I Pledge to Build PGCEA! Question Title * 1. First Name Question Title * 2. Last Name Question Title * 3. School / Worksite Question Title * 4. Cell Phone Question Title * 5. Personal Email Question Title * 6. Position Classroom Teacher Special Education Teacher Counselor Career/ Tech Ed Librarian/Media Specialist Adminstrator Speech/Hearing Psychologist Foreign Language Reading Specialist Occupational Therapist Curriculum Specialist Art/Music/Phys Ed Specialist Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Which of the following areas are of interest to you? Bargaining and advocacy Professional practice Organizing in the association Social justice and issue advocacy Leadership Politics and campaigns Serve as a PGCEA Association Representative at my worksite Participate in PGCEA outreach efforts by contacting members & non-members Attend a school board meeting or budget hearing Calls/Emails/Visits to lobby legislators Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Which Committees are you interested in joining? Budget Committee: The Budget Committee, in consultation with officers and staff, is responsible for preparing a PGCEA budget proposal for each fiscal year. Bylaws Committee: The Bylaws Committee is responsible for recommending revisions of the Bylaws for adoption by the Rep Council. Community Partnerships & Schools Committee: Establish community partners and coordinate a united group to support implementation of best school practices. Organizing Committee: Recruits and serves the National Education Association (NEA) student members in Prince George’s County Colleges and Universities as well as introduce the Early Educators who are employed by the system to the benefits of being an active participant of the Association at all levels. Government Relations & Political Action Committee: Focuses on lobbying the school board, county council, and State legislature; interviewing, endorsing and supporting candidates; educating members about issues; raising funds to be used for political goals of the profession and the Association. Contract Enforcement Committee: This committee evaluates the merits of system-wide grievances and makes recommendations. Lesson Planning Committee: This is a contractual joint committee with PGCPS to make recommendations to the PGCPS CEO on consideration of language to determine a Membership Committee: The Membership Committee is responsible for establishing goals to recruit and maintain members in the Association. Minority Affairs Committee: Reviews and assesses Association goals, objectives, programs, and long-range plans in order to ensure that ethnic-minority concerns addressed. The committee also coordinates scholarships with PGCEA Foundation. New Teacher Engagement Committee: Committee geared to working with new teachers. Nominations, Elections & Credentials Committee: Responsible for conducting all elections, certifying attendance at Rep Council, and ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Commission proposes the Standard Election Procedures for adoption by the Board of Directors. Professional Development and Leadership Committee: Addresses issues, provides for training, forum, and conferences that impact teaching and learning. This committee also disseminates information on best practices, leadership models and initiatives, as well as seeks public and political engagement for the improvement of public education. Public Relations Committee: The Public Relations Committee objectives are to develop and maintain positive external and internal public relationship program for the Association that reflect Association Mission and values. Read Across America Committee: The Read Across America Committee focuses on reading motivation and awareness that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. Restorative Practices & Social Justice Committee: Evaluates current school system policies on discipline and will train members on restorative practices. Sick Leave Bank Committee: Responsible for reviewing and approving Sick Leave Bank requests, recommending disability retirement and recommending Sick Leave policy and rules changes. Social Committee: The Social Committee promotes social activities to engage members in association. Special Education & Related Services Committee: Charged with reviewing and training current issues in Special Education and sharing best practices with membership. Tuition Reimbursement Taskforce: Charged with giving recommendations and providing solutions to make the benefit more equitable, accessible and functional for our members. Question Title * 9. Are you interested in socializing with colleagues through the association? Yes No Submit
