Oklahoma Education Association

putting education first

Alicia Priest (Chairperson) Lela Odom (Staff Liaison) Jenny Prather(Board Liaison) Lyndal Caddell Todd Crabtree Brittany McCalvin Chuck Pack Matthew Trosper Carolyn White Lorna Williams Torri Janzen (SOEA President)

• Member Input (that’s you filling out the survey at the end)

• November 2nd - Budget Open Hearing - noon at the OEA Building

• Managers take input and develop drafts• January 24 & 25-Budget Committee meets to

adopt budget• February 1st-Presented to the BOD• February 21st -Board Meeting for adoption• April 25 & 26-Delegate Assembly

OEA REVENUE:

Member DuesNEA grantsOther smaller sources

o ads in publicationso interest on

investmentso legal reimbursements

through Kate Frank/

DuShane Fund

Member advocacy Collective Bargaining training & assistance Local Assoc. Advocacy Research Compilation of and online access to local

bargaining agreements and information Advocacy Conference and member trainings

Protects member rights and legal representation in employment disputes

In-house lawyers and legal personnel Personal Legal Services Program (PLSP) and

Statewide Attorney Referral Program Educators Employment Liability Insurance Representation of local associations in bargaining

disputes and contract enforcement Statewide litigation to ensure protections of rights

and public education

Lobbying activities Monitoring state agencies Organizing and expanding political activities and

involvement Providing information to members Recruiting voluntary contributions for candidates Coalition building

Membership materials and recruitment The Education Focus (magazine) OEA Insider OEA website Social Media Legislative e-newsletter Campaign e-newsletter Association communications Public and media relations Promotion of public education

OEA Student program Building and maintaining strong locals Leadership identification and training Assisting local leaders in promoting your

professional organization Being a resource to OEA members and the

needs of our locals Member Benefits programs and services

Quality Professional Development including TLE and Common Core Cadre Training

Certification & licensure Parental involvement including Community

Conversations for Minority Outreach Leadership development OEA Fall Professional Day NBPTS-National Board for Professional Teaching

Standards

For questions or comments, please contact Alicia Priest:budget@okea.org. When you are ready,

click on the link below to take the online budget survey.Budget Survey

*The information in the “webinar” and survey are intended for the sole purpose of seeking budget input from OEA members. Any other use is prohibited.