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COMMUNIQUÉA PUBLICATION OF THE IOWA STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION – SEPTEMBER 2017 – Vol. 55, No. 1

IN THIS ISSUE:

Your Busy Summer

A Look at You

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We are proud to represent you at the Iowa State Education Association and want to welcome you back to another great school year.

Improving student achievement, advocating for equity and justice and protecting good teachers are all in a day’s work at the ISEA.

the ISEA has been in existence for over 150 years representing education professionals in school districts across the state. We work hard to promote and protect the students in our care, pushing them to achieve and fostering their growth. We inspire student’s curiosity, imagination and desire to learn and understand the importance of play and the power of discovery.

ISEA’s advocacy has resulted in a seat at the table when important decisions regarding public education, resources and students are discussed. We are at the Capitol fighting for the tools and time that education professionals need to do their jobs. Effective schools require all of us to be accountable especially those making the laws and directing the resources to the students in our care which is why we work so hard to ensure policymakers hear from us.

The next year will be one for growth and learning. In the new environment of collective bargaining, having the strongest contingent of support behind our position is the best possibility for success. Majority is important. Union members banding together, allowing the voices of individual employees to be heard in the strongest terms possible will be vital to success.

To that end, we have quickly adapted new strategies and learned that to work through the new parameters of bargaining and negotiating, we will work on Labor Management Committees and bring in neighborhood supporters to publically stand together at school board meetings. Many community stakeholders are interested in the same issues we are addressing in our schools and workplaces and establishing ongoing relationships with them gives us strength and power by publically aligning goals and bringing us together to work for the success of our students and schools.

Of course the ISEA continues to offer the same protections as before. We continue to advocate on your behalf when evaluation issues surface, assistance plans need to be monitored, performance concerns should be addressed and a host of other non-contractual and contractual issues arise. You can count on your union for liability insurance, discounts on goods and services, professional development and a voice in the legislature. The services, benefits and staff assistance you had available are the same as before.

As always, we appreciate your membership in the ISEA and continue to work hard on behalf of students, schools and educators. We have your back.

Thank you!

Tammy Wawro President, ISEA

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MISSION/VALUES

Our mission is to promote quality public education by placing our students at the center of everything we do while advocating for education professionals.

Our Core ValuesWe value quality public education and are committed to the success of every student.

We value elevating the education profession because we are most effective in an environment that respects our rights and responsibilities and provides fair compensation for all.

We value membership in the Association because it demonstrates collective care for the needs of students, educators and the community.

We value strong public interaction because effective schools require all of us to be held accountable including students, educators, parents, communities and public leaders.

We value highly qualified and dedicated educators who engage in continuous improvement.

We value a proactive organization with leaders who articulate vision, anticipate issues, seek full participation of members and take action.

Know Your RightsProtect your rights:As an ISEA member, if you are requested to provide information about an allegation of employment-related misconduct, remember:

• Remain calm and rational .

• Get as many preliminary details about the allegations as possible.

• Consult with your local association or UniServ Unit Representative before attending any meeting .

• Keep accurate notes of everything that transpires.

• Do not make any incriminating statements without first talking to legal counsel.

• Do not agree to any change in job status without the benefit of legal counsel.

Distributed by: Advocacy Services Division

How to request assistance:If you are involved in any allegation of employment-related misconduct or other employment-related situation that might result in some form of disciplinary action against you, notify your local UniServ office immediately. If your local UniServ representative is unavailable and it is an emergency, contact ISEA Advocacy Services directly:

Advocacy ServicesIowa State Education Association777 Third StreetDes Moines, IA 50309515-471-80001-800-445-9358


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September 2017 – Vol. 55 No. 1

The ISEA Communiqué (ISSN 0019-0624) is published seven times a year (monthly except July & August; plus combined in October/November, December/January, and April/May) by the Iowa State Education Association, 777 Third St., Des Moines, IA 50309, 515-471-8000 or 1-800-445-9358. $3.87 of membership dues is for a year’s subscription; for nonmembers, the annual subscription is $10.

Periodical postage is paid at Des Moines and additional mailing offices.

Postmaster: Send address corrections to ISEA Membership Records, 777 Third St., Des Moines, IA 50309.

Advertising: To advertise, contact Kimberly Hupp at 515-471-8000 or email [email protected]. ISEA makes no representations regarding advertised products or services that are not endorsed by ISEA or NEA Member Benefits.

Duplicate mailings? To stop duplicate mailings to the same household, contact the membership department at 515-471-8000 or email [email protected].

President: Tammy Wawro Vice President: Mike Beranek Treasurer: Joe Judge NEA Director: Joshua Brown NEA Director: Amy DeGroot-Hammer Executive Director: Mary Jane Cobb Editor: Mike Wiser Editorial Assistant: Kimberly Hupp

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CONSTITUENCY GROUPS

K-12Iowa’s PreK-12 educators help students achieve academically and learn the skills they will need to be successful and productive citizens. They are the foundation of public education and through intensive preparation programs they acquire the abilities, knowledge and dispositions needed to meet the diverse needs of Iowa’s public schools. Our PreK-12 educators lead their school communities in designing and implementing research-based policies and practices to increase student achievement .

Area Education Agency (AEA)Area education agency members are a vital link in maintaining Iowa’s top-quality public education system providing hundreds of services each day for the students, teachers, administrators and families in Iowa schools . Whether you’re a teacher, a consultant, a psychologist, a social worker, a speech and language clinician—or whether you perform one of the countless other services provided by Iowa’s area education agencies—Iowa’s AEAs work as educational partners to help meet the many challenges that exist in schools today .

Staff Liaisons Brad Hudson ([email protected]) and Todd Louwagie ([email protected])

Education Support Professionals (ESP)Education support professionals are an important part of Iowa’s public education team . They foster positive learning environments, offer nutritious meals, provide reliable transportation, maintain safe and clean schools, and provide the social and emotional support that all students need to be ready to learn. They include school secretaries, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, food service workers, bus drivers and more. Nationwide, ESP members number one-half million strong and growing, making up more than 40 percent of the total PreK-12 education workforce . ESP members are critically important to the health and well-being of our school community .

Staff Liaison –Wayne Bauman ([email protected])

Higher EducationISEA’s community college faculty members play an integral role in preparing Iowans for the jobs of the future and in keeping Iowa’s economy vital and strong

. Community colleges work for students who may not fit the traditional school model. They are essential pathways for millions of students and are an important part of Iowa’s workforce. Today, NEA has the largest college and university faculty and staff membership in the United States, representing more than 200,000 higher education employees in public and private institutions nationwide .

Staff Liaison – Melissa Peterson ([email protected])

ISEA RetiredRetired education members represent a reservoir of knowledge, experience and talent that serves as a valuable resource for the NEA and the ISEA . Retired members are interested in and committed to public education; they are informed about educational issues; and they are willing to work with active members toward mutual goals . NEA ISEA Retired was created to serve the needs that retired educators across the country have identified and to work on their behalf .

Staff Liaisons – Cindy Fitzgerald ([email protected]) and Peri Van Tassel ([email protected])

ISEA Student Program (ISEA SP)The ISEA Student Program is a professional association for college students preparing to enter the education profession . With almost members on college campuses across the state, the ISEA SP offers member assistance, benefits and professional resources designed to help smooth the transition from campus to classroom . The association gives students the opportunity to learn, not only from each other, but also from a network of campus advisors and from the finest professionals in education .

Staff Liaisons – Kevin McDermott ([email protected]) and Colleen Heinz ([email protected])

As a member of the ISEA you get the protection, benefits and peace of mind you deserve . We know how hard you work on behalf of Iowa’s students and for public education, and we know it’s a tough job and you are doing it well . We are here for you!

When you join, you are a part of the National Education Association (NEA), which is the largest union in the country and your voice, along with millions of others with shared opinions and concerns are heard at the national and state levels.




TEAMS

ISEA President – Tammy Wawro, Cedar Rapids

Tammy Wawro, a teacher on release from Cedar Rapids, was elected the Iowa State Education Association’s (ISEA) president in April 2012 and reelected to a second term in April 2015 by member delegates who attended the ISEA’s annual meeting in Des Moines. Tammy has been involved in a variety of association roles throughout her career. She received National Board Certification in 1999. Tammy received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1995, a master’s

degree in educational technology in 2002 and her EdD in Teacher Leadership from Walden University in 2015.

Tammy was a trainer for the National Education Association’s (NEA) Family School Community Partnership and a presenter for the Center for Collaborative Solutions. She was named winner of the Mildred Middleton Mentoring Leadership Award in 2006. She served on the Iowa Department of Education’s Council on Educator Development which was established by the Iowa General Assembly to study the efficacy of Iowa’s current statewide teacher and administrator evaluator systems. Tammy also served on the Iowa Department of Education’s Assessment Task Force which was commissioned by the General Assembly to study the state’s assessment needs and to recommend a new state assessment for public and accredited nonpublic schools.

