WiscNet 2025 Board of Directors
elections

CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS OPEN JANUARY 24

The WiscNet Board of Directors is now seeking candidates for the upcoming WiscNet Board of Directors election, which will take place from Monday, March 3 until Tuesday, April 29 at 4:00pm.

There are two board positions open this year. They represent the following member segments:

(1) K-12 seat
(1) At-Large seat

A person must be from a K-12 organization to be nominated and run for the K-12 seat.

Anyone from any WiscNet member organization may be nominated and run for the At-Large positions.

Each seat serves a three-year term.

Good things to know

What does service to the WiscNet Board of Directors entail?

Three day-long meetings (two in Madison, one at a WiscNet member location) annually
One two-day retreat each October (outside of Madison)
Attendance at WiscNet Connections annually in April/May
Willingness to be a steward of WiscNet: to dig into the world of this membership organization and have thoughtful, high-level conversations about it
Enthusiasm for WiscNet, its mission, and its members
A chance to grow professionally and even personally -- it’s not uncommon for Board members to tell us they are better people for serving on the Board (it’s also just really fun!)

Showing up is essential, as your voice and opinions are your biggest contributions.

How does the nomination and election process work?

After you’re nominated for the Board of Directors, you’ll be contacted by Sarah Miller, who will ask you for a headshot and 3-4 sentences about why you are running for the Board.

The nomination period will close on Wednesday, February 19. Elections will open on Monday, March 3. At this time, people will be able to vote for you. (Please note that there is only one vote -- from your WiscNet member representative, unless they designate someone else to cast their vote -- allowed from each WiscNet member organization, including yours. So even if all your friends vote for you, we can only count one of them.)

Ahead of WiscNet Connections at 8:30am on April 29, you will need to prepare a short (2-3 minute) speech, to be read on stage in front of attendees of the conference. This is your chance to tell everyone in the WiscNet community why you are interested in serving on the Board and what you bring to the organization.

The election will close at 4:00pm on April 29. Votes will be counted. Results will be announced the next morning, on April 30, during the traditional Business with Bacon breakfast.

What is the current make up of the Board?

For details about current Board members, including which seats they occupy and the length of their term, scroll down.

I have questions — who can give me the answers?

Email Sarah Miller at sarahmiller@wiscnet.net