As a local school leader, do you want to make a difference in the current legislative landscape? Join MASB's Government Relations Team for a behind-the-scenes look and hands-on advocacy training in Lansing on May 20.
Continental breakfast and lunch included.
Agenda
8 a.m.
Registration
8:25 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Don Wotruba, CAE, Executive Director, MASB
8:30 a.m.
Legislative Panel Discussion
Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker), Minority Vice-Chair, House School Aid and Education Appropriations Subcommittee
Rep. Tim Kelly (R-Saginaw Township), Chair, House School Aid and Education Appropriations Subcommittee Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-Ypsilanti), Minority Vice-Chair, House Education & Workforce Committee
Invited:
Rep. Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland), Chair, House Education & Workforce Committee
9:35 a.m.
School Aid Budget Update
Noel Benson, House Fiscal Analyst - School Aid
10:20 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.
Federal Legislative Update
Dr. Phelton C. Moss, Managing Director, Government Relations, National School Boards Association
11:15 a.m.
School Aid Revenues, State Tax Policies and You
Jennifer Smith, Director of Government Relations, MASB
11:40 a.m.
Talking Points and Q & A
Brenda Pilgrim, Assistant Director of Government Relations, MASB
Noon
Lunch, Advocating and Networking
Legislators representing attendees will be invited to join us at 12:15 p.m.
1 p.m.
Adjourn
Optional: Meet With Senator's or Representative’s Staff in Offices; Attend House Session or Senate Committees; Explore the Capitol Visitors' Center; Guided Tour of Capitol
