Advocacy

Parent Rally

by

Join us as we unite behind JCPS! This is not political – this is about showing our support and keeping our voice in our district!  Please join us as we rally to show support for our elected leaders! Sign- up to speak at  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094DACAB2DA6F85-parent

15th District PTA Stand on Possible State Takeover

by

15th District Parent Teacher Association (PTA) believes that every voice should be heard when we talk about education. We also believe that the strongest voices are the ones who are directly involved in the education process: teachers, administrators, students, and parents. These voices are being threatened with a takeover by the state of Kentucky. When … Read more

Say No To BR426

by

This is very important legislation that will affect every student in Jefferson County and across the Commonwealth. If we do not take action as parents and families then we will lose one of our only voices in our children’s education.

 Say No to BR426

The 2017 Kentucky Legislature will make important decisions about the future of school councils.  The first challenge is already here: Senator John Schickel of Boone County has filed a bill (BR 426)  that would give superintendents powers that currently belong to councils.

  • authority to set school policies in all areas listed in the main section of the law about council roles (curriculum, instruction, extracurriculars, assignment of students and staff, school schedule, etc.)
  • full authority to make personnel decisions, including principal vacancies
  • ability to determine instructional materials
  • authority to plan professional learning, and
  • power to decide student support services.

The bill would leave principals with the responsibility to develop wellness plans and decide about educational displays in a school. Councils would become an advisory group.

Read more

ACTION ALERT #3 – Flexible Funding

by

March 21, 2016 Kentucky Education Action Team (KEAT) Weekly Budget Messages: THIRD KEAT ACTION ALERT For three weeks the Kentucky PTA is sending its members messages regarding the Governor’s proposed education budget cuts. Each week we will focus on a different program that if cut will directly affect our students’ education. Here is a template … Read more

ACTION ALERT #1 – Funding for FRYSCs

by

March 9, 2016 Kentucky Education Action Team (KEAT) Weekly Budget Messages: For the next three weeks we will be sending you messages regarding the Governor’s proposed education budget cuts. Each week we will focus on a different program that if cut will directly affect our students’ education. Here is a template letter for the first … Read more

Kentucky Education Action Team 2016 Legislative Priorities

by

KEAT supports increased funding for all P-12 public school students as an urgent priority for the Commonwealth. While KEAT supports more funding for all school programs, we specifically support increases to address three critical needs in the 2016 Kentucky General Assembly. Adopt a funding plan for the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System. A sound pension system … Read more