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UFEA: Unit Five Education Association

UFEA: Unit Five Education Association

Union of education professionals affiliated with the Illinois Education Association and National Education Association - IEA-NEA, Advocating for Public Education Employees and Teachers in the McLean County Unit 5 School District located in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois

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From the President

Public Comments Regarding the Proposed Cut at Carlock & Towanda

March 11, 2015 by UFEA

At tonight’s Board of Education meeting, UFEA President Karl Goeke shared the following comments with the Board and Administration on behalf of UFEA: Good evening. It is our understanding that tonight you intend to name a principal who will have responsibility for both Carlock and Towanda Elementary Schools. I come here on behalf of UFEA, …

Read morePublic Comments Regarding the Proposed Cut at Carlock & Towanda

Welcome Back: It’s Time to Define, Lead and Own Our Profession.

August 15, 2014 by UFEA

Thank you John for the introduction as well as your commitment to this district. As many of you are involved and engaged and have hopefully been watching the updates on our website, you likely know that Tuesday night we reached a tentative agreement with the board. This Monday the Bargaining Committee and the Executive Committee …

Read moreWelcome Back: It’s Time to Define, Lead and Own Our Profession.

You care. That is non-negotiable.

August 20, 2013 by UFEA

A welcome back message from UFEA President Vickie Mahrt, delivered at the 2013 Opening Institute. It is good to see everyone today. Some of us have been following each other on Facebook, so I know you have had a great summer reading good books, taking the kids to the pool, running and biking with friends, …

Read moreYou care. That is non-negotiable.

UFEA President Vickie Mahrt’s comments to the Board of Education regarding cuts and reductions

April 9, 2013 by UFEA

In response to the continuing reductions and cuts being made by the District, UFEA President Vickie Mahrt will make the following public comments at the April 10 Board of Education meeting. Good evening. I am here today on behalf of the more than 900 members of the Unit Five Education Association – psychologists, social workers, …

Read moreUFEA President Vickie Mahrt’s comments to the Board of Education regarding cuts and reductions

You are smart. You are kind. Most of all, you are important.

August 27, 2012 by UFEA

A welcome back message from UFEA President Vickie Mahrt, delivered at the Opening Institute. It’s great to see you here today.  I have been thinking about this day, and looking forward to this day, all summer. In our family, like in your family, we measure our lives by the rhythm of the school year.  This …

Read moreYou are smart. You are kind. Most of all, you are important.
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