TEA Committees Survey

Bargaining Support Committee
Executive Board Liaisons – Michelle Pigott and Amanda Shagren
Core Team Members – Jamie Clever and Mary Rowe
Charges
a. Engage members impacted by the agreement and
b. Build connections with other locals to research CBA language

Budget Committee
Executive Board Liaisons – Amanda Shagren and Nicole Sterling
Core Team Member – Angel Morton
Charges
a. Dues increase/decrease consideration
b. Examine spending and reallocate funds as appropriate to develop budget
c. Consider major purchases needed
d. Educate members about the budget and it reflects our priorities
e. Identify donation priorities and past practice

Constitution and Bylaws Committee
Executive Board Liaisons – Kelly Rampp and Shannon Ergun
Core Team Members – Allen Chiang, Averyl Lundquist, and Ann Welton
Charges
a. Set up a system for amendment submission and review
b. Housekeeping review
c. Review to update for modernization

Employee Rights Commission
Executive Board Liaisons – Meagan Lopez and Ann McPartlon
Core Team Members – Brent Chantler and Amy Lineaweaver
Charges
a. Association Representative training on the CBA and MOUs
b. Members training on the CBA
c. Grievance escalation determination

Equity Team
Executive Board Liaisons – Nicole Sterling and Jennifer Vandever
Core Team Members – Anthony Costa, Marla Gonzales, Kat Rodriguez, and Xlay Ross
Charges
a. Participate in equity and implicit bias training
b. Focus on CULTURAL knowledge and understanding, RESPECT of member differences, and IMPLICIT bias exploration
c. Develop activities to help all members feel valued and respected
d. Examine documents through an equity lens to recommend amendments

Food and Community Outreach Committee
Executive Board Liaisons – Sara Ketelsen and Kathy Woodard
Core Team Members – still identifying
Charges
a. Develop a list of locally owned restaurants (Sue Kidd/T. Urban League list as starting point)
b. Connect with other local businesses (preferably union) with whom we can connect for other needs – t-shirts, printing, etc.
c. Identify community events/volunteer opportunities at which to be more visible
d. Create a community events calendar for member access
e. Identify opportunities to engage potential educators

Membership Engagement Committee
Executive Board Liaisons – Dawn Baughman and Mark Craypo
Core Team Members – still identifying
Charges
a. Connect with potential members
b. Create a history "museum" of our local housed in the TEA offices
c. Set up social events
d. Develop a mentorship and union buddies program
e. Listening sessions to engage members regarding issues, concerns, and needs for feedback on communications

Political Action Committee
Executive Board Liaisons – Emily Smith
Core Team Members – Talia Berman, Taylor Davila, and Ann Hansen
Charges
a. Engage members with candidates, elected officials, and legislative action
b. Organize PAC Chats/pizza and politics
c. Lobbying
d. Conduct endorsements – state and local
e. Lead PAC Drives

TEA Committees

Committee Options

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* 1. If you are interested in joining a committee, which one interests you?

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* 2. What is your last name?

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* 3. What is your first name?

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* 4. What are your pronouns?

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* 5. Which evenings would you prefer for committee meetings?