This event provides board members with the unique opportunity to meet with their state representatives and senators and learn from policy experts on issues affecting their districts. Lunch is provided.
Agenda
8 a.m.
Registration
8:25 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Don Wotruba, CAE, Executive Director, MASB
8:30 a.m.
Legislative Panel
Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), Chair, Senate Education Committee
Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-Ypsilanti), Minority Vice-Chair, House Education and Workforce Committee
Invited:
Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs), Minority Vice-Chair, Senate Education Committee
Rep. Tom Kunse (R-Clare), Member, House Education and Workforce Committee
9:35 a.m.
School Aid Budget Update
Jacqueline Mullen, Senior Fiscal Analyst, House Fiscal Agency
10:20 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.
Federal Update
Jason Amos, Senior Director of Communications, National School Boards Association
11:15 a.m.
Transportation Funding and the School Aid Fund
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
1 p.m.
Adjourn
Optional: Meet With Senator or Representative’s Staff in Offices; Watch House Session; Attend Committee Meetings; Explore the Capitol Visitors' Center; Guided Tour of Capitol
