Thirty-six applications were received for the 2006-2007 grant year representing all six NEA regions and 20 states. A summary of each of the 25 winning projects is listed below by region.

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25 Local Projects Win 2007-2008 NEA Urban Grants

Forty-eight applications were received for the 2007-2008 grant year representing all six NEA regions and 27 states. A summary of each of the 25 winning projects is listed below by region.

2008 NCUEA Summer Conference

June 26– 29, 2008

The Liaison Capitol Hill, an Affinia Hotel
415 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20001
Telephone  202-638-1616
Fax  202-347-1813
Register Now!

The National Council of Urban Education Associations (NCUEA) invites you to join us for our 2008 Summer Conference June 26-29 in Washington, DC.  During our Summer Conference, we will consider new business items, positions on NEA amendments and other issues that could come before this year’s Representative Assembly.   

Conveniently located close to Union Station, Chinatown and blocks from the Capitol and the Smithsonian, the Liaison Capitol Hill hotel is perfectly situated for both business and leisure travelers. 

REGISTRATION

Fee
$250 per person (prior to June 2, 2008)
$275 per person (after June 2, 2008)

Fee Includes:

• Welcome Reception, Thursday, June 26, 2008
• Brunch & Banquet on Friday, June 27, 2008
• Breakfast on Saturday, June 28, 2008
• Breakfast & Lunch on Sunday, June 29, 2008
• Refreshment Break
• Conference Materials

Please take time now to register! Registration will close on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 5:00 pm eastern standard time. Onsite registration will be available Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 4:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please call the NCUEA office at 202-822-7155.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel reservations should be made directly with The Liaison Capitol Hill by calling 1-866-233-4642 or reservations@affinia.com respectively. When reserving your room, identify yourself as an attendee of the NCUEA 2008 Summer Conference in order to receive the special conference rate of $175 single or double plus tax.  Hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Self-parking is available.  Rates are displayed at the entrance of the parking garage and are subject to change without notice.  Valet is available upon request at the time of check-in.  If you require special services, please communicate your needs when making your reservations.

TRAVEL/TRANSPORTATION

Please make your flight arrangements using your preferred travel agency.  Airport information is as follows:

• Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is about 30 miles from the Liaison Capitol Hill. Shuttles from Baltimore-Washington International Airport cost about $30; cab fare is about $60. Contact Super Shuttle at 1-800-BLUE-VAN. Please note that although you can travel between BWI and Union Station via MARC train and a bus, taking a cab is actually more efficient.
  
• Dulles International Airport (IAD) is just about 27 miles from the Liaison Capitol Hill. Shuttles from Dulles International Airport cost about $22 for 1 person, plus $10 for each additional person; cab fare is about $50.
  
• Reagan National Airport (DCA) is about five miles from the Liaison Capitol Hill. Shuttles from Reagan National Airport cost $10-$15; cab fare is about $15. It is relatively simple to take Metro from Reagan National to Union Station; however, there is a short walk from Union Station to the hotel.

Tentative Agenda

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Sunday, June 29, 2008

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NCUEA Constitution & Bylaws

ARTICLE I  NAME

The name of this organization shall be the National Council of Urban Education Associations (NCUEA).

ARTICLE II  PURPOSE

The NCUEA shall be a caucus within NEA and shall have as its general purpose the representation of its members in all matters relating to urban education. In order to accomplish these general purposes, NCUEA shall have, among others, the following specific objectives:

A. To speak with a common voice on all matters affecting urban education.

B. To improve the structure of NEA in order to insure the full and effective participation of all urban members.

C. To develop programs which, when implemented by NEA, will have a positive impact on the problems faced by urban educators.

D.To develop and provide appropriate training for urban educators.

E. To identify and support candidates for NEA offices who will actively work for implementation of NCUEA adopted programs and positions.

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ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

Criteria | Rights and Obligations of Members | Observers| Individual Rights | Membership Year | Dues

Section 1 Criteria

Membership in NCUEA shall be limited to NEA affiliated urban education associations, UniServ Councils, or a coordinating organization in a merged local that represents substantial numbers of NEA local members and which meet the following criteria:

1. Have an actual or potential membership of 1,000; or be recommended by a member association with the approval of the Executive Committee.

2. Subscribe to the purpose as outlined in Article II.

3. Is an equal opportunity employer.

Section 2 Rights and Obligations of Members

Each member association shall be represented by the President and/or a representative appointed by the local association and shall be entitled to one vote, to be cast by its President or designated representative, provided said association is registered at the conference at which a vote is taken. At no time, shall a staff person or a non-NEA member be the designated representative.

