ETA
Representative Assembly
August 2018
Dates of 2018-2019 Representative Assembly�
August 29
September 19
October 24
November 28
December 19 (If Necessary)
January 23
February 20
March 20
April 17
May 15
Rep Assembly Norms
Robert's Rules of Order
President’s Report
How did We Get to This Team
Bargaining Team
Nicole Barder - Laurel Hill Elementary - Social Worker
Barb Bettis - ETA President
David Borg - Elgin High School - Civics and Economics
Amy Grantham - Otter Creek Elementary - 4th Grade
Eric Ilich - Bartlett High School - 9th-12th Physical Education
Noemi Hernandez - Washington Elementary - 1st Grade Dual Language
Donna Streit - Eastview Middle School - Middle School Physical Education
Jack Janezic - IEA Uniserv Director
How Did We Get Here?
Wednesday June 6th @ 11:00 AM - Introductions and TRS 3%
Thursday June 21st @ 9:00 AM - Continued conversation on TRS 3%
Monday July 23rd @ 9:00 AM - First ask of step and lane.
Tuesday August 7th @ 1:30 PM - Board of Education said no step, only lane.
Friday August 10th @ 4:00 PM - Discussion of joint statement and continued ask of step
Thursday August 16th @ 4:00 PM - Review of numbers regarding TRS 3%
Tuesday August 21st @ 4:00 PM - Final notice of no step received.
Thursday August 23rd @ 4:00 PM - Joint statement discussed and brought back to board
Motions from the Board of Directors 8/22
Work Groups and CIC
Contract Improvement Committee (CIC) - We have received an outpouring of interest and are trying to structure teams so that we have full member voice. We will be sending out invitations asking.
Isabel Torres has agreed to Co-chair this committee pending board approval.
The four other workgroups will be welcoming new members to help guide discussions in these area. Please reach out if interested.
Monthly Contract Meeting Topics Summary
Committees
Committee Openings and Appointments
Filled 4 of 5 slots on the elections committee
Urgent Committee Openings
Peer Assistance Review (PAR)�
Member Chair - Donna Streit
Members - Graciela Aguirre, Katie Sternal
Administrators - Chris Zugel (Chair), JoAnna Sharp, Francesca DiMaggio, Tracey Jakaitis,
Number of Vacancies - One Member
Purpose - Provide peer support for teachers to better their practice.
Time Commitment - One 2-hour meeting per month PLUS 1 to 2 full day work sessions. ��
National Board Certification
August 2018
Why Pursue National Board Certification?
What is National Board Certification?
2018-2019 �Focus
2018-2019 �Focus
How do I apply?
How do I apply?
Cost
Supports
Region and Officer Reports
Region 24
Chair - Doreen Roberts
Vice Chair Graciela Aguirre
Region Grass Roots Political Activist - Jennifer Bury
Local Board of Directors - The ETA Board of Directors
Retired Member - Vacant
IEA Ethnic Minority, ESP, and Higher Ed Sectional Representatives - Diana Escobedo, Holly Smigelski, Cheryl Thayer�
Region 24 Structure
National Education Association (3 million members) - Affiliates in each state �
Illinois Education Association (135,000 members) - NEA Illinois Affiliate �
67 Regions throughout the State - 1200-2400 members/region�
Local Education Associations make up the Regions�
Elgin Teachers Association (local) is in IEA Region 24��
NEA Representative Assembly (ra.nea.org)�
June 29th - July 6th�11 delegates from Region 24 - Scott Sternal, Kameron Matthis, Pamela Tonyan, Maritza Perez, Jennifer Bury, Isabel Torres, Martin Potts, William Vega, Sarah Madson, Sandy Citron, Doreen Roberts*
Focus
Social Justice Issues �Equity�Promoting Public Education��
IEA SCORE Grants (ieanea.org/score/)�
Recipient - Deni Alegria, Larsen Middle School�Be the Good Club (empower positive civic engagement)��SCORE encourage early career members and their local associations to collaborate and create opportunities for community service projects or school projects. �
Application due date: January 21, 2019 11:59 p.m.�Notification no later than: February 21, 2019�
Early Career Learning Lab�
IEA Lombard Office�September 29th�8:00 am- 12:00 pm�Unconference Format�
Region 24 Council Meetings�
September 12, 2018 3:30-4:30�December 12, 2018 3:30-4:30�April 8, 2018 3:30-4:30��*may call additional meetings as needed�**scheduled work sessions between meetings- TBD
Grassroots Political Action
Chair and Co-Chair - Jen Bury and Jeff Horler
Number of Vacancies - Always accepting people to be a part of the Go Team.
Purpose - Work to get politicians, Democrat, Republican, or Independent, that are friendly to public education.
Time Commitment - Election time is the busy time.
Grass Roots Political Action
We have 69 days to...
November 6
Registered???
vote.gov
ove.elections.il.gov
IEANEA.ORG
IEANEA.ORG
Discussion Points
Why vote for IEA-endorsed candidates?
Two key endorsements
Contact Jen or Jeff for walking or other volunteer opportunities
“I Want to Get Involved!”
etajeff.gpa@gmail.com
etajen.gpa@gmail.com
1st Vice President Report
1st Vice President Report
10 Minute Meeting Topics
10 Minute Meeting Topics
This slide deck will be sent to all members at the conclusion of the meeting.
Teacher Questions and Building Issues
Announcements and Acknowledgements
Section 3 Secondary Section Directory
Prior to the RA, the building reps from Larking, Kimball, and Abbott gathered to vote for a member to replace Scott Sternal as the Section 3 Secondary Director. By unanimous decision the section elected Lisa Whitmer to fill the seat. This term will expire in May of 2019.