Tammy is married with three children, a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. [email protected]

ISEA Vice-President, Mike Beranek, West Des Moines

Mike Beranek was elected vice president of the ISEA in April 2012 and reelected to a second term in April 2015. A third-grade teacher at Western Hills Elementary School in West Des Moines for 29 years, Mike has served as the ISEA’s representative on the NEA Board of Directors 2009 to 2012. He’s been active in the association as a member of the ISEA Executive Board and numerous other committees. Mike is a member of the Commission on Educator Leadership and Compensation, ISEA’s representative to the Iowa Reading Resource

Center (IRRC), and a member of the State Data Longitudinal System Advisory Committee. Mike was the proud recipient of the Disney American Teacher Award for 2001, being cited for his innovative classroom projects and activities. [email protected]

Executive Director, Mary Jane CobbMary Jane Cobb has devoted her career to advocating for others. As the director of cooperative education at Douglas MacArthur State Technical College she worked with students to find appropriate work-study placements to help launch their careers. She also taught job search skills and was active in the Alabama College and Co-op and Placement Association.

For over 20 years Mary Jane has been working for educators as an association staff member. She worked as a UniServ Director with the Alabama

Education Association in both rural and urban school settings. She advocated for teachers and education support professionals in the public pre-K- 12 schools, community and technical college faculty, and university support staff. Mary Jane joined the staff of the National Education Association where she worked as an Organization Specialist in the Government Relations arena.

Mary Jane assumed the role of executive director of the ISEA in 2008.

She holds a master’s degree in public administration with course work in education and human resources from Auburn University at Montgomery, in Alabama. Her Bachelor of Arts degree in government was awarded by Campbell University in North Carolina. She earned a certificate in Organization Development from the National Training Laboratories Institute, a leader in the fields of innovation in organization and leadership development, interpersonal skills and human development, group dynamics, and diversity and inclusion. The Certified Association Executive (CAE) Commission of the American Society of Association Executives conferred the CAE credentials on Mary Jane in 2013. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. [email protected]

ISEA Treasurer – Joe Judge, AlbiaJoe Judge was elected treasurer of the Iowa State Education Association in May 2017 and began serving his term June 15, 2017. He is a history teacher, instructional coach, and head tennis coach at Albia Community High School. Joe serves as the Albia Education Association’s chief negotiator and as State Unit Nine’s representative on the ISEA executive board. In 2015, Joe was awarded State Unit Nine Advocate of the Year.

Joe served on the Iowa Department of Education’s Council on Educator Development which was

established by the Iowa Legislature to study the efficacy of Iowa’s current statewide teacher and administrator evaluator systems. He also served on the Iowa Department of Education’s Social Studies Standards Writing Team which was convened to develop draft standards subject to public review in line with Gov. Terry Branstad’s Executive Order 83.

Leadership Team

Tammy Wawro

Mike Beranek

Mary Jane Cobb

Joe Judge



TEAMS

ISEA Executive BoardPRESIDENT Tammy Wawro, [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Mike Beranek, [email protected]

TREASURER Joe Judge, [email protected]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mary Jane Cobb, [email protected]

NEA DIRECTOR Josh Brown, [email protected]

NEA DIRECTOR Amy DeGroot-Hammer, [email protected]

AEA Janice Judisch, [email protected]

CEDAR WOOD Pete Clancy, [email protected]

DES MOINES Courtney Starbuck, [email protected]

EAST CENTRAL Kristi Keast, [email protected]

ESP Robin Frey, [email protected]

GEODE Rachella Dravis, [email protected]

GREAT RIVER Amanda Crecelius, [email protected]

HAWKEYE Rob Hirst, [email protected]

HIGHER EDUCATION Christopher Legel, [email protected]

JDC Allison Drahozal, [email protected]

LINCOLNWAY John Casey, [email protected]

MID-IOWA Sue Cahill, [email protected]

MISSISSIPPI BEND Jamie Vircks, [email protected]

MULTICULTURAL Eusebio Jimenez Jr., [email protected]

NORTHEAST IOWA Roberta Hass, [email protected]

NORTHERN PRIDE Doug Martin, [email protected]

POLK SUBURBAN Vicky Rossander, [email protected]

RETIRED Randy Naber, [email protected]

SIOUXLAND Kris Snavely, [email protected]

SOUTH CENTRAL Ann Swenson, [email protected]

SOUTHWEST Tom McLaughlin, [email protected]

STUDENT PROGRAM Alycia Kelly, [email protected]

STATE UNIT NINE Joe Judge, [email protected]

UNISERV UNIT TEN Linda Harms, [email protected]

UNISERV UNIT TWO Beth Ades-Hanson, [email protected]

Joe has been active in his local and state association and in his local political party for many years.

Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in Leadership and Social Studies Education and a Master’s degree in Educational Policy.

Joe is married and with one child and another one on the way due in August. [email protected]

NEA Director – Josh Brown, Des MoinesJoshua Brown is a sixth-grade teacher at Goodrell Middle School in Des Moines. He joined ISEA as a student member and has remained active in a wide variety of roles at the local, state and national levels. Josh was elected as one of Iowa’s NEA Directors in April 2013 and was relected in 2016 at the Delegate Assembly in Des Moines. Josh enjoys serving the members and students of Iowa. Go to Josh’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/NEADirectorBrown to provide input, find calls-to-action, and see highlights of issues and topics of importance to members and students. [email protected]

NEA Director – Amy DeGroot HammerAmy DeGroot Hammer is a high school counselor and driver education teacher in Sioux City School District and has served on the ISEA executive board as the Siouxland Uniserv Unit representative since being elected in 2012. Amy has also served as Vice-President, President, and Past President of the Sioux City Education Association. She was elected for a one-year term as NEA Director at ISEA’s April 2017 Delegate Assembly.

Amy holds bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and political science from Cornell College, a master’s degree in K-12 School Counselor from the University

of South Dakota, and an Ed. D in Educational Leadership and PreK-12 School Administration from the University of South Dakota.

In addition to her involvement in local, state and national levels of the NEA, Amy has served in a 4-year leadership cycle where she was President of the Iowa School Counselor Association and as one of Iowa’s voting members at the ASCA National Delegate Assembly (American School Counselor Association).

Amy is a nationally certified Youth Mental Health First Aid trainer, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Nationally Certified School Counselor (NCSC). She served on the Iowa Department of Education’s Suicide Prevention Task Force which was commissioned by the General Assembly to study the state’s suicide prevention needs and to recommend training and services.

Amy is married with two children that attend Sioux City public schools. [email protected]

Joshua Brown

Amy DeGroot Hammer



QUICK DIRECTORY

Headquarters Staff777 Third Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-471-8000 1-800-445-9358

Executive Division

Tammy Wawro, ISEA President, [email protected]

Mary Jane Cobb, Executive Director, [email protected]

Janet Wilson, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]

Advocacy Services

James Smith, Associate Executive Director for Advocacy Services

Jay Hammond, Staff Counsel

Christy Hickman, Staff Counsel

Bargaining & Research

Adam McDermott, Database/Systems Analyst, [email protected]

Jon Studer, Advocacy Specialist, [email protected]

Ellen Stone, Associate Staff, [email protected]

Business Office

Drew Gosselink, Associate Executive Director, [email protected]

Khay Lo, Director of Accounting and Membership Systems, [email protected]

Corey Marquardt, Network Operations Manager, [email protected]

Lana Sohn, Director of Human Resources and Facilities, [email protected]

Melissa Kopaska, Associate Staff, [email protected]

Rodney Larimer, Associate Staff

Craig Tingwald, Associate Staff, [email protected]

Communications

Jean Hessburg, Public Relations Specialist, [email protected]

Mike Wiser, Editor/Communications Specialist, [email protected]

Kimberly Hupp, Associate Staff, [email protected]

Field Services

Coy Marquardt, Associate Executive Director, [email protected]

Roni Swift, Director of Affiliate Services, [email protected]

Government Relations

Brad Hudson, Government Relations Specialist, [email protected]

Melissa Peterson, Government Relations Specialist, [email protected]

Alana Anderson, Associate Staff, [email protected]

Professional Development

Colleen Heinz, Teaching and Learning Specialist, [email protected]

Cindy Swanson, Teaching and Learning Specialist, [email protected]

Rhonda Plimmer, Associate Staff, [email protected]

ISEA Headquarters:ADDRESS: 777 Third Street Des Moines, IA 50309

PHONE: 515-471-8000 1-800-455-9358

WEBSITE: www.isea.org

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: facebook.com/IowaSEA Twitter: @IowaSEA Instagram: @IowaSEA

UNISERV Unit Phone Numbers:CEDAR WOOD 319-366-5585

DMEA 515-471-8040

EAST CENTRAL 319-366-3544

GEODE 641-683-7895

GREAT RIVER 563-355-3731

HAWKEYE 319-234-2349

JDC 563-556-1692

LINCOLNWAY 515-471-8060

MID-IOWA 515-471-8045

MISSISSIPPI BEND 563-355-4092

NEIEU – Dubuque 563-556-1692

NEIEU – Waterloo 319-287-8021

NORTHERN PRIDE 712-252-2428

POLK SUBURBAN 515-471-8050

SIOUXLAND 712-252-2419

SOUTH CENTRAL 515-471-8048

SOUTHWEST 712-623-5136

STATE UNIT NINE 641-682-8281

UNISERV UNIT TEN 641-357-1272

UNISERV UNIT TWO 641-357-1392

ISEA Field Office Phone Numbers:BETTENDORF 563-355-3731

CEDAR RAPIDS 319-366-5585

CLEAR LAKE 641-357-1272

DES MOINES 515-471-8000

DUBUQUE 563-556-1692

OTTUMWA 641-683-7895

RED OAK 712-623-5136

SIOUX CITY 712-252-2428

WATERLOO 319-234-2349



BENEFITS

Whether you are new to the profession or a veteran educator close to retirement, NEA member benefits, and ISEA’s Access to Savings can help save you money with special offers and a host of special services to help you make the most of your money.