Section 3 Observers

An eligible nonmember association may send representatives to observe NCUEA conferences, provided that they are sponsored by a member association and that they pay the registration fee. An exception may be made to the eligibility requirements for observers by the NCUEA President.

Section 4 Individual Rights

The member associations shall not deny membership to individuals on the basis of race, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, or ethnic or cultural heritage. The member associations shall not deny equal opportunity for employment. To this end, each member association pledges its active commitment to being an equal opportunity employer and to actively seek minority candidates for association staff vacancies as they occur.

Section 5 Membership Year

The membership year (fiscal year) shall be from September 1 to August 31.

Section 6 Dues

a. The annual membership dues of NCUEA shall be $300.

b. Dues are payable September 1 of each year and are delinquent after October 31. Delinquent members shall be denied the right to vote at meetings until dues are paid.

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ARTICLE IV REGIONS

NCUEA shall be divided by states into four regions. Each region shall be as equal in number of member associations as practicable.

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ARTICLE V OFFICERS

Officers | Qualifications |Terms of Office| Succession and Vacancies | Powers and Duties of the Officers

  Section 1 Officers

The officers of NCUEA shall be a president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, two directors from each region, and an ethnic minority director-at-large.

  Section 2 Qualifications

a. In order to be eligible to run for office, the candidate's member association must be current with NCUEA dues (in accordance with Article 3, Section 6b). Each candidate for office shall be an active member of his/her local NCUEA member association and shall have attended at least one NCUEA conference prior to his/her nomination.

b. Each candidate for ethnic minority director-at-large shall be a minority as defined by the U.S. Bureau of Census.

c. Staff are not eligible to hold NCUEA office.

  Section 3 Terms of Office

a. The president, vice president, and secretary treasurer shall be elected to two-year terms. They may be reelected, but may not serve more than three terms.

b. The directors, regional and ethnic minority at large, shall be elected to two-year terms, but may not serve more than three terms.

c. One director from each region shall be elected each year.

d.A partial term will not be considered in determining the maximum number of terms allowed a president, a vice president, a secretary-treasurer, an ethnic minority director-at-large, or a regional director.

e. The terms of office shall begin at the close of the NEA Representative Assembly in the year elected.

f. If an officer's or director's member association discontinues its membership in NCUEA, that individual's eligibility to hold office ceases and the NCUEA President shall declare that a vacancy exists.

g. A director who changes member association affiliation, within his/her region, needs to obtain a letter of support from his/her new NCUEA member association to continue the current term. An officer or ethnic minority director-at-large who changes member association affiliation needs to obtain a letter of support to continue his/her current term. If a director or officer is unable to obtain the support of his/her new member association, or moves to a non-member association, the NCUEA President shall declare that a vacancy exists. If a director changes regions, that individual's eligibility to hold office ceases and the NCUEA President shall declare that a vacancy exists.

h.  When a member of the Executive Committee changes his/her employment status or membership status during the term of office, said member shall resign his/her seat effective immediately.  At the time such a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled in the manner prescribed in the Bylaws, Article V, Section 4,c.

  Section 4 Succession and Vacancies

a. The vice president shall act in the absence of the president and, in case of resignation of the president shall succeed for the unexpired terms. If for any reason the vice president cannot fulfill the succession, an interim successor shall be elected from and by the Executive Committee until a successor can be elected at the next regular meeting of NCUEA.

b. In the event of a vacancy in the office of vice president and/or secretary-treasurer, an interim officer shall be elected from and by the Executive Committee until a successor can be elected at the next regular meeting of NCUEA.

c. In the event of a vacancy in the office of regional or ethnic minority-at-large director, the NCUEA president shall appoint an interim director. The interim director must obtain a letter of support from his/her NCUEA member association and shall hold the position until the next summer NCUEA meeting when the affected region shall elect a director to fill the unexpired term.

  Section 5 Powers and Duties of the Officers

President | Vice President | Secretary-Treasurer|Regional Directors |Ethnic Minority Director-at-Large

  a. Powers and Duties of the President

1. The president shall be the chief executive officer of NCUEA./p>

2. The president may call and shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Committee and at all general meetings of NCUEA.

3. The president shall sign contracts and other legal documents connected with the business affairs and professional activities of NCUEA in its name.

4. The president shall appoint all committees and task forces.

5. The president shall be one of the authorized signatures for all NCUEA accounts.

6. The president shall be the official representative and spokesperson for the NCUEA except in such cases in which this function is specifically designated to another.

