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ISSUE 1 2016 VOLUME 25
MEMBERSHIP TRAIN …………...……….....…3
KUDOS ………... ...................... …..2
UPCOMING EVENTS …..………..…….…….….….4 PSUU
issues A PU BLI C AT IO N O F T HE POL K SU BU R BAN UN I SE R V UN IT
Renewal Credit Changes
Iowa accepts licensure renewal credits from approved Iowa providers such as the AEA or ISEA or college credits from any regionally-accredited institution (undergraduate or graduate) in courses related to any endorsement area or to education for standard, master educator or professional administrator renewals The BoEE recently approved the following new renewal activities in addition to traditional renewal credits earned:
Four renewal units may be earned for the achievement of or for the
renewal of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Certification.
Two renewal units may be earned through serving as a cooperating
teacher. Colleges will issue official reports.
(1) Mentoring a full-semester student teacher (14 or more weeks)
is worth one unit.
(2) Mentoring a half-semester student teacher (less than 14 weeks) is worth a ½ unit.
(3) Mentoring a practicum student or practicum students (early field experience)
equivalent to 90 contact hours (hours may be accrued over several semesters)
is worth a ½ unit, or 180 hours or more is worth one unit.
One renewal unit may be earned through verification of the successful completion of an
individualized professional development plan as verified by the supervising licensed
evaluator (or school board president in the case of a superintendent).
Two renewal units may be earned by serving on a state of Iowa education board,
commission or task force as approved by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
Two renewal units may be earned by serving in a national education leadership position
as approved by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
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Kudos! TO MEMBERS! PSUU recognizes the following members and locals for their recent accomplishments:
Chris Allen (Ankeny EA), an Ankeny soccer coach, is the 3A West Coach of the Year.
Lynne Bleeker (Ankeny EA) and Rich Brooks (Johnston EA) were among 213
mathematics and science teachers named as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The winners will receive their awards at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on September 8. In addition to the ceremony, winners receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion.
Jason Hills (DMACC-HEA) took part in the NEA Higher Education Emerging
Organizers Academy this summer. Jason, the local’s president, will work on a project to form a K-14 alliance to elect association-friendly school boards and trustees.
Kate Lechtenberg (Ankeny EA) received the 2016 American Association of School
Librarians’ (AASL) Frances Henne Award.
Lester Miller (Ankeny EA) won the FAME Aspire Award for Vocal Vanguard of the
Year.
Ten members from Ankeny participated in a program with the district and Drake
University to earn their Master’s of Science Degree in Education this May: Kacee Arey, Denise Baird, Kim Crine, Patrick Hurley, Stephanie Jones, Emily Schmelzer, Elizabeth Stromer, Stephanie Templeton, Stacy Vitali and Evelyn Wandrey.
Congratulations on these recognitions!
Please send information about members’ achievements to Peri Van Tassel at [email protected].
The annual ISEA Summer Leadership Conference took place the end of July at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. Twenty PSUU members attended and participated in the various sessions. In keeping with the theme of “Find Your Leadership,” attendees also had the opportunity to attend breakout sessions dealing with policy, association and instructional leadership. Attendees could obtain information about work-life integration, the 2016 election, membership engagement, culturally-responsive classrooms, social networking, IPERS, Social Security and estate planning. A PAC auction also occurred, and members gave generously both with items to auction and monetary donations of more than $4,200.
