Full Funding Coalition offers education finance proposals
The Full Funding Coalition (WSSDA, WASA, WEA, AWSP, PSE) clearly had the attention of a special task force this past week as it unveiled a package of ground-breaking ideas for revamping the state’s basic education funding system. In a three-hour presentation to the state’s Basic Education Finance Joint Task Force, Coalition representatives described a series of proposals built around the concept that Washington should pay for basic education based on what it actually costs to meet the state’s expectations for student achievement. For more information, including links to the Coalition’s full report, visit the WSSDA Web site.

State Board seeks input on accountability, graduation requirements
If you were not able to attend one of the State Board of Education’s three community meetings on graduation requirements and a K-12 accountability system, you can still provide input via an online survey. Visit the SBE Web site for background materials and links to the survey.

Registration now open for WSSDA Legislative Assembly
Education issues will continue to be at the forefront when the Legislature convenes again in January. Be sure your district is represented as the WSSDA Legislative Assembly convenes this September to establish association positions on issues that will be considered by lawmakers in 2009. Printed registration brochures are now in the mail, or you can register online. Learn more here…

Deadline approaching for permanent position proposals
June 30 is the last day for school boards to submit proposals for Permanent Association Positions (these are non-legislative positions that describe the association's collective stance on issues of widespread concern). Proposals will be reviewed by the WSSDA Resolutions Committee and acted on by the association’s Delegate Assembly in November. Click here for instructions and submittal forms.

Officer candidate applications due Sunday
If you plan to run for a WSSDA officer position (vice president or president-elect), be sure to submit your application materials no later than this Sunday (June 15). Instructions and online submittal forms are available on the WSSDA Web site.

Finance measures approved in nine districts
The following school districts won approval of finance measures at the May special election: Chewelah, Edmonds, Freeman, Keller, North Thurston, Orient, Renton, Snohomish and White Pass. Congratulations!

No WSSDA E-mail next Tuesday afternoon
WSSDA staff will not be able to send or receive e-mail from 12 noon to the close of business next Tuesday (June 17) as we transition to a new server. Messages sent to us during this period will "bounce" back to the sender as undeliverable and should be re-sent when service is restored. We appreciate your patience as we change over to the new system.

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