | WADA board, Committee | WADA conference | 2028 |
Mentoring and Networking Opportunities | Mixer with structured prompts | Mentor to new AD meeting and change site, use of retired ADs | Mentor coordinator | April | 2025 |