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By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director Trustees present: Beth Knes, Chair Chuck Bryant, Vice Chair Allie Gassman Dr. Nate Moore Dr. D. Eric Park Katie Webb BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING Annual...
1) Report on the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) 6 Annual Performance Report (APR) Release DESE delivered a report on the recent MSIP APR release for the State Board as a discussion item...
The legislation, if enacted, will help guarantee a secure retirement for thousands of Missouri educators. JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri National Education Association applauds the U.S. House's...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director Trustees present: Beth Knes (Chair), Chuck Bryant (Vice Chair), Allie Gassman, Dr. Nate Moore, Dr. D. Eric Park, Katie Webb SYSTEM OPERATIONS The Board...
In Part 3, Political Director Liz Zerr and MNEA Communications Director Mark Jones give an overview of the general election races and ballot issues. They also discuss what action steps you and friends...
Consideration of Adopting a Resolution to Honor Jennifer Jones, Missouri Teacher of the Year Jennifer Jones, an English teacher at West High School in the Lee’s Summit School District, was officially...
Agenda 1. State Board Meeting: DESE Application for the Innovation Assessment Design Authority (IADA) The state board heard a report from DESE on Missouri’s application for the Innovation Assessment...
Dr. Karla Eslinger is now serving as Missouri's Commissioner of Education, having stepped into the role following the retirement of Commissioner Margie Vandeven at the end of June 2024. Dr. Karla...
MNEA held Capitol Action Days from February to early May. Members from around the state sent postcards to legislators to share positive messages on key policy topics. While it can be challenging to...
Kristen Engle, a dedicated MNEA member and middle school English Language Arts teacher from Rockwood School District, has been named the 2024 Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) Educator of...
Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to children and public education. As you step into this exciting new chapter of your life, we hope you take pride in the countless lives you've...
Rockwood NEA member Kristen Engle honored nationally as AMLE Educator of the Year We are pleased to announce that Rockwood NEA member Kristen Engle, an English Language Arts teacher at Rockwood South...
On Aug. 29, 2024, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced the finalist for the 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year award. MNEA member Lauren Hurst is among the seven superb...
TOGETHER. A STRONGER VOICE. As an educator, you are the expert on what is best for schools and students. That’s why educators, not politicians and policymakers, should be making decisions about...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director Trustees present: Jason Steliga (Chair), Chuck Bryant, Allie Gassman, Beth Knes (Vice-Chair), Dr. D. Eric Park, Katie Webb BUDGET AND AUDIT AND ACTUARIAL The...
By Samantha Hayes, Professional Practice Director Board Agenda August 2024 2023 Success Ready Student Network Innovation Waiver Update and 2024 Waiver Approved Innovation Waivers for schools were...
Join MNEA-Retired before Sept. 1, and rest assured that you will be covered by $4 million liability protection and the 3 million member NEA while working in the public schools post-retirement. Did you...
Beginning of a New Era Dr. Thomas Prater of Springfield and Dr. Tawni Farrarini of St. Charles took their oath of office at the State Board of Education June 2024 meeting. They are interim positions...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director Trustees present: Jason Steliga (Chair), Chuck Bryant, Allie Gassman, Beth Knes (Vice-Chair), Dr. D. Eric Park, Katie Webb BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING...
Jim Seibert MNEA Executive Director 1979-1984 Former Missouri NEA Executive Director Jim Seibert passed away on May 6, 2024. A lifelong educator and NEA leader, Jim Seibert served as MNEA Executive...
2024 REGULAR SESSION WRAP-UP SESSION ENDS ON FINAL DAY The 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly ended on May 17. The House convened on the final day of session and approved eleven Senate bills...
MNEA President 1977-1978 Former MNEA President Clarence Siebert passed away on May 17, 2024. A life-long educator, Clarence Siebert served as MNEA President from 1977-1978. During his presidency, MNEA...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director Trustees present: Jason Steliga (Chair), Chuck Bryant, Allie Gassman, Beth Knes (Vice-Chair), Dr. D. Eric Park, Katie Webb The Board met on April 14 to review...
