This legislative session, PTA members from across Washington State including PTA members from Northshore Schools have testified at this year’s legislative sessions advocating for our children. Issues included closing the digital divide, funding flexibility, school-based health centers, suicide prevention, preventing gun violence, clean drinking water in our schools and more. Read more about it on the WSPTA Blog.
Marie Sullivan, WSPTA Legislative Consultant prepares a weekly summary of the status of bills and events happening in Olympia during the Washington State Legislative session which are related to the WSPTA Legislative Platform. View the Week 10 Report and learn the status of bills.
All residents are welcome to attend regular board meetings. The board provides a public comment period at the beginning of each meeting. During public comments, individuals may address the school board. Those interested in speaking should sign up prior to the meeting on a sheet available at the back of the board room.
Meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month at 4pm and the fourth Monday at 7pm.
COVID-19 Update: In accordance with social distancing guidelines, school board meetings and study sessions will be conducted online and viewable to the public through a live stream until further notice.
Northshore School District COVID-19 Resources:
https://www.nsd.org/covid19
OSPI Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance & Resources for families:
https://www.k12.wa.us/about-ospi/press-releases/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-resources
Join the WSPTA Action Network Group - Sign up to receive timely information and action alerts during the Washington State Legislative sessions. This is a very easy way to make your voice heard.
Contact your state legislators via emails and/or phone calls. Click HERE to find your local Washington State Legislative. https://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/
Did you know that PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy organization in the country? Since inception in 1905, PTA has been a driving force behind the creation of kindergarten, hot lunch programs, early education, and so much more. PTA advocates on behalf of all children on the important issues impacting education, health, and safety.
PTA Advocacy can be as simple as being informed on the issues or can be expanded to include attending and speaking at school board meetings, sending letters and meeting with your legislators, attending the PTA Focus Day Rally, or testifying in front of the state legislature to put a face on important issues.
Join or renew your Canyon Creek PTA membership today!
Learn more about Washington State PTA by visiting their website at https://www.wastatepta.org/about/.
Learn more about National PTA by visiting their website at https://www.pta.org/.
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For more information about PTA Advocacy and Legislation in general, local representatives, 2020-2021 platform, and upcoming events for the year, please see our PTA Advocacy page.
rev 3/1/2021
