The New Year is unfolding with many opportunities. Here are a few ways that you can make adifference regarding issues at a local and state level in education. Check with your Building Communicator or Building Representative for your school’s scheduled time to call our friends and neighbors regarding to importance of passing the 2 levies and bond on the ballots that will be out soon.
Those of us that work in education have a special perspective and credibility to share with others. Giving our community accurate information, helping them make informed decisions is a way of showing them how essential their vote will be to preserve our current diminished level of quality education.
On a state level, we want to invite interested members to consider attending this year’s State Representative Assembly (lovingly known as RA) in May in Spokane. It is a multi-day gathering of educators statewide to vote on issues that will be carried back to all of Washington schools. The issues range from retirement to school air quality. As ESPs (Educational Support Professionals) you will be part of an amazing, strong, respected crowd. Members of Washington’s ESPs won national awards last year at the national level, very impressive. Washington ESPs are very well regarded nationally. If you are curious, give us a call for more information. We need to fill our slots by a vote held in February, so time is growing short.
Deb Murphy & Marge Mitchell