ISEA’s Access to Savings Card Discounts on everything from hotel rooms to restaurants, vacation packages and retail purchases with America’s largest discount loyalty network. National merchants include JCPenny, PacSun, Sephora, Gymboree, Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts and many more.

Access to Savings offers extensive online and in-store merchant savings across the country so no matter where you are, go on-line with your Access-to-Savings card, or download the free app on your phone with My Deals Mobile and start saving!

To find participating merchants log onto Access through isea.org and enter the city or ZIP code where you live, or the city to which you will be traveling in the box marked “find discounts.” To refine your search, use the pull down “select your category” menu and click on “Find.”

Go to isea.org for more information about your Access to Savings card. If you lost your card and need a replacement please email Khay Lo at [email protected].

NEA recognizes the contributions educators make every day in classrooms, bus routes and school cafeterias across the country. In addition to the association’s programs in legislative and political

action, communications, research and other services, NEA members can count on a first-class selection of benefits ranging from insurance and financial programs to cruises and travel!

Get the details on all the following programs and more by logging into the members only section at NEA.org

Insurance (partial list includes)NEA Complimentary Life Insurance – all eligible members can take advantage of the valuable, automatic life insurance coverage provided by NEA Complimentary Life Insurance.

NEA Introductory Term Life Insurance Plan – eligible NEA members are provided $15,000 of term life insurance at no cost for 12 months, after which you can continue your coverage at affordable member-only rates.

NEA Group Part D Program – offers comprehensive prescription drug coverages and competitive nationwide rates not available to the general public.

NEA Dental and Vision Insurance Program – comprehensive and affordable dental coverage plans for you and your family, plus the option to add vision coverage.

NEA Auto & Home Insurance Program - Request a quote for home and auto insurance through NEA Member Benefits. Members save an average of $495 per year on auto insurance.

NEA Pet Insurance Program - If you have a pet, you know it can be expensive to care for your furry friend. Now NEA members can get great benefits at a discount through Pets Best Insurance.

FinanceNEA Home Financing Program: Mortgages - Whether you’re buying or refinancing a home, you can get a competitive rate on a mortgage with the NEA Home Financing Program® from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.

NEA® Cash Rewards Card - Earn cash back. The NEA® Cash Rewards Card allows you to earn cash back on your purchases automatically and includes a special $100 cash rewards bonus offer.

Discounts

NEA Click & SaveOur most popular discount program for NEA members offers savings on brand name merchandise from hundreds of top retailers, online stores, and local merchants including shopping at your favorite online stores.

Save on tires, auto care, home repair services, condos, resorts, hotels, rental cars, cruises and travel. Go to NEA Click & Save for more information about discounts.



REGIONAL OFFICES

BETTENDORF REGIONAL OFFICE 1035 LINCOLN ROAD, SUITE 301 BETTENDORF, IA 52722

Great River UniServ Unit Phone: 563-355-3731 1-800-378-6296 Fax: 563-355-3961Toby Paone, Director [email protected]

Heather Brown, Associate Staff [email protected]

Christopher Legel, President [email protected]

Amanda Crecelius, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

Mississippi Bend UniServ Unit Phone: 563-355-4092 1-800-378-6850 Fax: 563-355-3961Lynette Claeys, Director [email protected]

Heather Brown, Associate Staff [email protected]

Amy Lamfers, President [email protected]

Jamie Vircks, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

CEDAR RAPIDS REGIONAL OFFICE 4211 GLASS ROAD NE, SUITE E1 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402

Cedar Wood UniServ Unit Phone: 319-366-5585 1-800-378-9816 Fax: 319-366-3293Kim Miller, Director [email protected]

Amy Like, Associate Staff [email protected]

Shawn Thomsen, President [email protected]

Pete Clancy, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

East Central UniServ Unit Phone: 319-366-3544 1-800-378-6305 Fax: 319-366-3293Jane Elerding, Director [email protected]

Jeremy Kunz, Director [email protected]

Bobbi Carver, Associate Staff [email protected]

Diane Irvine, President [email protected]

Kristi Keast, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

CLEAR LAKE REGIONAL OFFICE 808 U.S. HIGHWAY 18 W. CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428

UniServ Unit Ten Phone: 641-357-1272 1-800-378-6261 Fax: 641-357-1382Todd Louwagie, Director [email protected]

Jodi Erpelding, Associate Staff [email protected]

Craig Cadman, President [email protected]

Linda Harms, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

UniServ Unit Two Phone: 641-357-1392 1-800-378-9821 Fax: 641-357-1382Jason Enke, Director [email protected]

Beth Myers, Director [email protected]

Michele Nichols, Associate Staff [email protected]

Karen Koenig, President [email protected]

Beth Ades-Hanson, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

DES MOINES REGIONAL OFFICEDes Moines Education Association 206 Center Street Des Moines, IA 50309Phone: 515-471-8040 1-800-378-9820 Fax: 515-471-8043 www.dmea.org

Greg Harris, Director [email protected]

Doug Smith, Director [email protected]

Kathleen Crouse, Associate Staff [email protected]

Andrew Rasmussen, President [email protected]

Courtney Starbuck, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

Lincolnway UniServ Unit 777 Third Street, Suite 112 Des Moines, IA 50309Phone: 515-471-8060 1-800-378-9769 Fax: 515-471-8049

Cindy Fitzgerald, Director [email protected]

Kathy Bosovich, Associate Staff [email protected]

Barb Langner, President [email protected]

John Casey, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

Mid-Iowa UniServ Unit 777 Third Street, Suite 116 Des Moines, IA 50309Phone: 515-471-8045 1-800-378-9801 Fax 515-471-8049

Rick Moore, Director [email protected]

Alana Anderson, Associate Staff [email protected]

Allison Grier, President [email protected]

Sue Cahill, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

Polk Suburban UniServ Unit 777 Third Street, Suite 114 Des Moines, IA 50309Phone: 515-471-8050 1-800-378-6304 Fax: 515-471-8049

Wayne Bauman, Director [email protected]

Peri Van Tassel, Director [email protected]

Aubrey Atkin, Associate Staff [email protected]

Marcia Carlson, President [email protected]

Vicky Rossander, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]



REGIONAL OFFICES

South Central UniServ Unit 777 Third Street, Suite 110 Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: 515-471-8048 1-800-378-6299 Fax: 515-471-8049

Suzy Card, Director [email protected]

Kathy Bosovich, Associate Staff [email protected]

Karen Randall, President [email protected]

Ann Swenson, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

DUBUQUE REGIONAL OFFICE 3430 DODGE ST., SUITE 15 DUBUQUE, IA 52003

JDC UniServ Unit Phone: 563-556-1692 1-800-378-6297 Fax: 563-556-1693Bob Brown, Director [email protected]

Traci Massman, Associate Staff [email protected]

Deb Richmann, President [email protected]

Allison Drahozal, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

Northeast Iowa Education Unit Phone: 563-556-1692 1-800-378-6297 Fax: 563-556-1693Kevin McDermott, Director [email protected]

Linda Alderson, Associate Staff [email protected]

Kristie Brincks, President [email protected]

Roberta Hass, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

OTTUMWA REGIONAL OFFICE 109 NORTH COURT OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Geode Education Association Phone: 641-683-7895 1-800-378-9817 Fax: 641-683-7904

Andrew Isaacson, Director [email protected]

Shelley Bettis, Associate Staff [email protected]

Mary Hellige, President [email protected]

Rachella Dravis, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

State Unit Nine Phone: 641-682-8281 1-800-378-9815 Fax: 641-683-7904Carol Haupert, Director [email protected]

Shelley Bettis, Associate Staff [email protected]

Janice Bolger, President [email protected]

