This year’s Standards of Affiliation form can be found on our website under the Meeting Documents for the September 2017 GMM. A link to the WSPTA’s information regarding SoA is also there.
Category Archives: News & Events
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Resources
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Resources are available in the top 8 languages: http://www.k12.wa.us/ESEA/ESSA/Resources.aspx
OSPI has translated five of our Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) flyers into the Top 8 languages spoken by Washington’s students. Those flyers address some of the biggest pieces of ESSA, including Title I: Federal Programs, Title II: Teacher & Principal Quality, Title III: English Learners, as well as Equity and 21st Century Community Learning Centers. These flyers were created to help readers understand the new federal education law—without first taking a course in legalese. They have been translated into Arabic, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. English-language flyers are available on the ESSA resource page.
Region 2 Back to School Fall Conference Training – August 22
PTSA leaders from across Region 2 are invited to join us for training and networking to start your PTSA year off on the best note! Come meet other PTSA leaders from across the Eastside and fulfill your training requirement in one evening.
REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/2vJiIUN
August 22, 2017
Eastlake High School in Sammamish, WA.
Check-in – 5:00 pm
Evening Begins – 5:30 pm
PTA & The Law will be offered from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm — this is a class that is required for at least one elected member of every PTSA Board.
A variety of classes will be offered in two sessions if you are not attending PTA & the Law so select the training that is most useful to you and your Board. (Class availability subject to change due to teacher and facility availability)
Class Session 1 (6:00 pm – 7:15 pm):
- Ready, Set, Go!
- Treasurer Basics
- Foundations of Outreach
- Intro to Membership
- Advocacy and Legsilative Basics
Class Session 2 (7:30 pm – 8:45 pm)
- Branding & Marketing your PTA for Membership Success
- Managing your Non-Profit PTA
- Face, Advocacy, and Membership
- Effective Meetings
- Programs to Engage your Community
Have questions about Region 2 Back to School Fall Conference Training? Contact Region 2
Advocacy Updates – Advocacy and Public Policy Briefing
Advocacy and Public Policy Briefing
Prepared by Susan D. Baird-Joshi, Region 2 Legislative Chair, Washington State PTA * July 29, 2017
1. Ballots Due August 1, 2017
Mail your Washington State ballots or drop them off by Tuesday, August 1, 2017, 8 p.m. Issues in this summer ballot
include taxes and preliminary votes for elected officials:
• King County Proposition 1 Sales Tax for Cultural Access Program
• Elected positions with more than two candidates (school district boards, city councils, port commissioners, and
county executive)
The ballot mailer includes a list of drop-off locations in King County. For more election information, visit the King
County Elections home page, http://kingcounty.gov/depts/elections.aspx. For news and reminders, visit the KC Elections
Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/kcelections/ .
WA State PTA has not taken a position on Prop. 1. PTAs cannot endorse candidates.
2. Washington State Legislative Session Includes Benefits for Children and Families
Extending into multiple special sessions during the summer, the Washington State Legislature and Governor approved a
budget that includes funding provisions to address the McCleary decision, requiring the state to “amply fund” K-12 basic
education. The bill included $7.3 billion in new funding for K-12 education to satisfy McCleary.
Other actions that could benefit children and families include the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Program,
increased funding for the State Need Grant and a new Department of Children, Youth and Families.
The House proposed a Capital Budget with construction projects throughout the state totaling $4.17 billion, including new
schools. However, the Legislature adjourned before passing the legislation. The Senate Republicans wanted a long-term
solution to the State Supreme Court’s decision affecting property owners’ water rights and abilities to drill wells, known
as the Hirst decision. For more information, see the Governor’s session round-up. https://medium.com/wagovernor/2017-legislative-session-produces-major-achievements-for-washington-74d6d557e3b4
3. Affordable Care Act Proposed Changes Would Have Impacted Washington’s Children
On June 28 Washington State’s Governor Jay Inslee and Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler sent a joint letter to
Washington State’s Congressional delegation—two senators and 10 representatives—urging them to vote no on the
Senate’s Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). The act did not pass. More children would have lost coverage due to
their parents’ loss of coverage. The governor’s web site has the letter and facts about health insurance in Washington.
