Board of Education Advocacy Committee
Purpose
The Rockwood Board of Education established the Advocacy Committee in 2024 to diligently monitor and communicate legislation that could impact the quality and condition of education and resources in the district.
Facilitator
Committee Members
Board Members Kary Bachert (Chair), Izzy Imig and Tamara Jo Rhomberg; Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain; Chief Communications Officer Mary LaPak.
Meeting Dates
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Rockwood Administrative Center
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Rockwood Administrative Center
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Rockwood Administrative Center
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Rockwood Administrative Center
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Charge of the Committee
The charge of the Advocacy Committee is to be aware of what is happening legislatively that may impact public education and to share that information with the Board of Education and the Rockwood community.
The Rockwood Advocacy Committee is directly aligned to the Board of Educations’ Code of Ethics Policy 0340. The policy specifically states:
5.) Make every effort to keep all citizens informed about the quality and condition of public school education in the district.
6.) Initiate and implement all efforts to secure adequate financial support for the district.
All decisions are aligned with the Rockwood School District Board of Education policies, procedures and Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
Goals
- Track legislation that would impact the Rockwood School District;
- Track legislation at the state and federal level that directly impact the quality and condition of education of our students:
- Ensure and maintain local control of the Rockwood School District;
- Protect adequate financial support at the state and federal level.
Reporting Out
The Advocacy Committee will:
- Update the work of the Advocacy Committee at Board of Education business meetings.
- Inform the President’s Forum of the work of the Advocacy Committee.
Helpful Links
Legislators Representing Rockwood Constituents
These legislators have districts that represent residents in all or a portion of the Rockwood School District. This list is updated following each election.
Rockwood Legislative Priorities
Rockwood's Legislative Platform outlines the district's priorities for school funding and state legislative issues.
Legislator Lookup
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Missouri House Bill Tracker
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Missouri Senate Bill Tracker
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EducationPlus Advocacy
EducationPlus is a nonprofit educational service agency that collaborates with member districts and the region to provide leadership and resources to support learning, equity and innovation to maximize student success.