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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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UFEA Book Bank

May 2, 2013 by UFEA

Book Drive Coming Soon! Teachers, have you been doing some spring cleaning? Retiring? Need a place for all those books? The UFEA Book Bank is ready for your donations. The Unit Five Education Association has developed a resource for teachers to build their classroom libraries. The Book Bank will be opening its doors again this …

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Courage: UFEA Member Derrick Schonauer

April 19, 2013 by UFEA

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School Board Campaign Wrap-Up: Congrats and Thank You!

April 10, 2013 by UFEA

After some media confusion late last night, the winners in the Unit 5 School Board race are confirmed: Meta Mickens-Baker Todd Ferguson John Puzauskas It is clear from the outcome, and from the vote totals, that UFEA members made a big difference in this election, even though we didn’t get all 3 of our recommended …

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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, …

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School Board Election: April 9, 2013

February 13, 2013 by UFEA

Seven Candidates Running for 3 Seats on the Unit 5 School Board Seven candidates are seeking a four-year term on the McLean County Unit 5 School Board. There are three open seats. Incumbents Meta Mickens-Baker and John Puzauskas, both of Bloomington, are running for re-election. Glenn Block (Towanda), William Todd Ferguson (Bloomington), Rebecca Ferrara (Normal), …

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MEMBERS ONLY: UFEA Recommends 3 Candidates in April 9, 2013 School Board Election

February 13, 2013 by UFEA

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2013 UFEA Scholarship Applications Available

February 4, 2013 by UFEA

The Unit Five Education Association annually awards three scholarships to individuals pursuing a career in education.  Applications for each $1000 scholarship are due by 3:00 pm on March 22, 2013. Applications should be completed and returned to: Colleen Moore Glenn Elementary School 306 Glenn Avenue Normal, IL 61761 One Rosenbaum Scholarship is awarded to a …

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Pension Call to Action and Updates

January 7, 2013 by UFEA

Visit ieanea.org regularly for the most recent news. The Illinois House adjourned Monday afternoon without considering a proposal to cut pensions for active and retured public employees, including participants in the TRS and SURS systems. Earlier in the day, a House committee sent to the House floor a pension cutting bill. More Between now and Wednesday, it is …

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