General Assembly

How to Log In and Vote

Here is a video overview.

Here are written instructions:

• In-Person Voting Delegates
• Virtual Voting Delegates

About the Event

General Assembly is one of the most important school board events of the year. By voting on legislative and permanent positions, the assembly is where school directors update WSSDA’s advocacy platform. Once all voting is finished and positions adopted, the platform that results will guide all of WSSDA’s advocacy efforts until the next assembly.

September 20-21, 2024

The 2024 assembly will be a hybrid event. The in-person portion will be at the Four Points Sheraton – Seattle Airport South.

Pre-Event Learning and Networking Opportunities

The morning of General Assembly and the days leading up to it will feature informational presentations, webinars, and caucus meetings. View the schedule for each and access recordings.

Registration

You need to register in advance ONLY if you are:

• the school board-appointed delegate (virtual or in person) who will be the first to act as your board’s delegate or
• planning to attend in-person

In-person Location:

Four Points Sheraton – Seattle Airport South
22406 Pacific Highway South, Des Moines, WA 98198

Who Should Come?

All school boards are strongly encouraged to participate. District staff and student board representatives are also welcome, but only school directors may address the assembly and vote per WSSDA policy 1290 and procedure 1290P.

Vote as a Board

Each school board in the state can appoint one of its members to cast a vote on behalf of their school board. While some boards may select their “leg rep” or board chair, the ability to vote can go to anyone on a board and even transfer to another board member during the event to ensure that board’s ability to continue participating in the assembly. So, while the entire board may participate, only one member may cast a vote on any given proposal.

About the Assembly

Jump to sections in the video to hear school directors answer:

0:04 – Why is it important to attend the WSSDA General Assembly?

2:06 – Why is it important for small school districts to attend General Assembly?

4:47 – How do you prepare for General Assembly?

6:53 – What is your advice for first-time attendees?

8:44 – What is your favorite thing about General Assembly?

Other Resources

General Assembly & OPMA

Questions?

Email assembly@wssda.org