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The Board of Reference is the judicial body of the WEA. If consists of five members appointed by the President, and approved by the Congress each June. The members of the Board of Reference serve three-year, staggard terms. They handle any disputes that come up within the union.
The Board of Trustees is the executive body of the union. It is comprised of the President, Vice President, Congressional Trustee, four Zone Trustees, and the Executive Director. All members are elected for two-year term, with the exception of the Executive Director who is hired by the WEA and the Fitzgerald Education Association.
Independent Michigan Political Action Committee of Teachers (IMPACT) is the political action arm of the Warren Education Association and Fitzgerald Education Association. It is governed by its own board of trustees, who are elected by WEA and FEA members to alternating two-year terms. They make decisions about supporting candidates and issues that impact all or our lives as public education employees.
The bargaining team represents the WEA during contract negotiations. It is chaired by the President and reports to the Board of Trustees, Congress and the membership.
The Curriculum Steering Committee (CSC) is a joint committee consisting of 7 WEA members, 6 school administrators, and 1 central office administrator. This committee recommends changes in curriculum that are later approved by the school board. The CSC also controls a budget that may be used by WEA members for attending conferences and workshop. Each member is elligible every other year for these purposes. Applications are available in your building. Six of the seven members from the WEA are elected by level for two year-alternating terms. The seventh member is appointed by the President.
The PR Committee is a vital part of the WEA. It organizes many different projects, including Read Across America, Fall poster contest, Showcasing Public Schools, and the new teacher TGIF's just to name a few. Members of the committee are appointed by the President and approved by Congress.
The PSD committee is governed by our contract. There are eight members, four from the administration and four WEA members appointed by the President. Each year, PSD has a budget to give to WEA members to assist them in attending smaller conferences/activities. Each member is elligible to apply every other year to cover costs associated with conferences or projects.
Last Updated: June 26, 2008 2:17 PM