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Overwhelmed with work? Tell it to the BOE!
As we begin contract negotiations, an essential part of the process is educating the members of the Board of Education about the real life challenges facing our members on the job. MCPS is the 16th largest school system in nation, with a workforce of more than 22,000 and a budget of more than $2 billion. The seven elected members of the Board of Education serve as volunteers, and face a huge challenge in understanding the day-to-day operations of so large of a system. To help the Board members understand the need to improve the working conditions of our members, we are asking MCEA members to take ten minutes to write letters to Board members. Click here for more information on what to say and where to send your letter.
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FAQs
For those frequent questions...
How much are dues and are they tax deductible?
A: Total dues for 2009-2010 school year (for MCEA, MSEA, and NEA) are $633.35 for fulltime members, for part-time members (.5 or less) total dues are $349.98. Dues may be tax deductible as a professional expense if you itemize. Full-Time Dues that are taxable for 2009 is $657.92. Part-Time dues that are taxable for 2009 is $363.47. If you were on unpaid leave during the year, or were not a member for the full calendar year, contact MCEA’s Membership Coordinator, Jackie Thompson, at jthompson@mcea.nea.org, to find out your specific dues payments.
MCEA Members Lobby in Annapolis
March 11, 2010
A busload of MCEA members joined representatives from the supporting services and administrative associations on a trip to Annapolis to lobby legislators. After a full day of work on March 1st, members took the bus trip to advocate for education dollars for MCPS, and continued commitment to the state pension system. Legislators met with members and then walked to the statehouse to open the spring session.
The Low Bar of “Maintenance of Effort”
December 10, 2009
Discussions about education in Montgomery County, and elsewhere across the state, are now dominated by talk of ‘maintenance of effort’. An obscure provision of state law has been called every name in the book. Maintenance of effort will dominate the county and state budget battles of the next 5-6 months, and will determine whether county public schools suffer a severe loss of funding. Maintenance of Effort (MOE) is the simple notion that … (learn more)
Teachers Speak Up on Time and Workload Demands
November 12, 2009
Last Friday, MCEA members from around the county arrived at work locations and wore stickers to call attention to the need for time. "Time for Teachers=Student Success" is the equation that educators know very well. Check out the photo album below to see just a few of the worksites that took part in the effort.
Prouty Testifies to MCPS Board
October 27, 2009
Last night, MCEA President Doug Prouty delivered more than 4,500 "Closest to the Work" sheets to the MCPS Board of Education. MCEA members completed the forms in about three weeks, describing how they would be more successful with greater professional control over their work. Prouty delivered the forms to Board members, and gave testimony describing the time and workload issues facing educators each day.
MCEA Votes Support of DC Teachers Union
October 8, 2009
The Montgomery County Education Association has expressed its support for the 388 school employees, including 229 classroom teachers, who have been laid off six weeks into the school year in the District of Columbia. Find out more in the press release.
MCEA Reps Elect 2 New Board Members
October 8, 2009
At the Representative Assembly, MCEA Building Representatives elected 2 new board members to fill positions that were vacated. Stephanie Hollaran was elected as a High School Director, while Trevor Liburd was elected to serve as an Elementary Director. You can find the full Board here. You can also find the remarks of President Doug Prouty here.
Interested in National Board Certification?
October 2, 2009
Members interested in National Board Certification can join the largest local network in the state of Maryland. Informational meetings are held throughout the year. Check out this flyer for info.
MCEA's Photo Contest
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