Legislative Advocacy - 2007 Session

The Davenport Community School Board recently appointed members to a new standing Legislative Advocacy Committee. This committee will work to lead and coordinate the district’s on-going advocacy efforts to support the needs of public education and students throughout Iowa.

Click here to see a Powerpoint presentation made by the Committee to announce their new role. Click here for a copy of an overview brochure about important legislative concerns facing our district – and other districts throughout the state. And click here for a presentation made during the district’s recent 3rd Annual ‘Hop on the Bus’ tour to the state Capital where students, parents and staff met directly with area legislators to discuss issues important to the success of public education.

Candidate Forum:  The Legislative Advocacy Committee is hosting a candidate forum on October 11^th at the ASC at 1606 Brady Street. 

Key Messages for this Legislative Session:

1. Quality, accessible preschool programming for 3 and 4 year olds
2. Adequate funding for schools
3. A quality classroom experience for all students

If you are interested in advocating for public education in Iowa, here are some websites you might want to visit for more information:

• www.ia-sb.org

• www.myiowaschools.org

Meet your Legislators - These are photos from the recent "Meet Your Legislators" reception hosted by the Legislative Advocacy Committee in February, 2006.