Please see our Council flyer explaining the importance of advocacy for PTA.
ADVOCACY REPORT (JUNE 2022):
Climate Resolution Approved!
Our Everett PTSA Council Climate Resolution was approved during the May 18, 2022 membership meeting! Approval provides our Council the opportunity to work with other PTA's in our district and with Everett Public Schools to guide and support sustainable practices and develop an implementation plan. We look forward to this collaborative process and invite other PTA's to join us with a shared vision to support sustainable practices in our schools and community.
Council Climate Resolution
Climate Resolution Fact Sheet
We invite you to join us as we collaborate with other PTA's to implement sustainable practices across our district!
Clarissa Phillips
Advocacy Chair, Everett PTSA Council 7.3
Climate Resolution Approved!
Our Everett PTSA Council Climate Resolution was approved during the May 18, 2022 membership meeting! Approval provides our Council the opportunity to work with other PTA's in our district and with Everett Public Schools to guide and support sustainable practices and develop an implementation plan. We look forward to this collaborative process and invite other PTA's to join us with a shared vision to support sustainable practices in our schools and community.
Council Climate Resolution
Climate Resolution Fact Sheet
We invite you to join us as we collaborate with other PTA's to implement sustainable practices across our district!
Clarissa Phillips
Advocacy Chair, Everett PTSA Council 7.3
UPCOMING ADVOCACY EVENTS:
June 14-19, 2022: National PTA Legislative Conference ("LegCon")
Events and activities to include the following:
REGISTRATION: Details coming soon.
AGENDA
June 14-19, 2022: National PTA Legislative Conference ("LegCon")
Events and activities to include the following:
- Hill Day Experience to advocate for our public policy priorities
- Virtual Workshop Experience for local PTA leaders
- Special program in celebration of our history and legacy
- Interactive workshop sessions focused on advocacy, leadership and how to PTA
- Central place to meet, learn and make connections
REGISTRATION: Details coming soon.
AGENDA
WSPTA "TOP 5" LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM:
2020-2022 WSPTA SUPPORTED ISSUES:
- Increase Access to Nursing, Mental Health, and Social Emotional Learning Staff
- Support Students and Preserve Education Funding
- Increasing Educational Equity by Closing the Digital Divide
- Supports and Funding for Students with Disabilities and Their Families
- Prevent and Reduce Gun Violence and Suicide
2020-2022 WSPTA SUPPORTED ISSUES:
BOND RESOURCES FOR PTAs:
- Taking Positions on Ballot Measures (Washington State PTA resource)
- Conducting a PTA Endorsement Vote (Washington State PTA resource)
ADVOCACY CONTACTS:
Everett PTSA Council Advocacy Chair: Clarissa Phillips, clarissaphillips@gmail.com
WSPTA Advocacy Director: Lizzy Sebring, ptaadvocacydir@wastatepta.org
WA State Advocacy Webpage (Legislative Platform, how to take action): www.wastatepta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/
Sign up to take action with "Voter Voice": https://www.votervoice.net/WAPTA/register
HELPFUL LINKS:
Find and Contact Your Legislators
WA State Legislative Resolutions
Advocacy and Legislative Resources
U.S. Department of Education
WA Family Engagement
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Washington State Office of the Education Ombudsman (OEO)
WSPTA
WSPTA Bylaws
WSPTA Directory
Conducting PTA Endorsement Vote PDF
Everett PTSA Council Advocacy Chair: Clarissa Phillips, clarissaphillips@gmail.com
WSPTA Advocacy Director: Lizzy Sebring, ptaadvocacydir@wastatepta.org
WA State Advocacy Webpage (Legislative Platform, how to take action): www.wastatepta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/
Sign up to take action with "Voter Voice": https://www.votervoice.net/WAPTA/register
HELPFUL LINKS:
Find and Contact Your Legislators
WA State Legislative Resolutions
Advocacy and Legislative Resources
U.S. Department of Education
WA Family Engagement
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Washington State Office of the Education Ombudsman (OEO)
WSPTA
WSPTA Bylaws
WSPTA Directory
Conducting PTA Endorsement Vote PDF
FORMER ADVOCACY EVENTS:
January 17-21, 2022: WSPTA "Focus on Advocacy" Week
Representatives from the Everett area PTAs attended seven meetings with twelve legislators last month (one legislator sent staff, but the rest were present at the meetings). The meetings were fairly well attended, thanks to your leadership! We had an average of 7 attendees at each meeting (one meeting had 13 of us there! Woohoo!), 21 different leaders attended one or more meetings, and nine PTAs (plus State and Council) were represented. We talked about the top five legislative priorities for WSPTA, and many individual bills that are working their way through the current legislative session. Thank you so much showing up and letting your voices be heard!
