Here are some key points from 2023, as we get ready for the day spent with thousands of public education advocates from around the state.
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Dress for the weather. Some events are outside.
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Familiarize yourself with our Legislative Priorities https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aN2Vi4w373EmMyYKt9f5-h1xUDp_caYO/view?
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Unfortunately, you'll have to arrange your own transportation; there are no AISD buses available for February 27th because of prior commitments.
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Mini-grants from the ACPTA are available to help qualifying PTAs with those transportation costs.
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We will determine the initial meeting location the morning of the Rally - please check the ACPTA Band Channel often for updates.
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ACPTA will have boxed lunches available to everyone who RSVPs(vegetarian and gluten-free options while they last), as well as lanyards for attendees which have 'Public Education Supporter' nice and big on the front, and priorities from our recent survey on the back. Please provide your own water bottle.
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Please write down any stories or information you want to share with representatives. We will ensure they get to the right place.
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Note that the whole day is come-and-go; whatever time you are able to commit to supporting public education on Monday the 27th is much appreciated!
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If anyone would like to help with organizing any of the above items, or other items for Rally Day (organizing live-streaming for those that can't attend ,tables, posters, etc), please get in touch with advocacy@austincouncilpta.org .
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Please share with your school communities/PTAs, and let us know if you have any questions.