Upcoming Events and Happenings
BEA Member Committees
Note: Please contact President Sarah Barclay to be connected to any of these committee opportunities.
Organizing Committee: This committee is committed to taking action and bringing members together on issues that are important to them.
Bargaining Committee: The bargaining committee is committed to meeting with Bend-La Pine Schools to establish a fair and respectful contract for all certified staff within the District.
Social Committee: The social committee is committed to planning and developing programs that provide our members relief from the stresses of their job. This committee plans happy hours, back to school events, end of the year events, etc.
Political Action Committee: This committee is committed to establishing processes for endorsement of pro-public education political candidates. Please note that OEA/BEA dues are not put towards political candidates. If you wish to contribute to pro-public education candidates endorsed by OEA and BEA you can sign up to be a members of the PAC here.
Bylaws and Policies Committee: This committee reviews and makes recommendations to the BEA Executive Board regarding updates to our governing documents.
Insurance Committee: This committee meets and reviews the current plans offered through OEBB and establishes which plans will be offered to our members each year.
OEA Member Committee Vacancies
Union School Advisory Cabinet
Health Professionals Committee
Aspiring Educator Committee
Human Civil Rights
Committee Procedures Task Force (3)
Traumatic Events Response Task Force (3)
Equity Director Task Force (3)
Land Back Task Force (3)
Speech Language Pathologist Committee
Bylaws and Policies Committee
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