By Samantha Hayes, MNEA Professional Practice Director Changing Landscape of the State Board of Education The seats of Donald Claycomb (Linn, Missouri) and Peter Herschend (Branson, Missouri) were...
GOVERNOR SIGNS VOUCHER/CHARTER EXPANSION BILL INTO LAW Governor Parson signed SS#2/SCS/SB 727 (Andrew Koenig) into law on May 7. The Association opposed the bill and appreciates the many Association...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director BUDGET The Senate Appropriations Committee completed proposed revisions to the House versions of the state budget bills for the next fiscal year on April 24...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days continued April 17 when members from Governance...
SENATE VOUCHER/CHARTER EXPANSION BILL The House Fiscal Review Committee approved SS#2/SCS/SB 727 (Andrew Koenig) on April 11. The bill is now on the House calendar and likely to be taken up for debate...
Update on MSIP 6 APR Release The MSIP 6 program has new updates based on the release of the 2023 APR Release in December 2023. The new updates include the following: Achievement Growth : Replace...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Missouri National Education Association Joins Coalition Urging General Assembly to Reconsider SB 727 SB 727 jeopardizes the education and well-being of countless Missouri...
ACTION ALERT SENATE VOUCHER/CHARTER EXPANSION BILL The House Special Committee on Education Reform voted to approve SS#2/SCS/SB 727 (Andrew Koenig) on April 2. The bill is scheduled to be heard in the...
Union-endorsed candidates achieve an 83 percent success rate in Missouri school board elections. JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri National Education Association (MNEA) extends its appreciation and...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director Trustees present Jason Steliga, Chair Chuck Bryant Allie Gassman Beth Knes, Vice-Chair Dr. D. Eric Park Katie Webb SYSTEM OPERATIONS The Board meeting started...
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS FOR EASTER BREAK Both the House and Senate will be out for a three-day weekend break and return in session on Tuesday, April 1. The legislature has seven weeks remaining before...
During the MNEA Representative Assembly April 20-21 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, delegates will vote to fill the NEA Director vacancy. Two candidates are running for the open position— DeNaé Bush...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director LEGISLATURE LEAVES FOR SPRING BREAK Both the House and Senate have adjourned for a week of spring break and will reconvene in full session on March 25. Both...
1. Reports on Literacy Program Initiatives and LETRS Training in Missouri The Office of College and Career Readiness at DESE presented a report on Read, Lead, Exceed–Missouri’s Literacy Program. The...
Missouri NEA represents employees in 75 percent of the top 20 highest-paying districts. Missouri teacher salaries have been in the news the last few years for having some of the lowest salaries in the...
[Jefferson City, MO]—Senate Bill 727 (SB 727) expands unaccountable charters and doubles down on vouchers that benefit the wealthy few, undermining the quality and accessibility of education for the 91% of students who attend local public schools.
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days continued on March 6 when members from Governance...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Educators Call On Leaders To Act In Wake Of North Kansas City Shooting The following statement can be attributed to Missouri NEA president Phil Murray and North Kansas City NEA...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director BILL FILING ENDS THIS WEEK The filing of new bills concludes by March 1 of each year for both the House and Senate. The Senate has concluded business for the...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days continued on February 21 with members visiting...
This senseless tragedy is a reminder that our work to ensure safe learning and celebratory environments for children is more pressing than ever. Children and students should be able to gather without the fear of gun violence.
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director LEGISLATIVE WEEK SHORTENED FOR SUPER BOWL CELEBRATION The House and Senate concluded floor session for the week on February 13 to allow interested legislators...
February 2024 Agenda 1. Honoring of MNEA Members Leah Lawrence and Meghan Menchella, Missouri 2023 Milken Educators Two MNEA members, Leah Lawrence, 7th grade English Language Arts Teacher from Hardin...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days began on February 7th with members from...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS BEGIN! Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director SENATE LEADERSHIP PUNISHES FREEDOM CAUCUS MEMBERS Senate Pro Tem Caleb Rowden removed several members of the self-identified Freedom Caucus from their...