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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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2021 UFEA Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

January 22, 2021 by UFEA

The Unit Five Education Association annually awards three scholarships to individuals pursuing a career in education, including 2 separate $1000 scholarships to Unit 5 students and a $1000 scholarship to a high school senior or college student whose parent is a UFEA member.  UFEA also awards a $1000 Impact Scholarship to a student in need …

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A Message to Our School District, Community & Leaders

November 12, 2020 by UFEA

A version of the message below has been sent to our community leaders. If you would like to read those messages, each of them are linked here. A Message to Chairman John McIntyre and members of the McLean County Board A Message to Mayor Tari Renner and the Bloomington City Council A Message to Mayor …

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MEMBERS ONLY: Our Voice: October 23, 2020

October 23, 2020 by Donna Leamer

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UFEA to Unit 5: Own your decisions. We’ll work with you creatively and collaboratively, but we won’t be your scapegoats.

September 16, 2020 by UFEA

UFEA President Lindsey Dickinson shared the following comments with the Board of Education during their September 16, 2020 meeting. I’m Lindsey Dickinson. As president of the Unit Five Education Association, I’m proud to represent nearly 1,000 hard working, dedicated and determined professional educators. Tonight I am here to address the disturbing narrative being shared by …

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MEMBERS ONLY: Payroll Issues: September 15, 2020

September 14, 2020 by UFEA

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Welcome Back. Let’s Write Our New Story — Together.

August 18, 2020 by UFEA

UFEA President Lindsey Dickinson welcomes UFEA members and the Unit 5 community to the 2020-21 school year, reminding us there are blank pages in front of us and challenging us to write our new story — together. Remarks as prepared Welcome to a new school year!  My name is Lindsey Dickinson and I have the …

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MEMBERS ONLY: Reopening Report: Revised Plan to Begin 2020-21 with Remote Learning

August 7, 2020 by UFEA

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What Do We Do When We’re Under Attack (AGAIN)?

August 1, 2020 by UFEA

We Stand Up. We Fight Back! Several of you have already received mail at your home from the Illinois Policy Institute. Please take a few moments to read through the important information below. UFEA Members: This message might seem familiar. It might sound like something you’ve heard before. You may recall the information we provided …

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