Monson Educators Association

“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” - Ryunosuke Satoro

Job Descriptions

President

It shall be the duty of the President to:

  1. Preside at all meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors.
  2. Supervise all plans for efficient work of the Association, and perform such other duties as outlined by the most updated position description.
  3. Submit a written report at the last regular business meeting of the school year.
  4. Shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nomination Committee.
  5. Represent the Association at conferences and meetings.
  6. Represent the Association at the Massachusetts Teachers Association Annual Meeting of delegates and/or ensure appropriate representation from the Monson Educators’ Association is in attendance.
  7. Serve as the official spokesperson of the Association.

Vice President

It shall be the duty of the Vice President to:

  1. Assume the duties and responsibilities of the President in case of death, resignation, absence, disability, or at the request of the President.
  2. Appoint members of all committees with the approval of the President.
  3. Carry out other such duties as requested by the President.
  4. Submit a written report at the last regular business meeting of the school year.
  5. Manage any/all incoming grievance reports as part of the grievance committee.
  6. Perform any other duties as are outlined by the most updated position description.

Secretary

It shall be the duty of the Secretary to:

  1. Keep a record of all meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors.
  2. Regard all necessary correspondence for the Association.
  3. Deliver a copy of the minutes of all meetings and correspondence to the President as soon as practical after each meeting for safe keeping in the Association files.
  4. Perform any other duties as are outlined by the most updated position description.

Treasurer

It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to:

  1. Manage the funds in a secured account of the Association and disburse those funds in accordance with the budgeted authorization.
  2. Oversee the collection of annual membership dues, collect dues through the membership committee and transmit amounts due the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the National Education Association. Payments shall be made in accordance with a mutually-agreed upon schedule between the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the Monson Educators’ Association. 
  3. Keep accurate account of receipts and disbursements, and shall report to each meeting of the general membership. 
    • All disbursements over $100 shall be countersigned by the Association President, Vice President, and/or Secretary. 
  4. Prepare an annual financial statement for publication to members as directed by the Executive Board. 
  5. Keep the President and the Executive Board informed of the financial condition of the Association and assist the Executive Board in the drafting of the annual budget. 
  6. Be bonded. 
  7. Work closely with the New Member Liaison/Membership Coordinator. 
  8. Perform any other duties as are outlined in the most updated position description.

Building/Union Representatives

The Building / Unit Representatives shall be responsible for:

  1. Distributing Association communications to the membership which they represent.
  2. Informing their members of upcoming meetings or events.
  3. Dissemination information, taking surveys, passing out contracts, and gathering information needed for MTA administration.
  4. Chair and/or participate in Association subcommittees.
  5. Inform the Present of concerns related to employment and/or contractual issues.
  6. Each Representative must attend 75% of the Association meetings (Board, General, and Special meetings combined) in order to receive a stipend as outlined in the annual budget. Absences of which advanced notice has been given will not count against the 75% attendance. If a Representative must miss a meeting due to an emergency, it is the responsibility of the Representative to report the absence when known with any appropriate documentation or explanation.

New Member Liaison/Membership Coordinator

It shall be the duty of the New Member Liaison to:

  1. Maintain a roll of the members. 
  1. Keep record of new enrollments. 
  1. Inform and educate new unit staff members of the Association, its responsibilities, rights, and dues. 
  2. Work collaboratively with local leadership to make sure there is a campaign to sign up new members. 
  3. Encourage new members to participate in available training, local, and statewide campaigns, professional development, and social events offered by the union. 
  4. Communicate regularly with the Massachusetts Teachers Association New Member Committee. 
  5. Work closely with the Treasurer.