This meeting is virtual. Meetings are open to all interested persons please see the Communications and Visitor Guidelines on the Advisory Bodies page. The purpose of the Advocacy Advisory Committee is to assist the district in advancing its legislative priorities at the local, state and federal level. The Committee's advocacy shall be in alignment with the district's priorities, as adopted by the Board of Trustees. Its responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following: Becoming informed how local, state, and federal governmental action impacts Austin ISD; Recommend legislative priorities to the district and the Board; Connect with parents, teachers, administrators, taxpayers, and students, empowering them to engage with elected officials; and Collaborate with the Austin community to advance the legislative priorities adopted by the Board of Trustees. When advocating, committee members may only identify themselves as members of the AAC if they are advocating in alignment with a Board-adopted priority and in alignment with that messaging. Meetings are open to all interested persons please see the Communications and Visitor Guidelines on the Advisory Bodies page. For more information please contact Edna Butts, edna.butts@austinisd.org