[KathieK]

If your Board of Ed meetings are taped for broadcast on local cable access channels, it is a great way not only to update the BOE on what you are doing, but also the members in the audience, and to your community via TV. We have heard over and over again, "wow, you're RAGE, that robotics team! I saw you guys at the Board of Ed meeting that was on TV!" It amazes me how many people actually watch those things on TV.

If we do not formally ask to be put on their agenda, we will show up and speak during the community open forum at the beginning of each meeting (usually limited to 3 minutes).

We always make it a point to thank the BOE members who have attended one of our events (which, incidentally, makes it painfully clear who has NOT attended one of our events). And last time we brought our new mascot with us!