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Pre-Assembly to focus on K-12 funding outlook, finance reform
Posted September 5, 2008
Why has Washington’s K-12 system entered a "perfect storm" of funding crises? And what are the long-term solutions to the state’s basic education finance challenges?
These questions will be addressed during a full afternoon of presentations that will precede the WSSDA Legislative Assembly, which takes place in Wenatchee later this month. The annual Pre-Assembly will feature a presentation from OSPI Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Priddy on why school district finance problems are more severe than in recent years and the outlook for the near future. Participants will also get a chance to learn about the K-12 finance reform proposal developed by the Full Funding Coalition (WSSDA, WASA, WEA, AWSP and PSE).
The Pre-Assembly will start at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 with an update from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson. The program will also include briefings on pupil transportation, school construction, and the proposed Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act.
The Legislative Assembly will be held the following day, with more than 60
proposed legislative positions up for consideration. Be sure your district is
represented in these deliberations, which will form the basis for the
association’s positions on key education issues in the 2009 legislative session.
Follow the links at right for details and online registration.
PRE-ASSEMBLY AGENDA
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1:00 p.m. |
Welcome and Opening Remarks |
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Ted Thomas, WSSDA President |
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Overview and Introductions |
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Ken Blair, WSSDA Legislative Committee Chair |
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Federal Relations Network Update |
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Patty Wood, WSSDA Federal Relations Network (FRN) Chair |
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1:30 p.m. |
State Superintendent’s Update |
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Dr. Terry Bergeson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction |
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2:00 p.m. |
DREAM Act Update |
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Gabriela Osorio, Global Connections H.S., Highline School District |
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Ricardo Sanchez, Latino/a Educational Achievement Project |
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2:15 p.m. |
Pupil Transportation Study Update |
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Julie Salvi, Senior Budget Assistant, Office of Financial Management |
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2:30 p.m. |
School Construction Study Update |
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Legislative Committee Staff |
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2:45 p.m. |
Break |
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3:00 p.m. |
Basic Education Study Update — Full Funding Coalition Proposal |
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Randy Parr, Budget and Policy Analyst, Washington Education Association |
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3:40 p.m. |
Full Funding Coalition Proposal — Q & A |
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Randy Parr, Budget and Policy Analyst, Washington Education Association |
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4:00 p.m. |
K-12 Education Funding Outlook |
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Jennifer Priddy, Assistant Superintendent, Financial Resources, OSPI |
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4:50 p.m. |
Adjourn for Caucus Meetings |
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5:00 p.m. |
Caucus Meetings |
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6:00 p.m. |
Hors D’oeuvres and Reception |
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