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ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE 12 SPRING 2026 | ADVOCATE B-2026-01 Article I, Section 6K Rationale e Rural and Small Committee Fund supports equitable participation in Association governance by helping rural and small locals overcome financial barriers such as travel and lodging costs. is allocation expands scholarships for attending the Delegate Assembly and Leadership and Growth Summit, strengthening access, representation, and engagement for members essential to the Association's democratic process. To Amend the AEA Bylaws as follows: e Delegate Assembly shall establish and hereby does establish a permanent annual assessment, to be known as the Every Member Option, in the amount of $24.00 $25.00, DIRECTING ONE DOLLAR TO THE RURAL AND SMALL COMMITTEE FUND, EFFECTIVE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. is amount shall be for all active-certified and active-educational support members working one-half time or more. ose active-certified and active-educational support professional members working less than one-half time shall have an Every Member Option rate of $12.00. All affected members shall have the option to opt out of paying the assessment at the beginning of each membership year. Submitted on behalf of the AEA Rural and Small Schools Task Force B-2026-02 Article II, Section 2 Rationale ere is no current language in our Bylaws that directly speaks to the duties of a budget committee or FRC. e Audit committee, as written on page 8, meets once per year, whereas the FRC should meet monthly to prepare recommendations that meet our Strategic objectives with a different group of individuals to uphold transparency and the fiduciary responsibility of the AEA Board and elected officers. To Amend the AEA Bylaws as follows: "Section 2. Each committee shall be responsible to the President and shall make such reports as they may direct. Committees shall operate under the rules and procedures which have been approved by the Board of Directors. Each committee, except where otherwise specified in the Constitution and the Bylaws, shall have regional representation. THE FINANCE AND REVIEW COMMITTEE FRC SHALL BE A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD THAT MEETS MONTHLY TO REVIEW AEA FINANCIALS. NO MEMBER OF THE FRC (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE AEA TREASURER) SHALL SERVE ON BOTH AUDIT AND FRC DURING THE SAME YEAR." Submitted on behalf of Margaret Chaney Proposed Amendment to the AEA Standing Rules The deadline for submitting amendments to the AEA Constitution and Bylaws was Monday, March 8, 2026, which is 60 days before the Delegate Assembly. All proposed amendments received by this date will be sent to your email address. If we do not have your email address, the amendments will be mailed to your mailing address on record. As an AEA member, you have a voice in your workplace and in the future of Arizona public schools. But did you know that being a union member also comes with FREE professional growth opportunities, reduced rates for auto and home insurance, and access to discounts on a wide variety of products and services? If you use them right, member benefits can oen save you the cost of your dues! Spotlight on Professional Development AEA's Lead and Learn professional development program is created by educators, for educators, with training to help you become a more effective educator at no cost to you or your school district. As budget cuts have forced many districts to cut back on professional development offerings, your union is committed to filling the gaps and supporting your professional growth. Union Membership Pays Off AEA Member Benefits and Professional Growth Programs FREE Self-Paced On- line Courses If you're looking to build your skills as an educator on your own time, your union membership gives you access to a huge array of free courses and options. Sample Courses: • ESP: De-escalating Student Behaviors • Healthy & Appropriate Parent Relationships • Trauma-informed Support for Students FREE Micro-Credentials A micro-credential is a short online course that you can complete on your own time and at your own pace. NEA offers over 175 micro- credentials covering topics ranging from supporting exceptional learners to mentoring student teachers. Sample Courses: • Classroom Management • Supporting Multilingual Learners • AI in Education Questions about AEA's professional development offerings? Contact Carrie Wolfe at carrie.wolfe@ arizonaea.org arizonaea.learnupon.com nea.certificationbank. com/arizona EXPLORE ALL AEA MEMBER BENEFITS arizonaea.org/member-benefits