| Help shape your professional organization. Membership involvement and input is vitally important to CEA's daily activity. As a member of a CEA commission or committee, you can share your ideas and be a part of the process. Non-staff expense voucher form - use this form to submit mileage and expenses to CEA.  Expense Reimbursement Policies - explanation of expense policies for the above form.  County Mileage report form- report used by county directors to report mileage for county directors at county council meetings County form- form used by county directors to report county council meal expenses, reimbursements and chargebacks If you are interested in serving on a commission or committee, contact Barbara Lupia at barbaral@cea.org for more information. |
Commission for Instruction and Professional Development Examines educational and professional development issues and develops policies, activities, and materials to assist CEA members. | Constitution Revision Reviews the Constitution and Bylaws and submits proposed changes to the CEA Board of Directors. |
Human & Civil Rights Commission (HCR) Proposes policies and activities which support advancing racial, economic, and gender equity in Connecticut public schools and within CEA. | Elections Committee Reviews and enforces all CEA election procedures and policies including the certification of candidates. |
Legislative Commission Develops CEA's legislative agenda based on a review of CEA's issues, positions, and priorities that would improve the quality of education in Connecticut. | Finance Committee Reviews all financial matters relating to CEA's operation including policies and annual budget development. |
Minority Affairs Commission (MAC) Promotes ethnic minority participation in all areas of CEA by mentoring, providing training, encouraging delegate participation, and publishing a Minority Concerns Newsletter. | Leadership Training Cadre Develops workshops and training programs to promote personal and professional growth, leadership skills, and association advocacy within the membership. |
Public Relations Commission Develops and implements plans to deal with issues CEA is facing (Teacher Retirement, Vouchers, Education Funding, Indoor Air Quality, No Child Left Behind, Binding Arbitration). | Membership Training Committee Plans, develops, and coordinates events, programs, and leadership training activities for CEA members (i.e. Summer Leadership, CEA/NEA Orientation, New Teacher Program). |
Retirement Commission Monitors the State Teachers' Retirement System, the State Treasurers' Investment Advisory Council, legislation concerning retirement issues, and provides CEA's Retirement Workshops. | Resolutions Committee Reviews existing CEA resolutions (statements of organizational belief pertaining to the profession), proposed new resolutions to the CEA Representative Assembly, and provides input to the NEA about NEA resolutions. |
Special Services Commission Reviews, endorses, and monitors CEA member benefit programs (insurance, credit cards, TSA, members discounts). | Student Program Assists in organizing and promoting effective local student affiliates by providing training, information and support to future teachers in Connecticut. |
| Uniserv Evaluation The Connecticut Education Association is required by action of the CEA Representative Assemply to evaluate the Uniserv program every three years. The committee consists of one representative from each Uniserv Unit. The basic task of the committee is to assess the programs and services that are provided to local associations through the Uniserv Program and to make recommendations regarding programs and staffing. |
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