The Washoe Education Association works to protect the rights and due process for education professionals serving the Washoe County School District.We believe that the best possible working conditions are the best possible learning conditions for the children of Washoe County. It is our goal as an association to advocate for the members...in the classroom, at school site, with the District and at state or national levels. Our Commitment WEA is the only professional organization advocating for your rights WEA represents you during the development of the Negotiated Agreement WEA gives you an avenue for receiving, quick, confidential, impartial advice on professional matters WEA keeps you up-to-date with effective and efficient communication WEA offers programs, workshops and training to keep you current WEA generates public and legislative support for your profession WEA provides you with liability insurance WEA provides you with discount purchasing.
By being a member of the Washoe Education Association you are protecting and investing in your teaching career. The WEA exists to enable you to promote quality education for the youth of our community and to protect professionalism in the classroom. As a member of WEA you are part of the largest group of education professionals in the Washoe County District with more than 2600 members - and part of the Nevada State Education Association, with more than 23,000 members, you are also part of the National Education Association with more than 2.6 million members.
Here are just some of the benefits for WEA/NSEA membership.
$1 Million Liability Policy
All court-ordered damages stemming from any claim that results from an incident during the course of your employment activities.
Legal Representation
Your membership provides appropriate legal assistance to guarantee due process in employment-related matters. The NSEA, through the WEA, provides each member with two half-hour consultation meetings with our attorney each year at no cost. These meetings are for non-employment matters.
Contract Enforcement
Throughout the year, the WEA monitors violations of the negotiated Agreement and violations of the WCSD's administrative regulations. Any contract questions can be brought to the attention of the full-time WEA staff.
Representation in Conferences
As a member of WEA, you are entitled to representation during any meeting with a WCSD administrator. This is important for you, especially when there is the chance that further disciplinary action may be taken. Before speaking to any WCSD Investigative office, you are entitled to conference representation and are urged to call the WEA at 828-9282.
Grievance & Complaint Writing
All licensed personnel have the right to file grievances when disputes over contractual articles occur. You also have the right to file a complaint when there's a dispute over administrative regulation, policy or practice.
Personal Benefits
The WEA has a negotiated a 125 Plan through American Fidelity. In addition, AFA provides endorsed products that include disability, life and cancer insurance. They are located in the WEA building and can be reached at 829-1313.
Financial planning is available through Chapman & Associates who offer full brokerage services with no fees attached. Call Sandy Chapman or Erika Borman at 828-5050. They are conveniently located in the WEA Building.
Homeowners/renters insurance and an annuity plan is offered through Horace Mann. Horace Mann also carries the $1 million liability coverage for members. Call Jody Radley at 425-1853 for information.
Valic is another endorsed company that offers financial planning for WEA members. Call 1-800-44VALIC.
All dues paying members also receive a $25,000 life insurance policy for on-the-job protection.
Professional workshops and seminars are available to members throughout the year to improve teaching and work practices. There is also access to grants from the NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE).
WEA membership also offers a wealth of personal economic benefit programs to save money on your dues investment, savings on car insurance, special credit cards, travel and entertainment discounts.