Amending & Proposing Positions

The legislative and permanent positions, together with the bylaws and operating policies, form the governing foundations of WSSDA. Once a year, school board members submit proposals for amending existing positions or creating new ones. The 2019 window for submitting proposals opens March 29 and closes May 10.

New for 2019

The two committees who act as the stewards of WSSDA positions have aligned their separate processes into a single position proposal process. The recordings below will describe how the process has evolved and how school directors can participate. Both videos address the same topics, but the longer version goes into further detail than the short version. And, here are two resources mentioned in the recordings:

engagement cycle graphic
two position types listed side by side
webinar PowerPoints: long version — short version

Short Version: 9 Minutes

Long Version: 22 Minutes

2019’s timeline for proposing new positions or amendments

March 29 – May 10
Window open for submitting permanent and legislative position proposals (closes at 5:00pm)
June – July
WSSDA committees review and refine positions for consideration at the Legislative and Delegate Assemblies
August
Regional outreach occurs to help boards get ready for Legislative Assembly
August – September
Legislative Assembly orientation webinars offered
September 27-28
Legislative Assembly (Spokane)
November 23
Delegate Assembly (Bellevue)

Position Proposal Form

To propose amendments or new positions, please fill out our online form by May 10, 2019. This Microsoft Word version of the form is simply to assist boards and directors with collaborating on a proposal.

Go to the Online Form