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ALABAMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The Official PublicaTiOn Of The educaTiOn assOciaTiOn Volume 131, NumBeR 10 • APRIl 14, 2014

In a tough legislative year, AEA protected schools and educators

Stopped Pay cut stopped, PEEHIP funding educator pay cut restored in legislature’s education budget With the target still squarely on the backs of at the top of AEA’s 2014 legislative agenda: education employees, the 2014 legislative session the protection of PEEHIP; the halt to any Protected abruptly ended April 3 after the passage of an expansion of the Alabama Accountability Act; education budget that did not include an educator and, the defeat of the attempted use of student PEEHIP pay raise. The budget was sent to Governor test scores as a replacement for seniority in Bentley who has repeatedly vowed to veto the determining a teacher’s value in the classroom. budget if it did not include at least a two percent The 2014 lobbying efforts displayed by AEA pay increase for all education employees. Killed members were unprecedented and resulted in efforts to In spite of the long odds, AEA members and thousands of phone calls, emails and personal visits staff worked tirelessly against the legislative with legislators. It took all of us working together expand AAA supermajority and to defeat the proposed educator pay cut. And, as achieved victory of press time, there is still a chance that Governor on three of the Bentley will veto the Education Trust Fund budget Defeated four items and provide the pay raise educators deserve. LIFO Will the doctor heal sick budget? As the Alabama School Journal went to press on April 9, there was still no word from Governor Bentley’s office about the future of the 2014 Education Trust Fund budget that was sent to him by the . The governor has until April 13 to either keep his pay raise promise or deny educators the raise they deserve. All AEA members are encouraged to contact Governor Bentley and ask him, again, to keep his promise and VETO the budget. PAGE SLUG: PUbLicAtion nAmE, PAGE CMYK

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Stop the Time to weed out bad seeds ALABAMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Alabama educators have been sizes are it as in this case) regarding board of directors attacks under siege by Montgomery larger now public schools and its teachers, President politicians who took the reigns than they As your state support professionals, and Anita Gibson president, of government four years were 15 administrators. State leaders I had the Vice President ago. Under the new regime, years ago, used to value public education Sheila Hocutt Remington opportunity the Republican legislative and multi- and showed their support to serve as Past President leadership has cut school generational through actions rather than an observer Dorothy J. Strickland at the funding in Alabama more than educators are platitudes. State leaders nea directors International any other state in the country. discouraging used to understand that the Sherry Tucker Summit on The Republican legislative their Dr. Henry C. Mabry, future of the state depended Dr. Susan C. Brown AEA Executive Charlene McCoy the Teaching leadership has attempted to children upon embracing rather than Anita Gibson, Secretary Ashley Strickland Profession. AEA President give over a billion dollars of from penalizing public education There were administrator President public education money to entering the profession. and the educators who take participants Dr. Cathy McNeal corporate interests, and this care of our school children. from 16 nations, including We have a shortage of teachers Postsecondary Representative Finland, Hong Kong, Japan, group has increased class Vacant for core subject matter, and Belgium, Brazil, Canada, sizes. They have taken away Exercise your right to thanks to the new budgeting vote in June primary esP Representative and the People’s Republic money from every school Carol Hiett of China. The participants system these baboons put district in the state and given We have let you know and will acT President included education in place, we will see more it to Bob Riley to dole out for continue to let you know which Bonita English ministers and education funding cuts in 2016 even private school scholarships. lawmakers are supportive aeRa President employee union leaders though there should be $1 from countries and regions of public education and the Robert Davis billion in the bank at that with high-performing and Historic siege against identities of those who are not. saea President time. Class sizes will be even rapidly-improving education public education Concerning those lawmakers Brooke Brock bigger, fewer educators will systems. Presenters shared The Republican legislative up for reelection in June and/ district 1 directors the understanding that great man the schools, and children Michelle Robinson leadership has taken away job or November, please exercise education employees are a will have fewer resources to Pam Baker protections; and they have your right to vote and help prerequisite to producing learn in less safe environments Stephanie Craig Taylor consistently high levels of refused to provide necessary us weed out the bad seeds in thanks to how the Republican District 2 Directors achievement for every student. supplies, equipment, and Montgomery. With your help Tammy Sims legislative leadership has set For many, there was another a safe environment for our and your family’s help, the Theresa Leonard the stage if they are allowed shared understanding – what school children and educators. future of public education can Elaine Carter it takes to attract and retain to continue without reprisal. They have worked to water get back on track. The primary district 3 directors great education employees down professional teaching elections are in June and many Vivian Crosby for every student. There Elections matter - you Amelia Couch were frank conversations requirements, worked to have the power to Republican challengers will be Shannon Clark debilitate public schools, and on the ballot, and there will be across four areas: Teacher decide future District 4 Directors Recruitment and Preparation; they have cut the pay of every some Democratic incumbents Arthur Crumpler Every soul interested in public Development, Support, and single educator in the state. with challengers as well. Please David Holt Retention of Education education has the power to do educate yourselves and others Dr. Susan W. Brown Employees; Evaluation and These are each indisputable something about the atrocities about the candidates. Every district 5 directors Compensation; and Education facts. Historically, we that have already occurred educator needs to know which Gregory Martin Employee Engagement cannot find any time since and will further occur if these Benita Moyers in Education Reform. candidates are for public Reconstruction and just leaders running amuck are left Dr. David G. Belton education and which ones are Since we are often compared thereafter in which a group unchecked. Every educator district 6 directors not for public education. Bernard Sanderson to Finland, I was impressed of politicians has been so and their family members can Darryl Traylor when the very first thing anti-public schools as the get public education back on If in doubt, please ask, and Finland’s minister of education Charlotte Wilson ones currently in charge. the right course by throwing the staff will be happy to said was, “We love our district 7 directors the anti-education scoundrels provide you with information teachers. We really love our Since the 1930s and 1940s, Dr. Donna D. Strong teachers.” It soon became very out of office in the Republican regarding the candidates. Dr. Rhonda Mosley public education has made clear that education employees primary on June 3 or in the The next four years will be Bobby J. Pierson continuous improvements are given the respect they November general election. important for your livelihood until this short, four year deserve as professionals. and how students and Finland is heralded as number time period. In four, short Public educators are treated one in education around the years our schools have 10,000 schools by the state. Now The alabama school Journal world and their education fewer personnel and no are (USPS/ISSN 0011-821) is employees are 100 percent is the time to significant money has been reliant published weekly while the union. A comparison in our become informed Legislature is in session; put into school improvements. upon state country would be to look at and seize the normally twice a month A quarter million school government otherwise by the Alabama Massachusetts, whose schools opportunity are consistently ranked as children, mostly white, do not for money. Education Association, 422 to do Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, number one and whose have text books to take home Seventy cents AL 36103-4177. Periodical education employees are something for studying. The state spent of every public postage paid at Montgomery, 100 percent union. Does positive almost three times on school education dollar AL. Postmaster: Send address anyone else see a trend that rather than books seven years ago versus comes from the state. changes to Alabama School deserves another look? being seized by Journal, P.O. Box 4177, today, and the state no longer The state legislature those unfriendly politicians Montgomery, Ala. 36103-4177. Other recurring themes spends money anymore on makes the rules and who only wish harm upon in many of these countries professional development or spends the money Manuscripts and other material include strong communication public education. submitted for publication, as library enhancement. Class (or withholds between policy makers and well as advertising matter, the education employee should be addressed to unions; a commitment to find Managing Editor, Alabama School Journal, P.O. Box 4177, ways to bring “new” money Montgomery, AL 36103-4177 to the budget to fully fund or by email at myaea@alaedu. their education systems; and a org. sincere desire to bring respect TheLetter week before to Spring the Editorexperience. Their legislators and make sure our families to the profession of teaching Break we joined hundreds of were probably gracious and and friends remember Problems concerning to attract and retain the very delivery or addresses can be retirees and active education positive. Then they went to best individuals who have the voting record of our answered by calling toll free made the education of our employees in a rally on the the floor and voted. And the elected representatives. Will to 800.392.5839. All rights children a career choice. steps of the State House. majority voted against us. we be meek and mild and reserved. There were good speeches In spite of our efforts, our accept this attack on public I left the summit feeling Editor: Dr. Henry C. Mabry and words of encouragement cause lost and a budget was inspired, but also disappointed education employees and Associate Editor: Dr. Gregory T. passed that did not fully fund Graves. Managing Editor: Amy with the reality of what is from staff and legislators retirees or will we stand PEEHIP nor give a raise. Marlowe. Editorial Staff: Sandra happening in Alabama to our supporting our cause. Then up and say, “No more”? Jackson, Max McDaniel, Sheri education employees. I believe we descended upon the Legislators need to know Monfee, and Brannon Walden. the way forward for our state is House of Representatives to Will we make the through open, honest dialogue that regardless of whether we Advertising rate card furnished ask our respective legislators commitment to do the work that will result in a greater are in Montgomery or not, on request by contacting to help support those who respect for our profession to support funding to thanks to staff and our AEA Sheri Monfee toll free at support us and defeat those 800.392.5839. CONTENTS and the men and women who keep our PEEHIP costs Journal, we know how they © 2014 The Alabama School have devoted their lives to from going up and to give who do not? Will we make voted. We know that for four Journal. All rights reserved. the children of this state. Our our retirees and teachers years the majority has voted the phone calls, write the education professionals should a cost of living raise. time and again to decrease letters, send the emails, We encourage letters and be looked upon as the strong opinion articles from members funding for public education. post on Facebook, knock pillars of our communities Our personal experience with of AEA. All submissions must and our state. Instead, we Retirees have not received on doors, or tell our friends have your full name, mailing our legislator was good. He find ourselves labeled as the a COLA in eight years! and family? It is up to us. address, phone number, and stumbling block to education is a good man; our neighbor. local affiliation. Because of reform and we find our We believe most of those who The question now is; what Sincerely, space limitations, we reserve the right to edit for length. Paul and Susan Parker -continued on page 3, “Stop came to Montgomery that will we do? It is up to us to go Letters of less than 200 words the attacks“ day probably had a similar forth into our communities Retired are given preference for publication. SLUG -- PAGE 3 CMYK

