Commit to Quality Schools Gets Boost

     The first round of Commit to Quality Schools petitions were presented at the 2007 MSTA Assembly of Delegates with enthusiastic applause.  And cheers grew in volume when Missouri Speaker of the House Rod Jetton put his name to one and pledged his sponsorship of legislation that would establish a statewide salary schedule for teachers.  What a boost for this campaign!

     However, there is still work to be accomplished.  Let's double our 24,000 signatures by the time MSTA members converge on the capitol Tuesday, February 26.  I challenge every MSTA chapter, each MSTA member, to mail in at least as many signatures in round two of the petition drive as were garnered in the initial days of the campaign.

     Association field representatives are ready to assist local chapters with events and programs geared to make the public aware of the mission of Commit to Quality Schools.  Contact them via email or by calling 1-800-392-0532.