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Part of the PTA’s threefold mission is to speak on behalf of all children and youth before governmental bodies and other organizations - informed parents can make things happen!
There are many opportunities to have your voice heard:
2019 Proposed Legislative Program
PTA members are encouraged to vote online.
The following are four items recommended to you for consideration:
Position Statement #1: Virginia PTA seeks legislation that would ensure use of best practice ratios of qualified mental health professionals in all schools.
Rationale: Students should have equal and easy access to mental health professionals in their schools at recommended ratios.
Position Statement #2: Virginia PTA supports legislation that implements and funds school safety measures and the effective use of Threat Assessment Teams to improve the learning environments of our public schools.
Rationale: School safety ranks high on the list of priorities for parents. School safety measures should be adequately funded and Threat Assessment Teams, required in all buildings, should be effectively utilized.
Position Statement #3: Virginia PTA supports legislation and policies that incorporate career and technical education (CTE) into K-12 classrooms, paying special attention to real-life career options and opportunities for training.
Rationale: Virginia PTA has long advocated for equal access to career training. Taking additional steps to weave CTE into the classroom will encourage career and college readiness in our students.
Position Statement #4: Virginia PTA supports legislation and policies that seek to recruit and retain effective educators, especially in high-poverty areas, remote locations and hard to fill positions.
Rationale: Virginia must take aggressive steps to address the teacher shortage. Special attention must be paid to ensuring high quality teachers in all areas - especially those hard to staff locations.
Some of these issues may raise questions or concerns. Please contact Leah Gillespie who will work to make sure your questions are answered.
Advocacy at the State and National Level
The PTA’s Advocacy Toolkit is a platform for parents to engage and encourage their members of congress to take action on proposals, initiatives and key legislation, such as opposing the use of federal funds to purchase guns for schools.
2019 PTA Day at the General Assembly
Please join us at the General Assembly on January 28, 2019 when we advocate for our organization. PTA Day is our “Lobby Day” and offers you an opportunity to meet with your state Senators and Delegates and be heard on important issues facing your school and PTA.
If you would like additional information or opportunities to engage, please reach out to Leah Gillespie.
There are many opportunities to have your voice heard:
2019 Proposed Legislative Program
PTA members are encouraged to vote online.
The following are four items recommended to you for consideration:
Position Statement #1: Virginia PTA seeks legislation that would ensure use of best practice ratios of qualified mental health professionals in all schools.
Rationale: Students should have equal and easy access to mental health professionals in their schools at recommended ratios.
Position Statement #2: Virginia PTA supports legislation that implements and funds school safety measures and the effective use of Threat Assessment Teams to improve the learning environments of our public schools.
Rationale: School safety ranks high on the list of priorities for parents. School safety measures should be adequately funded and Threat Assessment Teams, required in all buildings, should be effectively utilized.
Position Statement #3: Virginia PTA supports legislation and policies that incorporate career and technical education (CTE) into K-12 classrooms, paying special attention to real-life career options and opportunities for training.
Rationale: Virginia PTA has long advocated for equal access to career training. Taking additional steps to weave CTE into the classroom will encourage career and college readiness in our students.
Position Statement #4: Virginia PTA supports legislation and policies that seek to recruit and retain effective educators, especially in high-poverty areas, remote locations and hard to fill positions.
Rationale: Virginia must take aggressive steps to address the teacher shortage. Special attention must be paid to ensuring high quality teachers in all areas - especially those hard to staff locations.
Some of these issues may raise questions or concerns. Please contact Leah Gillespie who will work to make sure your questions are answered.
Advocacy at the State and National Level
The PTA’s Advocacy Toolkit is a platform for parents to engage and encourage their members of congress to take action on proposals, initiatives and key legislation, such as opposing the use of federal funds to purchase guns for schools.
2019 PTA Day at the General Assembly
Please join us at the General Assembly on January 28, 2019 when we advocate for our organization. PTA Day is our “Lobby Day” and offers you an opportunity to meet with your state Senators and Delegates and be heard on important issues facing your school and PTA.
If you would like additional information or opportunities to engage, please reach out to Leah Gillespie.
Lay Advisory
Lay Advisory is a committee composed of parents and/or community members who represent the various schools within Henrico County. This committee is organized in accordance with its own constitution and bylaws and advises the School Board on educational matters of general interest or concern to the community. The SGES PTA Board has several members on the Committee, but parents are welcome and encouraged to attend Lay Advisory meetings.
Lay Advisory Meetings
Meetings are open to the public. Please join us! It is a great way to see how the district operates and provide your input.
We are still in the process of selecting meeting topics. Please let Radha Joshi or Ann Vaughn know if there are any topics you would like to see opened up for discussion with the school district. Past topics have included math, specialty centers, code of conduct, technology.
Meeting Dates (TBD)
Lay Advisory Meetings
Meetings are open to the public. Please join us! It is a great way to see how the district operates and provide your input.
We are still in the process of selecting meeting topics. Please let Radha Joshi or Ann Vaughn know if there are any topics you would like to see opened up for discussion with the school district. Past topics have included math, specialty centers, code of conduct, technology.
Meeting Dates (TBD)