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AEA UniServ Follow the money staff vacancy Many times, individuals want that was in his pocket. Given the circles poor rope in a political tug to dismiss clichés because they intended in which Bob travels, that of war. Alabama legislators are just that, clichés. However, for public probably would have been a are playing a very dangerous UniServ Director - there is usually a kernel of schools. Yes, day’s worth of phone calls. game in trying to break the District 18 truth to them, which is how you read it That’s right, the legislative bank of the Education Trust they get repeated enough correctly; supermajority can’t seem to Fund; in the process they are Systems: Autauga County, to become a cliché. One of currently, figure out how to provide also breaking the backs of Chilton County, Elmore the truest clichés that I’ve Bob Riley the children of Alabama children that attend public County, and Tallassee City found in this job is that in stands to with the necessary financial schools. As a military man, Dr. Gregory T. politics, follow the money. make $1.25 Graves, Associate resources needed to receive a I learned early on that even Application Deadline: million Executive Secretary proper education, yet money in times of war, children and As has been reported in 4:45 p.m., April 18, 2014 dollars a is no object when it comes churches are off limits. Yet, previous issues of the Journal, year from money taken out to paying Bob Riley. Neither we as voters have allowed the and elsewhere, you can follow Qualifications: of the Education Trust Fund. Rep. Mike Hubbard nor Sen. supermajority to seize control the money coming out of This is an undisputed fact. Del Marsh has any problems of the legislature by using the • Bachelor’s degree public school with passing legislation that church to get elected, only • Ability to develop and classrooms will increase Riley’s personal to watch them undermine implement/coordinate through the “Five percent of $25 million is exactly $1.25 income; yet, with a straight Alabama’s children during an effective membership Alabama million per year going for ‘administrative recruitment and retention face they had the audacity to the last four years. I digress. Accountability costs’ to groups taking taxpayer money that program say there is Act (AAA) was intended for public schools.” • Ability to work not enough “Alabama legislators are playing a very straight money independently and in Bob is one of the co-founders dangerous game, in trying to break the bank of into the pocket of former to give a collaborative/team of the Alabama Opportunity the Education Trust Fund; they are also breaking Governor Bob Riley. You educators environment Scholarship Fund. This is remember Bob. He was a much the backs of children that attend public schools.” • Effective consulting, the governor who called a one of 12 SGOs recognized training and presentation deserved pay raise. special session to take away thus far and is, by far, the The attempt to eliminate the skills your right to have your dues biggest. In 2013, it received Another cliché is that, you cap failed this session, but • Strong problem solving and payroll deducted, make it nearly $18 million in money know somebody by who their there is always another session conflict resolution skills illegal for you to serve in that was diverted from public friends are. This is also a very and, inevitably, another • Good written and verbal the legislature, and make schools. That means it got true statement in politics. attempt if this supermajority communication skills it a crime for you to get a to keep around $900,000 Bob’s partner in his SGO is stays in control. If you want to • Good organizing skills Christmas gift from a parent. off the backs of Alabama a guy out of Florida named make Bob Riley even richer • Ability to relate to and work taxpayers in just its first year. John Kirtley. Kirtley set up a and your pay smaller, vote well with people How do we know the money similar scam in Florida where to keep the supermajority is going to Bob? It’s a fairly But $1.25 million isn’t • Interest in and ability he has been able to rake in in power. It’s that simple. A enough. To help Bob increase to become involved in simple and direct line. Under millions. I encourage you to vote for the supermajority his profits, his buddies in the legislative and political AAA, $25 million comes out of look him up online and see is a vote to take money out supermajority tried to pass action activities public school classrooms each what he and his kind have of your classroom and put it an amendment to AAA in • Basic understanding in the year to fund “scholarships” done to drain public schools in Bob Riley’s pocket. The the last hours of the session. use of computer software that are nothing more than in Florida through vouchers. supermajority has cut your Currently, wealthy individuals programs such as word private school vouchers and That is what the architects of pay during their four years for whom the AAA was processing, spreadsheets and welfare for corporations and AAA intend to do in Alabama. in power, but their buddy data base applications the rich. However, to keep created can only divert up the former governor is about up appearances, the law to $7,500 of their taxes by The only reason to remove $900,000 ahead. On the giving the money to SGOs. General Duties: requires the money to be the $7,500 cap is to eventually other hand, a vote against laundered through something The supermajority tried to increase, or eliminate, the • To provide leadership the supermajority is a vote to called a scholarship granting eliminate that cap. Had the $25 million cap on diversion and assistance for the kill this diversion and many organization, or SGO. These cap been eliminated, Bob local association(s) which to SGOs. That is what Bob other anti-education bills compromise the UniServ SGOs get to keep a 5 percent could have simply called a Riley wants. For every dollar in the next session, and put District cut off the top. Five percent few of his superrich buddies, that cap is raised, he and his public school funds back of $25 million is exactly had them give his SGO $25 partner stand to make more • To advance the programs where they belong -- in public and promote the goals $1.25 million per year going million instead of paying money. I don’t fault anyone schools. The choice is yours. of the local associations, for “administrative costs” to those amounts in taxes, and for wanting to earn a living, the AEA, and the NEA groups taking taxpayer money walked off with a cool million but children make a very As always, together we stand. consistent with applicable policy. schools, the children we financial crisis we now face? and should be treated as such. serve, and our profession. Residence: Stop the attacks I encourage those not in We are also tax payers, and as Must be willing to reside in -continued from page 2, “Stop As a grandparent, parent, education to look closely at such I am deeply troubled by the attacks” the district to be served. and professional, I am who we are. We are more what this legislative agenda is democratic freedoms have concerned about the than education employees. doing to our public education become economic targets. damage being done to the We teach Sunday School, Accountability: system and the adverse effects Too many of our legislators educational opportunities we sing in the choir, we Employee will function it will have on our children’s under policies adopted by must be reminded that while for our state’s children. How belong to community civic future. We are also voters, the AEA Board of Directors compliance can be mandated, on earth do some legislators organizations, chair and and I feel confident we and will be accountable to excellence must be unleashed. expect to retain and attract organize charitable events AEA executive officers and We are the guardians of the the best of the best to our to support the needy in our will have our voices heard administrative staff. teaching profession and it profession when they are communities, work in soup at the polls in the primary is up to us to defend our constantly demoralizing kitchens, live and work in and general elections. As Salary: profession against the attacks what we stand for and expect our communities that we love the old saying goes, “You • Salary as per established we are facing. It is time to us to shoulder, from our and support. We are your can only kick a dog so many negotiated agreement. take a stand for our public own pockets, the cost of the neighbor. We are professionals times before it bites back!”