October 23-24, 2021: WSPTA Legislative Assembly
WSPTA held its 43rd annual Legislative Assembly with hundreds of representatives from PTAs across the state to fine-tune the state PTA’s legislative platform. With the input of leaders like you, three new resolutions were added to the platform and two existing resolutions were amended.
March 9-11, 2021: LEGCON 2021
Wednesday, February 17, 2021: 21st Legislative District Town Hall
Thursday, February 11, 2021: 38th Legislative District Town Hall
Wednesday, February 10, 2021: 44th Legislative District Town Hall
Thursday, February 4, 2021: Q&A Session with Rep. John Lovick from 44th Legislative District
Monday, February 1, 2021: Q&A Session with Rep. April Berg from 44th Legislative District
Thursday, January 28, 2021: Q&A Session with Rep. Mike Sells from 38th Legislative District
Saturday-Sunday, October 24-25, 2020: WSPTA Legislative Assembly
Monday, January 20, 2020: Focus Day
Members of Everett PTSA Council celebrated Focus Day by visiting our State Capitol in Olympia and meeting with legislators to discuss key PTA legislative priorities and supported platforms. Interested participants contacted our Advocacy Chair to arrange meetings and carpools.
POST-EVENT SUMMARY (PER ADVOCACY CHAIR): Focus Day was a great day filled with lots of meetings with legislators. Our own Laura Peterson testified before the House Education Committee about improving the prevention and treatment of students with life threatening allergic reactions. PTA leaders met with State Representatives, heard from Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, testified at committee hearings on bills related to children and education, and learned so much. Thank you to all the PTA leaders who advocate in big and small ways on a daily basis. Your voice makes a difference!
Saturday-Sunday, October 26-27, 2019: WSPTA Legislative Assembly
This annual event provided an opportunity for PTA leaders from across Washington state to learn more about advocacy, vote on resolutions and issues, and network with PTA peers. Interested participants contacted our Advocacy Chair or signed-up on the WSPTA Legislative Assembly website. At the event, attendees participated in legislative discussions pertaining to our WSPTA Legislative Principles and WSPTA Legislative Platform.
LOCATION: Bellevue College - 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007
POST-EVENT SUMMARY (PER ADVOCACY CHAIR): We adopted 1 NEW legislative principle, 1 NEW legislative issue that will be added to our also supported issues on the platform, AMENDED 1 legislative issue, adopted 4 NEW resolutions and adopted 15 AMENDED resolutions. There was a lot of good debate and amendments to the proposed issues, principles, and resolutions. It was our new parliamentarian’s first Legislative Assembly and he did a great job. It’s not easy when there are people lined up at the For and Against microphones making motions to amend, extend debate time, or close debate while others are standing at the Information microphone to ask a question about the process; all of this is happening fairly quickly and at the same time! Thank you!
Monday, October 7, 2019: School Board Candidate Forum
Everett PTSA Council hosted this free event, which gave community members an opportunity to submit questions and hear from the candidates running for seats on the Everett Public School Board. The moderator for this event was Nancy Chamberlain, current WA State PTA Finance Officer and immediate past WA State PTA Advocacy Director. We appreciate her willingness to moderate this event for us.
THE CANDIDATES:
April Berg, Brian Hollingshead, Jamyang Dorjee Nhangkar, and Andrew J. Nicholls (Unable to attend due to a schedule conflict)
January 17-21, 2022: WSPTA "Focus on Advocacy" Week
Representatives from the Everett area PTAs attended seven meetings with twelve legislators last month (one legislator sent staff, but the rest were present at the meetings). The meetings were fairly well attended, thanks to your leadership! We had an average of 7 attendees at each meeting (one meeting had 13 of us there! Woohoo!), 21 different leaders attended one or more meetings, and nine PTAs (plus State and Council) were represented. We talked about the top five legislative priorities for WSPTA, and many individual bills that are working their way through the current legislative session. Thank you so much showing up and letting your voices be heard!
