Alexander Woollcott said, ” I’m tired of hearing it said that democracy doesn’t work. Of course it doesn’t work. We are supposed to work it.” I couldn’t agree more.
For the first time in eight years, the LEA will elect a new president for the 2015-2017 school years, as well as members of the Executive Board, those who will attend MTA Annual Meeting, and the NEA Reperesentative Assembly. I am hoping that you will all consider the LEA positions for which you will vote, decide if you wish to step up to the plate to be part of the leadership team, and making informed decisions based on what you learn about the candidates. The democratic process is only as strong as your participation allows.
Harriet Wallen, LHS Librarian, has graciously consented to be the Chairperson of Elections once again. You will be hearing from her soon.
Anyone who wishes to run for one of the positions below or for the MTA Annual Meeting or National Education Association Representative Assembly should send an email to Harriet Wallen by Thursday, February 12th at 4 pm. Include your name and a paragraph about why you have chosen to run for that position. Harriet will post the candidates on the LEA first class website during the day on Friday, February 13th.
The LEA election of officers and delegates will take place on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in your buildings. Most Executive Board positions as well as delegates to the NEA and MTA Annual Meetings will be elected by the membership at that time.
The Lexington Education Association is a strong and vibrant organization that works diligently to provide the best learning experiences for students in our schools. We also serve as a vital voice for educators in Lexington. The Association respectfully seeks candidates for leadership, representative, and delegate positions in our organization.
Candidates for the following LEA offices (2 year terms) and delegate positions (MTA Annual Mtg and NEA-RA) should submit their names and a statement in support of their candidacies to me (hwallen@sch.ci.lexington.ma.us) by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2015. For the duties and responsibilities of each position, please click here.
- President (& MTA/NEA Annual Meeting Delegate); $8000/year stipend
(open to all LEA members) - Vice-President; $2500/year stipend
(open to all LEA members) - Secretary; $1500/year stipend
(open to all LEA members) - Treasurer/Membership Chair; $2500/year stipend
(open to all LEA members) - 2 Elementary Representatives to the Executive Board; $1500/year stipend each
(open only to elementary Unit A members) - 1 Middle School Representative to the Executive Board; $1500/year stipend
(open only to middle school Unit A members) - 2 High School Representatives to Executive Board; $1500/year stipend each
(open only to LHS Unit A members) - Unit C Representative to the Executive Board; $1500/year stipend
(open only to Unit C members) - Unit D Representative to the Executive Board; $1500/year stipend
(open only to Unit D members) - Tech Unit Representative to the Executive Board; $1500/year stipend
(open only to Tech Unit members) - 6 Delegates to the NEA Annual Meeting; stipend depends on # who attend
The meeting will be held in Orlando. The schedule is as follows: June 30 (travel day) – July 7 (travel day), 2015. The actual convention is from July 1 – July 6.
(open to all LEA members)* - 19 Delegates to the MTA Annual Meeting; $75 stipend
The meeting will be held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. We ask you to strongly consider going both days.
(open to all LEA members)*
* LEA members may submit their names for an office and also for one or both delegate positions.
THE CAMPAIGN WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD.
Phyllis Neufeld, President
Lexington Education Association
251 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
neufeld@sch.ci.lexington.ma.us
781-861-9090, Fax 781-861-6990
website: lexington.massteacher.org