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This is an anonymous survey designed to determine the priorities of xxx members. The goal oft his survey is to assist the association with organizational assessment, goal setting and planning. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability. Survey results will remain anonymous.

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* 1. My school:

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* 2. What do you believe the role of the xx to be?

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* 3. Below are some statements members might make about the xxx. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statements, or whether you are neutral.

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I am proud to be a member of the XX Education Association.
There is a lot to be gained by involvement in the XEA..
I would volunteer to serve on a committee of the XEA.
The XEA would welcome my involvement.
I receive value for my dues paid to the XEA
The XEA seeks my opinions and ideas.
The XEA is respected in my community.
I tell friends and family that it is great to be a XEA member.
The XEA cares about the issues that are important to me.
The XEA represents my interests at the bargaining table.
The XEA represents my interests in the Legislature.
The XEA represents my interests in the grievance process.
I would vote for a candidate recommended by the XEA.

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Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statements, or whether you are neutral.

  Agree Neutral Disagree
The BEA cares about the issues that are important to me.
The BEA represents my interests at the bargaining table.
The BEA represents my interests in the Legislature.
The BEA represents my interests in the grievance process.
I would vote for a candidate recommended by the BEA

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* 5. Comments about your satisfaction as a XEA member:

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* 6. Below are some of the services that a local education association or chapter might offer to its members. Please indicate whether the service is important to you.

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Contract negotiation
Contract maintenance and enforcement (grievances)
Social networking
Professional networking
Professional development
Communicating our issues to the broader community
Advocating for education at the local level
Advocating for education at the state level
Developing partnerships with the broader community
Listening to members
Keeping members informed
Identifying and promoting best practices in education
Promoting a positive working environment
Supporting new members and working for their retention
Solving problems around issues that are not in the contract

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* 7. Below are some of the services that a local education association or chapter might offer to its members. Please rate the XX Education Association's effectiveness in delivering that service.

  Agree Disagree
Contract negotiation
Contract maintenance and enforcement (grievances)
Social networking
Professional networking
Professional development
Communicating our issues to the broader community
Advocating for education at the local level
Advocating for education at the state level
Developing partnerships with the broader community
Listening to members
Keeping members informed
Identifying and promoting best practices in education
Promoting a positive working environment
Supporting new members and working for their retention
Solving problems around issues that are not in the contract

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* 8. Comments about local association services:

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* 9.
Below are some reasons people might give for not getting involved in the xx ed association. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the reasons, or if you are neutral.

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It is “unprofessional” to belong to the union.
It is not worth my time to become more involved in the BEA.
I don't want to “rock the boat” with the administration.
I fear reprisal if I become publicly involved in the BEA.
The leadership of the BEA is taking care of things.
I don't feel welcome in the BEA.
The BEA is part of the problem, not part of the solution.
The union protects “bad” teachers.
The union is an “old-boy network."
There are too many factions and special interests.
I need the union in a crisis but not on a day-to-day basis.
I'd rather focus on my classroom or my building, not the whole district or campus.
I've never been asked to be involved.
Personal commitments (family, other job, school) prevent me from becoming involved.

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* 10. Below are some reasons people might give for joining the BEA. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the reasons, or whether you are neutral.

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I was asked to join.
I was told I had to join.
I want protection if I have a problem with the administration.
I believe in the goals of the BEA.
I didn't want to be seen as a “freeloader," taking services without paying dues.
I respect or look up to members of the BEA.
I want to have a voice when decisions are made that affect my professional life.
I want to receive professional liability insurance.
I want to take advantage of discount and benefit programs.
I want to be part of a group that is working to improve working conditions.
I want to be part of a group that is working to improve the education system.
I want to be part of a group that offers professional development opportunities.
I believe that collective bargaining is the best way to protect my rights.

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* 11. Comment about reasons for becoming involved in the association

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* 12. In the past academic year, please indicate if you have:

  yes No Don't Know/Doesn't Apply
Held local association office
Served on a XEA committee
Attended most membership meetings
Attended some membership meetings
Voted in XEA elections
Referred to the local contract
Sought advice from a XEA association representative
Passed on information to a XEA association representative
Encouraged other member(s) to support the XEA's position(s)
Referred other member(s) with questions or issues to the contract or a XEA representative
Participated in XEA actions (demonstration, petition drive, work to rule, etc.)
Participated in XEA community events (fundraiser, community service projects, etc.)

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* 13. Comments about your personal involvement with the XEA

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* 14. What is the best way for the XEA to communicate with you?

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* 15. When you encounter an issue related to your terms and conditions of employment, what do you do? Choose all that apply:

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* 16. When you have a union-related question, what action do you take?

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* 17. When you have a work-related question, what action do you take?

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* 18. Do you attend the monthly 10-minute BEA building meetings each month?

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