We will continue planning, training and building coalitions all summer long. Great Schools is moving forward and is on track to accomplish the goals we established a year ago. The Great Schools television advertising campaign will continue through July, followed by a radio ad campaign in August, and a billboard campaign this fall. WEAC's Summer Conference will once again feature special sessions on Great Schools. Great Schools academies will cover bargaining, experienced leadership, new members, Great Schools organizing, public relations, member rights, and teaching and learning.
People are excited and eager to participate.
Many districts are either finishing up the interviews, or plan to initiate them later this spring or next fall. Eight School-Community Visions meetings have been held and 17 are scheduled throughout the state. Many districts are planning to hold School-Community Visions meetings this fall. Butera said Great Schools is reconnecting WEAC members with each other, and WEAC members with their communities. People are agreeing they want quality schools for all children.