STMA Legislative Action Team
A group of community members who are engaged with current legislation happenings and work to educate and advocate for bills that have a direct positive impact on STMA.
Mission:
The mission of the STMA Legislative Action Team (LAT) is to actively advocate for legislation that supports high quality education for all Minnesota students with a focus on issues specific to the STMA School District. In addition, the LAT will inform our community of legislative activities that pertain to public education.
Charge:
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Advocate locally and at the Capitol while building relationships with legislators and state leaders.
- Educate and engage stakeholders in the district’s priorities and legislative process to build support and advocacy capacity for STMA Schools.
Goals (Educate, Engage, and Advocate):
- Advocate with legislators for legislative priorities determined by the school board.
- Educate members of the community on the district’s legislative priorities and legislative bills.
- Engage stakeholders on legislative bills and how they impact STMA students, staff, families, and the community.
- Request advocacy from stakeholders when their voices are most needed.
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LAT Steering Team Members:
- Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault
- Rachel Amundsen
- Sonja Buckmeier
- Claire Hrdlichka
- Jose Kurasz
- Melissa Miller
- Ella Olson
- Hollee Saville
- Elyse Shorez
- Travis Weber
2025-26 Meeting Dates
- Wednesday, November 12
- Tuesday, January 13
- Wednesday, February 4: Legislative Forum
- Wednesday, March 4
- Thursday, April 9
- Wednesday, May 6
*All meetings held in the Middle School West Staff Development Room unless otherwise noted
