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<br /> OhioSchools<br /> AUGUST 2005<br /> Member Resource Guide<br /> Fighting anti-education attacks<br /> OHIO SCHOOLS AUGUST 2005 55<br /> You try to prepare your students for tomorrow.<br /> But what about your family?<br /> No one knows better than you how<br /> difficult it is to balance being a parent<br /> and a teacher. And, since your days<br /> are so busy, trying to juggle both may<br /> sometimes cause you to postpone<br /> making important decisions.<br /> Why not take some time now to<br /> reexamine your insurance needs and<br /> consider enrolling in the NEA Group<br /> Term Life Insurance Plan, issued by<br /> The Prudential Insurance Company of<br /> America. It's basic coverage that helps<br /> provide affordable protection for your<br /> family. This plan is designed to help<br /> offset the income your family would<br /> lose, should something happen to you.<br /> There are many convenient<a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=1"> OhioSchools </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=2"> You try to prepare your students for tomorrow. B</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=3"> COVER STORY 24 Fighting back OEA local</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=4"> PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Fight of a lifetime During </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=5"> NOTEBOOK photo court</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=6"> Some 15,000 OEA members and education supporters </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=7"> Rally participants take their message to the stre</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=8"> OEA President Gary Allen and Vice President Patri</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=9"> Create a cover for Ohio Schools Ohio Schools </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=10"> EXTRA CREDIT Apply now for NEA Foundation G</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=11"> EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Hard questions, ha</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=12"> MAKING THE GRADE OEA honors members with 2005 aw</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=13"> ESP OF THE YEAR AWARD OEA ESP of the Year James M</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=14"> PEACE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS/PAUL SWADDLING </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=15"> Creating a piece of art to reflect the hopes and </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=16"> SUBJECT MATTER Quality and accountability EDUCA</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=17"> The ESB will focus on existing preparation </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=18"> FEATURE 2004-2005 Ohio teacher salaries T he sala</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=19"> Top BA Minimum Top Care</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=20"> FEATURE A student library assistant checks out it</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=21"> Since those initial conversations, INFOhio </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=22"> An equally important goal became creating a</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=23"> According to Cynthia DuChane, Project Coord</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=24"> Public education takes hit in Ohio’s budget O </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=25"> ing agreement is renewed during the existence of </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=26"> COVER STORY Fighting back OEA LOCAL ASSOCIATIO</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=27"> In a time when it's tough for districts to secure</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=28"> GROWING THREAT Three Rivers Schools has be</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=29"> OHIO SCHOOLS AUGUST 2005 27</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=30"> Your leadership team Member Resource Guide Gary </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=31"> OEA District Associations O EA'</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=32"> OEA Executive Committee T he 57-membe</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=33"> Judith Malinowski Rebecca Mayer </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=34"> OEA field office information* REGION 1 COLUMBUS V</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=35"> REGION 3 BOARDMAN Trumbull-Portage Jt .SC Herman </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=36"> Member Resource Guide 34 OHIO SCHOOLS AU Southwe</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=37"> OEA HEADQUARTERS 225 East Broad Street P.O. Box </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=38"> Attorney referral Member Resource Guide A </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=39"> HAMILTON COUNTY Norma Holt Davis, Esq. 1205 Pendl</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=40"> Your dues dollars Y </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=41"> $$$$$$$$$$$ OEA dues YOUR OEA DUES DOLLARS PR</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=42"> OEA offers members a variety of services designed</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=43"> contract rights are jeopardized; personnel file m</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=44"> OSEA member Kitrina Vickery networking with Senat</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=45"> OEA awards and scholarships OEA presents awards </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=46"> 2005-2006 OEA Membership Promotion and Retention </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=47"> OEA 21 Implementation Team issues “Whole System” </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=48"> THE NEXT STEP The IOT recommendations wer</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=49"> ASSOCIATION Materials available to local presiden</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=50"> · Copies of the Ohio Public Employee Collecti</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=51"> Elections for local delegates must be held </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=52"> With NEA Member Benefits and OEA ACCESS, membersh</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=53"> HEALTH AND DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAMS NEA Memb</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=54"> OEA Executive Committee actions A t it</a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=55"> Low rates exclusively for NEA members like you. </a> <a title="August 2005 Ohio Schools page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d678978?page=56"> ATTENTION POSTMASTER: PLEASE DELIVER NO LATER THA</a>