Legislative Team
Purpose:
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Develop ECASB’s Legislative Priorities and platform for the current school year.
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Review state and federal legislation affecting Public Education and the ECASB member districts.
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Advocate for public education and the ECASB member districts with local, state, and federal elected officials.
Activities:
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Establish a schedule to meet with Legislators both at their Albany/Washington D.C. offices as well as at their local offices.
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Host a Legislative Breakfast or Round Table with elected officials and district representatives.
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Collaborate with other organizations on issues related to public education.
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Review and discuss NYSSBA’s and NSBA’s Resolutions.
Other activities may include:
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Develop letter-writing campaigns/petitions for issues related to ECASB member districts.
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Develop advocacy alerts for ECASB Members and provide talking points for contacting elected officials.
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Develop a media awareness through the use of our web page, Facebook, twitter accounts, and other accounts to engage and inform our membership.
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Host an advocacy training to teach Board Members how to advocate with elected officials.
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Participate in state and federal lobby days for public education.
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Possibly attending political rallies and fundraisers.
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Attend workshops to learn about the political landscape of the federal government and state government and the impact of legislation on public education.
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Attend round table discussions.