Joe Judge, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

RED OAK REGIONAL OFFICE 106 W. WASHINGTON AVENUE RED OAK, IA 51566

Southwest UniServ Unit Phone: 712-623-5136 1-800-378-6260 Fax: 712-623-5137Sara Dressel, Director [email protected]

Pat Shipley, Director [email protected]

Marilyn Paul, Associate Staff [email protected]

Alisa Andrew, President [email protected]

Tom McLaughlin, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

SIOUX CITY REGIONAL OFFICE 1119 4TH STREET, SUITE 213 SIOUX CITY, IA 51101

Northern Pride UniServ Unit Phone: 712-252-2428 1-800-397-1074 Fax: 712-252-0174Brenda Zahner, Director [email protected]

Denise Cook, Associate Staff [email protected]

Mark Zeka, President [email protected]

Doug Martin, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

Siouxland UniServ Unit Phone: 712-252-2419 1-800-378-9819 Fax: 712-252-0174Bruce Lear, Director [email protected]

DeAnn Smith, Associate Staff [email protected]

Flora Lee, President [email protected]

Kris Snavely, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

WATERLOO REGIONAL OFFICE 203 E. TOWER PARK DRIVE, SUITE A WATERLOO, IA 50701

Hawkeye UniServ Unit Phone: 319-234-2349 1-800-378-6298 Fax: 319-234-1740

Ray Feuss, Director [email protected]

Heather Hupke, Associate Staff [email protected]

Sherri Gabbard, President [email protected]

Rob Hirst, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]

Northeast Iowa Education Unit Phone: 563-556-1692 1-800-378-6297 Fax: 563-556-1693

Kevin McDermott, [email protected]

Linda Alderson, Associate Staff [email protected]

Kristie Brincks, President [email protected]

Roberta Hass, ISEA Executive Board Rep [email protected]



What is covered?The NEA has identified five “core” areas of personal legal service for coverage under the NEA Attorney Referral Program. Under these areas, participating attorneys will provide a discounted rate for their services.

Wills and Estates

Assistance with will preparation, estate planning and legal assistance if you are named the executor or administrator of an estate or legal counsel in guardianship proceedings.

Real Estate

Purchase or sale of residential property, disputes with landlords, property line controversies and problems with zoning laws or land-use regulations.

Domestic Relations

Proceedings for annulment, divorce, separation, alimony, custody, child support, guardianship, adoption, paternity or name changes.

Consumer Protection

Disputes with creditors or finance agencies and proceedings with retailers concerning defective merchandise.

Traffic Violations

Charges of operating under the influence, reckless driving or other offenses involving the potential loss of license, a jail sentence or financial liability in excess of $50.

What isn’t covered?There are a few areas where participating attorneys are not required to give ISEA members the discount.

Some example of problems not covered under the discount include business dealings, bankruptcies, preparation in a defense in Internal Revenue Service income tax matters and defense of criminal violations other than the traffic violations covered by the program.

Participating attorneys are not permitted to represent a member in any matter in which the adverse party is the NEA, an NEA affiliate or another NEA member – except in separation or divorce proceedings.

Court costs, filing and service fees and attorney out-of-pocket expenses are not ordinarily discounted. If you obtain your own attorney, you won’t receive the discount rate, even if that attorney later becomes a participant in the NEA Attorney Referral Program.

Questions?If you would like further information or if you know of any attorneys who would like to participate in the NEA Attorney Referral Program, please contact your UniServ Unit office or email Roni Swift [email protected] at the ISEA headquarters or call 515-471-8000.

LEGAL

As an ISEA member, you can count on us for help in employment-related matters, but did you know we can also provide help with a number of personal legal problems?

Through the National Education Association (NEA) Attorney Referral Program, eligible members are entitled to two separate, 30-minute consultation sessions free of charge during each membership year from September 1 to August 31. During these sessions, you may discuss any of the covered matters listed below. If you need additional legal help, the program lets you get that help at rates below participating attorney’s usual fees.

The Attorney Referral Program is open to all ISEA members, their spouses and dependent children.

The NEA is committed to making sure only qualified and competent attorneys participate in the NEA Attorney Referral Program. Before any attorneys can participate in the program, they must first be approved by both the NEA and the ISEA. They must also agree to provide service to members at convenient times, including times outside the normal working day.

ISEA members must discuss the fees with the participating attorneys before they render services so there is no misunderstanding about the payment for services. Participating attorneys must be willing to accept payment by installment payment plan or by credit card.

How to use the programContact one of our participating attorneys directly. Identify yourself as an NEA/ISEA member taking part in the NEA Attorney Referral Program for your free consultation and to investigate your need for additional legal services.

Although each participating attorney has agreed to provide two separate 30-minute consultation sessions, you should discuss with the attorney the fees you will be charged before any consultation session begins. That will help you avoid any misunderstandings.

About the NEA Attorney Referral Program



LEGAL

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NORTHWEST1. Herrick, Ary, Cook, Cook,

Cook & Cook 209 West Willow St. P.O. Box 209 Cherokee, IA 51012 (712) 225-5175

2. Smith & McElwain Law Office 505 5th St., Suite 530 P.O. Box 1194 Sioux City, IA 51102 (712) 255-8094

3. Sandy Law Firm, P.C. 304 18th St. P.O. Box 445 Spirit Lake, IA 51360 (712) 336-5588

CENTRAL5. James L. Sayre, P.C.

13375 University Ave. Suite 101 Clive, IA 50325 (515) 457-7086

6. Davis, Brown Law Firm 215 10th St., Suite 1300 Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 288-2500

7. Kreamer Law Firm, P.C. 7155 Lake Dr. Suite 200 West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 727-0900

SOUTHWEST4. Stuart Tinley Law Firm, LLP

P.O. Box 398 310 W. Kanesville Blvd., 2nd Floor Council Bluffs, IA 51502 (712) 322-4033

NORTHEAST8. Drahozal Law Office, P.C.

800 White Street Suite 100 Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 588-1940

QUAD CITIES9. Vander Vennet and Motto, P.C.

201 West Second Street Davenport, IA 52801 (563) 322-7195

SOUTHEAST10. Johnson & Skewes

516 7th St. P.O. Box 405 Ft. Madison, IA 52627 (319) 372-2532

11. Robert N. Johnson III Law Offices 627 Ave. G Suite 2 Ft. Madison, IA 52627 (319) 372-3773

The following attorneys are participants in the NEA Attorney Referral Program



LEGAL

NEA Educators Employment Liability Program (EEL)What is the NEA Educators Employment Liability (EEL)

Program?The NEA EEL Program is a professional liability insurance program that is provided by the NEA as a benefit of membership and is underwritten by the Nautilus Insurance Company. The entire premium for the program is paid by the NEA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need liability coverage?In your work as an educator you are frequently exposed to situations that may give rise to legal actions which can involve your personal liability. If a student or a student’s parent files suit against you, the EEL Program will provide you with insurance protection for the vast majority of cases. The program also reimburses you for damage to your personal property in assault-related incidences.

What is an “occurrence” policy?The EEL Program policy covers claims arising out of your covered acts which occur during the contract period, no matter when the claim is later made. Claims arising out of your covered acts which occurred prior to September 1, 2017 would be covered by that prior year’s “occurrence” policy.

How do I obtain coverage?If you are an NEA active, education support, life, student, substitute or retired member who is employed by an education unit, you are automatically covered by the EEL Program.

How do I make a claim for benefits?If you are involved in any situation that you believe is covered by the EEL Program, notify your UniServ director. The UniServ director will contact the state association’s EEL Program coordinator. The coordinator will confirm your eligibility and forward your claim to representatives of the Nautilus Insurance Company for handling.

What’s covered by EEL Program?

Educators Liability BenefitPayment of the legal costs of defending civil proceedings (other than proceedings concerning civil rights) brought against you in the course of your work as an educator and up to a $1 million limit in damages assessed against you as a result of such proceedings. The policy provides (up to a $300,000 limit) defense, settlements, or judgments and other supplementary payments for proceedings concerning civil rights. Coverage is subject to a $3 million occurrence limit regardless of the number of members involved in the occurrence.

Attorney Fees for the Defense of Criminal

Proceedings Reimbursement for attorney fees and other legal costs up to $35,000 is available if you are charged with violating a criminal statute in the course of your employment as an educator and you are exonerated from the charges.

Bail Bond Reimbursement up to $1,000 of bail bond premiums if you must post a bond as the result of an occurrence arising out of your employment as an educator. (The insurance company is not obligated to furnish the bond.)

Assault-Related Personal Property Benefit Payment of up to $500 for damage to your personal property when caused by an assault upon you in the course of your employment. (Vehicles and school property are excluded.)

Questions?If an ISEA member would like to obtain a copy of the NEA/ISEA EEL Certificate of Insurance, or has any questions about the program, please contact Roni Swift at [email protected] at the ISEA headquarters, or call 515-471-8000.

