2011 IEA RA Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events157th IEA-NEA Representative Assembly

March 11-12, 2011Stephens Convention Center

Thursday, March 10, 2011

6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Registration and Information.........................Stephens Convention Center

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Candidates’ Meeting...............................InterContinental Chicago O’Hare

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Dinner.......................InterContinental Chicago O’Hare

9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Board of Directors' Meeting....................InterContinental Chicago O’Hare

Friday, March 11, 2011

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration and Information.........................Stephens Convention CenterRegistration closes at 8:00 p.m. for delegates and successors.Non-delegates may register through Saturday.

8:30 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. Parliamentary Assistance Committee...............................Beside Platform

FIRST BUSINESS SESSION.................................................................................9:00 a.m. – noonPresident Ken Swanson Presiding

Welcome.......................................................................................Ken Swanson, President

Call to Order..................................................................................Ken Swanson, President

Invocation............................................................................................................Allan BussImmanuel Lutheran Church, Belvidere

Flag Salute............................................................................................Christle Kiely, ChairIEA Student Program

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

National Anthem..............................................................................................Darryl BoggsRegion 46 – Lindop School, District 92

First Report on Credentials................................................................................ India JonesRegion 56

Adoption of Standing Rules..........................................Cinda Klickna, Secretary-Treasurer

Adoption of Agenda....................................................................Bob Blade, Vice President

National Landscape Overview........................................................................Will RobinsonThe New Media Firm

Differentiated Dues Report (called for by 2010 IEA RA NBI 7)......................Ken SwansonPresident

Friday, March 11, 2011 (continued)

Nomination of Candidates............................................................IEA Elections Committee

Candidates' Forum.......................................................................IEA Elections Committee

SECOND BUSINESS SESSION.....................................................................2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.President Ken Swanson Presiding

Introduction of Podium..................................................................Ken Swanson, President

Introduction of Executive Committee............................................Ken Swanson, President

Presentation of Proposed Budget...............................................Bob Blade, Vice President

Presentation of 2011-2012 Legislative Platform.........................................Jim Duffy, ChairLegislative Committee

IEA-R

Presentation of Proposed Resolutions...................................................Vickie Mahrt, ChairBylaws and Resolutions Committee

Region 14

Presentation of Proposed Bylaws..........................................................Vickie Mahrt, ChairBylaws and Resolutions Committee

Action on Resolutions (as time permits).................................................Vickie Mahrt, ChairBylaws and Resolutions Committee

Action on Bylaws (as time permits)........................................................Vickie Mahrt, ChairBylaws and Resolutions Committee

Executive Director’s Report............................................Audrey Soglin, Executive Director

Action on New Business Items (as time permits)

THIRD BUSINESS SESSION.........................................................................5:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.President Ken Swanson Presiding

Secretary-Treasurer's Report.......................................Cinda Klickna, Secretary-Treasurer

Action on Budget........................................................................Bob Blade, Vice President

Action on New Business Items (as time permits)

President’s Address......................................................................Ken Swanson, President

Saturday, March 12, 2011

7:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Voting..........................................................Stephens Convention Center

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration and Information.........................Stephens Convention Center

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Parliamentary Assistance Committee...............................Beside Platform

9:00 a.m. – Vote Tally

FOURTH BUSINESS SESSION...........................................................................9:00 a.m. – NoonPresident Ken Swanson Presiding

Good Morning Delegates!........................................................Brooks Middle School BandRegion 27 – Harvey School District 152

Recognition of Committee Chairpersons.......................................Ken Swanson, President

The chairpersons of the ad hoc committees of the Illinois Education Association-NEA have presented their written reports to you. At this time, they will be recognized. Reports requiring specific action of the Representative Assembly will take place at specific times in the business meeting.

