What's your opinion on the most important issues facing public K-12 education in WA? For the first time ever, OSPI is giving you a chance to Pick Your Priorities! Take the 5-minute survey today: http://bit.ly/pickyourpriorities.
Your feedback will help OSPI as they develop a budget that moves our public schools from “basic” funding toward a system better designed to meet the needs of all learners. Please take five minutes to complete the entire survey – your feedback will be invaluable. The survey will remain open until Friday, June 8. Thank you! Please share this survey broadly.
Prop 1: Renewal Educational Programs and Operations Levy stands at $1.50
In the months leading up to the February 13 special election, the District informed voters of an inequity that was created by the legislature's new funding formula, which limits how much a district can collect in voter-approved levies. This formula would force the District to ask for $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value - down from $1.93 that voters had approved in the last election. Northshore asked voters to approve up to $1.82 per $1,000 of assessed property value for Prop 1 in hopes that efforts to convince legislators to create a more equitable solution would be successful. The legislature did not agree to a solution. Therefore, the 2019 tax rate for Prop 1 stands at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value and that is all the District will collect.
When: May 18-20, 2018
Where: Hilton Vancouver Washington
This is an opportunity to attend classes and leadership training, consider resolutions that drive WSPTA, and network with members from across the state.
To register and for more information: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/convention/
When: June 21-24
Where: New Orleans, LA.
Engage with mission-minded peers and experts
Enhance your leadership skills through interactive workshops
Stay informed on trends and issues affecting our children
To register and for more information: https://www.pta.org/home/events/National-PTA-Convention-Expo.
Monday, May 14th at 4 PM
Tuesday, May 29th at 7PM
* Please note the last meeting of the month will be held on a Tuesday due to Memorial Day.
Meetings are usually held in the Dr. G.E. Ricketts Board Room in Northshore's Administrative Center, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, 98021-8972. The board provides a public comment period at the beginning of each meeting. Individuals who wish to address the board can sign up prior to the meeting on the sheet available at the back of the board room.
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For more information about PTA Advocacy and Legislation in general, local representatives, 2016-2018 platform, and upcoming events for the year, please see our PTA Advocacy & Legislation page.
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