YOUR TEACHER’S ASSOCIATION

The In’s and Out’s

Who we are…

We are Indiana education employees – some 47,000 of us statewide

Organized to provide quality support, assistance and benefits for public school employees

What is “The Association”Your local…NAFCEA Local bargaining teams represent you in

contract negotiations. (JBISC) Local discussion teams meet with

administrators to voice teacher’s views and share teacher’s expertise. (Central Discussion; Building committees)

Local representatives ensure contract rights are not violated

Local advisor on employment issues. Your voice with local administrators and

before your school board

NAFCEA Website

http://newalbany-floydcountyeducationassociation.weebly.com/index.html

Under re-construction…

What is “The Association” Your state…ISTA (Indiana State Teacher’s

Association)

ISTA UniServ Directors provide assistance to local bargaining teams

Expert representation through ISTA’s legal services programs.

Quality professional development programs and workshops.

Recognized influence in education policy making in the Indiana General Assembly.

Ensure just cause and due process for members.

ISTA Website

http://www.ista-in.org/

What is “The Association” Your National…NEA (National Education Association)

More than 3.2 million members worldwide. Educators Employment Liability Insurance (up to $1

million) Professional resources via workshops, conferences, and

the World Wide Web. Programs through NEA benefits. Recognized influence on national education policy in

Congress. Discounts on travel, prescriptions, subscriptions,

shopping. Publications and communications prepared especially for

teachers. Professional development through NEA Academy

NEA Website

http://msg5svc.net/servlet/Pv?c=703d6e65617826733d393931393334266d3d32373026743d4826723d4e2664613d30267469643d30

www.nea.org

Local Structure Officers

Joy Lohmeyer, President, (Hazelwood M.S.) Michele Adams, Elementary V. P. (Greenville

Elementary) Doug Taylor, Middle School V.P. (Scribner

M.S.) Steve Bonifer, High School V.P. (NAHS) Mark Doyle, Treasurer, (Prosser)Executive Committee: officers, 3 high school

reps, 3 middle school reps, 3 elementary reps, past president, secretaries(corresponding/recording), communications coordinator, parliamentarian

Local Structure

Representative Assembly Building reps from each school (number

depends on the size of building 10:1) NAHS, Lee Kelly - FCHS, Chris

Street Prosser, Mark Doyle HMS, Wendy McCrory, Linda Batman HHMS, Carla Thomas SMS, Robbie Clark

Local Structure Building reps – Elementary Schools Fairmont, Katie Nacrelli FKE, Kara Baumann, Rebecca Hertle Georgetown, Marcia Cox Grant Line, Karen Clipp Green Valley, Phyllis Vernia Greenville, Athenus Mattingly MTS, Jim Adams III SEJ, Erin Banet, Aimee Mullis, Karen

McKlean SR, Beth Frazier

Local Structure

Building committees: building grade level or department level teachers who represent and communicate with their colleagues regarding building issues

Central Discussion: district level representation for discussion Elementary Secondary

When to contact…

If you have a question, concern… Start with a building level association

rep Next contact level is your respective vice

president Next contact level is your president Next contact level is your UniServe

director

We are here to…

Serve members

Serve you