Fringe Benefits: • Annual Leave • Sick leave • Retirement same as public Letter to the Editor school employees Will you take the challenge? and destroy the balance for officials gave you. Did they on your behalf, or for their • Holidays, including a week Democrat or Republican? their own personal gains. follow through, has your own political gain? Their for Christmas Which party do you belong From the State House to the life/income become better? voting records will shock you. • Medical insurance and a to? No more straight ticket White House you see and If you can answer yes, then It is your right to see these contribution toward dental voting! I have decided we hear nothing but bickering, you are in a very small records. We have elected and vision insurance can no longer be for either spiteful and deceitful percentage and fortunate. officials in office now that • Accidental death insurance party. We need to study the actions taken. Politicians actually judge Christianity coverage while on If you answer no, if your Association business people who are running have stopped thinking cost of living has increased, on a political party. They for office and what they about the people they were or your income stayed the consider themselves stand for and will continue elected to represent. Their For application and further same or decreased, you Christians and continue information contact: to stand for. We need own personal gains have are the people who can to lie and deceive us. Darryl R. Sinkfield, Assistant to vote only for the best become their primary goals. turn this around. It can Vow to choose wisely and Executive Secretary for Field candidate, not the political only happen if you stand Services, Alabama Education There are still good and vote only for candidates party they are aligned in. up and say enough, you’re Association, P. O. Box 4177 honest people in our that will support ready for a change, you’re Montgomery, AL 36103- Political parties were government but they will public education. 4177 created to provide a balance be a dying breed if we keep tired of broken promises. Telephone: 334/834-9790 in government, to keep allowing the corrupt to keep I am asking for you all Fax: 334/263-5913 As you look over the laws balanced and fair, to the power. Those good and to take this challenge. candidates in office that maintain equality. We no honest officials need us to Vote for candidates that THE ALABAMA you voted for in the last longer have that balance. send them better candidates support our educators and EDUCATION election, DON’T BELIEVE ASSOCIATION IS AN to work with - public support professionals. Let’s We have made terrible the political promises or EQUAL OPPORTUNITY education is being destroyed. take back the balance! pretty words coming from EMPLOYER voting mistakes in the past by aligning ourselves with What can we do? Plenty. their mouths again. Ask to Thank you, just a political party/straight Start today, think back over see their voting records. See Janice Anderson ticket voting. We allowed our the last four years, remember the record of how they voted. Proud Madison County ESP politicians to take control the promises your elected Did they vote as promised Transportation SLUG -- PAGE 4 CMYK

4 ALABAMA SCHOOL JOURNAL | APRIL 14, 2014 AEA wanted House members to vote NO on the budget so the raise would be considered, but these members voted for the budget without even a 2% raise.

Alan Baker (R) (R) Richard Baughn (R) Paul Beckman, Jr. (R) Alan C. Boothe (R) Duwayne Bridges (R) (R) Brewton Madison Lynn Prattville Troy Valley Rainbow City Business: 251-867-0244 Home: 256-772-8730 Home: 205-893-5815 Home: 334-361-0977 Business: 334-670-5741 Home: 334-756-9553 Home: 256-442-8553 Cell: 251-363-9101 Toll Free: 800-877-7634 Business: 334-834-4808 District: 334-670-3897 Business: 256-539-5441 Business: 334-756-6373 Cell: 256-484-1232 [email protected] Work : 205-522-1545 Cell: 334-300-1780 Cell: 334-670-1130 [email protected] District: 334-323-5918 Cell: 706-585-5196 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Mac Buttram (R) (R) Donnie Chesteen (R) (R) (R) (R) (R) Cullman Birmingham Geneva Ozark Decatur Daphne Leeds Home: 256-297-2286 Home #1: 205-967-3571 Home: 334-684-2196 Home: 334-774-7384 Home: 256-355-0091 Home #1: 251-621-0814 Business: 205-699-7392 Cell: 256-347-7051 Home #2: 205-314-9808 Cell: 334-449-1040 Business: 334-774-9122 Business: 256-227-0360 Home #2: 251-442-2552 Cell: 205-281-4428 District Office: 256-260-2146 Business: 251-990-4615 Cell: 205-967-1840 [email protected] Cell: 334-545-1733 [email protected] [email protected] Cell: 251-709-5619 [email protected] [email protected]

Allen Farley (R) (R) (R) (R) (R) Micky Hammon (R) (R) McCalla Fairhope Semmes Mobile Rogersville Decatur Aliceville Home: 205-477-5617 Home: 251-928-5445 Home: 251-649-5153 Home: 251-639-2555 Home: 256-247-1055 Cell: 256-654-4462 Home: 205-373-2433 [email protected] District: 251-990-4615 District: 251-649-9417 Business: 251-208-5480 Cell: 256-412-8695 District Office: 256-260-2146 District: 205-391-7885 [email protected] mickyhammon@gmail Cell: 251-377-6118 Cell: 251-402-2096 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Ed Henry (R) Mike Hill (R) (R) Mike Hubbard (R) Jamie Ison (R) Ken Johnson (R) Wayne Johnson (R) Hartselle Columbiana Wetumpka Auburn Mobile Moulton Ryland Home: 256-642-9821 Home: 205-669-6264 Cell: 334-224-1347 Home: 334-821-9706 Home: 251-342-6697 Home: 256-974-5468 Home: 256-508-0015 District: 256-260-2146 Business: 205-685-5504 Business: 334-826-9946 District: 251-208-5480 Business: 256-301-9200 District Office: 256-701-5463 [email protected] District: 205-669-4125 Cell: 334-826-9151 Cell: 251-454-2327 Cell: 256-476-3777 Cell: 256-508-0015 Cell: 205-281-8981 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Mike Jones (R) Richard Laird (I) (R) Wes Long (R) Mary Sue McClurkin (R) Mac McCutcheon (R) Stephen A. McMillan (R) Andalusia Roanoke Dothan Guntersville Pelham Huntsville Gulf Shores Home: 334-222-4367 Home: 334-863-2424 Home: 334-792-9682 Home: 256-582-2840 Home: 205-991-6213 Home: 256-655-3764 Home: 251-948-5575 Business: 205-620-6610 Business: 334-222-0111 Cell: 334-863-4249 Cell: 334-798-3681 Business: 256-582-0619 District: 256-539-5441 Business: 251-937-6048 Cell: 334-804-8240 Cell: 205-902-6189 [email protected] [email protected] District: 205-582-2898 [email protected] Cell: 251-978-2278 [email protected] [email protected] Cell: 256-302-4451 [email protected] [email protected]

