The Horace Mann League

Meeting Summary – June 28, 1997

Objectives:

Promote the importance of public education for a democracy.

Action items:

1. Develop and implement a public relations campaign on the importance of public education for the survival of our democracy.

1. 1.1 Distribute and market The Art of Teaching on going Jack
2. 1.2 Promote Mann stamp (Public Education) on going Pat
3. 1.3 Develop PSAs (by 2/9/97) Beverly and Ben
4. 1.4 Develop a new member packet (2/9/97) Beverly and Ben
5. 1.5 Submit AASA-NSBA program presentation Jack
   (7/8/96)
6. 1.6 Author book of value public education Pat, Spike, Larry
   (2/9/97) Art, Don T.
7. 1.7 Continue update of bibliography
   (e.g., schools, statues, media, etc.) Larry & Jack
8. 1.8 Revise and update WWW (topics, content) Jack
9. 1.9 Present information on homepage at AASA Jack
   (2/1/97)
10. 1.10 Art of Teaching at AASA bookstore Jack, Paul
    (7/9/96)

1.2. Establish a HML Foundation

1. 2.1 Explore purposes of a HML foundation Judy & Ken
   (2/1/97)
2. 2.2 Develop steps for establishment of…. Judy & Ken
   (2/1/97)
3. 2.3 Present proposal to membership of …. Judy & Ken
   (2/1/97)
4. 2.4 Implementation of the action plan by Mar, 1997 Jack

2. Support educational leaders in recognizing and confronting issues that are destructive to public education.

2.1 Identify key issues and give support to educators in responding to the issues, including guides for resources, articles, experts, etc.

1. 1.1 Conduct the annual survey of destructive factors Jack
   (9/1/96)
2. 1.2 Arrange presentation of findings at AASA -NSBA
   and appropriate media (press conference) Jack
   (7/9/96)
3. 1.3 Develop a guide for #1 destructive issue
   (6/1/97) Jane, Paul, Jack, Art
4. 1.4 Develop reading list of anti-public ed. writings
   (10/1/96) Jack, Art
5. 1.5 Develop and market the presentation and overlays of
   Top 10 Factors presentation
   (1/1/97) Ginny, Ben, Spike, Jack
6. 1.6 Develop a clearinghouse of experts for support
   of dealing with above issues
   (11/1/07) Jack, Jane

3. Represent the value and reality of public education to executive, legislative, and judicial bodies.

3.1 Take a proactive role with government leaders.

1. 1.1 Identify person to represent HML to
   AASA Legislative groups
   (7/9/96) Ben & Ginny
2. 1.2 Share the Top 10 Factors with state and federal legislative groups. (9/15/96) `Beverly & Jack
3. 1.3 Watchdog activities with judicial branch. Spike
   (6/1/97)

4. Recruit and recognize those who advance public education.

1. Recruit to maintain membership

1. 1.1 Develop a new member packet Beverly and Ben
   (2/1/97)
2. 1.2 Letter of nomination to supt. (and sch.bd) Ben and Bev
   (2/1/97)
3. 1.3 Review organization data with purposes of the HML to determine membership targets
   (2/1/97) Spike
4. 1.4 Arrange focus group meetings to recommend future direction of the HML to meet at AASA Conference.
   (2/1/97) Jane and Ken
5. 1.5 Develop a new recruitment of membership strategy.
   (6/15/97) Terry with the Board

2 Recognize those who have advanced public education.

1. 2.1 Distinguished Service Award for 15 or more years of membership to be presented at the annual meeting. (2/1/97) Jack
2. 2.2 HML Leadership In Education Award (non educator)
   nominations from the Board to be selected by officers
   (10/1/96) Jack
3. 2.3 HML Ambassador Award (ten new members)
   by Jack (1/1/97) newsletter
4. 2.4 HML Educator Award (educator)
   nominations from the Board to be selected by officers
   (10./1/96) Jack

Identify potential membership groups and assign to HML bd. member

States Person

AK Spike

AL Ben

AR Ben

AZ Ben

CA Terry

CO Ken

CT Ginny

DC Paul

FL Kowal

GA Ben

HA Spike

IA Ken

ID Spike

IL Art

IN Jack

KS Ken

KT Jane

LA Ben

ME Ginny

MA Art

MD Jane

MI Spike

MN Ben

MO Ken

MS Ben

MT Spike

NC Beverly

NE Larry

NH Ginny

NJ Judy

NV Ben

NY Art

OH Beverly

OK Art

OR Pat

PA Judy

RI Ginny

SC Beverly

SD Spike

TN Terry

TX Ben

VT Ginny

UT Terry

VA Paul

VT Ginny

WA Pat – Jane

WI Terry

WV Art

Wy Spike

 

1995-96 Activities”

1. On going activities:

• Horace Mann’s Book “The Art of Teaching”
• Promotion of US stamp of Horace Mann

2. Support Educational leaders in recognizing and confronting issues that are destructive to public education.

3. Represent the value and reality of public education to executive, legislative, and judicial bodies

4. Recruit and recognize those who advance public education.
2. Objectives – Activities

• Develop, publish, and distribute a position paper on the relationship between public education and our democracy.
• Develop, implement, and annually update a public relations campaign on the importance of public education for our democracy.

