Welcome to the SCEA!

1. Welcome to the SCEA! Saint Charles Education Association New Member Orientation

2. 13,000 students 12 elementary schools 3 middle schools 2 high schools Pre-school facilities Special education consortium Serving: St. Charles West Chicago South Elgin Wayne Campton Hills Wasco Elburn Unincorporated Kane County. CUSD 303 Information

3. That’s right, we’re BIG!!! D303’s vision statement… The District 303 School Community empowers and inspires ALL to Attain excellence Learn with passion and Live with integrity         in a changing world.

4. And now, you are part of our team! But wait, there’s more for you….

5. Invest in Excellence With the SCEA

6. St. Charles Education Association • What is it? Our Union • Who is part of it? Approximately 1,050 Pre-K—12 Education Professionals

7. The SCEA is affiliated with

8. This means you will join three professional organizations at once! St. Charles Education Association Illinois Education AssociationNational Education Association

9. The SCEA… • Keeps you informed • Advocates for you and your career • Bargains contracts • Answers your questions • Elects leaders who serve on local, state and national levels

10. The SCEA has negotiated • Competitive salaries • Health insurance benefits • $25,000 life insurance coverage • Optional sick bank membership • Local retirement incentives • Safe working conditions

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

12. SCEA Structure • Executive Board • Officers, Committee Chairs, IEA UD, Jackie Robbins • This board meets once a month • SCEA Senate • One Chief communicator per building • Representative Assembly • Building Association Representative (BARS-one for every 15 members) The Senators, BARs and Executive Board meet once a month to discuss your concerns and share information

13. SCEA Officers and Chairs Pam Turriff, President Bob Freitag, VP High Schools, GPA for Region 53 Leah Hudson, VP Middle Schools, Grievance Chair Brian Tucker, VP Westside Elementary Jen Adam, Eastside Elementary Gail Simpson, VP Special Ed

14. SCEA Officers and Chairs cont. Pat Stacey, Secretary and Negotiations Chair Joe Blomquist, Treasurer Pam Hall, Sick Bank Chair Laura Schroeder, Elections Chair Jill Aikens, Membership Chair Senators: one per building

15. What is the Right to Representation? • You always have someone available to help you when needed, and a contract which provides basic employment rights. • When in doubt, contact your building Senator or BAR for assistance. They can even attend meetings with you and your supervisor!

16. SCEA Membership Benefits • Liability coverage • Insurance discounts • Professional legal assistance • NEA Professional Library • Legal Representation

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

18. How do I find all of these great benefits? Simple! Go to either www.ieanea.org or www.nea.org and click on “Member Benefits”

19. Additional Savings Online Once you receive your membership card, visit www.ieanea.org Examples of savings participants: Costco Target JC Penny Best Buy HP Land’s End Restaurant.com Red Roof Inn Jeep Whirlpool Hertz NEA Auto Purchase Advantage Bekins Van Lines

20. How do I Join? It’s simple! We will walk you through filling out the membership form at your table in just a few moments. Your building Senator or BAR will help!! Jill will explain the rest!

21. How much is the cost? • $180 NEA • $457 IEA • $100 SCEA • Total $ 737 • Optional donation to FCPE ($10 suggested) • Part-time professional’s dues for NEA and IEA are prorated

22. 50% 25% $100 NEA $60.25 NEA $244 IEA $137 IEA $100 SCEA $100 SCEA $444 Total $297.25 Total

23. What if I don’t want to join? • People who don’t join the SCEA participate in “Fair-Share” • “Fair share” participants do NOT have the right to vote. This means that they CANNOT vote on our contract. • The price difference is $30 less than a full SCEA membership

24. How do I pay my dues? • Payroll deduction is the simplest way to pay your dues • If you are a full-time member, you will pay approximately $36.85 per paycheck, from October to July • If you prefer, can pay in full by check by Sept. 8th

25. It makes sense to join! • You have a voice as a member! • You can vote on our contract! • You can hold an elected position! • You can make a difference!!!!!!!

26. Form

27. Now, let’s fill out the form…. NEA – AC-1-100 $180 IEA $457 Local dues $100 total $737 CUSD #303 1737170 SCEA 5303

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

29. Building Codes Con’t. Little Woods 03855 Mades-Johnstone 530302 Mid-Valley 530303 Munhall 03856 Norton Creek 530308 Richmond 03857 St. Charles East 03858 St. Charles North 530305

30. Building Codes Con’t. Thompson 03859 Wasco 03860 Wild Rose 03861 Wredling 530301

31. Did you remember to sign the form? Look for the signature line on the bottom

32. Questions? Contact Membership Chairperson, Jill Aikensat Jill.Aikens@d303.org WredlingMiddle School

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

34. The SCEA thanks you for your time! Pam Turriff SCEA President 630-450-9163 pturriff@d303.org