John Merrill (R) Barry Moore (R) Charles O. Newton (R) Jim Patterson (R) Dimitri Polizos (R) (R) (R) Tuscaloosa Enterprise Greenville Meridianville Montgomery Northport Albertville Home: 334-348-2402 Home: 334-382-3370 Business: 205-752-8338 Home: 205-349-2020 Home: 256-701-5255 Business: 334.356.4662 Home: 256-894-7872 Business: 334-393-4264 Business: 334-382-8700 Cell: 334.398.3481 Cell: 205-310-4648 Business: 205-887-2787 Business: 256-975-7990 Business: 256-582-0619 Cell: 334-389-1021 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] District Office: 256-293-8485 [email protected] [email protected]

Bill Roberts (R) (R) David Sessions (R) Mark Tuggle (R) Lesley Vance (R) (R) April Weaver (R) Jasper Huntsville Grand Bay Alexander City Phenix City Maplesville Briarfield Home: 205-388-7679 Home: 256-881-8390 Home #1: 251-865-4275 Home: 256-329-3352 Home: 334-298-4948 Home: 334-366-4689 Home: 205-926-4145 [email protected] Business: 256-533-1989 Home #2: 251-490-0117 Cell: 256-392-2006 Business: 334-298-0668 Business: 334-366-4211 Business: 205-541-6424 Cell: 256-508-4815 Cell: 251-865-9565 [email protected] Cell: 706-662-5153 Cell: 334-259-4076 District: 205-620-6610 Cell: 205-541-6424 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Margie Wilcox (R) Dan Williams (R) Jack Williams (R) Phil Williams (R) (R) Mobile Athens Birmingham Huntsville Anniston Business: 251-476-7711 Home: 256-232-8993 Home: 205-979-7901 Home: 256-489-5471 Home: 256-820-6700 Business: 256-237-8114 Cell: 256-777-6700 Business: 205-682-8019 [email protected] Cell: 256-239-9190 Cell: 205-862-5041 District: 256-236-7379 [email protected] [email protected] SLUG -- PAGE 5 CMYK

APRIL 14, 2014 | ALABAMA SCHOOL JOURNAL 5 Please thank these legislators who voted FOR your raise

George Bandy (D) (D) Marcel Black (D) Barbara Boyd (D) Napoleon Bracy, Jr.(D) K. L. Brown (R) Greg Burdine (D) Opelika Chatom Tuscumbia Anniston Prichard Jacksonville Florence Home: 251-847-2604 Home: 256-760-1888 Home: 334-749-0051 Home: 256-381-5277 Home: 256-236-7423 Home: 251-622-8118 Home: 256-435-9437 Business: 334-745-3224 [email protected] Business: 256-767-4900 Business: 256-383-2435 Business: 256-770-7346 Business: 256-435-7042 [email protected] Cell: 256-453-0384 [email protected] [email protected]

James E. Buskey (D) (D) -Evans (D) David Colston (D) Paul DeMarco (R) Christopher England (D) (D) Mobile Mobile Midfield Hayneville Homewood Tuscaloosa Gadsden Home: 251-432-2103 Home #1: 251-457-7928 Home: 205-428-4535 Home #1: 334-874-2569 Home: 205-802-7285 Home: 205-345-8284 [email protected] Home: 256-547-2727 Home #2: 251-208-5480 Home #2: 334-303-6118 Business: 205-314-7909 Business: 205-326-6821 Business: 205-248-5140 Business: 256-413-7611 [email protected] [email protected] Cell: 205-807-9196 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Berry Forte (D) Juandalynn Givan (D) Todd Greeson (R) (D) (D) Alvin A. Holmes (D) Ralph Howard (D) Eufaula Birmingham Ider Newville Huntsville Montgomery Greensboro Home: 334-687-9985 Home: 205-798-8310 District: 256-632-3963 Home: 334-889-0602 Business: 256-859-2234 Home: 334-281-8637 District: 334-624-1887 Business: 334-616-1272 District: 205-929-1467 [email protected] Business: 334-585-6865 District: 256-539-5441 Business: 334-264-7807 Business: 334-507-2023 Cell: 256-656-2301 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Joe Hubbard (D) (R) Anthony Johnson (D) Ronald Johnson (R) John F. Knight, Jr. (D) Richard Lindsey (D) Lawrence McAdory (D) Sylacauga Montgomery Munford Birmingham Montgomery Centre Bessemer Home: 256-249-9489 Home: 334-834-7445 Home: 256-475-3415 Home: 205-428-1156 Home: 334-263-2420 Home: 256-761-1935 Cell: 205-482-2123 Business: 256-249-3558 Business: 334-229-4286 Business: 256-475-3400 Business: 205-424-6403 Business: 334-832-1001 Cell: 256-589-2852 Cell: 256-484-1232 Cell: 256-872-1731 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

