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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Field Trip | Seated | Free
GOKey Communicators and Superintendents please use the button below to register to participate in the visit to Jefferson City on March 29th.
Itinerary
10 AM Pre-visit at the Jefferson Building
Review the purpose for the day: Promote the Public Education, led by Dr. Pam Hedgpeth
Review some of the current legislative hot topics being considered by legislature, led by Jason Dial
Identify potential talking points
Share specifics on the initial meeting place at the Capitol and the Karla Eslinger greeting time.
Location
We are meeting at the Missouri Department of Secondary & Elementary Education (DESE) Conference Room on the 13th Floor, in the Jefferson Building at 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City MO 65101. You may park in the parking garage on Madison Street, which runs parallel to Jefferson Street. The DESE Conference Meeting Room is found on the 13th Floor of the Jefferson Building. When you get off the elevators, you will see the DESE’s front office and this room is located to the left of the office.
10:30-11 AM Tour Capitol
Head to Capitol and meet at the identified meeting location
Capitol Tour by Jason Dial
11-11:30 AM Visit Legislators
This time is designated to visit with legislators. Superintendents are encouraged to call ahead to schedule a meeting with representatives and senators. Do realize these schedules may be changed as actions occur in the chambers. This is also a possible time to go to the visitor section to observe activities in the chamber.
11:30-11:45 AM Karla Eslinger Greeting
Karla Eslinger will bring greetings to our group in the Capitol meeting area (hallway).
11:45-1 PM Visit with Legislators
This time is designated to visit with legislators. Superintendents are encouraged to call ahead to schedule a meeting with representatives and senators. Do realize these schedules may be changed as actions occur in the chambers. This is also a possible time to go to the visitor section to observe activities in the chamber.
1:15-2 PM Lunch Provided at the Jefferson Building
Regroup at the Jefferson Building, same room 13th floor. We will provide a late lunch. At this working lunch we will ask individuals to share about their experiences meeting with legislators.
2 PM Dismiss
Safe travels back to the Ozarks.
Public Education Proud Initiative
To advocate for Public Education at the local, state and national levels, GOCSD is providing members many opportunities to showcase what it means to be Public Education Proud (PEP). The Public Education Proud efforts includes: Teacher Proud Campaign, Shine a Light Series, GOKey Communicators Program, and the Public School Proud Bulletin.