2020–21 Legislation and Finance Committee

Under the direction of the WASA Board of Directors, the Legislation and Finance Committee sets the legislative priorities and processes for the association and establishes its agenda for each legislative session.

Region 101

Jim Kowalkowski, Davenport SD, Chair

Region 105

Mike Brophy, Ed.D., West Valley SD (Yakima)
Kevin McKay, Sunnyside SD

Region 108

Phil Brockman, Sedro-Woolley SD

Region 109

Patty Dowd, Mukilteo SD

Region 110

Alan Spicciati, Ed.D., Auburn

Region 111

Tom Seigel, Bethel SD

Region 112

Mary Templeton, Washougal SD

Region 113

Cal Brodie, ESD 113

Region 114

Dana Rosenbach, North Mason SD
Monica Hunsaker, Olympic ESD 114

Region 123

Traci Pierce, Kennewick SD

Region 171

Garn Christensen, Easton SD

BPAC

Karen Andersen, Peninsula SD

ESDs

Michelle Price, North Central ESD 171

IPAC

Linda McKay, North Central ESD 171

Principals

Devin McLane, Mukilteo SD

Small Schools

Jake Dingman, Oakesdale SD

Special Education

Lori Ann Gylling, Naches Valley SD

Superintendents

Jeff Snell, Camas SD

Federal Legislation

Kevin McKay, Sunnyside SD 
Michelle Price, North Central ESD 171
Nathan McCann, Ridgefield SD
Krestin Bahr, Eatonville SD

WASA Consultants (nonvoting)

Fred Yancey, Pensions/Health Benefits
Mitch Denning, AEA
Melissa Gombosky, AESD

WASA Staff

Joel Aune, Executive Director
Dan Steele, Assistant Executive Director, Government Relations
Brian Talbott, Nine Mile Falls SD, WASA President
Sheila Chard, Administrative Assistant

Meeting Schedule

September 14, 2020
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

November 9, 2020
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

January 11, 2021—Session Begins
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

January 19, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

January 25, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

February 1, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

February 8, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

February 16, 2021
9:30–10:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

February 22, 2021
8:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting Legislative Conference

March 1, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

March 8, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

March 15, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

March 22, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

March 29, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

April 5, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

April 12, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

April 19, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

April 25, 2021
Sine Die

April 6, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

May 10, 2021
8:30–9:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

June 27, 2021
1–3:30 p.m.—Summer Conference Spokane