The information contained herein is general description of coverage under the EEL Program and is not a statement of contract. All coverages are subject to the exclusions and conditions in the policy which may vary slightly from state to state, depending upon state laws governing the general provisions of insurance.



What is recertification and will my local have to hold an election?Recertification is a new election process whereby all employees that are part of the bargaining unit (whether members of the Association or not) must actually vote to retain the association as the certified bargaining representative for purposes of negotiating the Master Contract and consultation with the district concerning the Handbook and teaching and learning issues.

Why does our local need to hold a recertification election?The legislation passed in 2017 requires a recertification election to establish the association’s legal ability to remain the bargaining agent for the Master Contract. Elections need to take place approximately one-

year before your contract expires.

What is recertification?Voting YES to recertify means the employee (you) wishes to maintain the current bargaining agent (Your local association/ISEA) as representatives for the Master Contract. This vote has nothing to do with joining the association. All employees of

the bargaining unit must vote – union members and non-members. Failure to vote in this election is a NO vote.

What recertification is not:Recertification does NOT affect your association’s ability to remain an active local association, or to provide members with access to representation and legal services. Contact your local association president or your UniServ office for more information about your recertification election.

Facts about the recertification election:3 How it works: 50% +1 of all

employees (feel free to use the specific number of voters for your local) regardless of union membership must vote YES for the association to win the election. In effect, every eligible voter is a NO vote unless and until he/she actually votes YES.

3 The election is only about the association’s ability to bargain the Master Contract: Many people will assume they’re voting for the existence for the association itself. They are not. They are voting about one specific avenue the association can use to improve compensation and working conditions. The association will continue to exist even if it doesn’t engage in collective bargaining.

3 A YES vote does not mean the person is joining the union: It just means they support the Master Contract. It means you support fair pay and fair treatment and support the local association’s ability to maintain working conditions and a good student learning environment.

A YES vote sends a message to the district and to legislators that educators stand together on important issues that affect our profession, schools and students. In order to reverse the attacks on our profession, we

need to stand together, remain strong and collectively advocate for public education.

Remember, not voting

in this election is tallied as a

NO vote.

RECERTIFICATION

RE-CERTIFICATIONRE-CERTIFICATION



DUES

Each year, locally elected delegates to the ISEA Delegate Assembly vote on a budget which sets the dues amount for the coming year. Here’s how your 2016-2017 ISEA dues dollars are allocated in each of the goal areas:

Goal I: Promote the development of education and its professions ($80.99)Lobbying the Iowa Legislature, administrative agencies, and the United States Congress; collecting and disseminating information on education and candidates for public office; fostering coalition activities, professional development, the ISEA Student Program; collaborating with colleges and universities to improve teacher education programs; publications, media campaigns, local and statewide public relations activities, community outreach and research support.

Goal II: Provide program support for members and affiliates ($281.39)Funds the UniServ program, support for bargaining and administration of master contracts, membership promotion, organizing activities, leadership training and special workshops.

Goal III: Advocate the interests of members and affiliates ($33.98)Provides research and legal support to protect members’ contractual, statutory, and constitutional rights.

Goal IV: Involve members in the internal democratic processes of the Association ($19.96)Funds the ISEA Delegate Assembly and executive board activities, the various state and standing committee meetings, funding for ISEA’s state delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly and other national events.

Goal V: Provide business administration necessary for the operation of the Association ($82.68)Maintaining office facilities and costs for business-related services, membership processing, accounting, data processing, office equipment, telephone, taxes, and insurance.

The ISEA PAC is the Association’s political action committee that works to elect pro-public education candidates to local and statewide offices. By contributing to ISEA PAC (suggested amount is $17), you can make a difference. Together, contributions from ISEA members across the state enable the Association to compete for scarce resources and allow your voice to be heard in the highly volatile political arena.

Where Your ISEA Dues Money Goes

Goal I:16.23%

Goal II:56.39%

Goal V:16.57%

Goal III:6.81%Goal IV:

4.00%

Goals’ Shared Tactic6.27%

Strong A�liates for Educator Voice and

Empowerment9.93%

Empowered Educatorsfor Successful Students

5.79%

Organizing andOperational Support

to A�liate27.53%

BusinessOperations

20.17%

Communications9.14%

Governance 3.99%

Contingency 0.81%

Research,Policy, and Practice

0.42%

Member Advocacyand Outreach

5.81%

Legal andInsurance Support

10.12%



DUES

The chart shows how your NEA dues ($189.00/ $115.50 ESP) are allocated to support and represent members and affiliates in their efforts to achieve NEA’s mission.

Goals’ Shared Tactics $11.85 (ESP $7.24)

Ensure synergy across NEA’s goals, Strong Affiliates for Educator Voice and Empowerment and Empowered Educators for Successful Students.

Strong Affiliates for Educator Voice and Empowerment $18.77 (ESP $11.47)

Build key overarching systems to enhance affiliate capacity to organize, engage, and empower members to fend off attacks on their rights and to improve public education, with emphasis on ballot measures and legislative initiatives. Provide financial support, technical assistance, field support, member engagement support, communications support, partnership brokering, and facilitate the sharing of best practices throughout the Association.

Empowered Educators for Successful Students $10.95 (ESP $6.69)

Develop meaningful partnerships with school sites, local affiliates, and state affiliates to move an Association-led, student-centered agenda focused on quality and equity, with a special emphasis on the quality of the professionals, the quality of professional practice, the quality of student learning, and the quality of educator and Association leadership.

Research, Policy, and Practice $0.80 (ESP $0.49)

Provide support to affiliates in efforts to expand, improve, and enhance pro-public education policy, improve practice, teaching and learning conditions, standards, workforce quality, and priority schools. Provides specific attention to policies related to ESP and Higher Education.

Organizing and Operational Support to Affiliates $52.04 (ESP $31.81)

Support the UniServ program, test effective value propositions for all membership classes, develop a culture of organizing to drive more effective member recruitment, retention, and relevance and by doing so, build Association and member capacity.

Member Advocacy and Outreach $10.98 (ESP $6.71)

Harness the incredible power of members to engage in and advocate for NEA’s pro-public education agenda, policies, programs, and recommended candidates. Engage partners, particularly in the ethnic minority communities, in advocacy for laws and policies that enhance the lives of and protect the rights of our members, while improving public education within the pursuit of social justice.

Legal and Insurance Support $19.12 (ESP $11.69)

Implement advocacy programs for members including the Unified Legal Services Program, Fidelity Bond, Association Professional Liability insurance, and a $1 million per member Educators Employment Liability insurance program.

Communications $17.27 (ESP $10.55)

Meet the communications needs of the Strategic Goals and ongoing everyday operations that reach all key audiences in the most effective way. Provide customizable communications with applicability and utility for affiliates and align perennial NEA signature programs and publications, including its flagship magazine, NEA Today, to highlight work to improve public education.

Business Operations $38.13 (ESP $23.30)

Provide business operations to ensure organizational effectiveness through technology infrastructure, financial services, facilities services and human resources to serve the needs of affiliates and members.

Governance $7.55 (ESP $4.61)

Implement an inclusive, engaged governance process that fosters member participation and democratic decision-making through such governing bodies as the Representative Assembly, NEA Board, NEA Executive Committee, and NEA committees and task forces.

Contingency $1.54 (ESP $0.94)

Provide funding for emergencies at the national, state, or local levels.

How Your NEA Dues are Allocated

No dues dollars are used to support NEA Member

Benefits programs.

Goal I:16.23%

Goal II:56.39%

Goal V:16.57%

Goal III:6.81%Goal IV:

4.00%

Goals’ Shared Tactic6.27%

Strong A�liates for Educator Voice and

Empowerment9.93%

Empowered Educatorsfor Successful Students

5.79%

Organizing andOperational Support

to A�liate27.53%

BusinessOperations

20.17%

Communications9.14%

Governance 3.99%

Contingency 0.81%

Research,Policy, and Practice

0.42%

Member Advocacyand Outreach

5.81%

Legal andInsurance Support

10.12%



PAC

ISEA Political ActionWe have seen first-hand the effect elected leaders have on our profession, our students and our schools. From gutting our collective bargaining rights to under-funding our schools, anti-public education legislators have set their sights on public sector employees, education professionals and have not made funding our schools a priority.

The ISEA has developed a comprehensive program to make public education issues an important part of the campaigns of candidates at all levels. Holding politicians accountable for decisions made at the State Capitol concerning public education are decisions made in the best interest of Iowa’s students and schools.

Our political action arm is called the ISEA PAC and it is made up of association members who are appointed at the local level. ISEA PAC uses an extensive interview and recommendation process to identify candidates who truly support educators and public education. Then, we disseminate that information to help our members and the public make informed decisions on Election Day.

Your voluntary contribution to the ISEA PAC, gives us the strength and political influence we need to make a difference for students and public education in Iowa by helping to elect candidates who have their priorities straight and who are willing to support their talk with positive action. So, for only $1.42 per month, you are lending your voice to the ongoing campaign to increase funding for schools, support our students and our profession.

