Association Committees

The Parma Education Association is governed by its Representative Council, comprised of Building Representatives from all teaching levels and locations and the Executive Committee, which is comprised of Association elected officers and the Chairs of the committees. 

Audit - This committee audits the PEA Treasurer’s records looking for any discrepancies, overdrafts, etc.  In addition, members work with the Treasurer to determine if any account categories need revision.

Community Relations - The Committee organizes the PEA/PTA Thanksgiving Food Drive and works on other projects to provide PEA’s presence within the community.

Constitution, Resolutions and Goals - This committee interprets and revises the PEA Constitution, By-Laws & Standing Rules.  Any new language for these documents is drafted by this committee and presented to the Executive Committee & Representative Council for approval before a vote by the General Membership.

Elections - The Committee conducts elections for NEOEA/OEA/NEA delegates as well as local PEA elections. In addition, the committee prepares ballots and tallies and certifies votes of the Membership.

Instructional and Professional Development - This committee solicits ideas for and organizes and develops TEPS courses. These courses enable members to obtain credit for salary reclassification and professional development at extremely economical costs. 

Local Educators Political Action - All educational decisions are made by persons involved in setting public policy. All educational decisions are thus political decisions. An Ad-hoc committee designed to work with the public officials who influence the funding and policies that affect our profession.

Membership - A committee which works to acquaint members with services available to our members.  The committee members, comprised of all building representatives, work together to organize the annual membership drive at the beginning of the year.

Negotiations Planning - Members screen persons interested in becoming voting members of the Negotiations Team. In addition, this committee is involved in surveying members’ interest in items to be included in the PEA negotiation packages and setting priorities for bargaining. 

Profressional Rights and Responsibilities - Enforces the policies of the PEA/BOE negotiated agreement, initiates investigations into violations of the contract and processes grievances.

The Program Committee plans social events, organizes the Recognition Dinner at the end of the year and hosts Representative Council and Executive Committee meetings. 

Scholarship - Members work with the Program Committee in organizing the Reverse Raffle.  In addition, the Committee also recommends candidates to the PEA Foundation for the award of Foundation scholarships.

Teacher Welfare - This committee conducts programs of interest to teachers, provides recogntion on special teacher days as well as commuincates well wishes to members in a variety of situations.

Most committees meet periodically throughout the year. Contact the President for additional information or to participate.

Professional Development Units may be earned towards license renewal through involvement in PEA Committees or by serving colleagues as a Building Representative.

Committee Resources

Payment Voucher (Adobe PDF 18K)

Fair Share Fee Notice - (Adobe PDF)

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