Main Points:
Intro: There is a discussion in progress about why passing a bond is important to the economic health of a community. Example provided: Why anyone would come to Middleton if there isn’t nice facilities, new labs, etc. with so many new schools very close to the area? This community faces a similar issue.
It is up to involved advocates to carry the message out to community members
A district needs sheer numbers to answer questions and make calls. There must be enough volunteers to make a bond pass. Each volunteer must have a specific job, clear goals, timeline, etc.
It is not worth worrying about a dissenter joining the volunteer group. If the tasks are organized correctly, the person will give up or won’t come out in …show more content…
Everyone who comes to the initial bond meeting needs to leave with a job and a task. There needs to be greeters or hosts available as people leave the meeting to make sure that everyone who attended leaves with a job that fits their schedule but will advance the goals of the committee.
It will be important to be able to explain to the community why the board might want to purchase a more expensive product such as carpet that is green, promotes health, lasts longer, etc.
An entirely green building costs about 25% more than a traditional building. This is something to consider prior to advertising a bond. There are pros and cons to this. Green buildings often gain good PR but you also give up some things such as cost or possibly learning space.
A meeting participant (principal?) pointed out that when there was an odor from a carpet install she had to provide an alternative setting for some students who were affected.
Rich pointed out some other features of green buildings that can be difficult to carry out but that are important to consider including: construction waste, lighting shells, etc. …show more content…
Bauscher for passing a bond with the strategies Emmett has used I do see some similarities, but also some significant differences. For example, ESD does hold volunteer meetings prior to each levy election and outlines tasks that need to be completed. There has been a solid focus on getting out the “yes vote” and not worrying too much about dissenting voices attending these committee meetings. However, the Emmett School District has not had tasks organized in advance and ready for volunteers to sign up for at the first meeting. This is typically when attendance is the highest. Instead there has been discussion and a question/answer session followed by a date set for an additional meeting. At the second meeting, there is typically some attempt to sign up for jobs such as attending community events, organizing an absentee voting drive, etc. However, attendance at the second meeting tends to be significantly lower than attendance at the first meeting. The tip provided at the presentation to have the greeters or hosts standing at the door making sure everyone who attended signs up for a job immediately. I think incorporating this strategy would be a great step to making levy campaigns more effective in
Intro: There is a discussion in progress about why passing a bond is important to the economic health of a community. Example provided: Why anyone would come to Middleton if there isn’t nice facilities, new labs, etc. with so many new schools very close to the area? This community faces a similar issue.
It is up to involved advocates to carry the message out to community members
A district needs sheer numbers to answer questions and make calls. There must be enough volunteers to make a bond pass. Each volunteer must have a specific job, clear goals, timeline, etc.
It is not worth worrying about a dissenter joining the volunteer group. If the tasks are organized correctly, the person will give up or won’t come out in …show more content…
Everyone who comes to the initial bond meeting needs to leave with a job and a task. There needs to be greeters or hosts available as people leave the meeting to make sure that everyone who attended leaves with a job that fits their schedule but will advance the goals of the committee.
It will be important to be able to explain to the community why the board might want to purchase a more expensive product such as carpet that is green, promotes health, lasts longer, etc.
An entirely green building costs about 25% more than a traditional building. This is something to consider prior to advertising a bond. There are pros and cons to this. Green buildings often gain good PR but you also give up some things such as cost or possibly learning space.
A meeting participant (principal?) pointed out that when there was an odor from a carpet install she had to provide an alternative setting for some students who were affected.
Rich pointed out some other features of green buildings that can be difficult to carry out but that are important to consider including: construction waste, lighting shells, etc. …show more content…
Bauscher for passing a bond with the strategies Emmett has used I do see some similarities, but also some significant differences. For example, ESD does hold volunteer meetings prior to each levy election and outlines tasks that need to be completed. There has been a solid focus on getting out the “yes vote” and not worrying too much about dissenting voices attending these committee meetings. However, the Emmett School District has not had tasks organized in advance and ready for volunteers to sign up for at the first meeting. This is typically when attendance is the highest. Instead there has been discussion and a question/answer session followed by a date set for an additional meeting. At the second meeting, there is typically some attempt to sign up for jobs such as attending community events, organizing an absentee voting drive, etc. However, attendance at the second meeting tends to be significantly lower than attendance at the first meeting. The tip provided at the presentation to have the greeters or hosts standing at the door making sure everyone who attended signs up for a job immediately. I think incorporating this strategy would be a great step to making levy campaigns more effective in