September 24, 2016 Board of Directors Report
Reports:
President’s Report:
President Charles Smith talked about his recent visit to Finland. He financed the trip. He is looking forward to sharing more information about his visit with us in the future.
Executive Director Report:
DeeAnn Aull has met with all staff in her time as Executive Director. There will be an all staff meeting at the end of October to begin planning for the upcoming year.
We have received a $105,000 extension for our "Teacher Words Matter" campaign. This year’s campaign will begin in December. We have received a $50,000 EFT/New Educators grant. Kristin Owen and Alice Flores will be working with Rockwood, Pattonville and Hazelwood to try to flip more educators to EFT. We have also received a $20,000 Institutional Racism/Social Justice grant.
Educators Rising: The group is working hard toward attracting more locals and members
Collective Bargaining Updates: DeeAnn Aull shared a Field Report with the Board highlighting what is going on in the UniServ Units. The Board was very appreciative of the report.
Business Items:
Approval of Capital Budget: Karen Struemph presented the proposed Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending 8/31/17. Budget passed.
2016-17 Legislative Platform: The Legislative Platform was presented by MNEA Legislative Committee Chair Patrick Layden and staff member Otto Fajen. The Legislative Platform passed as amended.
Ballot Issue Crisis Fund: Motion passed to recommend to the Fall RA to continue the Ballot Issue Crisis Fund.
Ash Grove Affiliation: The Board approved affiliation of Ash Grove.
Recommendation of New Member Benefit Partner: The Board approved Gallagher Affinity as a new member benefit partner.
Discussion Items:
Shirley Cromer Award nominations are due 10/01. Please look for experienced members to nominate.
Leila Medley QLA nominations due 10/01.
Horace Mann Teacher Nominations are due 12/15
Please remember to bring items for the PAC auction to Fall RA.
You can make lunch reservations online for Fall RA.
PR Campaign: The Board watched 3 video clips of ads that ran in the KC area for the “Read to Achieve” campaign.
NEA Summit: The Summit will be February 24-26, 2017 in Orlando, Florida this year.
Information Items:
A membership status report was handed out. This report will authorize delegate attendance at the Fall RA.
Cat Tour: February 27 - March 3, 2017. Applications for the tour are on the website. They are due January 2.
Pre-RA dates have been set. The charity for the RA is Newhouse, a women’s and children’s shelter in the KC metropolitan area.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program will be held on January 15, 2017. More information will be coming out a later date.
President’s Report:
President Charles Smith talked about his recent visit to Finland. He financed the trip. He is looking forward to sharing more information about his visit with us in the future.
Executive Director Report:
DeeAnn Aull has met with all staff in her time as Executive Director. There will be an all staff meeting at the end of October to begin planning for the upcoming year.
We have received a $105,000 extension for our "Teacher Words Matter" campaign. This year’s campaign will begin in December. We have received a $50,000 EFT/New Educators grant. Kristin Owen and Alice Flores will be working with Rockwood, Pattonville and Hazelwood to try to flip more educators to EFT. We have also received a $20,000 Institutional Racism/Social Justice grant.
Educators Rising: The group is working hard toward attracting more locals and members
Collective Bargaining Updates: DeeAnn Aull shared a Field Report with the Board highlighting what is going on in the UniServ Units. The Board was very appreciative of the report.
Business Items:
Approval of Capital Budget: Karen Struemph presented the proposed Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending 8/31/17. Budget passed.
2016-17 Legislative Platform: The Legislative Platform was presented by MNEA Legislative Committee Chair Patrick Layden and staff member Otto Fajen. The Legislative Platform passed as amended.
Ballot Issue Crisis Fund: Motion passed to recommend to the Fall RA to continue the Ballot Issue Crisis Fund.
Ash Grove Affiliation: The Board approved affiliation of Ash Grove.
Recommendation of New Member Benefit Partner: The Board approved Gallagher Affinity as a new member benefit partner.
Discussion Items:
Shirley Cromer Award nominations are due 10/01. Please look for experienced members to nominate.
Leila Medley QLA nominations due 10/01.
Horace Mann Teacher Nominations are due 12/15
Please remember to bring items for the PAC auction to Fall RA.
You can make lunch reservations online for Fall RA.
PR Campaign: The Board watched 3 video clips of ads that ran in the KC area for the “Read to Achieve” campaign.
NEA Summit: The Summit will be February 24-26, 2017 in Orlando, Florida this year.
Information Items:
A membership status report was handed out. This report will authorize delegate attendance at the Fall RA.
Cat Tour: February 27 - March 3, 2017. Applications for the tour are on the website. They are due January 2.
Pre-RA dates have been set. The charity for the RA is Newhouse, a women’s and children’s shelter in the KC metropolitan area.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program will be held on January 15, 2017. More information will be coming out a later date.