If you haven’t made a voluntary contribution to the ISEA PAC yet, please consider contributing just $17 per year to help shape your profession. Contributions can now be made online at isea.org. It’s simple and easy and it makes all of the difference in the world!

If you have questions about ISEAPAC, contact Brad Hudson ([email protected]) or Melissa Peterson ([email protected]).

The NEA Fund for Children and Public EducationThe NEA Fund is our voice in Washington—it speaks on behalf of our 3.2 million members from all 51 affiliates of the National Education Association. As the NEA’s national PAC, the NEA Fund provides direct financial support to recommended candidates for President, the U.S. House, and the U.S. Senate who will fight to support teachers, staff, and students and improve public education.

The NEA Fund also supports pro-public education candidates in gubernatorial and other important state races as well as making independent expenditures asking people to vote for or against candidates based on their position on public education.

Every member who contributes to the NEA Fund does so voluntarily. Every dollar contributed to a candidate, a political party, or independent expenditures is voluntarily given. NEA does not use dues dollars for this purpose. Just as the NEA Fund relies on small contributions from thousands of members, the NEA candidate recommendation process is driven by NEA membership. NEA never recommends or endorses a candidate for federal office without the support of State Association leaders.

If you have questions, or would like more information about the NEA Fund, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].



COMMUNICATIONS

ISEA Website / www.isea.org

The Iowa State Education Association website has information on ISEA member benefits, programs, scholarships, resources, careers, continuing education, contact information for staff and much more. Think of it as a library that contains all the information you could want about your association. It even has an electronic copy of the publication you’re reading right now.

Printed Newsletter / ISEA Communiqué The ISEA Communique comes to your mailbox seven times a year. We strive to find interesting and member-focused news and information in its pages. It contains new and regular features like Members at Work, Teaching and Learning and the ISEA president’s column in each edition. Have a story idea or something you’d like to see in the ISEA Communique? Send and email to [email protected]

Facebook / facebook.com/IowaSEA We use the ISEA Facebook page to share news and information about ISEA activities at the state Capitol, across the nation and in your neighborhood. You also can find links to interesting articles and academic studies, photos of members engaged in classroom and advocacy work, videos and information on benefits only available to association members .

Instagram & Snapchat/

both @IowaSEA We like to share mobile photos & videos. ISEA conferences, live candidate debates, our community projects and documenting our travels to school districts across Iowa are all fair game for an Instagram post or Snap.

Twitter / @IowaSEA If the website is our library, Twitter is our newsfeed. Some days we’re really active on it and other days it’s pretty slow. Follow us on Twitter and check out some of the hashtags we regularly use, like #iaedfuture, #iowasea and #ialegis .

Youtube / Iowa State Education Association channelWe’re populating our YouTube page with videos on standout educators and streamed live events. We also have informational videos that answer questions like “What is Supplemental State Aid?” and “What is ISEA PAC?”

Pinterest / Pinterest.com/IowaSEA Ever see one of our infographics and wonder “Where can I get a copy of that?” Well it’s probably on our Pinterest page. We post our graphics work and pin to others who have ideas on lesson plans, classroom themes, education policy and more.

ConferencesOur summer leadership conference focuses on teaching, learning and leadership. Our legislative conference spotlights education advocacy and policy . Elected delegates determine ISEA organizational efforts at the Delegate Assembly. Smart members from all over Iowa make these a priority. Haven’t been to a conference yet? Make this the year. Never been a delegate? Why not throw your hat into the ring?

Email Newsletters Keep your eyes out for ISEA emails throughout the year. Our ISEA Member News email is for general news and information. The ISEA Academy email highlights classes and professional

development opportunities from around the state and online. The ISEA Hotline gives an insider’s perspective of the policy that affects your career during the legislative session and suggests ways you can help advocate for your students, your schools and your profession. The ISEA Election emails are written with an eye toward Iowa’s caucuses, primaries, general and school board elections.



AWARDS

Generate good will for your local association and spotlight a special accomplishment by participating in the ISEA’s major awards programs. ISEA awards recognize outstanding achievement by students, association members, school administrators, and citizens. Information is also found at isea.org under the Member Center tab.

Beacon Award for Local Association ExcellenceThis award is designed to honor local associations demonstrating outstanding leadership and activity in the areas of communications, community involvement, advocacy, and programs. Any local association is eligible to be nominated. Deadline for nominations is January 15

Charles F. Martin Award for Association LeadershipThe prestigious Charles F. Martin Award has been presented annually since 1972 as the ISEA’s top honor to a member who has made a significant contribution to the teaching profession through association involvement. It is named in honor of the late Charles F. Martin who served as ISEA president in 1945 and then as executive director from 1946-1961. Deadline for nominations is January 15.

Design-A-DecalThe Design-a-Decal program helps give statewide recognition to budding art students when their winning designs are printed on stickers and teachers use them to give positive feedback to their students. With encouraging messages like “Sharp Thinker” and “Rock On,” the stickers get used on anything from homework assignments, to papers and projects—anything that can get stuck!

Students compete in three, grade-level categories: elementary (K-5); junior high/middle school (6-8); and high school (9-12). The 24 winning designs are printed in full color on sheets of one-inch square stickers and each design is featured twice. The Design-a-Decal contest is one of our longest-standing programs and a wonderful way to encourage creativity. Students who create the designs used on the decal sheets receive two plaques from the ISEA ------ one they can keep and one to be displayed at their school. Deadline for entries is April 15.

Education Support Professional (ESP) AwardThe ESP Award was established to recognize the contributions by a support staff member for their efforts to advance the ISEA and ESP activities within the association in the areas of: Professional Practice; Advocacy and Association Involvement; Community Engagement; Personal

Awards Program

Educators across the state have used ISEA’s student-designed stickers to celebrate student achievement and good work for more than 30 years. The popular Design-A-Decal program gives recognition to students when their winning designs are printed on stickers and educators are able to use them for positive feedback and fun!

Students who create the designs used on the decal sheets receive two plagues from the ISEA – one they keep and one to be displayed at their school. Go to www.isea.org for more information about the program.

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Achievement; and Enhancement of the ESP Image. Nominations for the award demonstrate examples of leadership in all four areas. Deadline for nomination is January 15.

Excellence in Education AwardThe Excellence in Education Award is an annual award celebrating educators across the state who touch the lives of their students every day, but who seldom get the recognition they so richly deserve. We’re proud to be able to give people a chance to say thanks to the professional educators who make a difference. Awardees are honored during a gala awards banquet with invited friends and family. The Excellence in Education Award winner is also the ISEA’s nominee for the NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence where they travel to Washington, DC for an all-expense paid trip to the Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Gala. Five awardees are selected for the Horace Mann Awards for Teaching Excellence and receive $10,000 each. The NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, selected from the five, receives an additional $25,000 in cash! Nominations open from January 15 through April 1.

Friend of Education AwardEducation is a total community effort. School employees must combine their efforts to provide the quality of education children need for the world of today and tomorrow. Through the ISEA Friend of Education Award, the ISEA honors all citizens who give their time and energy, but pays special tribute to one individual or group who has made a significant contribution to education. Deadline for nominations is January 15.

H.O. Maxey Community Spirit AwardThe H.O. Maxey Community Spirit Award is given to local associations who participate in community service activities in their area. H.O. Maxey was an educator and long-time leader in the ISEA who believed the association should give back to the communities we serve. To demonstrate that H.O. started food bank drives at the NEA Representative and ISEA Delegate Assemblies. Many locals sponsor projects or activities such as food drives, collecting coats and mittens for needy children, participating in telethons. Or other charitable drives. Deadline for nominations is June 1.

Newsletter Recognition ProgramHow does your local association or UniServ newsletter measure up with others published in the state? Does it merit special recognition? There’s only one way to find out --- enter the annual ISEA Newsletter Recognition Program! The rules are easy and if you are ISEA-affiliated local association or UniServ unit which has published at least three issues or a print newsletter during the prior school year you are eligible to enter. Deadline for submission is January 15.

The Paul Mann Memorial Human Relations AwardThe ISEA Paul Mann Memorial Human Relations Award honors an individual or group for exemplary contributions toward the advancement of human and civil rights. It is named in honor of the late Paul Mann, a long-time associate activist from Des Moines who championed civil and human rights causes. The award recognizes contributions of individuals and/or groups, while encouraging others in their human and civil rights efforts, and fosters development of programs for the advancement and protection of human and civil rights among ISEA members. Deadline for nominations is January 15.

Scholarship for Future TeachersThe ISEA offers scholarships to help sons or daughters of Association members become teachers. Applicants must have completed 60 semester hours (or equivalent) or they must be considered a junior at the college or university in which they are enrolled. A statement of enrollment in the teacher education program is required. Two $2500 scholarships per year are awarded.

