NLEA Bylaws

Purposes

• To work for the welfare of school children, the advancement of education, and the improvement of instructional opportunities for all.
• To cooperate with community projects that will result in mutual understanding and contributions on the part of both teachers and community for the benefit of all children in the North Lawrence Community Schools.
• To represent active members by securing and maintaining terms and conditions of employment which will improve the professional growth, morale and security of teachers in the North Lawrence Community Schools.
• To develop and promote a continuing program to improve salaries, fringe benefits, working conditions and instruction through formal negotiations with the North Lawrence School Board as exclusive representative.
• To encourage teachers to exercise their rights and privileges and to willingly work for or accept positions of leadership in civic affairs.