7. The president may rescind appointments of chairpersons and members of committees and task forces.

8. The president may recommend NCUEA members to outside organizations.

9. The president shall be a full-time released officer, reimbursed by NCUEA, if funded by the budget.

10. The president or his/her designee shall approve all vouchers.

11. To provide the NEA president with a list of qualified candidates from NCUEA member associations and to actively promote the appointment of those members to appointed bodies.

  b. Powers and Duties of the Vice President

1. The vice president shall assume the duties of the president in the absence of the president.

2. The vice president shall perform any other duties and tasks assigned by the president.

3. The vice president shall coordinate the annual membership plan of NCUEA, including the sending of a statement notifying each member on or before September 1 of each year that dues are payable.

  c. Powers and Duties of the Secretary-Treasurer

1. The secretary-treasurer shall keep the official minutes of all meetings and maintain the official files.

2. The secretary-treasurer shall assure that accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept and shall prepare periodic reports for both the Executive Committee and the general membership.

3. The secretary-treasurer shall oversee registration at NCUEA conferences.

4. The secretary-treasurer shall chair the budget committee.

5. The secretary-treasurer shall perform any other duties or tasks assigned by the president.

6. The secretary-treasurer shall be bonded.

  d. Powers and Duties of the Regional Directors

1. The regional directors shall represent their regions at all NCUEA meetings.

2. The regional directors shall maintain regular communication with member associations within their region.

3. The regional directors shall facilitate the annual membership drive within their region.

4. The regional directors shall perform other duties as assigned by the president or the Executive Committee.

  e. Powers and Duties of the Ethnic Minority Director-at-Large

1. The ethnic minority director-at-large shall represent ethnic minorities at all NCUEA meetings.

2. The ethnic minority director-at-large shall maintain regular communication with all appropriate ethnic caucuses.

3. The ethnic minority director-at-large will facilitate the annual membership drive within targeted locals.

4. The ethnic minority director-at-large will perform other duties as assigned by the president or the Executive Committee.

 Section 6 Recall  

 Officers l Regional Directors l Hearing Commitee

   a. Recall of Officers:  Recall of Presidents, Secretary-Treasurer, or Ethnic Minority Director-at-Large.  Officers of the Association may be recalled for violation of the NEA Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office.

1.  Recall proceedings against an officer may be initiated in written petition submitted to the Executive Committee by at least twenty percent (20%) of the currently certified locals.  Copies of the petition should be sent to all members of the Executive Committee.

2.  Notice of the recall petition will be sent to all currently certified members no later than 10 days prior to a hearing on the recall.

3.  A hearing will be held on the first day of the first NCUEA conference following the submission of an eligible petition.

4.  In any action taken under the provisions of this procedure, no officer shall be denied the right to state his/her position in person or in writing to the electorate.

5.  Ballots shall be distributed to the certified locals registered at the same NCUEA conference as the hearing stated in Section 6 a3.

6.  Ballots shall be returned to the Executive Committee or its designee.  A two-thirds (2/3rds) vote in favor of recall by those voting shall sustain the recall action.  The office shall be deemed vacant immediately and the vacancy shall be filled in the manner prescribed in the Bylaws, Article V, Section 4, c.

 b. Recall of Regional Directors:  Directors may be recalled for violation of the NEA Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office.

1.  Recall proceedings against a director may be initiated by written petition submitted to the Executive Committee by at least twenty percent (20%) of the currently certified delegates of the Represented Region.

2.  Notice of the recall petition will be sent to all currently certified members no later than 10 days prior to a hearing on the recall.

3.  A hearing will be held on the first day of the first NCUEA conference following the submission of an eligible petition.

4.  If any action taken under the provisions of this procedure, no director shall be denied the right to state his/her position in person or in writing to the electorate.

5.  Ballots shall be distributed to the certified delegates representing the Region at the same NCUEA conference as the hearing stated in Section 6 b3.

6.  Ballots shall be returned to the Executive Committee or its designee.  A two-thirds (2/3rds) vote in favor of recall by those voting shall sustain the recall action.  The office shall be deemed vacant immediately and the vacancy shall be filled in the manner prescribed in the Bylaws, Article V, Section 4,c.

 c.  Hearing Committee:  A committee shall be established of two members from each region appointed by the Executive Committee.  The Committee will be presided over by the President or Vice-President if the President is the recalled party.

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  ARTICLE VI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Section 1 Membership

Members of the Executive Committee shall be the president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, regional directors, and ethnic minority director-at-large.

