Political Action Committee
School leaders in Washington state can take an active role in the political process by joining AWSP’s political action committee or PAC, the Washington School Principals Legislative Effectiveness Association.
AWSP-WSPLEA supports AWSP’s governmental relations efforts at both the state and national levels. It also raises and spends money to support candidates and issues that are important to the principalship and to K–12 education. Make a difference — join the PAC today!
AWSP-WSPLEA Provides:
- A strong and respected voice for students and principals in Olympia and Washington, D.C.
- A positive working relationship with legislators
- Ongoing analysis and recommendations on budgets and proposed bills
- “Legislative Update” sent weekly during session
- A legislative summary of budgets and bills and their impact on students and principals
- Realistic stories and testimony for lawmakers from practicing principals
- An effective working relationship with OSPI, the Governor’s Office, and other education-related organizations that represent principal leadership as a critical element toward the goal of student achievement.
- Contributions spent wisely – 100% of the 46 candidates who received AWSP-WSPLEA PAC contributions were elected or re-elected in the last election cycle. The PAC Board and Legislation Advisory Committee base candidate support on the candidate's dedication to education and education issues.