Parchment Education Association Welcome We are a professional

Parchment Education Association Welcome! We are a professional organization working to ensure that the education of our students and the working environments of our members are of the highest quality.

Our Pride 1. A strong contract with provisions not present in many other district agreements (sick leave bank, critical needs bank, association control in evaluation process, etc. ) 2. Innovators – teachers who have contributed to curriculum, scheduling, assessments and methodology.

Our Pride 3. Competitive salary and benefits compared to other county districts. 4. Strong member involvement in association leadership and district activities (coaching, community events, church and civic organizations) 5. Willingness to work collaboratively (rather than combatively) with district administration.

Our Challenges Declining PEA membership Declining student enrollment Limited resources for teaching materials, guest speakers, field trips, etc. Unfunded, unfilled Schedule 'B' positions Stalled contract talks

The Recent History 2001 District Enrollment = 1963 PEA members = 121 2008 District Enrollment = 1698 (projected) PEA members = 104

The Recent History 2008 District Enrollment = 1698 (projected) A 12. 8% decline PEA members = 104 A 14% decline

District Budgets 2001 Annual Spending = $14. 4 million 2008 Budget = $16. 4 million A 12. 7% INCREASE PEA Membership down 14% Spending UP 12. 7% Show Me The Money!!!

Teacher Total Comp 2008 -2009 2007 -2008 2006 -2007 2005 -2006 2004 -2005 2003 -2004 $8, 354, 991 $8, 848, 880 $8, 858, 972 $8, 606, 660 $8, 713, 002 $8, 544, 781 This year = $493, 889 LESS than last year and $189, 790 LESS than 2003!

Our Next Steps 1. Consistent, clear communication 2. UNITY 3. Continued Excellence 4. Accountability

Who to Ask 1. Your building representative 2. Your executive board officers 3. Your mentor teacher or team/grade level colleague 4. Your MEA uniserve director

Our Site www. geocities. com/parchmentea