97 New Members Gained with TOO Project 2008

SCEA in conjunction with TEA and NEA netted 97 new members with their TOO (Target of Opportunity) Project conducted April 21-25. Various TEA staff members and SCEA members visited several schools armed with information and opportunities offered through membership in all 3 organizations, such as bargaining power, insurance at group rates, and discounts on everyday purchases such as tires as well as travel discounts. These dedicated believers in the Associations spent countless hours on the road and in the schools to spread the word about becoming a part of the largest Association in the United States. To learn more about becoming a member, please see your building representative or email us at sceassn@bellsouth.net.

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Legislative News

Many educators think that politics should be left to the politicians and often wonder why TEA has lobbyists working with state legislators every day and why TEA supports legislators who support public education. This year TEA has introduced legislation to increase salary, improve retirement benefits, and increase the amount the state sends to the school system for insurance. Additionally, TEA has a bill that would allow teachers to take one college course per semester tuition free. These bills that would improve the lives and careers of educators are only a few of the education bills introduced. More

Dear Association Members,

Welcome to the SCEA website. We will be using this website to share with you information on the progress of the negotiations, on decisions made by the Board of Education and the Administration, on e-mail addresses for you to network, and so much more. I want to point out that from time to time SCEA would like for you to share your opinion on certain issues. This website will have surveys for you to complete at your convenience. You can go to Sharon's email to email me about upcoming faculty meetings or if you would like to meet with me about a concern.

We hope that you use the SCEA website often. I want to thank you for your membership and for your dedication to education.

Sincerely,

Sharon

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