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Terms and Conditions Last updated: November 25, 2022 Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service. Interpretation and Definitions Interpretation The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural. ​ Definitions For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions: means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority. refers to: Florida, United States (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Polk Education Association, 730 East Davidson St. Bartow, FL 33830. means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet. refers to the Website. Terms and Conditions (also referred as "Terms") mean these Terms and Conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service. ​ Third-party Social Media Service means any services or content (including data, information, products or services) provided by a third-party that may be displayed, included or made available by the Service. refers to Polk Education Association, accessible from http://polkea.com/ means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable. ​ Acknowledgment These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. These Terms and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service. ​ Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service. ​ By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions then You may not access the Service. ​ You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Service. ​ Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Company. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Application or the Website and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service. ​ ​ Links to Other Websites Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company. ​ The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services. ​ We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that You visit. ​ Termination We may terminate or suspend Your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if You breach these Terms and Conditions. Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately. ​ Limitation of Liability Notwithstanding any damages that You might incur, the entire liability of the Company and any of its suppliers under any provision of this Terms and Your exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing shall be limited to the amount actually paid by You through the Service or 100 USD if You haven't purchased anything through the Service. ​ To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, loss of privacy arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use the Service, third-party software and/or third-party hardware used with the Service, or otherwise in connection with any provision of this Terms), even if the Company or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the remedy fails of its essential purpose. ​ Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, which means that some of the above limitations may not apply. In these states, each party's liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. ​ "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" Disclaimer The Service is provided to You "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" and with all faults and defects without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of its Affiliates and its and their respective licensors and service providers, expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, with respect to the Service, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement, and warranties that may arise out of course of dealing, course of performance, usage or trade practice. Without limitation to the foregoing, the Company provides no warranty or undertaking, and makes no representation of any kind that the Service will meet Your requirements, achieve any intended results, be compatible or work with any other software, applications, systems or services, operate without interruption, meet any performance or reliability standards or be error free or that any errors or defects can or will be corrected. Without limiting the foregoing, neither the Company nor any of the company's provider makes any representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied: (i) as to the operation or availability of the Service, or the information, content, and materials or products included thereon; (ii) that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free; (iii) as to the accuracy, reliability, or currency of any information or content provided through the Service; or (iv) that the Service, its servers, the content, or e-mails sent from or on behalf of the Company are free of viruses, scripts, trojan horses, worms, malware, timebombs or other harmful components. ​ Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain types of warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights of a consumer, so some or all of the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to You. But in such a case the exclusions and limitations set forth in this section shall be applied to the greatest extent enforceable under applicable law. ​ Governing Law The laws of the Country, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Terms and Your use of the Service. Your use of the Application may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws. Disputes Resolution If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company. ​ For European Union (EU) Users If You are a European Union consumer, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident in. ​ United States Legal Compliance You represent and warrant that (i) You are not located in a country that is subject to the United States government embargo, or that has been designated by the United States government as a "terrorist supporting" country, and (ii) You are not listed on any United States government list of prohibited or restricted parties. ​ ​ Severability and Waiver Severability If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. ​ Waiver Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms shall not effect a party's ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach. ​ Translation Interpretation These Terms and Conditions may have been translated if We have made them available to You on our Service. You agree that the original English text shall prevail in the case of a dispute. ​ Changes to These Terms and Conditions We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at Our sole discretion. ​ By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the website and the Service. ​ Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You can contact us: By email: polk@floridaea.org By phone number: 863-533-0908 By mail: 730 East Davidson St. Bartow, FL 33830

Polk Education Association Your local union representing teachers, paraeducators and ESP/Secretaries working in the Polk School District. We bargain your contracts and guarantee your contractual rights. Join PEA Your Union Updates Video Video Our Most Popular Resources MOUs Explore PEA schedules, calendars, grants, stipends and more. Evaluations Download manuals and timelines to assist with SAO and yearly evaluations. Contracts View contracts and pay level changes for teacher, paraeducator, and ESP staff. Health & Insurance Find information from Polk County Public Schools about insurance benefits, the health & wellness center, healthful links, and details from risk management. Member Benefits Get details on the legal, financial, travel, and insurance deals available to PEA members. Contact Officials Locate your legislators, contact senators, read bills and statutes. Affiliates Learn more about the organizations and associations we are partnered with at the local, state, and national levels. PCPS Board Meetings View agendas, minutes, and videos of the district Board Meetings. Critical Updates & News Stay Connected Latest News Check out our monthly updates happening in our local community. Stay on top of bargaining, endorsements, and other important PEA updates. Social Media Are you connected on our socials? We are constantly sharing news, updates, and videos on social media. Click the links below to follow your favorites. Calendar & Events Join us at an upcoming event! Check our calendar for latest meet-ups, rallies, meetings, professional development, and other educational events. Read more View Calendar PEA Officers and Staff President: Stephanie Yocum Vice President: Jim Palmer Secretary/Treasurer: Kat Nickell Service Unit Director: Wilfredo Tellado Service Unit Director: Kevin Moran Membership Secretary: Lisa Francoeur Clerk/Receptionist: Nieves Ramos

MOU Directory Choose a category below to view specific PEA / Polk County Public Schools MOU documents and details. Calendars Planning Time Stipends/Paygrades Summer GCU TCT Orientation Calendars School Calendars 23-24 and 24-25 10 Early Dismissal Days Stipends / Paygrades FINAL PEA MOU Secretary Paygrades for SBS-FSRS-PRS12 ESE VE Behavior Academic Cluster Unit Expectations-Recruit-Retention Stipend GCU Teachers Coaching Teachers Teachers Coaching Teachers PD Grand Canyon Univ Cohort 1 Attachment-Teachers Coaching Teachers GCU Commitment - Reimbursement Agreement Cohort 1 Summer Magnet 23-24 Expectations-Summer PD-South Pointe-Willow Oak Planning Time Seven TOP Elem Schools 23-24 July PD-Staff Expectations-Planning Time Orientation 23-24 and 24-25 Teacher Pre-Planning Days with Student Orientation Guidelines

