Standing Committees
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With twelve standing committees, you are sure to find one that fits your interests!
Membership committee is responsible for analyzing and reviewing current SKEA membership data. In addition, this committee will facilitate ‘membership ask’ training for building reps and recruitment strategies for new hires, potential members and previously dropped members.
Organizing Committee is responsible for organizing members to promote the goals of SKEA. Organizing is also tasked with building relationships with community partners, other labor groups and parents. During a bargaining year, this committee coordinates with the bargaining team to communicate and connect members to the process.
Communications Committee is responsible for furthering the vision, mission, and goals of SKEA to its members through multi-media forms of communication. The committee manages all SKEA media, including the website, Facebook and Instagram.
Committee on Racial Equity works to promote the interests of our BIPOC members within SKEA and increase participation of BIPOC members in association activities. CORE also works to establish and cultivate relationships with our community partners.
Human & Civil Rights Committee works to support equity for all members and students. The committee reviews and recommends Association activities and strategies to address social justice and equity issues. This committee works closely with CORE.
Instructional/Professional Development committee facilitates trainings to promote growth of professional and union knowledge for members. Also, charged with informing members of current issues impacting education.
Bylaws & Policy committee reviews and recommends updates to the SKEA’s governing documents—bylaws and policies. Work from this committee can be found on the Board and Operations Page.
Elections Committee revises and presents election rules. Conducts regular and special elections, with the exception of elections for building representatives. Oversees elections and verifies election results. Meets as needed—approximately 4 times a year.
Legislative Action Committee (LAC) is responsible for informing, engaging, and organizing members in regards to legislation that promotes equitable, quality education. LAC strives to communicate with members about laws and proposed legislation that directly affect our schools.
Budget Committee receives budget proposals from committees and members. Prepares proposed budgets to the Board of Directors and conducts annual review of investments and reserve funds.
Special Events Committee facilitates and implements SKEA events, including, but not limited to Annual Retirement Celebration and monthly SKEA Socials. In addition, this committee oversees wellness and building rep grants.
Grants & Awards Committee oversees grants and awards that are available to individual members, including, but not limited to OEA Promising Practices Grants and SKEA Student Achievement Awards. The committee facilitates applications, advertisement, rubrics, and scoring of grant/award opportunities for members.