HCEA 2016-2017 Elections
Nominations are now open for the following seats in HCEA:
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President (1)
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Vice President (1)
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Treasurer (1)
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Secretary (1)
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HCEA Board of Director Two Year Term :Four (4) Seats
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HCEA Board of Director One Year Term :One (1) Seat
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HCEA Delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly
Bio Sketches and Names were printed exactly as they were submitted.
Bio sketches for President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary are limited to 100 words. Bio sketches for Board of Director are limited to 50 words and sketches for NEA Delegate is limited 25 words.
Some sketches have been cut to fit Rep Approved Guidelines.
HCEA President: Vote for One (1)
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HCEA Vice President: Vote for One (1)
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HCEA Treasurer: Vote for One (1)
Teri Dennison |
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Continuing the HCEA journey of a strong association for all members with integrity and transparency. |
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HCEA Secretary: Vote for One (1)
Linda Firman |
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As an active member of HCEA, MSEA and NEA, I am invested in leadership and giving access to our students and community to provide great public education for all. |
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HCEA Board of Director: Vote for Four (4)
Bio sketches for Board of Director are limited to 50 words.
Some sketches have been cut to fit Rep Approved Guidelines.
Wanda Oliver |
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I would to continue to serve on the BOD to learn discuss and vote on issues that are important to the Association body and other agencies. |
HCEA Delegate to NEA Convention in Boston, MA:
Vote for as many as Fifteen (15)
Bio sketches for HCEA Delegate to the NEA Convention is limited 25 words.
Some sketches have been cut to fit Rep Approved Guidelines.
Tiana Seldon
I would like to a MSEA delegate again. I would like to continue serving our students and educators by teaching academic skills and practicing restorative
Jonene Ford
I am a passionate and committed educator and association representative. I am looking forward to serving my local and state associations as a representative at
Cheryl Coleman
My goal is to serve the members of our association better and to be your voice at the NEA Convention.
Maleeta Kitchen
Justin Herbert
Georgianne McNeirney
I will listen, think about and vote for positive outcomes for students and educators. I believe that experience and continuity bring results for all.
Zenoba Stephens
Susan Peck
Karen Randall
As a member of the Board of Directors of HCEA I would like to bring some diversity and leadership qualities to the organization.
Benjamin Schmitt
As art teacher of 18 years, activist in HCEA, and NEH Summer Scholar, I would welcome the opportunity to represent MD again at the NEA
Stephanie Masters
I want to be an NEA delegate to help influence important educational policy, which affects my fellow educators, students and myself on a daily basis.
Hugo Jackson
Please vote me as a delegate to help you be informed of state and national issues affecting educators!
Paul Lemle
If elected, I will continue to organize educators to build power in schools, in the community, and in local politics.
Shante Young
I’ve been a member of hcea for my entire fourteen year career, I’m a proud member of the GR Committee who helped propel our BOE
Kelli Midgley
Gwen Taylor
Irene WIlliams
I will bring the same dedication and vigor that I use in my classroom to the position of NEA State Delegate.
Brian Donoughe
I have served as a Union leader for many years. I want to continue as your hard working Delegate at the National Convention.
William Hugo Van Jackson IV
As a new employee I want to learn more about how the NEA works for educators.
Lauri Hornicek
With our country’s citizens either bewildered and/or jubilant, our students and colleagues need a voice that speaks up and listens to concerns. That’s ME.
Wanda Oliver
I would like to attend the NEA Convention as a delegate to learn more about the educational issues and share the information with other educators.
Danielle King
I would like to use my leadership skills to be a voice for all educators at this year’s NEA Convention.
Arlene Wilder
Maxine Salah
I’ve served as convention delegate for many years and I’m still here to serve and be your voice.
Colleen Morris
Teri Dennison
Linda Firman
The need for access is important in our ability to offer educational services to our students and educators. We must acquire and maintain great public
Tracey Ellerby
Sarai Gray
I have been an MSEA delegate and would be honored to represent HCEA at the NEA. I hope you can support me.
Kathleen MacLaughlin
I grew up in Maryland and have lived in Columbia with my husband since 2006. We have three children, our youngest was born in August.
Jessica Nichols
Since 2014, I have served the interests and needs of our members. I am asking for the opportunity to serve you on the national level.
Jennifer Bezy
Erika Strauss Chavarria
I am a dedicated member of the HCEA, MSEA, and NEA. I would be honored to represent my fellow educators at the 2017 NEA RA.
2016-2017 HCEA ELECTIONS SCHEDULE
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Nominations open at Rep Council
Friday, December 17, 2016 Nominations close at 4:00pm
Monday, January 10, 2017 Candidates remarks at Rep Council (Candidates’ option)
Monday, January 30, 2017 Election Voting Opens Online through in conjunction with MSEA
Friday, February 24, 2017 Last day for Voting
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Notification of Election Results
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Run-off Election Open online (if necessary)
Friday, March 24, 2017 Run-off Election Closes at 4:00pm
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Notification of Election Results
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Election results announced at Rep Council meeting.
GUIDELINES FOR 2016-2017 HCEA ELECTIONS
- Election procedures will conform to applicable HCEA/MSEA/NEA bylaws and regulations.
- All regular HCEA members may vote in HCEA elections.
