Membership Information
What has the MEA done for ME lately?
Professional Support
Leadership opportunities at the local, state, and national level
Opportunities to attend regional and national conferences
Represent MEA at the NSEA Delegate Assembly
Represent MEA at the NEA Representative Assembly
12 ($500) scholarships awarded to teachers throughout the year
Working Conditions for Teaching and Learning
Time Creep
Building/Classroom renovations
Guaranteed time for planning, lunch and collaboration during the contract week
Public Relations and Community Support
3 ($1,000) scholarships awarded to Millard students, with preference given to children of MEA members
Cupcake Caucus at the NEA RA which raises funds for the NSEA Children’s Fund
MPS Foundation Annual Staff Campaign
MPS Foundation Hall of Fame Table Sponsor
Member of the Millard Business Association
Work with local organizations such as Project WeeCare and Human Rights Campaign to focus on Social Justice issues
Helped sponsor the Metro District Social Justice Retreat
Salary and Benefits
The MEA negotiates your salary and benefits package, making sure that we are competitive with other districts in the state.
Initial base salary increases to $38,125 for 2018-19
Maximum salary increases to $75,308 for 2018-19
Salary formula to allow for teachers to receive advancement for grad hours as soon as the classes are completed, instead of waiting for the traditional step and lane advancement
Health Insurance
Daily rate of pay for work outside the contract year
Personal days/Sick leave/Bereavement leave
Disability insurance
Extra duty pay
Member Advocacy
Mediation services and member representation/support upon request
$1 million liability coverage through NEA
Strong support from NSEA for member rights issues
Formal recognition as the representative organization for all non-administrative certified staff
Shared governance and consensus-building across the district
Representation on the MPS Strategic Planning Committee, MPS Foundation Board, PROCOM Quarterly Meetings, MPS Budget Committee, MPS Staff Evaluation Committee, Meetings with the Superintendent and Associate Superintendent twice a month, and many other district opportunities.