Strategic Succession Planning: Building Sustainable Leadership for the Future

  • Room: 203 C/D
Thursday, January 22, 2026: 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Speaker(s)

Speaker
Bruce Quinton
Search and Governance Consultant
Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Speaker
Kelly Robinson
Superintendent
Crivitz
Speaker
Pat Mans
Search and Governance Consultant
Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Speaker
Randy Guttenberg
Search and Governance Consultant
Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Speaker
Rebecca Toetz
Superintendent
De Forest Area

Description

This session provides school board members and district leaders with strategies for successful succession planning. Participants will explore how to proactively identify and prepare future leaders to ensure seamless transitions and organizational stability. Through deliberate planning and leadership development, districts can build a strong leadership pipeline—reducing the risks of urgent, unplanned changes and sustaining district success over time.  This panel discussion will feature four superintendents who were part of successful succession planning processes. 


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