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2007 LCEA Election underway

On April 9th members were emailed instructions on how to vote for LCEA officers and representatives using an online voting system from Voting on Demand (VOD). LCEA has tried different methods of electronic voting in the past, but VOD provides a number of attractive, easy-to-use features while maintaining integrity in the voting process. The LCEA Nominating and Elections Committee has been quite pleased with how smoothly the elections have been going and look forward to seeing high voter turnout.

(Posted April 11, 2007)

Members recognized

Congratulations to the members who were recognized at the Lane ESD Employee Inservice on August 31, 2006:

Classified Employees of the Year
- Linda Schultz, Accounting Clerk
- Arda Stober, Educational Assistant

LCEA Member of the Year
- Jeri Ingallinero

(Posted September 12, 2006)

LCEA Member Sheila Thomas profiled in the Register-Guard

Congratulations Sheila! Read the inspiring article (free registration with the Register-Guard website required).

(Posted July 31, 2006)

All ESD Inservice set for August 31, 2006!

It's hard to believe another year has passed! Look forward to hearing from Lane ESD's new superintendent, Debbie Egan, and from LCEA President Gail Galbreath-Sheredy.

(Posted July 20, 2006)

Blogging the NEA-RA

As a way to keep the membership informed about the events and activities at this year's NEA Representative Assembly, one of LCEA's delegates will be keeping a daily blog. Continue.

(Posted June 13, 2006)

Lane ESD "Educators" play ball

Lane ESD's softball team — "The Educators" — will have its first game Monday May 22, 2006 at 7:15PM at the Ascot Ballfields (behind Monroe Middle School).The team is made up of LCEA members and Lane ESD managers and will be wearing team shirts provided by LCEA and bearing the LCEA logo. If you can't make it Monday there are nine other games scheduled into the summer. For more information contact Steve Traylor.

(Posted May 19, 2006)

Bylaws amendment approved

Bylaws amendment adding stipends for the President and Vice-President positions was approved by 92.8% of quorum.

(Posted May 19, 2006)

2006 Executive Board Elections

The election reached quorum with 76 votes. Welcome to new representatives, Kathy Giesen and Kate Weber!

Officers

• President: Gail Galbreath-Sheredy
• Vice-President: Brad Passenger
• Secretary: Cameron Yee
• Treasurer: Gene O'Neil

Representatives

• Administrative/Media/Technology Services: Kate Weber
• School Improvement: Jeri Ingallinero
• Special Education EA and BA: Robert Alexander
• Special Education Licensed and Program Assistants: Tamara Duvall and Kathy Giesen

OEA-RA Delegates

• Tamara Duvall
• Gail Galbreath-Sheredy
• Gene O'Neil
• Cameron Yee

NEA-RA Delegates

• Gail Galbreath-Sheredy
• Jeri Ingallinero
• Gene O'Neil
• Cameron Yee

(Posted May 19, 2006)

Member and lcea.net receive OEA Communication Award

OEA President Larry Wolf presented Cameron Yee, Web Editor for lcea.net, with an OEA Communication Award (Web Site category) at the OEA Representative Assembly on April 29, 2006. OEA selects Communication Award recipients annually, recognizing both print and online formats. Lane County was well represented as Steve Dustrude of Springfield Education Association (SEA) also received an award for SEA's "SEA Breeze" newsletter. Continue for additional OEA award recipients.

(Posted May 10, 2006)

OEA Representative Assembly takes action

Elected local representatives from across Oregon gathered at the Red Lion Inn Jantzen Beach on April 28 and 29, 2006 to set the course for the association in the coming year. The majority of new business items concentrated on new member involvement and the efforts around the corporate accountability ballot measure initiative. Continue for a summary.

(Posted May 10, 2006)

2006 LCEA Elections

It's that time of year again! Members will be receiving their ballots via email and are encouraged to vote before polls close on May 5, 2006. Election results will be announced by May 15, 2006.

