Dear LEA Members,

The Nebraska Legislative is now session, democracy at work. The decisions the Legislature makes impacts our lives on many levels. Education funding is on the top of the agenda this year. The lack of adequate funding continues to impact children and educators across the state. Resources are limited at the expense of our children.

This is a negotiations year for LEA. We need members to run for positions who are willing to step up and speak out. There is power in collective action. We need your voice and experience. As one of the over three million members of the National Education Association, you have the opportunity to participate in the democratic decision making process on three levels. We have over 25,000 members in Nebraska and nearly 2,500 members in Lincoln.

You are the NEA, the NSEA and the LEA. Your Voice Matters!

Each year we hold elections for local, state and national association positions. Members are encouraged to become more involved in the decision making process by running for any of the positions available. Please click on the link below for more information about the positions available, the process, the election timelines and the paperwork necessary to run. An Elections Information packet has been sent to every building to post.

I appreciate the work you do as educators every day. Every day you are making a difference in the lives of children as your work load continues to increase and resources decrease. I know it is difficult to add one more thing on your plate. However I also know the more people who are active and involved, the more influence we have as an association. Your voice and experience are needed to make a difference.

Thank you for taking the time to read the information and consider the possibilities of participating more in the association.

With regard,

Jenni