Know the decision makers

Goal: You will know and have a relationship with elected officials representing you as an individual voter and your district and community as a whole.

• Introduce yourself to your elected representatives by phone, email or letter and request a personal meeting. Present yourself as:
• a concerned constituent,
• fellow elected official, and
• information source on education.
• Attend events called by elected officials, including meetings, coffees, and campaign stops.

• Set up meetings with your legislators and superintendent, board president, or legislative network members.
• Invite your legislators to discuss issues at a regular or special board meeting.
• Discuss issues from the CASB Resolutions Book or other issues determined by your board.
• Ask legislators to visit your schools. Show them special programs, meet with staff and review student achievement data, and share information about issues facing students and schools in your community.

• Host or participate in a joint meeting of several boards in your county or area prior to the legislative session.
• Identify and collaborate with local leaders who understand and value public education and are willing to communicate with elected officials and opinion leaders.