Florida School Boards Association requires that the School Board of each county annually appoint one person from its membership to serve on the Florida School Boards Association Advocacy Committee and one person from its membership to serve as an alternate on this committee. FSBA's committee leadership terms are July 1 - June 30 with new chair appointments taking office on July 1.  Selections to FSBA's Advocacy Committee from each district must be submitted no later than June 1, 2026.

Roles and responsibilities of this position include:

• Participation on this committee with statewide representation (one representative from each school district)
• Interaction with policymakers and stakeholders to promote public education
• The opportunity to be considered to serve on the Legislative or Federal subcommittees
• Monthly meetings (and additional meetings for subcommittees)
• Advocacy and communication leadership
• Reporting advocacy efforts back to respective boards

Membership in Florida School Boards Association mandates compliance.

At the Board's discretion.

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Approve the continuation of the current Board representatives serving in their respective roles as Advocacy Committee Representative (Mrs. Hanson) and Alternate (Mrs. Gilhousen).

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