Volume 37, No. 1 (Formerly Leg-Alert)
March 5, 2011
Leg-Alert renamed Advocate for Schools to better reflect the board's role in advocacy
Expect the latest issue Friday, March 5. The newsletter is e-mailed to AASB members weekly. If you are missing your issue, please contact AASB at 334/277-9700.
Mark Your Calendar
School board members can earn six credit hours for a core course taught March 18-19, 2011. Register now and don't miss the spring conference featuring Leadership for Developing a Highly Effective Staff, and the March 18 Early Bird Workshop that precedes it. Receive two additional academy hours for the two-part Early Bird Workshop. Part one of the workshop is the free, state-mandated Ethics Training required of school board members by April 30. Part two is on Governing for Achievement: A Progress Report. Register online at www.AlabamaSchoolBoards.org.
Advocacy Tip
Invite your legislators to be “Principal for a Day,” and don’t go easy on them. It’s a fun way to introduce them to K-12 public education!
Are You Connected?
You can now find your political leads, tell us your political connections and even check the status of pending bills and learn AASB’s position on the issues easily online! Just ask your school board secretary to update your profile in eMEMBERSHIP today, so you don’t miss a thing!
The 2011 Regular Legislative Session ends June 13
A Local Conversation Makes a World of Difference!
You are a critical resource to your elected officials about K-12 public education.
Make sure to keep your local lawmakers and state board members informed.
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