GeneralWisconsin Educators Continue to Stand Strong
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- Published on Feb 08, 2012
- Written by Mary Modder
The past year has been an unprecedented time. Nationally all eyes have been on Wisconsin, and we have seen state and national politics seep into so many aspects of our lives. As a Kenosha educator for over 20 years, I never thought I’d find myself in the middle of all of this.
Over the past year, however, something has changed. Wisconsin’s long-held traditions of fairness and of valuing public schools were attacked. We could not sit by without raising our voices. I’ve talked with many educators, who have spoken out this past year because we will soon be limited in our ability to have a voice in local school decisions. Our contract contains over 80 pages of language that we have bargained for with the District. This document contains the culmination of decades of compromises and the give and take of negotiations with the District. That is what we were fighting for last spring and why we are determined to reclaim our state.
Reframing the Education Debate
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- Published on Feb 01, 2012
- Written by Mary Modder
Last Monday, KEA Board Members and ARs gathered at UAW- Local 72 for an evening of NEA Media Training led by Steven Grant, NEA Public Relations Director. The message of the evening was “reframe the education message!” Although the education message has been “hijacked” in Wisconsin, Steve pointed out that it is up to us to take it back because we are the experts.
The Wisconsin Retirement System: Why it matters to you
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- Published on Jan 23, 2012
- Written by Matthew Call
As a public education employee, chances are your retirement is being handled by the Wisconsin Retirement System – one of the largest and best-run pension systems in the country. With investments in the form of delayed salary, you have faith that when you retire you can count on the benefits you’ve earned and contributed to. However, a provision of Scott Walker’s state budget could put the WRS in jeopardy and put your investments at risk.
Changes to Wisconsin's Voter Laws
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- Published on Jan 24, 2012
- Written by Mary Modder
Wisconsin’s new voter ID law officially starts with the 2012 Spring Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, February 21st. Here are changes for you to know about.
Kenosha Education Substitutes Association (KESA)
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- Published on Nov 10, 2011
- Written by KEA Admin
CONTACT INFORMATION
2011-12 Officers
Michael Kehoe, President
6010 - 5th Ave.,Kenosha,WI 53143
262-658-1088
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Mary Wiberg, Vice President
P.O. Box 84,Bristol,WI 53104
262-818-6818
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Laurie Polacek, Treasurer/Secretary
5623 – 53rd Ave.,Kenosha,WI 53144
262-657-5701; cell 262-945-4794
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2011-12 Board of Directors
David DeBerge
P.O. Box 505,Kenosha,WI 53141
262-327-2983
Margaret Jones
627 Westmoreland, Waukegan, IL 60085
847-249-8115
Victor Rodarte
5227 – 41st Ave., Kenosha,WI 53144
262-818-9441
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KEA Assistant Executive Director
Steve Urso
Kenosha Education Association
5610 – 55th St.,Kenosha,WI 53144
262-654-2127, ext. 16
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