Roland and Dorothy Ross Scholarship for secondary guidance counselorsApplications for the Roland and Dorothy Ross Scholarship Award for ISEA members who are secondary guidance counselors are available on the ISEA Web site. The award, which is memory of Roland and Dorothy Ross, is administered by Wells Fargo Bank with assistance from the ISEA. This Trust makes funds available for qualified individuals to further their education by their attendance and participation in classes or programs. Members must have at least five years of experience as a full-time guidance counselor. Deadlines for application (depending on the date of the requested program) are February 15, May 15, August 15, or November 15.

TEAM AwardThe TEAM Award was established in 1990 and means Together, Educators and Administrators Make It Happen. The award is designed to honor a school administrator who has worked to create a collaborative, collegial working environment for alls staff in a school building or district. Any school administrator, current or retired, is eligible for the award. Local associations or individuals working within their organization may submit nominations. Deadline for nominations is January 15.



PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The ISEA is among the nation’s leaders when it comes to helping educators improve their skills and stay on the cutting edge of their profession. Our teaching and learning programs cover a wide variety of topics and issues that aren’t typically addressed in traditional school district in-service programs. The ISEA is helping our members take charge of their professional development by offering a variety of programs and services at an exclusive member discount rate.

ISEA Professional Development AcademyISEA’s Academy offers courses that can be audited, taken for license renewal, license renewal for school district professional development or graduate credit. ISEA’s higher education partner is Drake University.

All courses are interactive and honor participant’s prior knowledge as they acquire new skills.

ISEA members receive special discounted pricing for courses and programs. There is non-member pricing available for most programs. ISEA partners with Iowa Safe Schools and the Professional Learning Board for classes.

Go to isea.org for more course listings. Partial list below:

Work Flow Tips For Educators One of the biggest challenges for educators is finding enough time to do everything they would like to do in the classroom. This course is designed to support time-strapped educators with tips on how to improve workflow in Gmail, other Google Apps and some web-based tools.

Making Impactful PresentationsThis course improves educator’s presentation skill for adult audiences and will translate to effective classroom presentations for students. Teacher Leaders who are providing in-district professional development especially benefit from this course.

Stopping Bullying in its Tracks: Understanding Power

Imbalance This course analyzes the bias and power structure in groups and individuals that leads to aggressive or harassing behavior.

Activities include discussions on privilege and bias, the formation of peer social groups and isolation, micro-aggression, a review of bullying behavior and creating an environment to reduce its pervasiveness. It ends with critical legal information and resources for practicing educators, parents, and counselors.

Examining: Poverty in Our Backyard This course examines the cumulative effects of poverty-related stress on students and what educators can do about it. As poverty continues to increase in our communities and more and more students in our classrooms come from low-SES homes, it is important for educators to understand the effects poverty can have on their students and their students’ school success.

Helping Students Overcome Depression and AnxietyThis course focuses on how educators, counselors, social workers, psychologists and other behavioral/emotional support personnel in schools can help children with anxiety and depression. Participants learn about internalizing behavioral disorders in children and adolescents, and what techniques are best for dealing with them.

The Invisible Population: Human Trafficking in IowaThis course will explore what human trafficking is, who is vulnerable to being trafficked, and why trafficking humans has become such a problem globally. Research shows that education on the topic is fundamental to helping solve the problem, both for those in the education field, but also for students themselves.

Breaking the Cycle: School-to-Prison Pipelines This course covers the subject of the school-to-prison pipeline, and why understanding this subject is crucial to better serve students. Participants will be guided through terminology, the policies and practices that contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline, and be given ideas on how to support student success and positive change in policies and practices of school districts.

Supporting Muslim Students This course covers the Islamic faith, it’s traditions, and the experience of Muslim students in today’s educational setting. Participants are guided through the process of supporting Muslim students, and are given ideas on how to ensure students with different faith traditions and beliefs find a voice to express their needs and interests in their classrooms.

Far From Home: Building a Supportive Classroom for Refugee

StudentsThis course examines how to best support refugee families and youth within the classroom, effects of displacement, and how your classroom can be a welcoming and safe place of learning for victims of international crisis.

Cultivating Diverse Classrooms: Cultural Competency This course covers the subject of cultural competency, and why understanding is crucial to better serve students. Participants will be guided through terminology, the policies and practices that contribute to cultural competency, and be given ideas on how to support student success and positive change in policies and practices of school districts.

Questions?Contact ISEA Teaching and Learning Specialists Cindy Swanson at [email protected] or Colleen Heinz at [email protected]



Electronic Funds TransferThis year, the Iowa legislature passed a new law which makes payroll deduction for employee organization dues prohibited. The law went into effect immediately. School district contracts ending in 2017 have until June 30 to switch dues deduction to a non-payroll deduct system. Contracts ending in 2018 have until June 30 of that year to switch.

The ISEA has established a payroll deduction system that is a quick and easy method to pay local, state and national association dues; special funds and PAC contributions. This system is called Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

The information required to set up EFT is the same information that is printed on the bottom of your personal check.

Questions about security of EFT:

1) Where is EFT used? Electronic Data Interchange is the most prevalent method that financial

institutions use to transfer funds. In the U.S., an estimated $500 billion is transferred among financial institutions daily. EFT is used to pay mortgage, utility bills, car payments or any other monthly bill that you would like set up between you and your bank or company.

2) How is EFT collected? The ISEA, working with NEA has partnered with Bank of America (BofA)

to be the facilitator of the Automated Clearing House (ACH). ACH is an electronic network for financial transactions in the United States. ACH processes large volumes of credit and debit transactions in batches. Both the government and the commercial sectors use ACH payments. The Federal Reserve Banks, through the FedACH system, are collectively the nation’s largest ACH operator.

3) How is data protected? All data is strongly encrypted in our system and is not passed in a way

that is visible to any entity during the process. All deductions must have documentation that they are authorized and any deductions that appear suspicious to a member can and should be disputed with their bank. Lack of authorization will trigger a refund to the account holder without fail.

4) What about fraud or abuse of my account information? Cases of fraud or abuse documented have been rare. Your bank account

will contain the history of all EFT transactions made including the amount deducted so you can check it anytime you want which allows immediate reporting to the financial institution.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Working to strengthen ties within our communities comes naturally to those working in our public schools. Educators see the connection with a school and community partnership and the health and well-being of their students. Helping to facilitate these partnerships is what ISEA’s Community Outreach Grants are all about.

The ISEA encourages members and/or local associations to engage in and create programs for community service or school projects through our Community Outreach Grants available for application twice per year. The maximum allocation is $500.

The successfully funded project should meet an identified need within the community, be sustainable and help build visible foundations for deeper relationships with students, families and the communities in which they live.

The ISEA has awarded more than 60 local associations with grant dollars for amazing projects that benefit the communities and schools. Many of the projects were already established and the grant was awarded to help grow the work. Some were made to establish new projects that ISEA members had been dreaming about starting for years.

Among the grants awarded was an ELL Family Night at the Altoona Public Library hosted by the Altoona Education Association in partnership with the Altoona Public Library. English Language Learner families were invited to enjoy free pizza and cookies with volunteers on-hand to assist with

school registration and STEM activities. The event hosted about 70 parents and students who visited with other ELL families within the Southeast Polk School District and learned about what the library offers for summer reading programing for all ages. Library staff gave tours and assisted in using library services. At the end of the night each child was given a book to take home.

Another grant was awarded to the Davenport Education Association working in partnership with the River Bend Foodbank and the Active, Community-Conscious Teachers (ACCT) to jointly partner and help create the Hilltop Neighborhood Food Pantry. The Hilltop Neighborhood Food Pantry, run by volunteers will be open on weeknights and weekends (expanding from one night and Saturdays to more as the food pantry is established) to better meet the needs of the residents of the neighborhood in which it serves. Run by volunteers and operated on private donations, this food pantry serves a vast neighborhood that is underserved by other networks. Students attending Davenport schools will be served by the new food pantry.

ISEA’s Community Outreach Grants are just another way that ISEA members connect with their communities and their students outside of their school buildings. Community partnerships are the bridge that help strengthen our schools and benefit the students in our care. We applaud our members and want to encourage these efforts in any way we can. For more information about how to apply for a Community Outreach Grant go to www.isea.org and download an application today.