Contracts View the collective bargaining agreements for teachers, paraeducators, and ESP staff. These newly approved contracts and pay schedules were negotiated on your behalf by the Polk Education Association. Teachers Paraeducators ESPs Teacher Contracts Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement This contract is for classroom teachers including but not limited to Teachers, Counselors, Social Workers, Media Specialists, Special Education, and Therapists. ​ Teacher Salary Pay Level Movement Updated pay level changes for Teachers. Paraeducator Contracts Paraeducator Collective Bargaining Agreement This updated contract agreement is for all paraeducator staff. Paraeducator Pay Level Changes Updated pay level changes for all paraeducators. Educational Support Personnel Contracts ESP Collective Bargaining Agreement This contract is for all Educational Support Personnel. ESP Pay Level Changes Updated pay level changes for all Educational Support Personnel.

Polk Education Association Your local union representing teachers, paraeducators and ESP/Secretaries working in the Polk School District. We bargain your contracts and guarantee your contractual rights. Join PEA We're waiting... The PEA Bargaining Team is ready to come back to the table, but the district is not. Our employees have made it clear--they want negotiations to start now and they want to know what they will be making BEFORE the start of the next school year. Email our school board members to encourage them to MAKE the district team come back to the table! Email them now! 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.” Your Union Updates Video Video Our Most Popular Resources MOUs Explore PEA schedules, calendars, grants, stipends and more. Evaluations Download manuals and timelines to assist with SAO and yearly evaluations. Contracts View contracts and pay level changes for teacher, paraeducator, and ESP staff. Health & Insurance Find information from Polk County Public Schools about insurance benefits, the health & wellness center, healthful links, and details from risk management. Member Benefits Get details on the legal, financial, travel, and insurance deals available to PEA members. Contact Officials Locate your legislators, contact senators, read bills and statutes. Affiliates Learn more about the organizations and associations we are partnered with at the local, state, and national levels. PCPS Board Meetings View agendas, minutes, and videos of the district Board Meetings. Critical Updates & News Stay Connected Latest News Check out our monthly updates happening in our local community. Stay on top of bargaining, endorsements, and other important PEA updates. Social Media Are you connected on our socials? We are constantly sharing news, updates, and videos on social media. Click the links below to follow your favorites. Calendar & Events Join us at an upcoming event! Check our calendar for latest meet-ups, rallies, meetings, professional development, and other educational events. Read more View Calendar PEA Officers and Staff President: Stephanie Yocum Vice President: Jim Palmer Secretary/Treasurer: Kat Nickell Service Unit Director: Wilfredo Tellado Service Unit Director: Branden Lane Membership Secretary: Lisa Francoeur Clerk/Receptionist: Nieves Ramos Member Organizer: Elizabeth Rasmussen

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Health & Insurance Find information from Polk County Public Schools about insurance benefits, the health & wellness center, healthful links, and details from risk management. Documents Websites Documents Teladoc Flyer Get medical assistance at home quickly through your computer, phone, or app. Download the app today. Benefits Resource Guide Find staff contact information for questions about employee benefits, leave of absence, retirement, workers compensation, and risk management. Blue Cross Guide Use this guide for options on where to go when seeking medical care. There are recommendations when to use Teladoc, the Health Center, your PCP, Urgent Care, or the ER. Websites Polk County Public Schools Health & Wellness Site Discover the programs and resources available through the district. Use the healthful links and calendar for the latest information and events. Polk County Public Schools Employee Benefits Site Find details about the benefits as a Polk County Schools employee. Links to retirement, insurance, salary schedules, health clinics, and more.

Polk Education Association Your local union representing teachers, paraeducators and ESP/Secretaries working in the Polk School District. We bargain your contracts and guarantee your contractual rights. Join PEA Video Video Your Union Updates Tentative Agreements Our Most Popular Resources MOUs Explore PEA schedules, calendars, grants, stipends and more. Evaluations Download manuals and timelines to assist with SAO and yearly evaluations. Contracts View contracts and pay level changes for teacher, paraeducator, and ESP staff. Health & Insurance Find information from Polk County Public Schools about insurance benefits, the health & wellness center, healthful links, and details from risk management. Member Benefits Get details on the legal, financial, travel, and insurance deals available to PEA members. Contact Officials Locate your legislators, contact senators, read bills and statutes. Affiliates Learn more about the organizations and associations we are partnered with at the local, state, and national levels. PCPS Board Meetings View agendas, minutes, and videos of the district Board Meetings. Critical Updates & News Stay Connected Latest News Check out our monthly updates happening in our local community. Stay on top of bargaining, endorsements, and other important PEA updates. Social Media Are you connected on our socials? We are constantly sharing news, updates, and videos on social media. Click the links below to follow your favorites. Calendar & Events Join us at an upcoming event! Check our calendar for latest meet-ups, rallies, meetings, professional development, and other educational events. Read more View Calendar PEA Officers and Staff President: Stephanie Yocum Vice President: Jim Palmer Secretary/Treasurer: Kat Nickell Service Unit Director: Wilfredo Tellado Service Unit Director: Kevin Moran Membership Secretary: Lisa Francoeur Clerk/Receptionist: Nieves Ramos