Short Takes

Board of Ed OKs FY13 Budget

In a unanimous vote this past Tuesday, the Board of Education approved its recommended operating budget for next year. Details of the budget can be found at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/budget/ Learn more.

Board of Ed affirms opposition to pension shift, initiates possible review of flyer distribution policy

In its review of pending state legislation, the Board of Ed reaffirmed its strong opposition to a shift of state pension costs onto counties. Learn more.
 

MCEA yard sign campaign underway

In its review of pending state legislation, the Board of Ed reaffirmed its strong opposition to a shift of state pension costs onto counties. Learn more.

Board of Education election recommendations

MCEA, through its candidate recommendation process, is endorsing for the Board of Education: Chris Barclay in District 4, Phil Kauffman for an At-Large seat, and Jean Ellinport and Fred Evans in District 2. election. Learn more

Statewide teacher town hall meeting February 27

In partnership with the Marc Steiner Show, MSEA is helping to organize a Teacher Town Hall which will be broadcast live on WEAA 88.9, Delmarva Public Radio, and other outlets. Learn more.

Be a delegate to the NEA and MSEA Rep Assemblies

Interested in representing your colleagues? Want to learn more about how the National Education Association and the Maryland State Education Association work? Learn more.

MSEA Election

Make sure to cast your ballot in the MSEA election. This year the president, vice-president and five seats for the board of directors will be elected. You can find out more about the process and read candidate bios here. Learn more.

Member’s only insurance opportunities from American Fidelity

Click here for information on members only benefits opportunities on insurance plans offered through American Fidelity Assurance Company. The open enrollment period is February 21 – March 2. Learn more.

Tax information

If you itemize your federal income taxes, your membership dues in MCEA, MSEA and NEA can qualify as a deductible business expense (see http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p529.pdf ). Click here for specific amounts http://www.mceanea.org/pdf/2011taxes.pdf

NEA Convention Host Committee volunteers sought

This year’s convention is in Washington D.C., June 30 – July 5 and volunteers are needed. The committee is charged with recruiting enough volunteers to serve during the 2012 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Learn more.

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