ISEA Community Outreach Grants



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CEDAR WOODCedar Rapids EACedar Rapids OTAKirkwood Faculty Assn

DMEADes Moines EA

EAST CENTRALAlburnett EAAnamosa EABelle Plaine TABenton Comm EABGM EACenter Point-Urbana EACentral City EAClear Creek-Amana EACollege Comm EAGrant Wood EAHighland EAHLV TAIowa City EAIowa Valley EALinn-Mar EALisbon EALone Tree EAMarion EAMarion ESPMount Vernon TANorth Cedar EANorth Linn EAOlin EASolon Local TA

South Tama Co EASpringvilleTipton TAVinton-Shellsburg EAWest Branch EAWest Liberty EAWilliamsburg EA

GEODEBurlington EACentral Lee EAColumbus EADanville EAFort Madison EAGreat Prairie EAHarmony EAKeokuk EAMount Pleasant EANew London EASoutheastern CC ESASoutheastern CCHEAWaco EAWaco ESAWashington EAWest Burlington EAWinfield-Mt Union EA

GREAT RIVERBettendorf EADavenport EAEastern Iowa CC HEAPSO of Miss Bend AEA 9

HAWKEYEArea Educ Agency 267 EAHawkeye Prof EANorth Tama Co EAUnion EAWaterloo EAWaterloo ESP/ISEA

JDCAndrew EABellevue EACentral De Witt EADelwood Community EADubuque EADubuque STAEaston Valley EAMaquoketa EAMaquoketa Valley TAMidland EAMonticello EANortheast Comm EAWestern Dubuque EA

LINCOLNWAYAdair-Casey Comm EA Audubon EABoone EACarroll ESACarroll TACoon Rapids-Bayard EAEast Sac County EAExira-Elk Horn-Kimballton EA Glidden-Ralston EA

Greene County EAGuthrie Center EAMadrid EANodaway Valley EA Ogden EAPanorama EA Paton-Churdan EAPerry EAPrairie Valley EA South Central Calhoun EA Southeast Webster-Grand EA UNIFAC EAWest Central Valley EA

MID-IOWAAmes EABallard EABaxter EABondurant-Farrar EABondurant-Farrar ESPColfax-Mingo EACollins-Maxwell EAColo-Nesco EAEast Marshall EAGilbert TAGMG EAGrinnell-Newburg EAIowa Valley Comm Coll EAMarshalltown EANevada Comm EANewton Comm EAWest Marshall EA

MISSISSIPPI BENDBennett EACalamus-Wheatland EACamanche EAClinton EADurant EALouisa-Muscatine EAMediapolis Comm EAMuscatine EANorth Scott EAPleasant Valley EAWapello EAWilton EA

NORTHEASTAllamakee Comm EACedar Falls EACedar Falls ESPCentral Clayton EAClayton Ridge EAClayton Ridge ESPADecorah Comm TADenver TADunkerton EAEast Buchanan EAEastern Allamakee EAEdgewood-Colesburg CAEdgewood-Colesburg EAHudson EAIndependence ESPIndependence TAJanesville EA

“UniServ” is short for “Unified Service” and that’s what the UniServ program is all about. While the ISEA and the NEA headquarters staff provide a wide range of specialized programs and services for members, our UniServ program is designed to bring those programs and services directly to the local level.

We have 25 highly-trained UniServ directors who work out of nine regional offices across the state. They are on call to help with individual contract problems, negotiations, membership development, political action and training activities. If you have job-related question or feel that your rights may have been violated, help is only a phone call or email away.



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Jesup EAKeystone EAKeystone ESSAMFL-Mar Mac CEOMFL-Mar Mac EANashua-Plainfield EANashua-Plainfield ESPNew Hampton EANew Hampton EASGNICC HEANICC SSANorth Fayette EANorth Winneshiek EAOelwein Comm EAOelwein SSAPostville EAPostville ESEASouth Winneshiek EAStarmont EAStarmont ESPSumner-Fredericksburg EATripoli EATurkey Valley EAValley Comm EAValley ESPAWapsie Valley EAWaverly-Shell Rock EAWest Central EAWest Delaware EAWest Delaware ESA

NORTHERN PRIDEAkron-Westfield EAAlta EAArea IV Comm Coll EAArea IV Comm Coll SSAAurelia EABattle Creek-Ida Grove EA Boyden-Hull EACentral Lyon EACherokee EAGalva-Holstein EA George-Little Rock EAHMS EAKingsley-Pierson EALawton-Bronson EA Le Mars EAMaple Valley - Anthon Oto EA MMC CSAMMC EAMOC-Floyd Valley EAOdebolt-Arthur EA Remsen-Union EARiver Valley EA Rock Valley EA

Schaller-Crestland EA Sheldon Comm EASibley-Ocheyedan EASioux Center Comm EASouth O’Brien EAStorm Lake EAWest Lyon EAWest Sioux TEAWestwood EA Woodbury Central EA

POLK SUBURBANAdel-DeSoto-Minburn EAAnkeny EACarlisle CEADallas Center-Grimes EADes Moines Area CC ESADes Moines Area CC HEAHeartland EAJohnston EAJohnston ESPANorth Polk EANorwalk Prof EASaydel EASoutheast Polk EAUrbandale EAWest Des Moines EAWest Des Moines ESPWoodward-Granger EAWoodward-Granger SSA

SIOUXLANDAssociate PSAHinton Comm EAProfessional Staff AssociationSergeant Bluff-Luton EASioux City EASioux City ESPAWestern Iowa Tech EASOUTH CENTRALCentral Decatur TAChariton Comm EAClarke Bus Drivers AssociationClarke Comm EAClarke Comm ESADiagonal EA East Union TAIndianola EAInterstate 35 EAInterstate 35 ESEA/ISEAKnoxville EALamoni EAMartensdale-St Marys EAMelcher-Dallas Comm EAMormon Trail TAPCM EA

Pella Comm Sch EAPleasantville EAPleasantville ESPSeymour Comm EASoutheast Warren EATwin Cedars TAVan Meter EAWaukee Comm Sch EAWayne Comm EAWinterset Comm EAWinterset ESEA

SOUTHWESTAHSTW EAAr-We-Va EA Atlantic EAAtlantic SDEABedford Comm EABoyer Valley EA CAM EACharter Oak-Ute EA Clarinda EACorning Comm EACouncil Bluffs EACreston EADenison EA East Mills EAEssex EAFremont-Mills EAGlenwood EAGreen Hills AEA EAGriswold Comm EAHamburg EAHarlan EA IKM-Manning EA Iowa Western Comm Coll HEALenox TALewis Central TALogan-Magnolia Local TEA Missouri Valley EAMount Ayr EA Red Oak SSARed Oak TARiverside EAShenandoah EAShenandoah SSASidney Comm EASouth Page EASouthwestern CC EAStanton EATreynor EATri-Center EAUnderwood EAVillisca EAWest Harrison EA

West Monona EA Woodbine EA

STATE UNIT NINEAlbia Comm EAAlbia EEACardinal EACardinal SPACenterville EADavis Co Comm EAEddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont EAEnglish Valleys EAFairfield Comm EAKeota EAMid-Prairie EAMontezuma Comm EAMoravia EAMoulton-Udell TANorth Mahaska EAOskaloosa EAOskaloosa SSAOttumwa EAPekin EASigourney EASigourney ESEATri-County EAVan Buren Comm EA

UNISERV UNIT TENAlbert City-Truesdale EA Algona AEAlgona ESAClay Central-Everly EA Eagle Grove EAEagle Grove ESAEmmetsburgEstherville-Lincoln Central EAGilmore City-Bradgate EAGraettinger-Terril EAHarris-Lake Park TA Humboldt EAIowa Lakes Comm Coll EALaurens-Marathon EALuVerne EAManson-NorthWest Webster EANewell-Fonda EANorth Iowa EANorth Kossuth EANorth Union EAOkoboji EA Pocahontas Area EAPrairie Lakes EAPrairie Lakes ESARuthven-AyshireSioux Central EA

Spencer EASpirit Lake EA Twin Rivers EAWest Bend-Mallard EAWest Hancock EA

UNISERV UNIT TWOAGWSR EAAlden EAAplington-Parkersburg EABCLUW EABelmond-Klemme EABelmond-Klemme ESACAL EACentral Springs EACharles City Comm EACharles City CSDESAClarion-Goldfield-Dows EAClarksville EAClear Lake EADike-New Hartford EAEldora-New Providence EAForest City EAFort Dodge CSMEBUFort Dodge EAFort Dodge SCEAGarner-Hayfield-Ventura EAGarner-Hayfield-Ventura ESAGladbrook-Reinbeck EAGrundy Center EAHampton-Dumont EAHoward-Winneshiek CAHoward-Winneshiek EAHubbard-Radcliffe EAIowa Central Comm Coll CEA Iowa Central Comm Coll EA Iowa Falls EALake Mills EAMason City EANorth Butler EANorth Iowa Area CC-IHEANortheast Hamilton EANorthwood-Kensett EAOsage Comm Sch EAOsage ESARiceville EA Roland-Story EARudd-Rockford-Marble Rock EASouth Hamilton EASt Ansgar EAStratford EAWebster City EAWebster City ESA/ISEAWest Fork EA



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COMMUNIQUÉ - ISEA · 2017-09-18 · COMMUNIQUÉ A PUBLICATION OF THE IOWA STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION – SEPTEMBER 2017 – V ol. 55, No. 1 IN THIS ISSUE: Your Busy Summer A Look