WSSDA's Legislative Committee is launching the annual grass-roots process of developing the association’s legislative positions by requesting legislative proposals from school boards around the state. (Legislative positions should not be confused with Permanent Association Positions, which are developed through a separate process.*)

The designated Legislative Representative on each school board has been sent instructions and forms for use by the board in recommending proposals and positions WSSDA will take to the 2011 legislative session. Legislative Representatives are asked to ensure that time is scheduled on their board's agenda for discussing legislative proposals. The committee's goal is to ensure that the concerns and views of all districts are considered.

Every proposal submitted by a school board is reviewed by the Legislative Committee and is given a "do pass" or "do not pass" recommendation. Each of these proposals, unless withdrawn, will be presented to the total membership at the WSSDA 2010 Legislative Assembly, scheduled for Sept. 24-25 in Vancouver, Washington. There they will be considered for passage and prioritization.

Please use the form provided by the Legislative Committee to submit proposals. An electronic copy of the instructions and form is available using the links in the upper right of this page. Before submitting a proposal, boards should review the association's existing Legislative Positions (PDF file).

Legislative proposals are due to the WSSDA office no later than Friday, May 28, 2010.

For more information about this process and for submitting the proposals, contact WSSDA’s Sheila Chard (360.252.3011).

*Proposals related to WSSDA's Permanent Association Positions should be submitted to the WSSDA Resolutions Committee for consideration at the WSSDA Delegate Assembly. The Call for Permanent Position Proposals will be issued in mid-June.