1. The In’s and Out’s

2. 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

3. 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

4. NAFCEA Website  http://newalbany- floydcountyeducationassociation.weebly.co m/index.html http://newalbany- floydcountyeducationassociation.weebly.co m/index.html  Under re-construction…

5. 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.

6. ISTA Website  http://www.ista-in.org/ http://www.ista-in.org/

7. 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

8. NEA Website  http://msg5svc.net/servlet/Pv?c=703d6e65617 826733d393931393334266d3d32373026743d4 826723d4e2664613d30267469643d30 http://msg5svc.net/servlet/Pv?c=703d6e65617 826733d393931393334266d3d32373026743d4 826723d4e2664613d30267469643d30  www.nea.org www.nea.org

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. We are here to… Serve members Serve you