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Board presses for stronger legislative advocacy, weighs lobbyist and student visits to Olympia
Summary
Board members urged more proactive advocacy at the state level, discussed the value of in-person meetings with legislators and whether to hire a lobbyist or coordinate with neighboring districts for shared priorities.
Kennewick School District board members used the retreat to push for expanded advocacy at the local, state and federal levels, recommending a mix of in-person visits and improved coordination of grants and legislative messaging.
Several board members said district presence in Olympia — even a single-day visit — helps put faces to district priorities and makes officials more likely to notice specific requests. One member noted that…
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