Section 2 Powers and Duties of the Executive Committee

a. The Executive Committee shall assist the president in identifying members for committees and task forces. It shall review committee plans, receive committee reports and act upon committee recommendations.

b. The Executive Committee shall review all appointments to committees and task forces and shall have the right to request recision of any appointment.

c. The Executive Committee shall implement programs adopted at all official meetings of NCUEA.

d. The Executive Committee shall determine policy between official meetings of NCUEA.

e. The Executive Committee shall carry out all policies and programs in accordance with NCUEA Bylaws.

f. The Executive Committee shall act upon recommendations for membership that are proposed by member associations as provided in Article III, Section 1.

g. The Executive Committee shall assign the member locals to a region. The Executive Committee shall periodically review the alignment of the regions and make adjustments as necessary.

h. The Executive Committee shall submit a proposed budget to the membership at an NCUEA general meeting held in conjunction with the NEA Representative Assembly.

i. The Executive Committee shall fill vacancies occurring in the offices of vice president, secretary-treasurer, and/or ethnic minority at large director.

j. The Executive Committee shall determine the date and site of the first NCUEA general meeting.

k. The Executive Committee shall report its actions to the members.

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  ARTICLE VII MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL

Section 1 Membership

The Council shall consist of one voting member from each member association.

Section 2 Powers and Duties of the Council

The Council shall be the policy making body of NCUEA. It shall approve the budget and shall be the final judge of the qualification and election of officers. Powers not specifically delegated to the officers or Executive Committee shall be vested in the Council.

Section 3 Meetings

The Council shall meet twice yearly. The date and site for the first meeting shall be determined by the Executive Committee. The second meeting shall be held in conjunction with the NEA Representative Assembly.

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  ARTICLE VIII COMMITTEES

Section 1 Purpose

Committees or task forces may be appointed by the president, with the approval of the Executive Committee, to study issues and recommend action.

Section 2 President

The president shall be an ex officio member of all committees and task forces, except the elections committee.

Section 3 Chairpersons

Section 4 Reports

The chairperson shall give reports to the president and/or Executive Committee as requested.

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ARTICLE IX NOMINATIONS, BALLOTING AND ELECTIONS

Section 1 Elections Committee

The president shall appoint 6 members to the elections committee at the Executive Committee meeting held in conjunction with the first Council meeting. Two of the appointments shall be from member locals. The Executive Committee shall approve the appointments.

Section 2 Nominations

Each candidate must submit a letter of nomination from his/her member association to the elections chairperson. The letter of nomination must state when the official action of support was taken by the NCUEA member association board of directors and must be signed by the chair of said action or the NCUEA member association's president. The letter of nomination must be postmarked by June 1st prior to the election.

Section 3 Balloting

The elections committee shall conduct the balloting for officers and endorsement of NEA candidates under procedures established by the Council.

Section 4 Elections

a. Officers of NCUEA shall be elected at the meeting held in conjunction with the NEA Representative Assembly and shall assume office at the close of the NEA Representative Assembly.

b. Each member association shall have one vote, provided said association is registered at the conference at which a vote is taken. The president, vice president, secretary-treasurer and ethnic minority director at large shall be elected by all member associations present and voting. Regional directors shall be elected by member associations present and voting from the appropriate region.

c. All candidates for each office receiving a majority vote of those registered member associations present and voting shall be declared elected. When necessary, a runoff election between the two candidates receiving the most votes shall be conducted.

d. The election committee shall count the votes. The results shall be reported immediately to the president and to all candidates.

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ARTICLE X QUORUM

Section 1 Definition

A quorum shall consist of a majority of the member associations registered at an official meeting.

Section 2 Executive Committee

A quorum of the Executive Committee shall be a majority of its members present.

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ARTICLE XI RULES OF ORDER

Section 1 Standing Rules

The Executive Committee shall submit standing rules at the first business session of all Council meetings. Adoption shall require a majority vote of those member associations present and voting.

Section 2 Parliamentary Authority

The current revision of Robert's Rules of Order shall be the parliamentary authority of the Council, subject to the Bylaws and such special rules that have been or may be adopted.

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ARTICLE XII AMENDMENTS

Section 1 Voting on Amendments

This Constitution and Bylaws may be amended only at the Council meeting held in conjunction with the NEA Representative Assembly by a majority vote of the member associations present and voting. Approved amendments shall take affect upon adjournment of the Council meeting unless otherwise specified.

Section 2 Proposed Amendments

Any proposed amendment to these Bylaws shall be sent to the president of NCUEA in writing by May 15.

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ARTICLE XIII DISSOLUTION

In the event of the dissolution of the Council, any assets remaining after payment of all debts of the Council shall be transferred to the National Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE).

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Amended June 2006, Orlando, Florida

2005 Banquet Photos: NCUEA Grant Award Winners

Upcoming Events

December 2008

3-6: Annual Fall Conference (CA)

June 2009

Guidelines: The NEA Urban Grants Program

What are Urban Grants?

Since 1985, the National Education Association’s Urban Grants Program has supported local NEA affiliates in the development of education reform leadership programs for prek-k 12/graduate school faculty and education support professionals. Twenty-five Urban Grants in the amount of $5,000 each are awarded annually to NEA local affiliates to help support them with these programs.

The NEA Constituent Relations Department administers the program and looks for proposals that contribute to providing a great public school for every child by:

• Closing the Achievement Gaps .
• Engaging the Ethnic-Minority Community Toward Achieving a Great Public School for Every Child .
• Working in Partnership with State Affiliates to Achieve a Minimum of $40,000 Starting Salary for Teachers and Living Wage for ESP's .
• Growing and Developing Membership .
• Increasing and Stabilizing Funding for Public Schools .
  

Are we eligible for an Urban Grant?

NEA local affiliates of 500 members or more who are listed with the NEA membership office or the largest local NEA affiliate of any state regardless of membership number are eligible to apply.

What is the Program Procedure?

1. Applicants submit a proposal to the NEA Constituent Relations/NCUEA Office. Proposals must be postmarked by September 30.
2. The Constituent Relations staff will correspond with each applicant as well as their respective state association and regional office, notifying them of receipt of the proposal.
3. Urban Grant winning affiliates are announced at the National Council of Urban Education Associations Fall Conference and publicized in NEA publications.*

* NEA reserves the right to publicize, reproduce, or use the reports and/or products resulting from any of the Urban Grants projects.

What are the responsibilities of Grant Recipients?

1. Submit interim and final progress reports to NEA Constituent Relations/NCUEA. Interim reports are due May 31 and final reports are due January 31.
2. Urban Grants recipients must be willing to share what they have learned from their projects at the NCUEA Fall Conference and in local Association-sponsored forums.
3. Any publications or media presentations prepared in conjunction with an Urban Grant must include the following statement: This project is supported by the National Education Association through its Urban Grants program.

NEA reserves the right to request the refund of grant monies from any recipient that does not comply with these guidelines (extenuating circumstances will be considered).

Important Dates:

• Proposal Deadline:  September 30
• Grants Awarded:      By December 31
• Project Duration:     One year (December of the following year)
• Interim Report:        May 31
• Final Report:             January 31 following project completion

Proposal Review and Selection

A carefully selected committee of NEA local affiliate presidents and NEA staff reads and evaluates all parts of the applications and makes its judgments using the following criteria:

• Application is complete  and adheres to all instructions
• Application reflects organization and clarity
• Complies with NEA policy
• Benefits the local Association
• Involves local members in the project
• Objectives are attainable and measurable
• Promotes partnership and collaboration with school districts and other stakeholders
• Demonstrates innovation, originality, and creativity
• Meets identified needs
• Shows potential for successful completion and replication
• Timeline for activities is adequate for successful completion of project
• Uses funds appropriately; estimates costs realistically
• Confirms that project can continue after grant monies end

Decisions by the Evaluation Committee are final.

Questions?

Please direct any questions you may have to:

NEA Constituent Relations/Urban Grants
1201 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 822-7155

Application Guidelines

Provide clear, complete responses to Parts I–VI below. To be considered, all parts must be answered and all requirements must be met.

PART 1

Applicant Information

1. Provide name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of local affiliate. Two or more affiliates may submit a joint proposal for a cooperative effort; complete applicant information is required for each affiliate.
2. Provide name, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address of a) local affiliate president, b) local affiliate executive director/UniServ director, and c) project coordinator(s), who will be the contact person(s) for the duration of the project.
3. Indicate if the applicant has previously received an Urban Grant and if so, when. Proposals for continuing projects are only eligible for funding for three consecutive years.

PART II

Project Summary

1. Provide a 50-75 word summary description of the project.

PART III

Statement of Need

1. Provide a brief description of the need for the project and how it was determined. Indicate the number of Association members and other people involved, how the project will increase student achievement, and how teachers, education support professionals, and the Association will benefit from the completion of the project.

PART IV

Project Description

1. Objectives: List the specific objectives to be accomplished in the program, preferably in measurable terms.
2. Activities: State the activities that will take place to accomplish the objectives.
3. Products: Describe any products that will result from the project, if applicable.
4. Roles and responsibilities: List the principal people involved and their major responsibilities.
5. Timeline: Construct a timeline for the project. Note when major activities will take place. The project, or the phase of the project to be funded by an Urban Grant, must be completed by the following December.

PART V

Projected Budget

1. Estimate project expenses, such as travel, supplies, and printing. Note additional funding source(s) if applicable. Funding from other sources (e. g., school system, private sector) supports the importance and viability of the project. No more than 25 percent of grant monies can be used for stipends, substitute teachers, release time, outside speakers, or consultants.

PART VI

Signatures

Three dated signatures are required:

1. Project Coordinator(s)
2. Local Affiliate President
3. Local Affiliate Executive Director/UniServ Director

Local Example

Committed to Peaceful Resolution in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

The Chester Upland Education Association (CUEA) is taking the lead in efforts to curb student violence.

"Students in the Chester Upland School District are in dire need of conflict resolution programs," notes CUEA President Melody Subashi. "Our school administration changes so frequently, we had to take on the responsibility for these programs."

This CUEA program focuses on providing better training to educators on how to recognize the signs of violence, how to prevent it, and how to cope with it should it unfold. It also examines how violence in the home or community leads to violence in the schools.

"NEA, the Pennsylvania State Education Association, and CUEA are committed to finding ways to reduce violence in our schools. The NEA Urban Grant was a first step in that commitment," Subashi adds.

Urban Grant Project Ideas

Cooperation, collaboration, and community are the trademarks of the many innovative programs developed by large urban locals of the National Education Association under this mini-grant program. Successful Urban Grant applicants have focused on NEA’s Strategic Priorities and have contributed to restoring public confidence in public education through their projects. Listed below are project ideas.

          Forming Literacy Programs for At-Risk Students

          Teacher/Student Mentoring

          Involving The Broad Community In Education

          Professional Development Activities

          Community Awareness Of School Effectiveness

          Partnerships To Help Students Learn

          Promoting Diversity And Equity In Urban Schools

          Team Building Innovations

          Member Recruitment And Retention

          Encouraging Young People To Enter The Teaching Profession

          Dropout Prevention Programs

NEA Regional Offices

NEA Mid-Atlantic Regional Office  1201 16^th Street, N.W. Washington, DC Suite 412, 20036 Tel: (202) 822-7111 FAX: (202) 822-7170

NEA Midwestern Regional Office  Alamo Plaza 1401 17^th Street, Suite 950, Denver, CO 80202 Tel: (303) 294-3541 FAX: (303) 293-8797

NEA Northeast Regional Office  1201 16^th Street, N.W. Washington, DC, Suite 412, 20036 Tel: (202) 822-7143 FAX: (202) 822-7170

NEA Pacific Regional Office  1350 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA, 94010 Tel: (650) 347-6000 FAX: (650) 347-8983

NEA Southeastern Regional Office  1745 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 330, Atlanta, GA 30349 Tel: (770) 996-9047 FAX: (770) 996-2212

NEA Western Regional Office  Alamo Plaza 1401 17^th Street, Suite 950, Denver, CO 80202 Tel: (303) 294-3548 FAX: (303) 293-8797

NEA Headquarters  Membership and Organizing/Urban Initiatives, 1201 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-3290 Tel: (202) 822-7155

NCUEA Officers
and Regional Directors

Officers | President | Vice President | Secretary Treasurer

Regional Directors | East | Central | Mountain | Pacific

Ethnic Minority Director-at-Large

Not sure who your regional Director is? Click on your
state of residence.

AK | AL |AR |AZ | CA | CO | CT |DE | FL |GA | HI | IA | ID | IL | IN
KS | KY | LA | MA | MD | ME | MI | MN | MO | MS | MT | NC 
ND | NE | NH |NV | NJ | NM | NY |OH | OK | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD
| TN | TX | UT | VA | VT | WA | WI | WV | WY
*No members exist in RI or VT

		President Leon Horne 4704 73rd Avenue Court West University Place, WA  98466 lphorne@msn.com
		Vice President Katherine Underwood 27337 Arla Street Moreno Valley, CA  92555 mveaku@aol.com office: (951) 990-0603
		Secretary-Treasurer Brent McKim 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 300 Louisville, KY 40218 bmckim@jcta.org office: (502) 454-3400
East Regional Directors
		Anne Marie Abercrombie 25 East 27th Street Bayonne, NJ  07002 nuam2@aol.com home: (201) 455-8565 CT, DE, FL, ME, NJ, MA, NY, PA, WV
Photo Unavailable		Wade C. Ellegood 1801 East Broad Street Suite 1 Richmond, VA 23225 ellegoodw@aol.com cell: (804) 677-2770 GA, NH, MD, NC, SC, VA
Central Regional Directors
		Erick Huth 531 Fairground Ct Nashville, TN  37211 erick_huth@yahoo.com office: (615) 726-1499    AL, AR, LA, MI, MO, OH, TN
		Alan Young 206 Center St. Des Moines, IA 50309 ayoung@dmea.org office: (515) 471-8040 IL, IN, IA, KY, MN, WI
Mountain Regional Directors
		Laurie McCurdy 620 N. 6th Street Boise, ID 83702 Lamccurdy@cableone.net office: (208) 345-4450 CO, ID, KS, OK, NE, ND, SD, WY
		Ruben R. Murillo, Jr. 3029 Via Della Amore Henderson, NV  89052 lvjayhawk@aol.com office: (702) 376-1892 AZ, MT, NV, NM, TX, UT
Pacific Regional Directors
		Johanna Vaandering 3136 NE Sunburst Avenue Hillsboro, OR  97124 hanna.vaandering@oregoned.org office: (503) 645-6066 AK, HI, OR, WA
Photo Unavailable		Terri Jackson 928 Ruby Drive Vacaville, CA 95687 tjack93@aol.com home: (707) 446-7668 CA
Director-At-Large
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Join Us

Join the National Council of Urban Education Associations (NCUEA) and add your local's voice to the united voice for member advocacy and urban concerns within the NEA.

Made the decision to join? If you are eligible to join, don't hesitate to send in your 2007-08 membership form  ( PDF, 109KB, 1 page) now!  Help strengthen NCUEA by participating in the Local Membership Recruitment Plan ( PDF, 114KB, 1 page).

The NCUEA membership year is from September 1 to August 31. Dues are payable September 1 of each year and are delinquent after October 31.

Who is eligible to join NCUEA?

Locals or UniServ units whose actual or potential membership is at least 1,000 may join. Others may join with the recommendation of a member association. All potential NCUEA members must be NEA affiliates and equal opportunity employers. NCUEA has higher education chapters and ESP locals among its current members.

Why should I join? What will NCUEA do for my local or UniServ Council?

The NCUEA is the urban "conscience" of the NEA. NCUEA brings with it instant access to a network system that is unlike any other in the United Education Profession. Not only are members kept informed of internal NEA direction, but they also have access to a forum specifically tailored to the advancement of large local concerns. NEA is not nearly so far away when you are a member of the NCUEA. The NCUEA is an advocacy-oriented support system that follows an agenda mandated by its own members.

What is NCUEA's current membership statistics?

Currently, NCUEA membership stands at 264. NCUEA members include the majority of NEA's 200 largest locals from across the United States. NCUEA has higher education chapters and ESP locals among its current members.

About Us

The National Council of Urban Education Associations (NCUEA) is a caucus of local affiliates of the National Education Association (NEA), which is dedicated to strengthening member advocacy and making the NEA more responsive to member needs.

Add your local's voice to the united voice for urban concerns within the NEA.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Goals

The mission of the National Council of Urban Education Associations is to promote quality teaching and learning in urban public schools.

In carrying out this mission, NCUEA has established the following goals and strategies:

I.United Voice | II. Partnership with NEA | III. Partnerships with Education-Focused Organizations| IV. Training for Urban Leaders | V. Human and Civil Rights | VI. Diversity | VII. Communication | VIII. Staff/Leadership Relationships | IX. Quality Working Conditions

I. Serve as the united voice for urban associations
within NEA

• Maintain a high profile of visibility and advocate for urban interests by observing the meetings of the NEA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and the Program and Budget Committee.
• Communicate regularly with the NEA President and other NEA Officers to lobby on behalf of NCUEA issues.
• Recommend NCUEA members for appointment to NEA committees and task forces that deal with issues impacting urban associations.
• Participate in regional leadership and other NEA sponsored conferences.
• Organize support for urban issues at the NEA Representative Assembly.

II. Work in partnership with NEA divisions, state affiliates, caucuses, programs to ensure quality urban schools

• Establish NCUEA liaisons with NEA initiatives that impact urban schools and associations.
• Work in collaboration with appropriate groups to develop national, state, and local standards for quality schools.
• Facilitate an annual Urban Issues Forum.
• Establish communication links with chairs of other NEA caucuses.