1. Encourage all national organizations 9/1/95 Paul
and leaders to work on publications
and activities (including Brown/Antioch
New York Univ.).
Completed by Houston. Also, NSPRA widespread distribution of the Factors Study to all members.

2. Work with Horace Mann 9/1/95 Terry
Insurance Co. and other corp.
entities for support.
Looked into a potential relationship. Jack will obtain copies of Horace Mann Insurance flyer on Horace Mann.

3. Develop Bibliography of 10/1/95 Larry
relevant information about
Horace Mann.
Done. Published in the spring newsletter.

4. Identify a list of activities and 12/1/95 Beverly Reep
resources for local school districts Jane
to use.
New logo, note cards, birthday cards,

Didn’t send out list of activities.

5. Write and publish several Written 11/1/95 Jack & Larry
manuscripts on Horace Mann Publish 4/1/96 Don Thomas
Spike & Ken
Done. Published spring issue about Horace Mann.

6. Develop Service Announcements 12/1/95 Paul
(TV & Radio). Gary Marx
Did not do.

7 Procure and sell Horace Mann 1/1/96 Jack
Booklet On the Art of Teaching
in commemoration of
Horace Mann’s Birthday.
Done. Needs more marketing.

8. Implement AASA’s Communication 4/1/96 Paul
Role.
Done. Widely publized information in journals and conventions.

9. Promote stamp. Ongoing Pat Hoban
In Progress.

II. Action Statement: Support educational leaders in recognizing and confronting issues that are destructive to public education.

Objective: Beginnning March 1996, annually, identify and publicize issues and trends potentially destructive to public education.

Tasks to be Completed Timeline Assigned to

1. Select panel to oversee the process 9/1/95 President

2. Solicit ideas about trends and 10/15/95 Jack
issues from the Horace Mann Larry
League Membership

3. Have Horace Mann League 12/15/95 Jack
Members prioritize the issues/trends Larry

4. Develop translation document 2/15/96 President’s panel

5. Present “top ten” at AASA session or 3/9/96 President
Horace Mann luncheon
Done
6. Collaboratively implement 3/9/96 Jack
communication plan with AASA Gary
– President or Executive Director
interviewed in a National
publication
– Release of “top ten” to
appropriate media and other
national organizations

7. Annually revisit the process 8/96 Executive Bd.

III. Action Statement: Represent the value and reality of public education to executive, legislative, and judicial bodies.

Objective: Beginning September 1996, annually develop and implement a governmental action plan.

Tasks to be Completed Timeline Assigned to

1. Select a governmental 10/95 President
action committee.
Not Done

2. Monitor federal, legislative, 10/95-6/96 Gov’t Action
executive, and judicial actions Committee
Not Done

3. Establish a governmental 7/96 Gov’t Action
action plan. Committee
– Identify priorities
– Identify collaborators
– Establish goals
– Propose implementation strategies
Not Done

4. Executive Board approves 8/96 Executive
recommended action plan. Board

5. Implement action plan 9/96 Jack

IV. Action Statement: Recruit and recognize those who advance public education.

Objective: Beginnning March 1996, develop and implement an annual plan for the recruitment of new members.

Tasks to be Completed Timeline Assigned to

1. Expand Leadership Award 3/9/96 Chair of
program. Awards Committee
– Education
– Business and/or Government
Done.

2. Do an annual mailing to 9/1/95 Jack
membership identifying
the guiding principles of the
organization and encourage
solicitation of new members.
Done

3 Expand Ambassador Award program. 3/9/96 Jack
Done

4. Establish a procedure to 9/1/95 Jack
recognize accomplishment of Ongoing
Horace Mann League members.
(tie to task #2)
Done

5. Study organizational alternatives. 8/1/96 Executive Bd.
Not Done.

6. Implement a communication plan to 3/9/96 Jack
recognize award recipients. Paul
Partially Done
ADDTIONAL ITEMS
Action Statement:

I. Promote the importance of public education for a democracy.
Objective:
A) By March 11, 1996, develop, publish, and distribute a position paper on the relationship between public education and our democracy.

Person Responsible:

Tasks to be Completed Timeline Assigned to

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Action Statement:
I. Promote the importance of public education for a democracy.
Objective:

C) Develop, implement, and annually update a public relations campaign on the importance of public education for our democracy.

Tasks to be Completed Timeline Assigned to

Action Statement:

II. Support educational leaders in recognizing and confronting issues that are destructive to public education.

Objective:
B) Annually identify a key issue and develop a guide to give support to educators in responding to the issue, including resources, articles, experts, etc.

Person Responsible:

Tasks to be Completed Timeline Assigned to

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Action Statement:

III. Represent the value and reality of public education to executive, legislative, and judicial bodies.

Objective:
B) Annually develop and implement a plan to have a critical issues legal voice.

Person Responsible:

Tasks to be Completed Timeline Assigned to

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Action Statement:

IV. Recruit and recognize those who advance public education.

Objective:
B) By _________, establish a series of awards that the HML would give at their annual meeting to those who have advanced public education.

Person Responsible:

Tasks to be Completed Timeline Assigned to

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Action Statement:

IV. Recruit and recognize those who advance public education.

Objective:
C) Establish ____ state chapters and encourage state-wide meetings of the Horace Mann League at state association meetings.

Person Responsible:

Tasks to be Completed Timeline Assigned to

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