Ep. 111: Back to School, Go To School Board Meetings!

EQ: How can we better understand the anatomy of a school district in order to access levers of power & be more effective advocates in our local schools?

Hope and Megan and joined by 2 special guests, Bethany Rivard and Wendy Smith. Bethany is an award winning English Language Arts & Theater teacher at Fort Vancouver High School. Wendy is a classroom teacher and on the Vancouver Public Schools Board director. In this episode, they discuss the anatomy of a school district including who you should reach out to when you have concerns, the best way to connect with your school board members, and why you should attend and participate in school board meetings.

If you’re interested in running for local office reach out:

• electwendysmith@gmail.com 

• bethanyrivard@gmail.com

Do Your Fudging Homework:

• Hope: Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) to get involved

• Megan: Be mindful of who is running for school board. Listen to Citizen Tacoma episodes

• Bethany: Attend your school board meetings! WA State Boards & Commissions

• Wendy: GO TO THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS!