Elections/Roles

TEA Organizational Chart

Preside as Chair of the Executive Board
Serve as chief spokesperson for the Association
Preside over meetings of the Association Representatives (AR) and all meetings of the membership
Vote to break a tie
Appoint committee chairs and give direction to chairs with input from the Executive Board
Direct the affairs of the Association as its administrative officer and perform other duties as they arise
Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and Office Manager to develop a budget for the year and materials for Association meetings
Attend UniServ and UEA Council of Local Presidents’ meetings
Attend the UEA Leadership Academy in June
Serve as a delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly
Serve as a delegate to the UEA House of Delegates
Attend District Board of Education meetings
Represent the Association at meetings and conferences
Visit schools to meet with teachers

Attend Association Representative (AR) meetings on the designated day of each month. Deliver meeting materials to liaison schools when AR is unable to attend meetings.
Be available to attend TEA meetings at schools as assigned by the President/Executive Director or asked by the AR
Serve as a liaison to 3-5 schools and work with the AR as needed
Attend Executive Board meetings held on designated day of each month
Serve as an active member of the District committees
Accept additional assignments generated during Executive Board meetings
Serve as a delegate to the UEA House of Delegates
Attend the NEA Representative Assembly (NEA/RA) during July at least once during the three-year term. Report and disseminate information to the membership regarding pertinent issues raised during the RA upon request
Serve as a leader and decision maker advocate for TEA interests and concerns
Assist in the clean-up after TEA functions
Attend the UEA Leadership Academy in June

Serve as acting local President in the absence of the duly elected local President
Attend meetings when the local President is not available
Serve as a leader advocate for membership and Association interests
Attend monthly Executive Board and AR meetings
Plan and coordinate the annual Association Representative training
Assist the President in the performance of his/her duties as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the President and Executive Board
• Attend UniServ and Council Local Presidents’ meetings
Serve as a delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly
Serve as a delegate to the UEA House of Delegates
Attend District Board of Education meetings as directed by the President
Serve on committees as directed by the President

Attend the monthly TEA AR meetings. If unable to attend, arrange for someone to represent your school
Conduct at least one monthly TEA meeting for members in your building to share the TEA information
Assist in the recruiting of non-members to join the TEA
Create and maintain an up-to-date TEA Bulletin Board at your school
Distribute TEA material and information to members in a timely manner
Listen, communicate and follow-up with concerns. Call and inform your Executive Board liaison or the TEA office (801-262-6627) of concerns and questions
Familiarize faculty with the Negotiated Agreement and support compliance at all times
Represent teacher rights as provided in the Negotiated Agreement when necessary
Conduct the TEA elections at your school and return ballots by the due date
Assist in helping find members for committees, phone banks, political campaigns, and other short term activities as needed
Volunteer to represent TEA as a delegate to the UEA House of Delegates
Preside over school job action activities and special situations as directed by the TEA President/Executive Director. Keep members informed of the Association's position on issues
Initiate, maintain and activate your building's phone tree and home email list when needed by the Association
Assign one member /per month from school to attend school board meetings