Needham Education Association

Needham Education Association

The NEA is comprised of five units (A-E) and represents teachers (Unit A), administrators (Unit B), assistants (Unit C), secretaries (Unit D) and cafeteria workers (Unit E). The NEA represents each unit by providing a seat at the negotiations table, but it also is an advocate for students and the education profession at all levels. In concert with the Massachusetts Education Association (MTA) and the National Education Association (NEA), the Needham association works to promote the interests of Needham educators and students at the local level.

The NEA also provides benefits to teachers such as disability insurance, benefits to students such as scholarships to various programs, and information about various political initiatives impacting the field of education. This web site is part of an effort to keep members informed.

NEWS for MEMBERS

There are state and national level representative assemblies ("RA's") in the Spring for the MTA and Summer for the NEA. These RA's act on setting policy direction, approving budget and electing officers. Our delegation can include both active and retired members.

State Level:
The MTA Assembly is Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12 at the Hynes Convention Center. Delegates will be released from regular duties on Friday to attend. We are allowed 11 delegates and if we show up with 11 we will be somewhat of a force. We can actually influence a potentially important election at the state level. This RA will also adopt a budget and act on some business items that will set direction for the MTA. It is important that the MTA hear from us. So please consider submitting your name as an MTA RA delegate. In the event that we have more than eleven candidates an election will be held. The Needham Education Association will reimburse travel, parking etc - usually we will try to carpool.

National Level
The National Education Association Representative Assembly will be held this year in Washington D.C. The dates are June 27 through July 5 (travel on June 26). The Needham Education Association is entitled to send 3 delegates. There is a stipend available from the MTA and there will be financial support for a good part of travel and other expenses.

Delegates must stand for election (if there are more than three candidates) - please contact Mike Hirsh with nominations (and by all means self-nominations are encouraged)

One more thing -

If you are interested in representing our local in working with the MTA to coordinate legislative and political action at a local and state level - there is MTA training and a stipend available. Contact Mike Hirsh for details.

We hold elections for positions at the annual spring meeting. (May 30, 2012)
President
Vice President Negotiations
Vice President Rights and Responsibilities Secondary
Vice President Rights and Responsibilities Primary
Vice President Finance
Vice President Membership
Vice President Communications

Unit Leader A
Unit Leader B
Unit Leader C
Unit Leader D
Unit Leader E

Eliot	Broadmeadow

High School	Hillside

Mitchell	Newman