Led by Mary Thamann, a founding OPEN steering committee memeber, the Mutl Dems will look at OPEN’s priorities and legislation for the coming session and discuss next steps for advocacy. Join is at the Mult Dems headquarters at 3551 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232 https://multdems.org/calendar/events-calendar/

EDUCATION STUDY GROUP  AGENDA

January 17, 2019 – 4:30 pm

4:30 pm Open meeting, introductions, welcome new members and review agenda

4:40 pm Business (before Andrew Taylor arrives)

1. Ideas for possible sub-committees      

2. Announcement from Greg Burrell: PAT/OEA rally in Salem, Presidents Day

3. Next Legislative Training on February 2 in the MultDem main office

5:00 pm Andrew Taylor, Sen. Ron Wagner's assistant: Finance Reform Package

1. Pat: Summary of the Education Study Group activities

2. Andrew: Talk about the finance reform package

3. Questions

6:00 pm Adjourn

OPEN members in conjunctions with our partners at the OEA will present to the Multnomah Democratic party at their first meeting in 2019. We will present our legislative agenda, bills in progress and critical areas that need support in a 30 minute presentation prior to the Mult Dems business meeting from 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Attend to learn more about OPEN and how you can advocate for effective public education!

Join us to discuss current education related legislation in the Oregon House and Senate. We will review legislation that aligns with the Mult Dems and Oregon Democratic Party platforms and present strategies organizations and actions members can take to support Mult Dems backed policies