What do they do?
Recognizes individuals each year who have made significant contributions to public education, which have resulted in strengthening public education and the teaching profession.
BEA Fund for Needy Kids
Teachers are often one of the first to become aware of their students unmet needs. Through this fund members can request assistance for a student when the family is unable to provide.
By-Laws & Policy
Reviews and recommends changes in the by-laws and policies governing the BEA.
Calendar
Meets and confers with the District for the purpose of setting the school calendar.
Election
Oversees BEA elections, counting the ballots and reporting election results to the BEA President.
Extra Pay
Monitors and reviews the rating scale of extra curricular assignments, recommends adjustments, and advises the Negotiations Team.
Insurance
Monitors and evaluates the District insurance plan, advises the Negotiations Team, formulates proposed insurance language, hears concerns or complaints. This committee meets monthly and attendance is very important.
Strives for 100% membership through membership drives utilizing resources of the MEA-MFT and NEA and AFT, and processes membership packets.
Minority Affairs
Promotes involvement of minority members in the BEA and in leadership positions.
Negotiations
Represents the membership in reaching a tentative agreement with the District.
Political Action Committee
Determines which candidates or issues to endorse and how much financial assistance shall be contributed to such candidates or causes. Must be PAC contributor. Active participation is required.
Professional Development Academy Advisory Committee (PDAAC)
Approve community education and professional development courses or workshops for District step-up credit. Meets quarterly.
Scholarship
Awards at least 3 scholarships each year to high school seniors who have attended a Billings public high school for at least 2 years or who are sons or daughters of BEA members or retired BEA members.
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Standing Committees
The BEA appoints members to the following District Committees:
- Budgeting for Results
- School & Community
- Planning & Development
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Get Involved!
Each school year many dedicated BEA members serve on the committees listed here. Committee appointments are made by the BEA President in the Spring of each year. If you are interested in participating in one or more of the committees please submit an interest form to the BEA. Those currently serving on a committee who wish continue on that committee next year, must also submit an interest form. For more information on the scope and nature of any of the committees, call the BEA office at 248-9812. |
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