Region 2 covers eastern King County and consists of the Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Riverview, and Snoqualmie Valley school districts. https://www.wastatepta.org/pta-leaders/pta-regions/region-2/
ISD LEVY COMMITTEE UPDATE
ISD LEVY COMMITTEE UPDATE
The purpose of the ISD Levy Development Committee is to advise the Superintendent as he prepares a recommendation for the school board to approve levy issues for the 2018 ballot. The Committee is made up of 44 representatives from each of our Schools, Principals, Senior/Retired Community, PTSA Council, Certificated Staff Rep, Classified Staff Rep, and Community Members at Large. There are 3 proposed levies – Transportation, Capital Levy (Technology & Critical Repairs) and the M&O (Maintenance and Operations Levy).
Click here for Transportation Levy and May 3rd meeting details.
Click here to read the Capital Levy Priority 1 and Priority 2 proposals and May 17th meeting details.
The next meeting of the committee is May 31st.
*The May Agenda Notes have been updated to include this information for future reference.
2017-2018 Council Board of Directors Final Election Results
The Council Election took place at the General Membership Meeting on April 20, 2017.
A second election was held at the General Membership Meeting on May 18, 2017 for the still vacant VP Elementary Central position.
President: Becky Gordon and Leslie Kahler
VP High Schools: Ina Ghangurde
VP Middle Schools: Laila Collins
VP Elementary North: Care Maree Harper
VP Elementary Central: Wendy Shah
VP Elementary South: Korista Smith-Barney
Treasurer: Erin Eaton
Secretary: Erin Thacker
Congratulations!
May 2017 Agenda Notes
May Agenda
April Draft Minutes
April Treasurer Report
Draft Budget 2017-2018
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HEALTHY YOUTH NETWORK |
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2017 ACTION FORUM FOR YOUTH
JUNE 1, ISSAQUAH HOLIDAY INN, 7:00 TO 9:00 A.M.
JUNE 6, SAMMAMISH X3 TEEN CENTER, 7:00 TO 9:00 A.M.
http://www.healthyyouthinitiative.org/action-forum-for-youth.html
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Washington State PTA Membership Leadership Guide
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Outreach Notes – This page is kept current as needs or programs change.
Tools 4 School Class Packs link is now available through July 15th. Flyer. Donate.
FREE SAT practice exam at the Issaquah Library on May 20th. FLYER.
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ISD LEVY COMMITTEE UPDATE
The purpose of the ISD Levy Development Committee is to advise the Superintendent as he prepares a recommendation for the school board to approve levy issues for the 2018 ballot. The Committee is made up of 44 representatives from each of our Schools, Principals, Senior/Retired Community, PTSA Council, Certificated Staff Rep, Classified Staff Rep, and Community Members at Large. There are 3 proposed levies – Transportation, Capital Levy (Technology & Critical Repairs) and the M&O (Maintenance and Operations Levy).
Click here for Transportation Levy and May 3rd meeting details.
Click here to read the Capital Levy Priority 1 and Priority 2 proposals and May 17th meeting details.
The next meeting of the committee is May 31st.
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There is still time to do a member survey.
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Next month’s training following the GMM will be”Managing Your Nonprofit PTA: The Financial Responsibilities of Board Members” and is applicable to all board members counting for your 2017-2018 training requirement.
2017-2018 Bell Times Published
The new bell times for the 2017-2018 school year have been published. You can find them here: www.issaquah.wednet.edu/2017-2018-bell-schedules.
Using PBSES Strategies at Home
In May 2017, parents are invited to learn more about PBSES (Positive Behavior and Social Emotional Support) and how you can use PBSES strategies at home. During this workshop, we will discuss a progressive discipline approach to conflicts at home. This workshop will focus on child brain development, creating clear and consistent limits, and strategies that you can use with your child or children.
There are three opportunities to attend this workshop:
- May 17, 2017 – Sunny Hills Elementary School
- May 18, 2017 – Issaquah Middle School
- May 22nd – Maywood Middle School
The Student Support Coaches for the elementary and middle schools will host the sessions and they will start at 6:30 and conclude at 8pm.
Election of 2017-2018 Officers
The Council Election took place at the General Membership Meeting on April 20, 2017. Please note that we are still looking for a VP of Elementary Central.
President: Becky Gordon and Leslie Kahler
VP High Schools: Ina Ghangurde
VP Middle Schools: Laila Collins
VP Elementary North: Care Maree Harper
VP Elementary Central: <<Vacant>>
VP Elementary South: Korista Smith-Barney
Treasurer: Erin Eaton
Secretary: Erin Thacker
Congratulations!