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School Board Project Toolkit

September 18, 2023

Toolkit for Protecting Your School Board from Members Who Support Book-Banning and Curriculum Censorship, and Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

Download the full toolkit HERE.

Step #1 – Educate yourself.

  • Find a list of resources HERE.
  • Attend school board meetings in your local district(s) and complete the School Board Meeting Checklist which can be found HERE.

Step #2 – Seek out qualified candidates to run for open seats, or to challenge regressive members.*

  • Make note of school board meeting speakers who share AAUW’s values.
  • Seek referrals.
    • Talk to members from your district PTA.
    • Talk to current board members. 
    • Talk to local politicians you may have a relationship with.
    • Talk to like-minded friends who are in other community organizations.
  • Once you have identified a potential candidate, approach them to gauge interest. You may find a sample “solicitation” speech HERE.

Step #3 – If your potential candidate decides to run, support their campaign.*

  • Request your branch board to agree to endorse the candidate; post on your branch’s website.
  • Help your candidate become known in your community.
    • Host a meet-and-greet in your home (as an individual, not as an AAUW member).
    • Post social media messages of support (to be provided by the state Public Policy Committee).
  • Volunteer to work on their campaign.
    • Walk precincts.
    • Distribute flyers.

Step #4 – Speak out at school board meetings.

  • You can find a sample script HERE.

Step #5 – Keep your School Board Project liaison updated on your actions.

  • You can find your liaison HERE.
  • Items to report:
    • Name, contact information (phone, email) of potential candidate, school district
    • Activities completed in support of candidate
    • Attendance at school board meeting
      • Attach copy of completed School Board Meeting Checklist. 

*You can find information about the authority for engaging in these activities HERE.

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