It is the mission of SOS to develop broader, deeper support for K-12 public education.

The SOS directors meet monthly. For information about attending, please email info@supportourschoolsaz.org.

Plan of Action

K-12 Advocacy

Active support of K-12 public education in the Washington Elementary (WESD), Glendale Elementary (GESD) & Glendale Union High School (GUHSD) districts.

GOAL: Effective and consistent constituent communication to support school districts.

We will know we are successful when:

  • There is increased community knowledge and active support for sustainable, adequate funding for public education
Legislative

The Arizona State Legislature’s priority is a public education agenda.

GOAL: Intentional and consistent communication with registered ALIS (Arizona Legislative Information System) SOSAz members.

  • Purpose: Educate and empower all stakeholders to advocate for public education in the GESD, WESD, and GUHSD
    • Rationale: Informed and empowered public education stakeholders will act in the best interest of children

GOAL: Create an active relationship with pro-public education Az state legislators.

  • Purpose: Create a consistent message
  • Rationale: An effective legislative-advocacy partnership will result in outcomes in the best interest of children

We will know we are successful when:

  • Our legislators are speaking out on behalf of and voting for a public education agenda which supports the needs of the students in the GESD, WESD, & GUHSD

The SOSAz decision-making process is comprised of an advisory council of superintendents and governing board members from the Glendale Elementary, Washington Elementary and Glendale Union High school districts. An executive board of parents, community members, school principals and administrative staff share decision-making responsibilities.