A.J. McCampbell (D) Thad McClammy (D) Jim McClendon (R) Darrio Melton (D) (R) (D) (D) Demopolis Montgomery Springville Selma Hamilton Birmingham Red Bay Home: 334-289-5465 Home #1: 334-264-6767 Home: 205-467-2656 Home #1: 334-874-2569 Home: 205-921-3214 Home #1: 205-322-0254 Home: 256-356-8043 Business: 334-295-5634 Home #2: 334-284-1769 Cell: 205-999-8096 Home #2: 334-413-2820 Cell: 205-495-4611 Home #2: 205-229-9966 [email protected] District: 334-224-7606 Cell: 334-341-3485 [email protected] Cell: 334-874-2571 [email protected] Cell: 205-322-4097 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Lack of art funding fails to stop Clanton Elementary School How does a Title I elementary support, classroom. To save money outside of her classroom the Birmingham Museum school create and sustain a Harrison on supplies, she repurposes decorated with her art and of Fine Arts on a field trip. successful art program during has raised things to use with her classes. mosaic tile tables she created. The money will pay for the a time when there is no more than She uses items that are usually buses and any additional “We’re very proud of this funding for arts education? $6,800 thrown out like toilet paper costs incurred, guaranteeing program. We’re thrilled that Some very determined and through rolls, plastic sauce cups, plastic that all students can attend. the students get this additional dedicated AEA members, the Box food containers, etc. She also education in our school. It According to Threlkeld, “The along with a very supportive Tops for enlists family and friends to donate any of their discarded saddens me that this may students thoroughly enjoy faculty, figured out a way and Education have maintained it for 10 years. items that she may be able be the only exposure to art the program. The added program. Julie Harrison to use for her students. that our students will have,” benefit is Mrs. Harrison When Rebecca Threlkeld She hosts said Threlkeld. Currently, art integrates math and literary became the new principal an art show each year where Materials and supplies, along education is not offered in any concepts in the program that at Clanton Elementary parents can purchase the with artwork for 750 students other schools in the system. reinforce what the students School more than 10 years framed artwork of the could certainly take up a learn in their classrooms. ago, she knew she wanted to students. She also auctions off lot of space. With so many Even though the program When students excel in art, provide arts education to the ceramic plates with students’ students, Harrison had to is in its tenth year, Harrison it helps them become more students. Principal Threlkeld thumbprints that she creates devise a shelving system to continues searching for confident and successful in also knew that it would be using kilns purchased with organize each class’s work, additional funding. In late other areas of their studies.” difficult to do in a school the money raised. To date, along with additional shelving February, she was awarded the In the meantime, never one to that is 70 percent Title I. of her own to house all of the Partners Enhancing Education the auctions and art show stand still, Harrison is currently Undeterred by the obstacles, materials. She also repurposes in Chilton County (PEECh) funds have also enabled working to earn national she came up with a plan and old furniture finds to use in Grant of $1,000. PEECh is a Harrison to build a small board certification. When enlisted Julie Harrison, a her classroom. The result, a coalition of business, industry, structure for her two kilns, she completes the process, kindergarten teacher who had bright and welcoming space, civic, and educational interests which allow her to introduce she will be the first NBCT in an extensive background in decorated with art that she committed to securing her students to pottery Chilton County and one of art, to bring it to fruition. created through college resources for educational and clay, and to continue and continues to create at projects which will enhance only 20 NBCT art teachers in Harrison admits it was a little purchasing the necessary painting parties that she the quality of education the state. The certification will scary leaving one position materials for the art program. hosts for her local church. in Chilton County and is join her five degrees: bachelor for another. “Kindergarten sponsored by the Chilton of elementary education, Like every other educator teachers have job security and To give back and say thank you Education Foundation. bachelor of art, masters in are mandatory, art teachers in Alabama, Harrison often to the faculty for their support elementary education, masters are not. But I took a leap of spends hundreds of dollars of the program, Harrison With the grant money, she’ll in educational leadership, and faith and here we are ten out of her own pocket in her created a small seating area be able to take her students to Ed.S. in teacher leadership. years later. I love what I do.”

Harrison teaches art to all 41 homerooms, ranging from preschool (K4) through second grade. The classes are in a rotation that brings them to Harrison once every other week. In a two-week time frame, she works with every student in the school – more than 750 students. Harrison also teaches a reading intervention class for second- Harrison’s classes are currently working on Easter projects. At the end of the year, Harrison frames the student’s work and has an art show for the graders every afternoon and parents. The money raised is funneled back into the program to fund supplies and materials for the next year. helps out in other areas as well. “When I don’t have a class, I help out wherever there is the greatest need. I am always glad to help out colleagues in any way I can,” Harrison stated.

Since the Education Trust Fund does not support funding for art education, Harrison has to raise the necessary funds to purchase the materials she needs – paints, canvasses, clay, tiles, etc. Once word reached the community, a local businessman donated $1,000 to purchase the initial supplies needed to get the program off the ground. From that point, Harrison began researching grants and programs for additional funding. Harrison uses art that she created to decorate her classroom. She has devised her own filing and shelving system to organize the work of her more than With faculty participation and 750 students. Repurposed furniture also decorates the room.

Building Effective Local Leadership Teams Application for Building Effective Local Leadership Teams Would you like your local association (president, vice president, secretary, 2014 Leadership Conference to be more effective in recruiting and treasurer, executive board members, engaging members? Would you like or association reps). AEA will select PLEASE PRINT: your local to be able to really make up to five teams to participate. If your a difference in solving the problems local is selected and participates, AEA Association: ______that face your members each day? will pay room and tax for up to two rooms for two nights, and will waive Type Association - check one: Active ______ESP ______Merged ______Well, AEA feels the same way! The the usual Leadership Conference Team Members – four to six team members are required for this training: Building Effective Local Leadership registration fee for each member of the Name Position in Local Association (BELL) Team program will utilize a team that is selected and participates. new approach to building a strong 1. ______leadership team for each local that If you are interested in having your 2. ______participates. This special training will local participate, please complete and 3. ______take place during the AEA Leadership return the application form at right to: 4. ______Conference, which will be held June 5*. ______Darryl Sinkfield 11– 13, 2014, in Mobile. It will be 6*. ______Alabama Education Association highly interactive and involve team *Optional P. O. Box 4177 members gaining new knowledge and Montgomery, AL 36103 President’s Name: ______working to put together a strategic plan Mailing Address: ______that will build a more effective local To be considered, applications must City: ______State: ______Zip: ______to meet the needs of its members. be received by April 25, 2014. Telephone Number (include area code): Home: ______To be accepted to this special training, Any questions may be directed Work: ______Other: ______a local must be willing to send a team to Wanda Foust at 1-800-392- Email – if applicable: ______of four to six local association leaders 5839, [email protected]. President’s Signature: ______

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APRIL 14, 2014 | ALABAMA SCHOOL JOURNAL 7 AEA member Courtney Boyll in contest to win wheelchair accessible van The National Mobility Equipment Hutto reasons, “Somebody’s going to basketball did first place out of more that Dealers Association (NMEDA), a win the contest, why not Courtney?” change, Boyll went 900 others competing for the van. non-profit organization dedicated While a student at Hatton High on to college to to expanding mobility options for School in Lawrence County, Boyll become a teacher. ”Besides winning the people with disabilities is sponsoring a was a standout athlete with plans to She says she decided contest, I think people just contest to honor local heroes who have attend college and play professional to become a teacher seeing her story can help overcome the challenges basketball. However, a single to help children and them out daily. I know it of living with a disability. car accident in March of teens continue to go does me,” said Hutto. 1994 changed all that. Boyll on with their lives Moulton Elementary Everybody considers was paralyzed from the waist whenever they have teacher Courtney Boyll is Boyll an inspiration and a down. When the doctor a problem, a trial, one of those local heroes blessing; however, Boyll says, told her she would never or tragedy. “Just to entered in the contest. “They don’t understand walk again, she decided to really let them know they are that to me. They’re Boyll, a third grade teacher never give up and to take you can overcome.” the reason I continue to life one day at a time. Boyll at Moulton Elementary, Boyll also coaches Courtney enjoys an outing with push through and continue is a believer that you can sometimes has help getting volleyball at her husband and three children. to go on, all the love and do anything if you put your out of her car and into her Lawrence County support they’ve shown me. mind to it. wheelchair, but most days High School. In 2003 Moulton Elementary third To view Boyll’s video and to vote, go to she’s on her own. This has grade teacher Courtney Although Boyll considered she married and is now a mother of www.mobilityawarenessmonth.com/ Boyll the accident a tragedy at the three. led to several falls and even entrant/courtney-boyll-moulton-al/. time, she was motivated to a broken leg. Because of this The community and school system Voters can submit one vote per email keep going through family, friends and her sister, Robyn Hutto, entered her in are rallying behind Boyll to help her per day. Voting ends May 9th but Boyll faith. the national mobility contest to win a win this van. Her video has more that says with all the community support, $50,000 wheelchair accessible van. Even though her dream of playing 25,000 votes and growing. She is near she feels like she has already won.

