Paramount Duty ResolutionWashington state’s highest court issued an order sanctioning the state for failing to develop a plan to fully fund K-12 education per the court’s 2012 McCleary decision. We have made some great progress towards McCleary funding but we’re not done yet. We still have 2 major funding issues remaining.
Emily Dickinson PTSA has adopted the resolution that we as an organization continue to support legislative efforts to meet the court requirements for funding education in whatever way they deem necessary and are able. You can read the resolution here. LWSD- Capacity and Aging FacilitiesThe long term facilities planning task force has given the recommendation to the LWSD Board. You can find the details here Long Term Facilities Planning Task Force Recommendation WSPTA Legislative PrioritiesWSPTA’s priorities for the 2015 and 2016 legislative sessions: Also supported (listed alphabetically): The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body with 49 members in the Senate and 98 members in the House of Representatives. 2016 Citizen's Guide to K-12 FinanceA resource for citizens, members of the Senate, their staff, and other interested persons to provide a clear and simple overview of K-12 Finance. this is prepared by the Senate Ways and Means Committee 2016 Citizen's Guide to K-12 Finance Help decide WSPTA’s positionsLONG-TERMResolutions: These outline the opinion and will of WSPTA to address statewide problems. Legislative principles: These give long-term guidance to our legislative advocacy and can be updated at the fall legislative assembly. SHORT-TERMPriority platform, “Top 5”: This short-term platform sets priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Issues are voted onto the platform for 2 years. In year one of the 2-year platform cycle, delegates decide the Top 5 priorities. In year two, delegates may update positions, or add to the Also Supported list. This priority platform is established by voting delegates at the Annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly. Legislative assembly will be in October. All PTAs are welcome. Delegates must be present to vote.
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Legislative NewsLow Turnout, Crowded Races: Primary Election 2016 McCleary Update: Supreme Court's July 14 Order Dorn Files Lawsuit On Local Levy Spending LWSD jumps from 6th to 4th largest district in state Supreme Court: State is violating it's Constitution OSPI: Dorn Urges Special Session on Charter Schools, McCleary EventsOSPI Candidate Forums September 20, 2016 | 3:15 PM Tacoma, Convention Centre Register Here September 28, 2016 | 7:00 PM Seattle, Townhall Register Here October 11, 2016 | 4:00 PM Spokane, Lincoln Centre October 15, 2016 | 7:30 PM DesMoines, Highline College Legislative Assembly October 21-22, 2016 Olympia, Hotel Red Lion Register Here Focus Day Links for AdvocacyWashington State PTSA Lake Washington School District Washington State Legislature Get detailed information about WA State PTAs legislative issues.
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Contact UsIf you are at all interested in this area, either as an advocate or simply to learn more information, please contact advocacy@dickinsonptsa.org. |
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Emily Dickinson PTSA 2.8.13 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We serve Emily Dickinson Elementary and Explorer Community School on Union Hill in Redmond, WA. Tax ID # 91-1212455.
