What the issues are that impact children the most
WSPTA Legislative Priorities for 2007-2008
Legislative Priorities will be determined by PTA members from across the state who attend & cast ballots at WSPTA Legislative Assembly to be held Oct 5th & 6th 2007 in Sea Tac WA.
More information is available on the WSPTA Legislation web page including:
Issues Survey (Word)
Issues Survey (pdf)
Proposed Legislative Issue Summaries
Long-Term PlatformTake the Lead
Take the Lead is a new campaign for a more dependable way to adequately fund our public schools. WSPTA and League of Education Voters (LEV) are collaborating with Washington Education Association (WEA) hosted a series of conversations held all around the state.
Interested in hosting a Take the Lead talk in your area? Call 253-765-7050 or e-mail sbeaver@washingtonea.org
What the issues were for 2006-2007
1. K-12 Education Funding - WSPTA shall initiate and/or support legislation or policies that establish an updated definition of basic education and a basic education funding formula that reflects current education practices and requirements.
2. Mathematics and Science - WSPTA shall initiate and/or support legislation or policies that strengthen scientific and mathematical education in Washington State.
3. Simple Majority for School Levies and Bonds - WSPTA shall initiate and/or support legislation or policies that allow the people to vote on Simple Majority for school funding measures.
4. Reduce Class Size - WSPTA shall initiate and/or support legislation or policies that support funding and policies that secure smaller class sizes for students.
5. School Recess - WSPTA shall initiate and/or support legislation or policies which require regular recess periods throughout the school day.
Legislative Priorities were determined by 239 PTA members from across the state who cast ballots at Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly in Yakima 10/13-14 2006.
Under construction! Education Funding Mobilization
To learn more about:
Washington State PTA Legislation
2007 WSPTA Long Term Legislative Platform
WSPTA Resolutions and Board Positions Index and Descriptions
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WSPTA Legislative Action Center
Simple Majority Campaign
EHJR 4204 will be placed on the November 2007 ballot asking the people of Washington to decide if school levies should be allowed to pass with a simple majority (50%+1) instead of a supermajority (60%) vote of the people.
PTA Organizing Sheet for Simple Majority
Simple Majority "Yes on 4204" flyer
Simple Majority Pro/Con Rationale Document
Conducting a PTA/PTSA Endorsement
Ballot Campaign Guidelines (Public Disclosure Commission)
Simple Majority Questions and Answers (Word document)
For more information or to find out how you can help the campaign, visit www.simplybetterschools.org
WSPTA School Finance Study and Case Studies
- PTA Case Study, part 1 6/06 (Highlights Kent & Highline)
- PTA Case Study, part 2 6/06 (Highlights Kent-Meridian & Highline High Schools)
- Washington State PTA School Finances: does Every Child Count? 3/04
- Finance study summary of Region 9 School Districts
- Chart of lowest funded districts (includes Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Highline & Tahoma)
- Chart of most "At Risk" districts (Includes Kent, Renton, Highline & Tukwila)
Newspaper Articles
- Funding for Kent schools far below state average 6/06 King County Journal newspaper article
- PTA calls 4 districts 'at risk' 4/04 King County Journal newspaper article
Education Funding in WA State
- League of Education Voter's Citizens' Report Card
- How are Washington State Schools Funded? (PowerPoint slide show)
- Realities of Education Funding in Washington State 2002: Why Schools are Struggling even after passing two education initiatives
- A Citizen's Guide to Washington State K-12 Finance
- Common School (K-12) Capital Budget Primer
- K-12 Education share of operating budget
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