Applications now being accepted for AEA Emerging Leaders School The Alabama Education Association Emerging Leaders School to assist with Directors are encouraged to identify applying for the scholarship. (AEA) will offer its 25th annual conference expenses. Each scholarship potential leaders and encourage Any questions may be directed Emerging Leaders School in conjunction will include a non-smoking hotel room them to apply. The application form to Terri Walker at 1-800-392- with the 2014 AEA Leadership to be shared with another Emerging must be submitted by the individual 5839, [email protected]. Conference to be held June 11-13 in Leader (if a single room is preferred, Mobile. The Emerging Leaders School the participant must remit to AEA 2014 EMERGING LEADERS SCHOOL APPLICATION will begin June 10. Application forms one half the cost of a single room with must be received at AEA Headquarters their completed contract); round-trip NOTE: This application form should be received by the AEA by 4:45 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2014. by 4:45 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2014. transportation costs at a rate of 58 cents PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE: per mile (car pooling is encouraged The school is open to individuals who Dr. ( ) Mr. ( ) Mrs. ( ) Ms. ( ) to lessen the total cost of this project); have been members of AEA for no more Name: ______an allowance up to a total of $70 for than ten years, have not held a local, Local Association – do not abbreviate: ______meals not provided at the conference, state, or national office (president, vice ( ) Active ( ) ESP ( ) Postsecondary ( ) Administrator and all materials. A registration fee president, secretary, treasurer, member UniServ District # ___ Name of UniServ Director:______of $50 will be required for those who of local executive committee, board of are accepted into the school, which Your Mailing Address: ______directors), and have not attended a state will be reimbursed if the participant City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______or local Emerging Leaders School. The completes the three days of training. Home Phone ( )______Work Phone ( )______individual must be a newly elected or Cell Phone ( )______E-mail Address ______appointed Association Representative Members who meet the eligibility Name of School/Work Site:______or be willing to commit to serving in a requirements will be notified by mail Work Position: ______leadership role for the 2014-2015 year. and asked to complete contracts which will clearly describe responsibilities Specifically, for my Association this coming school year, I plan to______The purpose of the school is to during and after the training. ______introduce potential leaders to the ______Association and provide experiences The selection process will provide for I certify that I have been an AEA member for no more than ten years and have not held and training to prepare them for future equitable representation from the a local, state, or national office (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, member of local executive committees, board of directors) and have not attended a state or local leadership roles in the AEA, NEA, and various constituencies within the AEA. If Emerging Leaders School. If selected for this training, I definitely plan to attend the Emerging Leaders Training Program and will assume a leadership role upon returning local affiliates. The program is also all other factors are equal, participants to my local association. designed to discover leadership talent will be selected based on the date Signature: ______and help potential leaders become applications are received at AEA. Date: ______involved in upgrading the organization. AEA will provide up to 40 scholarships Return to: Darryl R. Sinkfield, Assistant Executive Secretary for Field Services Alabama Education Association AEA will provide scholarships to for the school. State leaders, local P. O. Box 4177 Montgomery, Alabama 36103-4177 attendees selected to participate in the presidents, and AEA UniServ Or by Fax to: 334-263-5913

Regional CEU/PLU Professional Development Conferences available The AEA Educational Policy & Save the Standards and locations are subject to change. Professional Practice (EPPP) date! Department will hold its fifth year of

2014 CEU/PLU REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES professional studies for educators who Name : ______System: ______AEA Membership # ______2014 AEA (located on ASJ Label) want to earn Professional Learning

Address: ______City: ______ST: ______ZIP: ______

Units (PLUs). The professional studies Leadership Phone: ______Email: ______presented by the EPPP Department CEU REGISTRATION: Conference Registration Fee (AEA Member) □ FREE FOR MEMBERS have been approved by the Alabama Registration Fee (Non-AEA Member) □ Enclosed ($150.00)

Council for Leadership Development PROFESSIONAL LEARNING UNIT (PLU) REGISTRATION**: Registration Fee (AEA Member) □ FREE FOR MEMBERS (ACLD). The schedule to the right is Registration Fee (Non-AEA Member) □ Enclosed ($500.00) June 11–13,

for participants who are finishing their PLEASE SELECT A LOCATION AND PLU STANDARD (CEU participants do NOT have to select a standard.): 2014 **REGISTRATION FOR PLU STANDARDS IS FOR THOSE WHO BEGAN THEIR STUDIES IN THE FALL SEMESTER ONLY. professional studies for the 2013-2014 Mobile, AL

school year. The first conference for □ May 3 - Renaissance Riverview Plaza, 64 S. Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602 □ Standard 1: Planning for Continuous Improvement in Alabama Public Schools one (1) standard must have been □ Standard 4: Being a Culturally Competent Educator □ Standard 8: Ethical Leadership in Alabama Schools Mark your attended in the fall semester of 2013. □ Collaboration Camp

The second conference for one (1) calendar for this □ May 17 - Marriott Legends, 2500 Legends Circle, Prattville, AL 36066 □ Standard 2: The Instructional Leader’s Role in Literacy Development standard must be attended in the □ Standard 3: Human Resources Development for Instructional Leaders exciting, fun-filled, □ Standard 6: Preparing Instructional Leaders for 21st Century Data Collection, spring semester of 2014. Analysis, and Communication informative event. □ Collaboration Camp

Persons who wish to earn professional More details to □ June 7 - Hayes Middle School, 505 43rd Street, N, Birmingham, AL 35222 □ Standard 1: Planning for Continuous Improvement in Alabama Public Schools follow in upcoming development clock hours for CEUs □ Standard 2: The Instructional Leader’s Role in Literacy Development □ Standard 6: Preparing Instructional Leaders for 21st Century Data Collection, may also participate in any of these Analysis, and Communication issues of the □ Collaboration Camp regional conferences. Professional Journal. development certificates will be **REGISTRATION FOR PLU STANDARDS IS FOR THOSE WHO BEGAN THEIR STUDIES IN THE FALL SEMESTER ONLY. awarded at the conclusion of each PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.MYAEA.ORG; BY MAIL, AEA HEADQUARTERS, ATTN: KYNESHA BROWN, P.O. BOX 4177, MONTGOMERY, AL 36103-4177; OR BY FAX TO 334-262-8377. See you there! conference. *Standards and locations are subject to change.