Also on the ballot is an amendment to LCEA's bylaws. Go to Documents to learn more.

(Posted April 20, 2006)

OEA-PIE recommends candidates

Over the weekend OEA-member-delegates gathered at the People for the Improvement of Education (PIE) Convention to determine which candidates best meet the union's pro-education criteria. The most dramatic outcome was a "No Recommendation" for the governorship, reflecting dissatisfaction with Governor Ted Kulongski's past term and reluctance to provide full backing to relative unknowns Pete Sorenson (D) and Ben Westlund (I). Continue to view more photos, learn more about the recommendation process, or find out which candidates measured up to OEA's pro-education criteria.

(Posted March 13, 2006)

Debbie Egan appointed ESD Superintendent

At a special meeting on March 7, 2006 the Lane ESD Board of Directors appointed Debbie J. Egan as superintendent of the agency effective July 1, 2006.

On March 2, 2006 LCEA members and members of management were invited to meet and interview the top candidates for the position. Feedback from both groups were then forwarded to the ESD Board's interview committee, which held its interviews that evening. This was the first time the superintendent selection process solicited employee feedback in this manner.

Egan has been serving as superintendent of Lowell School District since 2004. She was previously an administrator in Springfield School District, first as principal of Mt. Vernon Elementary School then as Director of Programs. She also worked in the Oakridge School District for 10 years as a teacher and administrator.

(Posted March 8, 2006)

Members recognized

Congratulations to the following members who were recognized at the Lane ESD Employee Inservice on September 1, 2005:

Classified Employee of the Year
Danny Cleland, Media/Library Clerk
(pictured with Superintendent Mike Vermillion and LCEA President Gail Galbreath-Sheredy)

LCEA Member of the Year
Cameron J. Yee

More Than 10 Years of Service to LCEA
Laura Krenk, Froydis Tyburczy, Lynda Harris

Perfect Attendance
Hal Brixey, Kristin Gunson, Richard Lee, Cathie McCormack, Rhonda Trupp

(Posted September 2, 2005)

Employee inservice

Lane ESD's annual employee inservice will be held at Lane Community College on September 1, 2005. This is LCEA's major opportunity to address all members at one time, since the majority of employees are assigned to the school districts. Expect to hear a message from LCEA President Gail Galbreath-Sheredy and Uniserv Consultant James Sundell, as well as the presentation of awards for the 2004-2005 Lane ESD Classified Employee of the Year and LCEA Member of the Year. See you in two months!!!

(Posted July 1, 2005)

Lane ESD/LCEA 2005-2008 contract signed

LCEA and Lane ESD signed the negotiated agreement before the close of the fiscal year on June 30, 2005, making the contract official. Download a copy under Documents.

(Posted July 1, 2005)

Lane ESD/LCEA 2005-2008 contract ratified

Members ratified the tentative agreement between Lane ESD and LCEA, reaching a simple majority of votes on June 13, 2005. Learn more about the new contract.

(Posted June 15, 2005)

LCEA Web site redesigned

The site has undergone a few cosmetic changes but the content has remained relatively unchanged. If you have trouble locating something or have suggestions for the site, feel free to send an email to lcea@oregoned.org.

(Posted June 9, 2005)

2005-2006 Executive Board election results

Election polls for the 2005-2006 LCEA Executive Board positions closed on Wednesday May 11, 2005. Thanks to all who voted.

Officers

President: Gail Galbreath-Sheredy

Vice-President: Brad Passenger

Secretary: Cameron Yee

Treasurer: Gene O'Neil

Representatives

Administrative/Media/Technology Services: Steve Traylor

Martin Luther King, Jr. School: Cathy Tyler

School Improvement: Jeri Ingallinero

Special Education At-Large: Robert Alexander

Special Education Life Skills: Tamara Duvall

Special Education Specialists/In-House Staff: Brian Middleton

(Posted May 12, 2005)