Welcome to the SCEA!

Saint Charles Education Association New Member

Orientation

CUSD 303 Information

13,000 students 12 elementary schools 3 middle schools 2 high schools Pre-school facilities Special education consortium

Serving: St. Charles West Chicago South Elgin Wayne Campton Hills Wasco Elburn Unincorporated Kane County.

That’s right, we’re BIG!!!

D303’s vision statement…

The District 303 School Community empowers and inspires ALL to

Attain excellence Learn with passion and

Live with integrity         in a changing world.

And now, you are part of our team!

But wait, there’s more for you….

Invest in Excellence

With the SCEA

St. Charles Education Association

What is it? Our Union

Who is part of it? Approximately

1,050 Pre-K—12 Education Professionals

The SCEA is affiliated with

This means you will join three professional organizations at once!

St. Charles Education AssociationIllinois Education AssociationNational Education Association

The SCEA…

Keeps you informed Advocates for you and your career Bargains contracts Answers your questions Elects leaders who serve on local, state

and national levels

The SCEA has negotiated

Competitive salaries Health insurance benefits $25,000 life insurance coverage Optional sick bank membership Local retirement incentives Safe working conditions

The SCEA works collaboratively with the District 303 Administration on many joint committees such as the: Evaluation Committee RIF Committee Professional Development Committee Professional Growth Committee Compensation Committee Student Services Council Insurance Committee Curriculum Advisory PERA Committee

SCEA Structure Executive Board

Officers, Committee Chairs, IEA UD, Jackie Robbins This board meets once a month

SCEA Senate One Chief communicator per building

Representative Assembly Building Association Representative (BARS-one for every 15 members)

The Senators, BARs and Executive Board meet once a month to discuss your concerns and share information

SCEA Officers and Chairs Pam Turriff, President Bob Freitag, VP High Schools, GPA for

Region 53 Leah Hudson, VP Middle Schools,

Grievance Chair Brian Tucker, VP Westside Elementary Jen Adam, Eastside Elementary Gail Simpson, VP Special Ed

SCEA Officers and Chairs cont.

Pat Stacey, Secretary and Negotiations Chair

Joe Blomquist, Treasurer Pam Hall, Sick Bank Chair Laura Schroeder, Elections Chair Jill Aikens, Membership Chair Senators: one per building

What is the Right to Representation? You always have someone available to

help you when needed, and a contract which provides basic employment rights.

When in doubt, contact your building Senator or BAR for assistance. They can even attend meetings with you and your supervisor!

SCEA Membership Benefits

Liability coverage Insurance discounts Professional legal assistance NEA Professional Library Legal Representation

NEA Benefits Include: Discounts at many stores and companies Insurance Investment opportunities Credit cards Loans Publications Attorney Referral Program Travel, hotel and car rental discounts

How do I find all of these great benefits?Simple!

Go to either www.ieanea.orgor www.nea.org

and click on “Member Benefits”

Additional Savings Online

Examples of savings participants:Costco Target JC Penny Best BuyHP Land’s End Restaurant.com Red Roof Inn Jeep WhirlpoolHertz NEA Auto Purchase AdvantageBekins Van Lines

Once you receive your membership card, visit www.ieanea.org

How do I Join?

It’s simple!We will walk you through filling out the

membership form at your table in just a few moments. Your building Senator or BAR will help!!

Jill will explain the rest!

How much is the cost? $180 NEA $457 IEA $100 SCEA Total $ 737

Optional donation to FCPE ($10 suggested) Part-time professional’s dues for NEA and

IEA are prorated

50% 25%

$100 NEA $60.25 NEA $244 IEA $137 IEA $100 SCEA $100 SCEA $444 Total $297.25 Total

What if I don’t want to join?

People who don’t join the SCEA participate in “Fair-Share”

“Fair share” participants do NOT have the right to vote. This means that they CANNOT vote on our contract.

The price difference is $30 less than a full SCEA membership

How do I pay my dues?

Payroll deduction is the simplest way to pay your dues

If you are a full-time member, you will pay approximately $36.85 per paycheck, from October to July

If you prefer, can pay in full by check by Sept. 8th

It makes sense to join!

You have a voice as a member!

You can vote on our contract!

You can hold an elected position!

You can make a difference!!!!!!!

Form

Now, let’s fill out the form….

NEA – AC-1-100 $180 IEA $457 Local dues $100 total $737

CUSD #303 1737170 SCEA 5303

Building Codes

Anderson 03851Bell-Graham 530306Corron 530307Davis 03852Ferson Creek 05452Fox Ridge 05453Haines 03853Lincoln 03854

Building Codes Con’t.

Little Woods 03855Mades-Johnstone 530302Mid-Valley 530303Munhall 03856Norton Creek 530308Richmond 03857St. Charles East 03858St. Charles North 530305

Building Codes Con’t.

Thompson 03859Wasco 03860Wild Rose 03861Wredling 530301

Did you remember to sign the form?

Look for the signature line on the bottom

Questions?

Contact Membership Chairperson, Jill Aikens at

Jill.Aikens@d303.orgWredling Middle School

Voting is a must!! Tina Zucker is here from North High School to register anyone who has not yet registered to vote!! She is at the table in the back and will only be here for a short time, so please make your way back there as soon as you have completed the SCEA membership form so she can get you registered for the upcoming election.

The SCEA thanks you for your time!

Pam TurriffSCEA President630-450-9163pturriff@d303.org