Welcome to the SCEA

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Welcome to the SCEA!

• Saint Charles Education Association New Member
  Orientation

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CUSD 303 Information

• 14,000 students
• 12 elementary schools
• 3 middle schools
• 2 high schools
• Pre-school facilities
• Special education consortium

• Serving
• St. Charles
• West Chicago
• South Elgin
• Wayne
• Campton Hills
• Wasco
• Elburn
• Unincorporated Kane County.

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Thats right, were BIG!!!

• D303s vision statement

The District 303 School Community empowers and
inspires ALL to Attain excellence Learn with
passion and Live with integrity         in a
changing world.
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And now, you are part of our team!

• But wait, theres more for you.

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Invest in Excellence

• With the SCEA

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St. Charles Education Association

• What is it? Our Union
• Who is part of it? Approximately 1,020 Pre-K12
  Education Professionals

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The SCEA is affiliated with
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This means you will join three professional
organizations at once!
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The SCEA

• Keeps you informed
• Advocates rights
• Bargains contracts
• Answers your questions
• Leaders serve on local, state and national levels

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The SCEA has negotiated

• Competitive salary guide
• Health insurance benefits
• 25,000 life insurance coverage
• Optional sick bank membership

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SCEA Structure

• Executive Council
• Officers, Committee Chairs, IEA UD
• SCEA Senate
• One Chief communicator per building
• Representative Assembly
• Building Association Representative
• (BARS-one for every 15 members)

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SCEA Membership Benefits

• Liability coverage
• Insurance discounts
• Professional legal assistance
• NEA Professional Library
• Representation
• Many other savings.

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Additional Savings Online
Once you receive your membership card, visit
www.ieanea.org

• Example savings participants
• Verizon, Disney World, Office Max, Sports
  Authority, Blockbuster, Pizza Hut, Dell, Target

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How do I Join? Its simple!

• We will walk you through filling out the
  membership form at your table in just a few
  moments.

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How much is the cost?

• 158 NEA
• 412 IEA
• 100 SCEA
• Total 670
• Optional donation to FCPE (10 suggested)
• Part-time professionals dues for NEA and IEA are
  prorated

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What if I dont want to join?

• People who dont join the SCEA participate in
  Fair-Share
• Fair share participants do NOT have the right
  to vote. This means that they CANNOT vote on our
  contract.
• The price difference is 20 less than a full SCEA
  membership

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How do I pay my dues?

• Payroll deduction is the simplest way to pay your
  dues
• If you are a full-time member, you will pay
  approximately 33.50 per paycheck, from October
  to July
• If you prefer, can pay in full by check by Sept.
  8th

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It makes sense to join!

• You have a voice as a member!
• You can vote on our contract!
• You can hold an elected position!
• You can make a difference!!!!!!!

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Now, lets fill out the form.
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Building Codes

• Anderson 03851
• Bell-Graham 530306
• Corron 530307
• Davis 03852
• Ferson Creek 05452
• Fox Ridge 05453
• Haines 03853
• Lincoln 03854

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Building Codes Cont.

• Little Woods 03855
• Mades-Johnstone 530302
• Mid-Valley 530303
• Munhall 03856
• Norton Creek 530308
• Richmond 03857
• St. Charles East 03858
• St. Charles North 530305

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Building Codes Cont.

• Thompson 03859
• Wasco 03860
• Wild Rose 03861
• Wredling 530301

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Did you remember to sign the form?

• Look for the signature line on the bottom

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Questions?

• Contact Membership Chairperson,
• Laura Schroeder at
• laura.schroeder_at_d303.org
• Haines Middle School [phone]

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Did you remember the quiz?What is our
districts vision statement?
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• The District 303 School Community empowers and
  inspires ALL to
• Attain excellence
• Learn with passion and
• Live with integrity       
• in a changing world.

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The SCEA thanks you for your time!