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AEA members converge in Birmingham for annual Divisional Conference WE ARE AEA. I AM AEA. Those words in Pelham. Postsecondary not only printed on name badges, t-shirts, received a legislative update, but also lanyards, program booklets, and the participated in an open discussion with banner high above the podium, helped Postsecondary Chancellor Dr. Mark to remind conference attendees Heinrich. Administrators were offered gathered together for the 2014 sessions on contracts, safety, and Divisional Professional Development laws pertaining to personnel actions. Conference that individual members Patricia Buford, teacher in the Mobile are the foundation of the Alabama County School System, highlighted Education Association. Held on strategies to help reduce discipline March 21-23, the conference in problems by 70 percent or more, Lord’s work and my appreciation has of encouragement and a call to action. Birmingham combined two of the allowing teachers more time to teach. grown with time spent visiting schools,” Quoting from John 10:10, Dr. Mabry Association’s largest conferences. AEA Lee told a room filled with educators. said, “‘The thief comes only to steal Associate Executive Secretary Greg Information on social media and and kill and destroy…’ The objective Graves referred to the meeting as a ways it can be used to promote public The conference ended on Sunday of the group in Montgomery is to take “family reunion.” The conference education was shared. Attendees also with an overview of the new voter money from the children and line their kicked off with Alabama Political learned about the AEA Cares Program ID requirements and action pockets, kill the spirit of educators, Reporter Editor-in-Chief Bill Britt as which focuses on student achievement plans for local associations. and destroy the Alabama Education the keynote speaker at Friday night’s in low-performing schools. Association,” Mabry continued. He dinner. It continued on Saturday In his closing speech, Dr. Graves encouraged the attendees to volunteer During Saturday’s luncheon, public with a multitude of professional encouraged members to stay united. to work on campaigns of pro-public education advocate Larry Lee spoke development opportunities. He referred to AEA as family. “A education candidates, speak up when about lost community connectedness. family is a group of people who may negative things are said about public The conference offered something According to Lee, “there’s no such or may not be blood related but who education and public education for every constituency group thing as an outstanding community are unified by a single characteristic. employees, and go to the polls and within the Association. Bus drivers with an average or below average We are family; united, if not by vote in June and November. Mabry attended training on bus driver safety school.” Lee also emphasized the blood, by education,” said Graves. closed by encouraging members where presenter Kenneth Dukes lessons he learned spending time in to remain steadfast and united in demonstrated safety features on a bus schools. “I truly believe with all my AEA Executive Secretary Henry Mabry defending attacks against AEA in provided by Transportation South heart you are truly doing the good wrapped up the conference with words the upcoming campaign season.

AEA Divisional Awards

ESP Doris Strode Champion Award Retiring Postsecondary Board members

Ervin Wilkerson receives the ESP Doris Strode Champion Award for the many contributions Postsecondary President Dr. Susan W. Brown presented plaques to retiring made to ESP. The award was presented by ESP President Bernard Sanderson joined by AEA postsecondary members Lillian Andress, Bobby Simmons, and George Terrell, Jr. President Anita Gibson.

Assistant Principal ESP Shining Star Award ESP Pioneer Award of the Year ACT Award

Sharon Martin receives the ESP Shining Nashasta Pollard receives the ESP Pioneer Banyon Allison receives the Assistant Dr. Tyna Davis receives recognition for her Star Award presented by ESP President Award for her encouragement, leadership, Principal of the Year award presented by service and support as ACT consultant. Bernard Sanderson. and guidance of other ESPs. Administrator Division President Dr. Cathy The ACT Award was renamed for Davis with McNeal. recognition given by Bonita English, ACT President. SLUG -- PAGE 10 CMYK

10 ALABAMA SCHOOL JOURNAL | APRIL 14, 2014 Recommendations requested for service on AEA Commissions AEA President Anita Gibson is seeking on a commission begins July 15. Most teach the truth without fear or favor. the commission, upon request by a members who would like to become commissions meet only once a year. local affiliate or one of its members, The Policies and Procedures more active in association work at the will review challenges to local Duties of each commission Commission is responsible for state level by volunteering to serve on elections and present its findings vary within the association. policies, elections, credentials, goals, one of seven standing commissions. to the AEA Board of Directors. These commissions serve a variety The Legislative Commission has and periodic reviewing, editing, of functions within the association the responsibility of proposing and and updating of the constitution The recommendation form should including generating and submitting submitting to the Delegate Assembly and other documents. In addition, be returned by April 30, 2014. resolutions for consideration a federal and state legislative program by the Delegate Assembly. dealing with members’ concerns AEA President’s Office is seeking recommendations of members for appointment to AEA on governance, funding, programs, commissions. Local leaders may make recommendations or members may submit their own name. AEA standing commissions include: retirement, and member benefits. All members are eligible unless currently serving on a commission. Attendance at commission meetings is required. • Legislative Commission The EPPP Commission provides leadership in addressing expressed RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AEA COMMISSIONS • Education Policy and Professional member needs, and provides Due in Montgomery: April 30, 2014 Practice (EPPP) Commission leadership in the exploration of more Return completed form to: • Professional Rights and meaningful ways for practitioners ATTN: Commissions, President’s Office, AEA, P.O. Box 4177, Montgomery, AL 36103-4177

Responsibilities (PR&R) to recognize, incorporate, and (Please complete ALL sections of this form and return it to AEA President, P. O. Box 4177, Montgomery, AL 36103-4177. In Commission deal effectively with students and order to fulfill the vacancy requirements on each commission, it is extremely important that ALL sections of this form be completed.) societal values in the classroom. • Policies and Procedures Name ______Social Security No. ______Commission The Budget Commission drafts (Or membership ID No.)

and recommends AEA’s budget • Budget Commission Home Address ______to the Board of Directors. (Street) (City) (Zip) • Resolutions Commission The Resolutions Commission edits Phone (Home) ______(Work) ______(Cell) ______and synthesizes resolutions that are • Public Relations Commission considered during the association’s Members serve three-year terms E-mail ______annual business meeting. and rotate on a staggered basis. The Public Relations Commission School System ______AEA Board District ______

Participation on more than one is responsible for recommending a commission at any given time is UniServ District No. and/or Director’s Name ______public relations program that will This section must be completed in order to be considered. prohibited. The term for serving build a positive public image for Ethnic Group (Check One) education and the association. ❏ Caucasian (not of Spanish origin) ❏ Black ❏ American Indian/Alaskan Native ❏ Asian/Pacific Islander ❏ Hispanic ❏ Other The purpose of the Professional Membership Status (Check all that apply) Rights and Responsibilities (PR&R) ❏ Teacher (Check One) Commission is to protect the ❏ K-12 ❏ Postsecondary ❏ Instructor, Vocational Tech School ❏ Retired professional welfare of all members. ❏ Administrator (Check all that apply) To this end, the objectives of the ❏ Elementary ❏ Jr. High ❏ Sr. High ❏ Postsecondary ❏ Retired commission are: to defend members ❏ ESP (Check all that apply) ❏ K-12 ❏ Postsecondary of the teaching profession and the (Current Job Assignment) ❏ Bus Driver ❏ Lunchroom Worker ❏ Secretary ❏ Maintenance ❏ Aide ❏ Retired ❏ Other cause of education against unjust Commission Choices (Please indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices.) attacks; to investigate controversies _____ Budget _____ Education Policy and Professional Practice (EPPP) _____ Legislative involving teachers and in the public _____ Professional Rights and Responsibilities (PR&R) _____ Policies and Procedures interest; to encourage the development _____ Resolutions _____ Public Relations _____ Will serve any appointment and use of personnel policies that attract and retain competent ❏ I have served on the following commission/committee of AEA: professional personnel and prevent ______unnecessary difficulties; to cooperate ❏ I have never served on a commission/committee of AEA. with the Legislative Commission in Statement of Association Activities ______improvement and extension of state

tenure legislation; and to promote ______the conditions of academic freedom Submitted by ______Present Association Position ______under which teachers may safely

NEA Student Delegate nominations due April 15, 2014

Counselor Education (EdS) The annual meeting of the National RECEIVED no later than April 15, Educational Leadership - Education Association (NEA) will be 2014, 4:45pm. Teacher Leader (EdS) held in Denver, Colorado, July 1-6, If you are interested in a delegate 2014. The Representative Assembly will Educational Psychology (MA) position, please complete the form meet July 3-6, 2014. Elementary Education (MA) below and return it to AEA to the Gifted and Talented Nominations are now being attention of Dr. Pamela Fossett, P. O. (Alternative MA, MA, EdS) accepted for NEA Student Delegates Box 4177, Montgomery, AL 36103. Library and Information Studies (MLIS) to the Representative Assembly. Nomination forms are also available on Reading (MA in Secondary All nomination forms MUST BE the AEA website, www.myaea.org. Education with P-12 Reading Specialist Certification) Secondary Education Science (EdS) NEA STUDENT DELEGATE NOMINATION FORM Special Education (Alternative MA NEA REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY

