• "Hello, my name is __________ and I'm with a group of parents from ____________. 
  
  We'd like to meet with [elected official] to talk about [his or her] position on funding for
  
  our schools."
  
  
• "Hi!  I'm _____________ from ________________.  I will be in Saint Paul on [date], and would
  
  like an appointment to meet with [elected official] to discuss how state education policy
  
  is impacting our schools."

If your elected official isn't available on that date:

• "I would be more than happy to meet with the legislative assistant who works on education
  
  issues if [elected official] isn't available. 
  
  Is someone available the [morning/afternoon] of [date]?
  
  If not, I would like to drop by the office anyway to leave some information for [elected official]."