1. Legislative Assembly Preview Part 2 | August 23, 2019
Serving on the board of a small school
district provides opportunities to understand,
first-hand, the impacts of seemingly small
and insignificant legislation. We have the ability
to clearly see the affect mandates have on our
classrooms. I have shared our story with legislators and
board members from larger districts and witnessed their
minds opening to new possibilities. It is wonderful to
see that every voice can have an impact.
Legislative Assembly Preview Part 2 | August 23, 2019
By Marissa Rathbone & Logan Endres, Government Relations

2. Government Relations Team
WSSDA’s
Government Relations Team
Marissa Rathbone, Director of Government Relations
Logan Endres, Government Relations Coordinator
Brian Sims, Contract Lobbyist
Marissa & Logan introduce themselves.

3. 2019 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Preview Series
Part 1: Big Picture
Part 2:
Agenda and Handbook
Part 3: Roles and Voting
Part 4:
Prioritization Process
Part 5:
Caucus Meetings
& District Engagement
Part 6:
Logistics
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This is part two of the six part series… discussing the legislative assembly agenda and the composition of the handbook.

4. Part 2: Outcomes Understand the order of events at Assembly
Understand how to navigate the Handbook
Know how to find related resources on our website
Understand why Legislative Assembly is important
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5. Agenda Friday September 27: 8:00-11:30 AM | WSSDA Membership Meetings
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | New to Assembly Meeting
12:30 PM | Pre-Assembly Program
Federal Advocacy Update
2020 Legislative Insights Panel
Breakout Sessions:
K-12 Funding Updates
SEBB: Local and Legislative Considerations
Next Generation of Graduation Requirements: What’s New & What’s Next
5:15-6:15 PM| Director Area Caucus Meetings
6:15 PM | Reception
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Let’s take a look at Friday’s agenda…
8:00-9:00am – Large Schools Caucus
9:15-10:15am – Equity and Access Caucus
9:15-10:15am – Trust Lands Advisory Committee (TLAC)
10:30-11:30am – Federal Relations Network (FRN)
10:30-11:30am – Government-to-Government Task Force
Everyone will get all 3 breakout sessions… folks will be sitting in rooms with approximately people

6. Agenda Saturday September 28: Note: Breakfast Buffet Open at 6:45 AM!
7:00-8:00 AM| Small Schools Advisory Committee Meeting
7:45-8:15 AM | New to Assembly Meeting
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM| Legislative Assembly
Then… Travel Home Safe!
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7. Mark Your Calendars!
AUGUST 28: WSSDA Room Block CLOSES at the Davenport Grand Hotel SEPTEMBER 20: Assembly Registration Cost Increases from $225 to $250 SEPTEMBER 27 & 28: Legislative Assembly! OCTOBER / NOVEMBER: WSSDA Legislative Committee and Board of Directors consider assembly priority ranking and adopt 2020 Legislative Priorities NOVEMBER 21-24: 2020 Legislative Priority Launch at Annual Conference
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8. Handbook organization & overview
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Handbook organization & overview

9. 2019 WSSDA Legislative Assembly: What’s Up for Vote?
53 POSITIONS
Amended/Clarified: 14
Consolidated/Eliminated: 4
New Proposals: 12
Returning Positions: 17
Standing Position Proposals: 6
Resource Guide
*What to Expect!*
WSSDA Position Resources
Graduation Requirements
K-12 Finance and Funding
SEBB
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Continue ‘by the numbers’…

10. A note on new position proposals…
New policy position topics:
Finance and funding issues such as:
Fully-Funded Staffing Levels
Non-High Payments
Audit Findings/Levies
Standardization of Audit Costs
Essentials for Learning such as:
Protecting Our Students from Gun Related Violence
Special Education Training for Staff
And More!
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11. Next Steps for you & your board
Review position proposals – especially new positions and significant amendments
Consider your board / district’s position (questions? favor as-is?, oppose?, suggest changes/amendments?)
Amendment form
Identify your board’s top position priorities – have back-up positions identified in case there are changes/eliminations
Make sure you’re registered!
Attend assembly ready to engage!
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12. 2019 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Preview Series
Part 1: Big Picture
Part 2:
Agenda and Handbook
Part 3: Roles and Voting
Part 4:
Prioritization Process
Part 5:
Caucus Meetings
& District Engagement
Part 6:
Logistics
LOGAN
Join us next week for part 3 of the legislative assembly preview series… we’ll be discussing:
Your role at Assembly
Voting process and procedure

13. Government Relations Contact Information
Marissa Rathbone, Director of Government Relations
Phone:
Logan Endres, Government Relations Coordinator
Phone:
Register by September 20 at:
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