What do our Committees do?

Bargaining:

Also known as the Negotiations Committee. The Bargaining Committee surveys members and prepares a proposal package to be negotiated with the Governing Board by the Association's negotiating team. This package will cover all areas of member welfare and general working conditions.

Committee Members

Membership: Heather Johnson - Chair

The Membership Committee organizes and conducts membership enrollment. Its members shall attempt to enroll members and former members for the current school year.

Committee Members

Political and Legislative: Robin Abrams-Ryan - Chair

Committee Members

The Political and Legislative committee shall have a broad concern for state and national legislation affecting the interest of the Association. It shall inform members about newly proposed and enacted legislation related to their welfare; promote activities leading to the passage of desirable legislation; encourage members to exercise their responsibility to vote and their right to participate in political activity.

Advocacy:

The Advocacy committee shall explore and prepare programs for securing satisfactory policies and procedures for addressing grievance issues. It shall be proactive in seeking to prevent, provide alternative solutions, and resolve any problem or issue involving the defense of our members individual rights.

Social/Retirement:

The Social and Retirement Committee organizes such social activities that promote fellowship within the Association.

Budget: Heather Johnson - Chair

The Budget Committee prepares and proposes to the Executive Board a plan of action for a budget for the Association each year.

Elections:

Committee Members

The Elections Committee handles the end of year elections that fill our MESP officer positions, (ARs) Association Representatives as well as elections for AEA Delegate Assembly and National RA representatives from MESP.

Newsletter: Heather Johnson

Special Committees:

If you are interested in becoming a member of any of these committees please contact the Chairperson or any of the committee members. Your MESP Officers can also help you get the information. Member support is vital to creating a strong Association and we welcome all volunteers.