
Legislative Education Advocacy
A time for administrators & legislators to discuss issues
Dates
Jan. 30-31, 2018
Location
Skinner Ballroom - Prairie Meadows Racetrack, Hotel & Casino
1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona
Agenda
Tuesday, Jan. 30 - Skinner Ballroom, Prairie Meadows Hotel
5:30 p.m.
Legislative update & preparation with education lobbyists Dave Wilkerson, Margaret Buckton, and Phil Jeneary. This panel will be moderated by AEA Executive Director Tom Lane. This Zoom link is available for those who wish to join via technology.
6:30 p.m.
Dinner on your own. A list of restaurants is available here. Your AEA chief administrator may also be making arrangements for the superintendents in your AEA.
Wednesday, Jan. 31 - Iowa State Capitol
7:30-9 a.m.
Meet legislators at the Capitol in Room 116 followed by lobbying in the rotunda if desired. Individual meetings with legislators may also be arranged.
Lodging
A block of rooms is available for $107/night plus taxes. Reservations must be made by 5 p.m. Jan. 9, 2018. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at 800-325-9015. Please be sure to ask for the AEA Superintendents' Legislative Advocacy Event. Reservations can also be made online by clicking here.
Districts are responsible for paying for their own rooms.