Federal Relations Network
WSSDA’s Federal Relations Network (FRN) is a joint undertaking with the National School Boards’ Association (NSBA). It provides a communication network among NSBA, WSSDA government relations staff, and FRN members in each congressional district.
The WSSDA FRN actively supports the NSBA’s efforts to influence federal legislation by making regular contact with the Washington congressional delegation. This is done by sharing information, resources, and perspective regarding the impact of federal legislation on school districts. The WSSDA FRN also alerts NSBA and Washington’s members of Congress to state issues affecting education, particularly those related to the actions of the federal government.
As year-round advocates, FRN members:
- Receive vital information concerning federal legislation and action
- Develop WSSDA’s annual agenda of “Hot Topics” for advocacy in Washington DC
- Establish and maintain relationships with members of Congress
- Respond to NSBA calls to action
Coordinating Member Roster
| Congressional District | Member 1 | Member 2 |
| 1 | Danny Edwards, Riverview SD | Mark Stuart, Lake Washington |
| 2 | Chris Nation, Marysville SD | VACANT |
| 3 | Rob Perkins, Evergreen SD | VACANT |
| 4 | Martha Rice, Yakima SD | Sandra Linde, Sunnyside SD |
| 5 | Debbie Long, Central Valley SD | Keith Clark, Central Valley SD |
| 6 | Cindy Kelly, Port Angeles SD | Jim Stoffer, Sequim SD |
| 7 | Zabette Maycomber, Vashon SD | Carin Chase, Edmonds SD |
| 8 | Brenda Rogers, Bethel SD | VACANT |
| 9 | Marnie Maraldo, Issaquah SD | Geoffrey McAnalloy, Federal Way PS |
| 10 | Rebecca Stillings, Rainier SD | VACANT |
Coordinator
Logan Endres,
Strategic Advocacy Coordinator
360-742-4435
Chair
Drayton Jackson, Central Kitsap SD