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Tomorrow starts the Washington State PTA convention. It runs for three days but the voting sessions are all tomorrow night, Friday the 4th. The voting sessions start at 6:30 p.m. at the Doubletree Inn at Seattle Airport in SeaTac. If you are going, be sure you have your voting credentials signed by your PTA President. You will not be able to vote otherwise. Here is the voters guide that lists the resolutions to be voted on:   This May, voting delegates to the WSPTA convention will vote on one proposed amendment and three new proposals.  Arts Education in Public Schools and Washington State 5.3 Letter and resolution References Fact Sheet Alignment of Sleep Requirements for Optimum Health with School Start Times Proposal, rationale and references Subsidizing Certificated and Classified Staff Salaries Proposal, rationale and references Equitable Educational Opportunities Proposal, rationale and summary, impact statement, legislat...

From: Bill Williams, Executive Director, Washington State PTSA I am pleased to announce that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded a grant to Washington State PTA in the amount of $191,424.  Among other things, funds from the grant will be used • to enhance communications with and among our members; • to strengthen efforts to engage all parents, especially those from communities who have historically been underrepresented; and • to undertake a public information campaign about the importance of every student graduating ready for college or a career.   WSPTA is very appreciative of the generosity of the Foundation in supporting our efforts to achieve our vision that every child’s potential becomes a reality.  More information about specific initiatives being funded through the grant will be forthcoming in future issues of the Leadership News.   I can hear some of you now, " But Melissa this could be a good thing.  It's nice...