- Campaign activities may not interfere with the efficient operation of the HCEA Association Office.
- No HCEA staff member or UniServ representative will actively support any candidate or work on behalf of any candidate. This includes distributing, transporting, or preparing materials for distribution though the HCPSS Pony.
- Dues monies, in any amount, may not be used to support the candidacy of any individual running for office.
- A member of the Board of Directors for HCEA who endorses a candidate(s) does so as an individual Association member rather than as a member of HCEA Board of Director and shall not speak for HCEA Board.
- HCEA members or candidates for HCEA Positions are prohibited from sending unsolicited bulk emails of campaign materials or campaign related communications using HCPSS email accounts, including distribution to created HCPSS address lists through the utilization of publicly available information.
- Nominations for all offices shall be made on the official HCEA Election Nomination Form link and sent to the Elections Committee through the link provided. The Nomination Form must:
State the candidate’s willingness to abide by the HCEA/MSEA/NEA bylaws, and policy, and adhere to the Code of Ethics.
- Nominations shall close on the day and time prescribed in the approved calendar as set by the Representative Assembly and Elections America.
- Candidates may provide biographical sketches along with the Nomination Form. These will be sent out with the ballots and may contain:
Present work assignment
Professional background
Contributions to HCEA/MSEA/NEA within the past three years
Reason for running
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES MAY NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED (100) WORDS FOR CANDIDATES FOR HCEA OFFICERS (PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, and SECRETARY), FIFTY WORDS FOR HCEA DIRECTORS AND TWENTY-FIVE WORDS FOR NEA DELEGATES. A link to these Bios will be added to the ballot for voters to view. ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIAL BEYOND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF WORDS WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE OFFICIAL ELECTION MATERIALS. BIOS TO BE COMPLETED ELECTRONICALLY ON THE GOOGLE DOC FORM TO BE SENT TO HCEA Elections Chair (jaexie@hotmail.com). Hand written Bios will not be accepted. Bios submitted will be copy/pasted on the ballot and HCEA webpage EXACTLY as submitted. Corrections to grammar or spelling will NOT be edited.
- In addition to the Bio sketch, each candidate may submit a digital photograph (depicting only the candidate) with his or her biographical information. The HCEA website will contain the biographical sketch and photo, if provided by the candidate.
- Candidates’ names are placed on the ballot in random order by Elections America. Each ballot will be displayed in random order to voters.
- Any member of the Elections Committee whose name appears on the ballot shall temporarily be restricted from committee activities related to the election.
- Any person whose name appears on the ballot may not conduct balloting.
- For the purpose of distributing election materials to all HCEA members, candidates who submit a completed nomination form may request from the HCEA office a list of all HCEA Building Representatives. All candidates will have access to the same.
- Candidates may provide HCEA with one page (single sided 8 ½” x 11”) of campaign material in PDF format, for electronic distribution on the HCEA webpage and elsewhere, at the discretion of the Elections Committee.
- No member may vote more than once (1).
- Voting in the schools will be completed according to the attached 2016/17 HCEA Election Calendar.
- Any dispute concerning election procedure or appeal of election results will be referred to the Elections Committee. Appeals must be filed within ten (10) calendar days after the official results are announced. If a member is not satisfied with the results of the Elections Committee’s decision, an appeal must be filed with the Ethics Review Board within ten (10) calendar days.
- The Election Committee and/or Board of Directors will make every reasonable effort to procure at least one candidate for each position.
- Candidates for Officer or Director may have two (2) minutes to address the Representative Council at the meeting after the close of nominations. Candidates will be notified of that date as soon as possible. (Remarks should address the reason for running for office and such remarks will not attack other candidates)
- Candidates are precluded from using the HCEA/MSEA/NEA logo on any material related to his/her campaign.
- Election results will be announced within five (5) school days after receipt of ballots. Every reasonable effort will be made to notify candidates via email or telephone as soon as the Elections Committee has verified the election results.
- A majority of votes cast is required to elect an officer to the Board of Directors. In all other races, only a plurality of votes cast is necessary.
- If no candidate for an officers’ position receives a majority of votes cast, a runoff election between the two (2) top candidates will be held.
- Violation of any rules, willfully or inadvertently, will be reviewed by HCEA Ethics Review Board and may result in penalties up to and including disqualification in the Election Term.
- Additional election forums may be set up through the Elections Committee, at its sole discretion.
- All candidates running for HCEA Officer positions may distribute campaign materials at the December, January and February Rep Council Meetings.
- The Election Committee will reveal to the HCEA Membership candidates for a position of HCEA office after receipt of a properly completed nomination form and after verification of eligibility to run for the position.
Approved Rep Council – October 2015
HCEA BYLAWS, ARTICLE V BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECTION 2: Composition and Election
The Board of Directors shall consist of the four elected officers and the elected Directors.
All Directors will be elected at-large by the membership of the Association.
There shall be a total of nine (9) Directors, including two (2) Paraprofessionals.
Directors will be elected to serve a two (2) year term. Directors will serve for no more than three (3) consecutive two-year terms.
Four (4) Directors will be elected in odd numbered years (at the same time as the HCEA officers), including one (1) Paraprofessional member. Five (5) Directors will be elected in even number years, including at least one (1) Paraprofessional member.