Thank you for your membership! We appreciate the opportunity to work with and serve you professionally!
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In honor of Halloween ... let's get morbid
One of your membership perks is Will Preparation for you and your spouse. This is a free service that you can use annually as circumstances change. To take advantage of your no-cost will preparation, contact OEA Legal. You'll need to tell them you're a member and are seeking Will Preparation services. You'll tell them you're a classroom teacher and member of Bartlesville Education Association. No one likes to think about end-of-life situations, so be prepared for yourself and your loved ones!
OEA Legal Services: 800.522.8091 OR 405.523.4340
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Mark Your Calendars!
Saturday, November 2, 9am -- Early Voting with BEA (401 Johnstone Ave)
Wednesday, November 13, 4:15 -- BEA Leadership Meeting (JP - Anna Thom's Room)
Wednesday, December 18, 4:30 -- BEA Membership Gathering (Senor Salsa) - BEA will buy the queso and soft drinks!
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What Cool Thing Are You Doing?
Ashley Darsow, Agriculture teacher, is one cool teacher! This year, she's implemented Leadership Fridays. "Every other Friday, we either focus on personal leadership development or teamwork-oriented leadership activities. These range from fun group games that teach communication skills to personal leadership style quizzes to physical challenges that create a strong sense of community within the class. While we try to squeeze in a debrief after each activity, with our short class times and large group sizes, it doesn’t always work out. Despite that, I believe these Fridays have been incredibly valuable. They’ve helped build strong relationships with my students and created a classroom culture where we can all be 100% ourselves 100% of the time." For sharing her cool thing, Ashley will be receiving a gift card in the school mail.
Are you doing something cool? If you are reading a good book, or listening to a great podcast, or going to a cool place or doing any cool thing, complete THIS FORM. You could win a gift card to some cool place and be featured in our enews!
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We are at your service!
Please feel welcome to contact your officers or building reps should you need professional advice or assistance. We are always ready and willing to help!
Co-Presidents: Anna Thom (JP) | Nate Vance (BHS)
Vice President: Heather Davis (CMS)
Secretary: Jayleen Mayes (BHS)
Treasurer: Megan Freeman (Kane)
Members Rights: Megan Freeman (Kane)
Chief Negotiator: Alana Murphy (RH)
NEON Rep: Sidnie Brown (Wayside) | Caroline Rojas (JP)
BHS Building Reps: Julie Giovanetti | Laci Chambers
CMS Building Rep: Hadley Davis
MMS Building Rep: Karen Swinford
Hoover Building Rep: Kameron Meyer
Jane Phillips Building Reps: Karla Cunningham | Rita Coale
Kane: Rhonda Kohnle
Ranch Heights: Marrissa Lyon Livingston
Wayside: Gail Stone
Wilson: Laurie Marshall
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Important Links:
Negotiated Agreement & Salary Schedule
Fried Okra OEA's podcast
OEA website