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SPRING 2014 | wyoea.org SPRING 2014 | WEAnews 3 The professional publication of the 6,000 members of the Wyoming Education Association Executive Director Ron Sniffin Editor Coleen Haines Contributor/Proofreader Kathy Scheurman Advertising & Layout Sue Clark Wyoming Education Association Cheyenne Office: 800-442-2395 Casper Office: 800-464-6419 Rock Springs Office: 800-660-6771 Thermopolis Office: 800-464-6412 www.wyoea.org OUR VISION The WEA is an organization dedicated to creating the best educational environment for all learners and the best working environment for all educational employees. OUR FOCUS The WEA will continue to build a learning community which will provide a high quality education for all. OUR MISSION The mission of the WEA is to advance public education at all levels by: creating equitable educational opportunity for all learners; promoting the highest quality standards for the profession; and expanding the rights and furthering the interests of educational personnel. We Are Interested In Hearing From You! mail: 115 E. 22nd Street, #1, Cheyenne, WY 82001 website: wyoea.org email: wyoea.news@gmail.com phone: (800) 442-2395 fax: (307) 778-8161 IN THIS ISSUE YOUR WEA AT WORK 6 Grab 3 & Early Enrollment 8 WEA Budget 9 Research, Bargaining, and Lobbying GREAT THINGS HAPPEN EVERY DAY Sponsored by the Wyoming Highway Patrol 10 Read Across America 12 ESP Update 12 2013 National Board Certified Teachers Named ACTION 14 2014 Legislative Update 16 WEA Legislative Bills Tracking Chart 18 Complete College Wyoming 18 Summary of Other Notable Education Bills TEACHING & LEARNING 19 Professional Development Offerings If you know of a member, local, or school that deserves recognition for accomplishments in helping to improve the quality of public education in Wyoming, please send any information to the WEA News staff at: MEMBER BENEFITS 20 NEA Member Benefits ANNOUNCEMENTS 23 WEA Election of Officers 24 WEA Election Candidates 30 WEA Calendar 31 Wyoming Highway Patrol Offers Free Classroom Training COVER Legislative Wrap-Up - Wyoming State Capitol SPRING 2014 WEAnews President Kathy Vetter Vice President Grady Hutcherson Treasurer Jon VanOverbeke NEA Director Amy Simpson WEA Elected Officers Carole Palmer, Ernest Duran, Evelyn Wall, Chuck Denny, Dirk Andrews, Noelle Clark, Jennifer Black, Deb French, John Fabela, Dr. Kathleen Milligan-Hitt, Craig Williams, Julie Tucker, Tia Reed, Tyler Ruby, Donna Goetz, Brandi Dearcorn Board Of Directors The WEA News (ISSN 007-370) is published quarterly (September, December, March, and May/ June) by the Wyoming Education Association, 115 East 22nd Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001. Subscription: average $5.49 of WEA members' dues is designated for WEA News. Periodicals postage pending at Cheyenne, WY, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The WEA News, 115 East 22nd Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001. Copyright 2014, by the Wyoming Education Association. All materials in this periodical may be reproduced by teachers for distribution to students or by affiliate associations for their own publications. Unless expressly stated, acceptance of advertising does not necessarily imply endorsement of the product by the WEA. That's why we've partnered with WEA to provide auto and home insurance designed exclusively for you and your fellow educators. For 100 years, California Casualty has delivered trusted, personalized insurance for professionals who protect, strengthen and enhance the quality of life in American communities. It's California Casualty's policy to do more for the people who give more, starting with you. Call today for your free, no-obligation quote. For a quick, no-obligation quote, call 1-866-680-5139 or visit www.CalCas.com/WEA Our promise: To support those who support our children. exclusive member benefits | payment skip options | vandalism and collision deductible waived* CA Lic#0041343 *Coverages described are subject to availability and eligibility. ©2013 California Casualty in partnership with NEA Auto and Home Insurance Program ® What is BEWM? Count how many times you see this logo throughout the magazine. Send your answer to Dirk Andrews at dirkus32@hotmail.com and he will tell you what BEWM is, and you will be entered into a drawing to win BEWM merchandise. Spring 2014 working.indd 3 3/14/14 4:30 PM