III. Build partnerships with education-focused organizations outside of the NEA

• Collaborate with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
• Establish relationships with the Council of Great City Schools, National PTA, National School Board Association, National Elementary Principals Association, National Middle School Association, National High School Principals Association, the AFT, etc.
• Participate in The Teacher Union Reform Network (TURN).

IV. Provide and promote training for urban leaders
related to:

• Current issues
• Leadership skills
• Advocacy and capacity building
• Organizational development
• Relationship building
• Conflict resolution
• Management of the local association
• Hold an annual NCUEA Fall Conference focusing on training and leadership development.
• Advise staff of NEA Training and Organizational Development division on training needs and critical issues facing urban leaders.
• Support local associations in providing training for local Executive Board members.

V. Work to secure and maintain human and civil rights

• Advocate for human and civil rights issues within NEA
• Provide training regarding human and civil rights issues.

VI. Promote diversity within NCUEA and member locals

• Provide opportunities for minority leaders to network within NCUEA.
• Gather and disseminate successful strategies for increasing minority involvement.
• Promote the involvement of emerging minority leaders through Discovery Grants.

VII. Provide communication among member locals regarding urban concerns

• NCUEA News
• NCUEA Member Directory
• Urban Issues Forum
• Dissemination of pertinent information

VIII. Facilitate productive staff/leadership relationships

• Provide training on building positive relationships.
• Facilitate the development of a mediation process for staff/leader conflict.

IX. Advocate for quality working conditions in urban schools

• Support organizing and bargaining.
• Continue membership in the Safe Schools Coalition, Inc.
• Lobby for state and federal legislation funding to support public education.
• Assist locals in forming coalitions to support children, families, and public education.

Note: These goals and strategies reflect a comprehensive approach to organizational effectiveness and are not ranked in any particular order.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCUEA and what does it do? | What is the purpose of the NCUEA? | What is the history of NCUEA?| What are the major NCUEA accomplishments? | Who may and why belong to the NCUEA? |What will NCUEA do for my local or UniServ Council? | Can an interested local attend an NCUEA meeting as a guest?

What is the NCUEA and what does it do?

The National Council of Urban Education Associations is a caucus within NEA. It is comprised of 251 large NEA locals and UniServ Councils. Together, the members of NCUEA are the nationwide voice of NEA's large local affiliates. NCUEA is internally governed and has autonomous decision making ability. Each local or council has one vote on the Council. Through a contractual arrangement with NEA, the NCUEA receives a staff liaison and secretarial assistance.

NCUEA conducts two conferences each year at which member locals make policy and receive training.

At the NCUEA Summer Conference, NCUEA members introduce and take positions on many items of New Business and other issues pending before the NEA Representative Assembly. NEA RA floor strategy is an important function of the NCUEA. Through intricate organizing, delegates from NCUEA are assured their voices will be a part of the debate that occurs on the floor of the Representative Assembly.

At the NCUEA Fall Conference, the agenda for the year is set and the officers are directed to maintain current NEA programs or to seek changes in NEA's direction. The Fall Conference offers a full day of training structured to meet the specific needs of leaders of large locals. Topics for training are developed from input received from current leaders. Evaluations received from participants consistently rate NCUEA training as excellent.

Candidates for NEA offices are interviewed prior to the Fall Conference. Recommendations for endorsement may be made in accordance with the NCUEA procedures for endorsement. Candidates actively seek NCUEA endorsement.

The NCUEA officers monitor meetings of the NEA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Program and Budget Committee, UniServ Advisory Committee, and key training sessions and leadership conferences. They also lobby the appropriate NEA bodies during the year in order to gain acceptance of the NCUEA programs.

NCUEA also has a seat on the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education and the Board of Directors of the NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE).

NCUEA NEWS, published throughout the year, summarizes and interprets actions of NEA governing bodies and committees that are of particular interest to urban leaders. The newsletters also keep members informed of many national events and activities.

What is the purpose of the NCUEA?

The NCUEA members believe it is their responsibility to communicate their needs clearly and concisely to their colleagues within NEA. The members believe NCUEA is the most effective method for making their case and for gaining a favorable hearing for their needs. Through the conduct of official business, NCUEA members work in a concerted fashion to influence the direction of NEA.

What is the history of NCUEA?

The NCUEA began in 1961. Several urban affiliate leaders recognized the uniqueness of the large local association, along with