& MA Collaborative 6-12) DEGREE PROGRAMS DISTANCE

I. CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Nominee’s full name (as it appeared on membership application)

Local Association

Home Address City State Zip Phone

School Address City State Zip Phone

Name Preferred on Ballot Email Address

Nominee’s AEA/Congressional District: Social Security Number:

II. METHOD OF NOMINATION (Check One)

Local SAEA Chapter

DISCOVER Name of Local Chapter Signature of Local President or Advisor A OF DEGREE Eligible NEA member

Group of Eligible members

Oneself

FLEXIBILITY III. CANDIDATE’S ACCEPTANCE/DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY STATEMENT

I, the undersigned, hereby accept the nomination/declare my candidacy for state student delegate to Educators’ lives are hectic - we know because we’re educators, the 2014 NEA Representative Assembly. I certify that I am a member of the NEA and that, if elected, I will serve according to the regulations established by the AEA/NEA Board of Directors.

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that you’ve been seeking. Form must be received by April 15, 2014, 4:45 p.m. Send to: Dr. Pamela Fossett PO Box 4177 Photo enclosed (will be returned) Montgomery, AL 36103 Email: [email protected] www.bamabydistance.ua.edu/aea Biographical sketch enclosed Fax: 334.262.8377 (Form may be duplicated as needed.) 1-800-467-0227 SLUG -- PAGE 11 CMYK

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Nine AEA members receive Alabama Education Retirees Foundation Scholarship Awards During the 2014 Annual Meeting Luncheon of the Alabama Education Retirees Association (AERA) on Tuesday, April 1, nine AEA members received a $1,500 scholarship from the Alabama Education Retirees Foundation (AERF). The event was held at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center in Birmingham.

AERF scholarships are awarded to educators who are seeking degrees or advanced degrees. Applications for scholarships are accepted beginning in November. For more information, visit www.aerainc.org or call 800-537-6867.

The awards were presented by AERF President Eunice Horton, pictured in the above right photo at far left; AEA President Anita Gibson, second from left; and AERA President Robert Davis, far right.

The recipients are pictured left to right: Jamie Tucker, Haleyville Middle School, Winston County (District 1); Sujata (Sue) Norman, Albertville APRIL 11 - 12, 2014: Alabama State Association of High School, Marshall County Health, Physical Education, (District 2); Quandria Robinson, Recreation and Dance Spring Conference, Phoenix VII, Orange Sunshine High School, Hale County Beach, Ala. (District 3); Monique Bibbs, New ------APRIL 12, 2014: Horizon Alternative School, Jefferson 21st Century Literacies County (District 4); Kelli Hendon, Conference: Connecting the Dots with Nonfiction across the Content Handley High School, Randolph Areas, UAB, Birmingham, Ala. County (District 5); Jamelle Sauls, ------JUNE 11-13, 2014: McIntosh High School, Washington AEA Leadership Conference, Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel, County (District 6); Candice Hope Mobile, Ala. Cobb, Mount Olive Primary School, ------July 1-6, 2014: Russell County (District 7); Synauri NEA Representative Assembly, Boykin, Monroe County High School, Denver, Colo. Monroe County (District 8); and For additional conference Wendy Kay Metz, Samson High information please visit: www.myAEA.org. School, Geneva County (District 9). A capacity crowd fills the auditorium at the AERA 2014 Annual Meeting.

Members in need of sick leave Conecuh County Montgomery County Earn Your Francis Hill is a member of the Anita Grayson is employed at advanced DEGREE at Conecuh County Education Jefferson Davis High School with the Association. She has been off work Montgomery Public School System. THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA. on medical leave since December. She is currently off work on sick leave With her healing process and doctor’s and will not be able to return this recommendation, she will be out for school term. She does not have sick the rest of this school term. Hill had time to cover the period of time she major spinal and neck surgery and will be absent. Grayson is a member will not be able to return to work of the sick bank and in dire need of this year. Any donated days would be having sick days donated to her. She greatly appreciated. Please contact would greatly appreciate any assistance Anita Deason at the central office in fellow educators can give. If you wish Evergreen, Ala. at 251-578-1752. to donate days to Anita Grayson, please contact Ann Sippial, Montgomery Jan Locke Public Schools HR Director at 334-223- UniServ Director, District 24 6730. Thanks in advance for your help. Shelby County Lynn Pettway Ingrid Lewis, a teacher at the Linda UniServ Director, District 21 Nolen Learning Center, and a Jefferson County member of SCEA is in need of sick days. She was recently placed on 11 Walidah Moore, Math teacher at weeks medical leave by her physician. Center Point High School, needs sick She has exhausted all of her days leave days. She had brain surgeries in and is in need of donated days. 2005 and 2008 which caused necrosis If you can donate any days to Ingrid in her hip bones. As a result, she has The University You Know Lewis, please contact Mary Burns, had to have both hip bones replaced Shelby County Schools Payroll and recently had a second replacement is Right Around the Corner! Department, 410 East College Street, on one hip. Her doctors are working Columbiana, Ala. 35051, Telephone: to resolve ongoing problems with her Are you interested in pursuing 205-682-7000, Fax: 205-682-7025. hips and she is unable to return to your advanced degree but aren’t work at this time. As a single mother sure if you can fit classes into Janet Novatnak of two, her pay and benefits are crucial UniServ Director, District 13 to her family. Anyone willing to donate your busy schedule? A degree days can contact Jocelyn Logan at from The University of Alabama Sumter County 205-323-1237 or [email protected]. Choose from the following programs: is more convenient than you might think. Tandra Masters, a resource teacher at Jocelyn Logan Educational Administration (EdD) York West End Jr. High and a member UniServ Director, District 28 Educational Leadership (MA, EdS) of the Sumter County AEA, is in need The University of Alabama of sick days. She is recovering from Monroe County Elementary Education (MA, EdS) Gadsden Center offers degrees surgery and a liver complication. She Cassandra Craig has been a bus driver Instructional Leadership (EdD) taught by the same award-winning has exhausted all of her days and is in the Monroe County School System professors at a location that is in desperate need of donated days. Library and Informational Studies (Master’s) for 10 years. She is currently suffering convenient for you. Classes are complications from a past surgery Secondary Education (MA, EdS) If you can donate any days to Math, Science, Social Science, taught on weekends and evenings and has exhausted all sick leave days. Tandra Masters, please contact English Language Arts, Biology and History Craig is unable to return to work and is and during the summer to meet Doris Henderson Sumter County requesting a donation of 25 sick leave Special Education K-6 & 6-12 Collaborative (MA) the needs of busy educators. BOE, Payroll Clerk at dhenderson@ days to enable her to retire vested in the Teacher Leader (EdS) sumter.k12.al.us or P.O. Box 10 Retirement System. Livingston, Al 35470. Masters can Any days donated will be greatly also be reached via phone at 205- appreciated. To donate days, please 652-9605 or Fax at 205-392-4700. Gadsden.ua.edu contact Betty McCarthy at 251-743-6030. 1-888-223-4131 Labarron Mack Heidi Nettles UniServ Director, District 7 UniServ Director, District 23 SLUG -- PAGE 12 CMYK

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