Welcome to the
SCEA!
Saint Charles Education
Association New Member
Orientation
CUSD 303 Information
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13,000 students
12 elementary schools
3 middle schools
2 high schools
Pre-school facilities
Special education
consortium
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Serving:
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St. Charles
West Chicago
South Elgin
Wayne
Campton Hills
Wasco
Elburn
Unincorporated Kane
County.
That’s right, we’re BIG!!!
D303’s 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.
And now, you are
part of our team!
But wait, there’s more for
you….
Invest in Excellence
With the SCEA
St. Charles Education Association
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What is it?
Our Union
Who is part of it?
Approximately
1,050 Pre-K—12
Education
Professionals
The SCEA is affiliated with
This means you will
join three professional
organizations at once!
St. Charles Education Association
Illinois Education Association
National Education Association
The SCEA…
Keeps you informed
 Advocates for you and your career
 Bargains contracts
 Answers your questions
 Elects leaders who serve on local, state
and national levels
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The SCEA has negotiated
Competitive salaries
 Health insurance benefits
 $25,000 life insurance coverage
 Optional sick bank membership
 Local retirement incentives
 Safe working conditions
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The SCEA works collaboratively with the
District 303 Administration on many joint
committees such as the:
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Evaluation Committee
RIF Committee
Professional Development Committee
Professional Growth Committee
Compensation Committee
Student Services Council
Insurance Committee
Curriculum Advisory
PERA Committee
SCEA Structure
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Executive Board
 Officers, Committee Chairs, IEA UD, Jackie Robbins
 This board meets once a month
 SCEA
Senate
 One Chief communicator per building
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Representative Assembly
 Building Association Representative
(BARS-one for every 15 members)
The Senators, BARs and Executive Board meet once a
month to discuss your concerns and share information
SCEA Officers and Chairs
Pam Turriff, President
 Bob Freitag, VP High Schools, GPA for
Region 53
 Leah Hudson, VP Middle Schools,
Grievance Chair
 Brian Tucker, VP Westside Elementary
 Jen Adam, Eastside Elementary
 Gail Simpson, VP Special Ed
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SCEA Officers and Chairs cont.
Pat Stacey, Secretary and Negotiations
Chair
 Joe Blomquist, Treasurer
 Pam Hall, Sick Bank Chair
 Laura Schroeder, Elections Chair
 Jill Aikens, Membership Chair
 Senators: one per building
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What is the Right to
Representation?
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You always have someone available to
help you when needed, and a contract
which provides basic employment rights.
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When in doubt, contact your building
Senator or BAR for assistance. They can
even attend meetings with you and your
supervisor!
SCEA Membership Benefits
Liability coverage
 Insurance discounts
 Professional legal assistance
 NEA Professional Library
 Legal Representation
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NEA Benefits Include:
Discounts at many stores and companies
 Insurance
 Investment opportunities
 Credit cards
 Loans
 Publications
 Attorney Referral Program
 Travel, hotel and car rental
 discounts
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How do I find all of these great
benefits?
Simple!
Go to either www.ieanea.org
or www.nea.org
and click on “Member Benefits”
Additional Savings Online
Once you receive your
membership card, visit
www.ieanea.org
Examples of savings participants:
Costco
Target
JC Penny
Best Buy
HP Land’s End
Restaurant.com
Red Roof Inn Jeep
Whirlpool
Hertz
NEA Auto Purchase Advantage
Bekins Van Lines
How do I Join?
It’s simple!
We will walk you through filling out the
membership form at your table in just a
few moments. Your building Senator or
BAR will help!!
Jill will explain the rest!
How much is the cost?
$180 NEA
 $457 IEA
 $100 SCEA
 Total $ 737
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 Optional
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donation to FCPE ($10 suggested)
Part-time professional’s dues for NEA and
IEA are prorated
50%
25%
$100 NEA
 $244 IEA
 $100 SCEA
 $444 Total
$60.25 NEA
$137 IEA
$100 SCEA
$297.25 Total
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What if I don’t want to join?
People who don’t 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 $30 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 $36.85 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!
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You have a voice as a member!
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You can vote on our contract!
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You can hold an elected position!
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You can make a difference!!!!!!!
Form
Now, let’s fill out the form….
NEA – AC-1-100
 IEA
 Local dues
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CUSD #303 1737170
 SCEA 5303
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$180
$457
$100
$737
Building Codes
Anderson 03851
Bell-Graham 530306
Corron 530307
Davis 03852
Ferson Creek 05452
Fox Ridge 05453
Haines 03853
Lincoln 03854
Building Codes Con’t.
Little Woods 03855
Mades-Johnstone 530302
Mid-Valley 530303
Munhall 03856
Norton Creek 530308
Richmond 03857
St. Charles East 03858
St. Charles North 530305
Building Codes Con’t.
Thompson 03859
Wasco 03860
Wild Rose 03861
Wredling 530301
Did you remember
to sign the form?
Look for the signature line on
the bottom
Questions?
Contact Membership Chairperson,
Jill Aikens at
Jill.Aikens@d303.org
Wredling Middle School
Voting is a must!!
Tina Zucker is here from North
High School to register anyone who has not
yet registered to vote!! She is at the table in
the back and will only be here for a short
time, so please make your way back there
as soon as you have completed the SCEA
membership form so she can get you
registered for the upcoming election.
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The SCEA thanks
you for your time!
Pam Turriff
SCEA President
630-450-9163
pturriff@d303.org