Polk Education Association
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MOUs out for Review:
For all employees covered under the Teacher CBA, please review the following MOU for distribution of TSIA funds. The official vote will be conducted by district email August 7th - 14th. Please vote and have your voice heard!
For all employees covered under the Teacher CBA AND all CDAT Paras, please review the following MOU for SAP Training during early release in October. The official vote will be conducted by district email August 7th - 14th. Please vote and have your voice heard!
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PCPS School Board, District 3 Screenings
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Para
“I received a letter of discipline based on an unfounded anonymous complaint. My union went to bat for me to get it removed."
ESP
“My administrator was not providing me coverage for lunch breaks and my time was repeatedly cut short. PEA got involved, fixed the issue, and got me back pay for the time I worked through."
Teacher
“Thank you PEA for offering valuable professional development! With the help of their review course, I was able to pass my Reading K-12 Exam and earn my endorsement.”
Former PEA President Marianne Capoziello honored with mural and Board Room Dedication!
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Former PEA and PEA-Retired President Rhea McKinney honored with mural and Conference Room Dedication!
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President: Stephanie Yocum
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Executive Vice President: Kat Nickell
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Secretary/Treasurer: Patrick Bentley
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Vice President of Teachers: Robyn Silva
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Vice President of Paraeducators: Michele Masse
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Service Unit Director: Branden Lane
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Service Unit Director: Nadia Hernandez
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Membership Secretary: Lisa Francoeur
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Clerk/Receptionist: Nieves Ramos