Compensation Strategies: Joint Governance/Staff Task Force.. .Al Llorens, Region 27Larry Frank, Staff

Early Childhood: Joint Governance/Staff Task Force...........Sarah Madson, Region 58Robin Ehrhart, Staff

Effective Communications...................................................Natalie Copper, Region 41Lisa Toribio, Region 52

Human and Civil Rights..............................................................Tron Young, Region 4Indoor Air Quality/Environmental Issues: Joint Governance/Staff Task Force.......................................................................Candice Soper, Region 53

Jackie Robbins, StaffLiving Wage: Joint Governance/Staff Task Force..................Tina Pizzitola, Region 63

Dave Rathke, StaffRetirement Security: Joint Governance/Staff Task Force...............Janice Felty, IEA-R

Sean Burns, StaffScholarship....................................................................................John Phillips, IEA-RSpecial Education.......................................................................Kara Clark, Region 11Strategic Financial Planning..................................................Cinda Klickna, Region 11Subcontracting, Outsourcing and Contract Defense: Joint Governance/Staff Task Force..........................................................................Alex Wallace, Region 65

Matt Hanser, StaffAngela Williams, Staff

Action on Resolutions............................................................................Vickie Mahrt, ChairBylaws and Resolutions Committee

Action on Bylaws....................................................................................Vickie Mahrt, ChairBylaws and Resolutions Committee

Saturday, March 12, 2011 (continued)

Action on Budget........................................................................Bob Blade, Vice President

Action and Adoption of Legislative Platform...............................................Jim Duffy, ChairLegislative Committee

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Report.......Natalie Copper & John PiechocinskiIMRF Trustees

Louis KosibaExecutive Director - IMRF

Teachers’ Retirement System Report...................................Jan Cleveland, Cinda Klickna,Sharon Leggett, Molly Phalen, Cynthia O’Neill & Bob Lyons

TRS Trustees

State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Report..........................Jeff Beaulieu, ChairCouncil on Higher Education

NEA Directors’ Report.............................Eric Brown, Kathi Griffin, Jim Grimes, Al Llorens,Gary Miller, Mike Orr, Terrie Tudor, & Katie Kreis (Student)

Action on New Business Items (as time permits)...................................Vickie Mahrt, ChairBylaws and Resolutions Committee

Presentation of IEA-R Mary Lou and Keith Hauge Award......................Jack Tucker, ChairCouncil of Retirees

Presentation of Human Services and Civil Rights Award........................Tron Young, ChairHuman and Civil Rights Committee

Presentation of IEA Friend of Education Award............................Ken Swanson, President

Presentation of Bob Haisman Student of the Year Award..............................Bob HaismanIEA Past President

Presentation of Bob Haisman Teacher of the Year Award.............................Bob HaismanIEA Past President

Presentation of ESP of the Year Award............................................Max Bochmann, ChairEducational Support Professional Council

Presentation of Illinois’ NEA Foundation AwardFor Teaching Excellence......................................Cinda Klickna, Secretary-Treasurer

Presentation of Illinois Teacher of the Year Award......................................Fredricka HatfillRegion 6 Chairperson

Saturday, March 12, 2011 (continued)

FIFTH BUSINESS SESSION..........................................................................1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.President Ken Swanson Presiding

IEA-NEA Scholarship Awards Presentation..........................................John Phillips, ChairScholarship Committee

IEA-R

Action on New Business Items

Membership Awards.....................................................................Ken Swanson, President

Legislative Update................................................................................................Jim ReedDirector, IEA Government Relations

NEA Representative Assembly Chicago Advance Organizer

IEA Student Program Report.....................................................Christle Kiely, ChairpersonIEA Student Program

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Illinois Association of School Nurses Report..............................Sue Ickes, IASN PresidentLinda Vollinger, IASN Delegate

Report of State Teacher Certification Board................................Gloria Walsh, Eric Brown,Mike Engfer, Vickie Mahrt & Kathleen Valenta

Retired Program Report..............................................................Jack Tucker, Chairperson

Final Report on Credentials............................................................................... India JonesRegion 56

Recognition of Outgoing President

Introduction of Newly Elected Officers

Closing Remarks

ADJOURNMENTThe program will be interrupted to recognize special guests and to announce election results.

Thursday IEA-NEA Office and Print Shop....................Stephens Convention Center through IEA-NEA Elections Committee.....................Stephens Convention CenterSaturday

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