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Polk Education Association

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Polk Education Association

Your local union representing teachers, paraeducators and ESP/Secretaries working      in the Polk School District.  We bargain your contracts and guarantee your contractual rights.

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Bargaining Updates

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Para

“I received a letter of discipline based on an unfounded anonymous complaint. My union went to bat for me to get it removed."

ESP

“My administrator was not providing me coverage for lunch breaks and my time was repeatedly cut short. PEA got involved, fixed the issue, and got me back pay for the time I worked through."

Teacher

“Thank you PEA for offering valuable professional development!  With the help of their review course, I was able to pass my Reading K-12 Exam and earn my endorsement.”

Former PEA President Marianne Capoziello honored with mural and Board Room Dedication!

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Former PEA and PEA-Retired President Rhea McKinney honored with mural and Conference Room Dedication!

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Photo: Officers and Staff
  • President: Stephanie Yocum
  • Vice President: Jim Palmer
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Kat Nickell
  • Service Unit Director: Wilfredo Tellado
  • Service Unit Director: Branden Lane
  • Membership Secretary: Lisa Francoeur
  • Clerk/Receptionist: Nieves Ramos
  • Member Organizer: Kaylee Mangold
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