October 23-24, 2021: WSPTA Legislative Assembly
WSPTA held its 43rd annual Legislative Assembly with hundreds of representatives from PTAs across the state to fine-tune the state PTA’s legislative platform. With the input of leaders like you, three new resolutions were added to the platform and two existing resolutions were amended.
- Three new resolutions: Improving Literacy and Educational Outcomes (18.42) Increasing Access and Affordability of Post-Secondary Education (18.43) Improving Outcomes for Children and Youth in Highly Mobile Populations (2.27)
- Two amended resolutions: Student Assessment and Testing (18.13) School Construction Bond Reform (18.20)
March 9-11, 2021: LEGCON 2021
Wednesday, February 17, 2021: 21st Legislative District Town Hall
Thursday, February 11, 2021: 38th Legislative District Town Hall
Wednesday, February 10, 2021: 44th Legislative District Town Hall
Thursday, February 4, 2021: Q&A Session with Rep. John Lovick from 44th Legislative District
Monday, February 1, 2021: Q&A Session with Rep. April Berg from 44th Legislative District
Thursday, January 28, 2021: Q&A Session with Rep. Mike Sells from 38th Legislative District
Saturday-Sunday, October 24-25, 2020: WSPTA Legislative Assembly
- The Top 5 Legislative Priorities were decided.
- The remaining issues of Safe School Plans and Emergency Preparedness, Equitable Identification and Services for Highly Capable Students, and Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Climate Change will be added to the "Also Supported" list of our short-term legislative priorities.
- Nine Resolutions were voted on and approved.
Monday, January 20, 2020: Focus Day
Members of Everett PTSA Council celebrated Focus Day by visiting our State Capitol in Olympia and meeting with legislators to discuss key PTA legislative priorities and supported platforms. Interested participants contacted our Advocacy Chair to arrange meetings and carpools.
POST-EVENT SUMMARY (PER ADVOCACY CHAIR): Focus Day was a great day filled with lots of meetings with legislators. Our own Laura Peterson testified before the House Education Committee about improving the prevention and treatment of students with life threatening allergic reactions. PTA leaders met with State Representatives, heard from Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, testified at committee hearings on bills related to children and education, and learned so much. Thank you to all the PTA leaders who advocate in big and small ways on a daily basis. Your voice makes a difference!
Saturday-Sunday, October 26-27, 2019: WSPTA Legislative Assembly
This annual event provided an opportunity for PTA leaders from across Washington state to learn more about advocacy, vote on resolutions and issues, and network with PTA peers. Interested participants contacted our Advocacy Chair or signed-up on the WSPTA Legislative Assembly website. At the event, attendees participated in legislative discussions pertaining to our WSPTA Legislative Principles and WSPTA Legislative Platform.
LOCATION: Bellevue College - 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007
POST-EVENT SUMMARY (PER ADVOCACY CHAIR): We adopted 1 NEW legislative principle, 1 NEW legislative issue that will be added to our also supported issues on the platform, AMENDED 1 legislative issue, adopted 4 NEW resolutions and adopted 15 AMENDED resolutions. There was a lot of good debate and amendments to the proposed issues, principles, and resolutions. It was our new parliamentarian’s first Legislative Assembly and he did a great job. It’s not easy when there are people lined up at the For and Against microphones making motions to amend, extend debate time, or close debate while others are standing at the Information microphone to ask a question about the process; all of this is happening fairly quickly and at the same time! Thank you!
Monday, October 7, 2019: School Board Candidate Forum
Everett PTSA Council hosted this free event, which gave community members an opportunity to submit questions and hear from the candidates running for seats on the Everett Public School Board. The moderator for this event was Nancy Chamberlain, current WA State PTA Finance Officer and immediate past WA State PTA Advocacy Director. We appreciate her willingness to moderate this event for us.
THE CANDIDATES:
April Berg, Brian Hollingshead, Jamyang Dorjee Nhangkar, and Andrew J. Nicholls (Unable to attend due to a schedule conflict)
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