Our session will have two moderators-one familiar with members' present advocacy activities and one familiar with the operation of local legislative offices and lobbying strategies. Through narratives and questions posed to four legislative aides, representing both political parties, and with NJSBA members with an interest in politics and advocacy, the moderators will demonstrate the importance of establishing and maintaining a two way dialogue with local district legislators, who direct the educational and fiscal policies that board members and administrators must follow in the governance and operation of school districts.