2012 Region Meetings
The 2012 ASBSD Region Meetings are set to begin with legislative platforms and advocating for Initiated Measure 15 expected to be the key points discussed. ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany will embark on a tour across the state with 10 stops scheduled over September and October and urges school board members to attend the region meeting nearest to their district to join in the discussion on these important issues.
“At the meetings, I plan to generate not only dialogue, but plans of advocacy that our board members can use in their districts when they discuss Initiated Measure 15 with community members and on proposed legislation when they sit down with their area legislators,” Pogany said.
Board members can attend a regional meeting at no charge, but are asked to register before the meeting.
Meeting Agenda
5:30 p.m. Registration
6:00 p.m. Welcome from host and dinner
6:30 p.m. Welcome from ASBSD
ASBSD Legislative Platform
-An overview of the recommended platform.
-How your district is involved.
The Future of School Funding
-Understanding the initiated measure
-State of the state's school funding formula
Scanning the Horizon: Issues Facing K-12
-Building a new K-12 accountability system
-Implementing Common Core standards
9:00 p.m. Adjourn
ASBSD Region meetings are free membership meetings that provide members an opportunity to gather, learn and network. Each event features group discussions about timely and relevant issues facing our state's public schools. By attending an ASBSD Region Meeting, board members and administrators will:
1. Understand ASBSD's recommended legislative positions and how final positions are adopted.
2. Be prepared to explain the details of the proposed sales tax initiative to community members.
3. Be prepared to lead local school board discussions about how your district is planning for the state's new accountability system and the implementation of Common Core standards.
4. Understand how schools are represented on the ASBSD Board of Directors.
Recognition
Attending the ASBSD Region Meetings earns an individual 5 Better Boardsmanship Credits toward the ASBSD Award of Merit.