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Membership - Your Job and Mine
Every member has a responsibility to approach potential members and ask them to join the association. The number one reason why people don’t join is because no one asked them! It may sound very simple, but it is mostly overlooked. Members can no longer rely on their president or membership chair to “sell” memberships and then sit back and wait for them to roll in. It is true - the more people who join the organization, the stronger the organization. Here is a story about why associations exist and why it is important that all belong. Once upon a time a group of people with common interests got together and decided to build a train. The train, they agreed, would help them reach destinations that currently were out of reach. With everyone working together, sure enough, the train soon provided good service to its passengers. Some passengers volunteered to assist others, providing pillows, soft drinks and magazines. The train was clean and ran on time. Most important, every passenger paid his/her fair price for the ticket to ride the train. One day a passenger decided he didn’t like a little thing about the train. “It stops at stations that I don’t wish to visit,” he said. So he decided not to pay his ticket. BUT he still rode the train, drank his soft drink, rested on his pillow, read his magazine and rode to his destination. He apparently didn’t notice that the other passengers had to pay a little more for their tickets so that the train could still run. Soon another passenger decided that she was too busy to help distribute and collect magazines. But she still drank her soft drink, rested on her pillow, read a magazine and rode to her destination. Other passengers volunteered to work harder on the magazines to replace her efforts. More passengers realized that if they would refuse to buy tickets or volunteer for duties, someone else would pay more fare and do more work. Everyone had a “good” excuse. “I didn’t like one trip last week.” “I have too many personal bills.” “My spouse already has a ticket.” Etc., Etc., Etc…… Soon the train stopped and everyone wondered why! In the past, members have solved problems related to the master contract and handled grievances for non-members. It is the law and the association’s duty under fair representation in certain circumstances. However, it is the members who have provided this help with their dues and time. It is only through membership that the “train runs for all.” If everyone belonged, the price for the ticket would be less for everyone. Talk to colleagues and urge them to join in their professional organization. Here are a few ideas as to how you can contribute toward those efforts: Serve as an association buddy to a new employee Agree to have one-on-one conversations with
potential members about joining Write or share a testimonial about why you are an
NEA/ISEA member Volunteer to write association thank-you notes.
Remember: Membership Begins with “Me”!
The ISEA ESP Conference will be held at the Sheraton West Des Moines on Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9. Registration and a light meal will begin on Friday at 7 p.m., and the conference will conclude on Saturday with lunch. There is no cost for registration, and hotel rooms are provided by ISEA to individuals who live over 35 miles from the conference site (double occupancy). Topics this year include understanding LGBTQ youth, legal issues as well as ESSA and paraeducators. The registration deadline is September 23. More information will be sent to all ESP members.
ESPs - Save the Date
“If everyone belonged, the
price for the ticket would
be less for everyone.”
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POLK SUBURBAN UNISERV
UNIT
Wayne Bauman
UniServ Director
Peri Van Tassel
UniServ Director
Aubrey Atkin
Associate Staff
777 Third Street
Des Moines, IA
515-471-8050
Yvonne Hogan PSUU President
Vicky Rossander
ISEA Executive Board
Representative
Mike Beranek
ISEA Vice-President
Tammy Wawro
ISEA President
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Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER:
5 - Labor Day - Office Closed
7 - Retired Standing Committee meets
10 - Higher Education Standing Committee meets
21 - PSUU Executive Board Meeting
23-24 - ISEA Executive Board Meeting
OCTOBER:
1 - Membership materials due to PSUU Office
7-8 - ISEA ESP Conference
8 - ISEA Bargaining Conference
11 - Teacher-to-Teacher Tuesday Phone Bank
12 - PSUU Presidents’/Vice-Presidents’ Meeting
14-15 - ISEA Retired, Higher Education and Student Conferences
26 - PSUU Bargaining Training
Our mission is to promote quality public education
by placing students at the center of everything we do while advocating for
education professionals.
Community Outreach Grants
Need seed money for a local project? Look into Community Outreach Grants.
The Iowa State Education Association has made available funds to encourage members and/or local associations to collaborate and create opportunities for community service or school projects. The funded projects should meet an identified need within the community, be sustainable and help build visible foundations for deeper relationships with students, families and communities.
The community outreach grants program is just one way the ISEA recognizes the good work of our members and works to strengthen Iowa communities.
Find out more details on our community grants program at the ISEA website or by
clicking on this link. The applications are due Friday, October 14 by 5 p.m.
Free Gift Card - Just for Getting a Quote Did you know that NEA members save an average of $495 per year on auto insurance with the NEA Auto & Home Insurance Program through California Casualty? Find out how much you can save by calling 1-888-497-1090 and requesting an auto insurance quote. There’s no obligation, and you’ll receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card in the process! For more information, visit https://www.neamb.com/insurance/nea-auto-home-insurance.htm. While there, you can also enter to win $2,500 for your classroom with the California Casualty Academic Award.
