PSU KNEA

PSU-KNEA

The Pittsburg State University Chapter

of the Kansas National Education Association,

affiliated with the Kansas National Education Association (KNEA)

and the National Education Association (NEA)

Our Goals

To promote better educational opportunities for all students and to elevate the quality of instruction;
To develop and promote the adoption of such ethical practices, personnel policies, and standards of preparation and participation as mark a profession;
To develop and promote a continuing program to advance instruction by improving salaries and fringe benefits, by upgrading professional preparation, and by improving working conditions for all members of the faculty through formal negotiations with the governing body of Pittsburg State University;
To enable members to speak with a common voice on matters pertaining to the teaching profession and to present their individual and common interests;
To help educators develop an awareness of their privileges and responsibilities as citizens.

Membership

Regular membership shall be available to: a) any faculty member with teaching assignments, except for administrative members of the faculty at the level of development chairperson and above; b) support personnel (which includes instructional media personnel, librarians, and others of academic rank not excluded in Article III, Sec. 1a, or included in Article III, Sec. 2). Such persons shall be entitled to hold membership, to vote, to hold office, and to serve on Chapter committees, providing such persons are also members of KNEA/NEA.

Associate membership shall be available to academic department chairpersons, directors, and other who perform professional services for students and teaching faculty, providing such persons are also members of KNEA/NEA. Associate members are not entitled to vote, to hold office, or to serve on Chapter committees.

Top Ten Reasons to Join KNEA

Membership Contact Information

For information on becoming a member for PSU-KNEA, please contact:

Grant Moss, President

Office: 411 Grubbs Hall, 620-235-4713

Randy Winzer, Membership Chair

Susan Schreiner, Treasurer

PSU KNEA Membership Application 2018

PSU KNEA * Pittsburg State University

1701 South Broadway * Pittsburg KS 66762

KNEA Officers, Delegates, and Committee Members 2019-2020

Executive Committee Members

Grant Moss, President, 2019-2020 (1-year term)

Erik Mayer, 1st Vice President, 2019-2020 (1 year term)

Randy Winzer, 2nd Vice President (Membership Chair), 2019-2020 (1 year term)

Lori Martin, Secretary, 2019-2021* (2 year term)

Susan Schreiner, Treasurer, 2018-2020 (2 year term)

Phil Rudd, Parliamentarian, 2019-2020 (1 year term)

*Constitution indicates elections in odd years

KNEA-RA & Southeast Uniserv Council Delegates

Marjorie Donovan 2019-2020 (1 year term)

Trina Larery 2019-2020 (1 year term)

Browyn Conrad 1st Alternate, 2019-2020 (1 year term)

Susan Carlson 2nd Alternate, 2019-2020 (1 year term)

NEA-RA Delegates

Kyle Thompson 2019-2020 (1 year term)

Bargaining Team

Khamis Siam, Lead Negotiator

Tim Bailey, 2018-2019

Tim Thomas, 2018-2019

Mark Johnson, 2018-2019

Linden Dalecki, 2018-2019

Bargaining Council (10 elected, 5 appointed)

Joey Pogue 2019-2021

Browyn Conrad 2019-2021

John Daley 2018-2020

Ronny Galloway 2018-2020

Kent Runyan 2019-2021

Don Judd 2018-2020

Mike Elder 2019-2021

Bill Shirley 2018-2020

Myriam Krepps 2018-2020

Laura Washburn 2019-2021

Grievance Committee (6 members, 3-year term, 2 per year)

Susan Johns-Smith 2019-2022

Browyn Conrad 2019-2022

Laura Washburn 2018-2021

Jamie Wood 2018-2021

Khamis Siam 2018-2021

Marti York 2017-2020

Membership Committee (3 members, 2-year term, even years)

Randy Winzer, Chair 2019-2020

Karen Johnson 2019-2020

Trina Larery 2019-2020

Ronny Galloway 2019-2020

Elections Committee Committee (3 members, 2-year term, even years)

Rick Hardy, Chair 2017-2019

Trina Larery 2017-2019

Gena Coomes 2017-2019

Spring 2019

April 30, 2019 - Executive Committee, 3:30-4:40 OSC

PSU-KNEA Documents

PSU-KNEA Constitution

PSU Chapter of the Kansas National Education Association - Constitution and Bylaws

(Revised August 27, 2004; March 31, 2007; August 20, 2014)

Contract Between PSU/KNEA and PSU/KBOR 2017-2020 (updated 11/19/2018)

KBOR Documents on Weapons Possession Policies at State Universities in Kansas

KBOR Proposed Amendments to the Board of Regents Policy on Weapons Possession

Amending the Policy on Weapons Possession at State Universities in Kansas

Results from PSU KNEA Spring 2018 Faculty Survey

Documentation for Activity Insight

Activity Insight Overview for Faculty (Updated December 2018)

Faculty Governance Links

What Can PSU/KNEA Do for You?

Work for quality education at PSU.
Continue to advocate for faculty rights.
Negotiate for fair employment practices.
Work to ensure academic freedom and other fundamental concepts of the profession.
Bargain for fair rates of compensation.
Bargain for the ‘unit’ in contract negotiations for all things considered ‘conditions of employment’.
Publicly defend and represent the faculty, assisting the ‘unit’ in grievance issues. We sincerely hope that you will not have need of this service.

Why Join?

It is the professional teacher's organization.
Because you, like KNEA, want quality schools for all ages and levels.
We can also assist with obtaining legal advice and provide an attorney-referral program for non-job related issues.
For all the reasons above and so much more.

Did You Know?

All faculty promotion dollars and contractual travel funds are negotiated by PSU-KNEA.
The negotiation of intellectual property rights was protected in a case argued by PSU-KNEA at the Kansas Supreme Court.
Moving PSU faculty salaries from the lowest in the state system to number 4 is the result of PSU-KNEA bargaining.
A grievance procedure where faculty can make their case to peers is the result of PSU-KNEA bargaining.

Member Benefits

NEA/KNEA Member Benefits provides a wide range of programs that help improve the overall quality of life for members and their families. From affordable insurance and secure investments, to advance technology and convenient, accessible credit, NEA/KNEA Member Benefits programs can help members get significantly more out of life and their hard-earned dollars. Benefits include:

Life Insurance Programs
Health and Disability Insurance Programs
Casualty Insurance
Savings and Investment Programs
Credit Programs
Special Discount Programs
Loan Programs
Member Education Guides
NEA/KNEA Attorney Referral Program
We provide liability insurance protection plus access to specially trained staff and KNEA attorneys should you ever find yourself with job-related legal trouble.
KNEA's Access to Savings Plan offering a variety of discounts and savings opportunities at business across the state and region.
NEA DUES-TAB® Insurance. Provides up to $1,000 of FREE life insurance coverage and up to $5,000 of accidental death and dismemberment coverage to eligible members. All at no cost to the NEA member.