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The East Central Ohio Education Association is YOUR district. As one of the ten OEA districts, ECOEA represents 8,000 OEA members in Carroll, Columbiana, Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties. We are the link between your local association and the Ohio Education Association.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE:
- October 10-Deadline for OEA Delegate elections
- October 15-Deadline to report Delegate elections to OEA
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October 11, 18, 25-OEA-Retired Fall Conference on Zoom
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October 16-Deadline for deposit to attend the Legal Update
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October 23-ECOEA Legal Update at Hartville Kitchen
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November 1-Deadline for ECOEA Unit Scholarships, ECOEA Public Relations Grants
- November 7-VOTE! Election Day
- November 18-ECOEA Fall Delegate Briefing, Zoom
- December 2-OEA Fall Representative Assembly, Columbus
- January 27-ECOEA Winter Workshop on Zoom-STRS, SERS, and much more! Registration opens in November! Save the Date!
- March 8-ECOEA Legislative Dinner-Registration opens in January! Save the Date!
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Member Spotlight
Tracey Smith-Canton Professional EA
ECOEA Minority Member
ECOEA Social Justice Committee Chairperson
Greetings ECOEA members!
Diversity and social justice are essential to the climate and culture of our schools. I, along with the members of the Social Justice Committee, have actively promoted this belief through our work. Both of our nominees, Officer Sharpe and Renee Powell, were awarded the OEA Charles A. Glatt Human and Civil Rights Award due to their progressive efforts regarding social justice in our local communities. We also partnered with GLSEN NEO for a summer leadership session to assist educators with supporting their LGBTQ+ students. Outreach events within your communities can provide an opportunity to engage with the families of diverse communities and invite others to experience their rich culture. The Canton City Schools Hispanic Heritage Celebration is an example of a district looking to create a positive climate and culture through a shared experience within their community. Whether you create an event for Hispanic Heritage Month or for another community within your local area, I encourage you to utilize outreach events to support the diverse climate and culture that comprise your districts.
¡Felíz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
You can see pictures from the Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Canton City Schools Gibbs Elementary Facebook page at this link. Consider applying for an OEA Foundation Diversity Grant of up to $3,000 to initiate a diversity project at your school. Deadline to apply is February 10, 2024.
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ECOEA FALL ROUNDTABLE-A LEGAL UPDATE
ECOEA invites you to attend our annual event on Monday, October 23, at the Hartville Kitchen where OEA Attorney Rachel Reight will present a legal update--current court cases and legislation that affect you in your job. Attendees will earn one hour of Professional Development. This is a great opportunity to network, win door prizes, and enjoy a yummy dinner with other ECOEA members, all at no charge!
Register at the button below. Your $25 deposit needs to reach the ECOEA office no later than October 16, to complete your registration. Your deposit check is returned to you at event check-in. Incomplete reservations (no deposit) will be cancelled, so remember to send in your check as soon as you make your reservation.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION MATTERS CELEBRATION-
ECOEA was represented at the Public Education Matters celebration at the Cleveland Zoo on Saturday, September 30. President Juliann Doerschuk and Business Manager Val Heban were on hand to greet members and their families at the ECOEA display table. Simultaneous celebrations were also held at the Toledo Zoo, Columbus Zoo, and the Newport Aquairum.
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DAVID AUGUSTA UNIT SCHOLARSHIPS
The David Augusta Unit Scholarship of $500 for continuing education is open to all ECOEA members who are taking classes, workshops, or professional development sessions. The scholarship is by reimbursement by documentation of expense and successful completion of the class. One scholarship of $500 is awarded to a member in each of the three ECOEA voting units. The members are chosen by lottery drawing and willl be announced at the ECOEA Fall Delegate Briefing. Scholarship winners may not be reimbursed by their local school district for the same class. Apply at the button below before the November 1, 2023, deadline!
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ECOEA PUBLIC RELATIONS GRANTS 2023
Each year ECOEA provides Public Relations Grants of up to $500 to locals in a competitive process for locals that want to enhance the image of their local in their community. Jackson Memorial EA purchased a banner supporting the Jackson Local Schools Foundation (pictured).
In order to apply, locals must have elected and sent delegates to the ECOEA Fall Delegate Briefing and/or Spring Representative Assembly. Apply at the button below by the November 1, deadline for consideration!
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OEA-R Advisory Council Rep to ECOEA
Read Kathleen's October Newsbrief at the button below.
The OEA-Retired Fall Conference will take place on Zoom on three evenings in October and will feature activists from around the state, including our own ECOEA member Ida Gorman from East Canton EA. Register at the button below to attend the sessions of your choice.
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CAVS EDUCATOR DISCOUNT NIGHTS
Join us at the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ohio Educator Appreciation Night on Saturday, October 28th vs Indiana Pacers and Friday, March 8th vs Minnesota Timberwolves. Select Educators that purchase tickets for the games on October 28th and March 8th will have the opportunity to participate in one of our fan experiences during the pregame. Tickets for both games will be available at the special educator discount rate.
We were happy to have the Cavs event coordinator with us at the Public Education Matters event at the Cleveland Zoo. Here Thyran is pictured with OEA President Scott DiMauro.
https://cavaliers.group/oea
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FROM PARTNERS IN EDUCATION AT THE OHIO LOTTERY | Have you contributed to the OEA Fund for Children and Public Education? You can make a one-time or monthly donation to support pro-public education candidates who work for your interests as a public education employee. As no dues dollars can be used for political campaigns, the OEA Fund provides monetary support to endorsed candidates in their election campaigns. Donate today! | |
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YOUR ECOEA LEADERSHIP AND STAFF;
Juliann Doerschuk, President. Canton Professional EA
Heather Zuniga, Vice President, Malvern EA
Kelli Repphun, Recording Secretary. Jackson Memorial EA
Valerie Heban, Business Manager, OEA-Retired, North Canton EA
Website: ecoea.ohea.us
Email: ecoea@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (330) 499-8587
Office: 129 Easton St. NE, Suite 103, Canton, OH 44721
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Per ECOEA Policy 3.6 Access to Financial Reports-the monthly Executive Committee financial report is available to any member upon request.
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