THE INSIDE JOB

Westley Bayas III March 3, 2013 @WestleyBayas

WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT WE DONT

THE PROCESS IS SO COMPLEX..

And yet so simple.

AT THE END OF THE DAY RELATIONSHIPS WILL WIN OUT

SCENARIO #1
Endorsed majority of board in last election (4 out of 7) The Agenda for the Boards 1st meeting (released 24 hrs. prior) shows a hot button personnel issue In previous conversations, you advised the President (endorsed by you and controls the agenda) to not move on the personnel issue Charter School Cohort, and Community Members are up in arms and calling for org to speak out Organization members are indifferent

What do you do?

PICK AND CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES

Lightning v. Electricity

SCENARIO #2
Dallas County Schools hired new superintendent last July As part of his accountability plan, in April he will pass out growth plans to schools where they have not grown to target This is first step to school leader removal Has and will face tremendous from some board members. Community is in uproar but members want to stand with superintendent

What do you do?

TARGETED TOUCHES W/ GRASSROOTS Focus on getting most engaged participants in front of decision makers

SCENARIO #3
The Los Angeles United School Board and superintendent are aligned to your chapters goals Over last six months, bold reform agenda to transform schools has been implemented Chapters efforts to build relationships w/ Board members has not been fruitful Community is against the policies while chapter membership has reserved support One of the Board members call you and lets you know an important press conference and board meeting are coming up; they want your chapter to show up and participate

What do you do?

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KEEP YOUR POWER Keep your creditability

SCENARIO #4
In your city, the School Board is in the midst of transition The Mayor is a huge supporter of reforming schools and has helped raised millions of dollars The Governor has also been supportive of reform The local community is adamantly against the current proposed reforms The union are very strong and have been organizing against the policies for months. Organization Members are in full support of the policies

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What would you do?

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TAKE ON THE TOUGH BATTLES

Every action should do four things: Best for Children Member Support Winnable Build or Maintain Organization

THEMOJO PRESENTATION

REMEMBER
1.Pick and Choose Your Battles 2.Target your Grassroots Touches w/ Grass Tops 3.Keep Your Power 4.Take on the Tough Battles

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