We are the Arlington Teachers' Association
(ATA). Our association consists of over 400 members, including our teachers
and numerous support staff, such as our school nurses, psychologists,
speech and language pathologists, and our social workers. We are an affiliate
of the National Education Association (NEA) and the Illinois Education
Association (IEA). We serve nine schools, including seven elementary schools
and two middle schools with a total enrollment of over 5,000 students.
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Our employer is Arlington Heights School District
25 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Our community is located approximately
25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. It is a suburban village with
a population of approximately 75,000 people. |
The primary objectives of our association
are to advance public education in Illinois and to work for the welfare
of our school children. In addition, we also work to improve the professional
and economic status of our membership. We also act as the liaison between
our members and school administration. |
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| For more information about our school
district click on the link: www.ahsd25.k12.il.us |
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| For more information about Arlington
Heights click on the link: www.vah.com |
Whom do I go to for help with ATA isssues? |
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You can get help from a variety of sources,
including your building representatives,
members of the Executive Board, or the Association
officers. If one person is not able
to help you, he/she will be able to direct you to a person who can
help.
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How can I get involved in the ATA? |
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Why should I be a member? |
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Membership entitles you to many benefits
provided through the NEA,
IEA
and our local ATA association, including legal services, liability
insurance, government relations, field services, program development
and training, contract grievances and negotiations. We also provide
scholarships and sponsor social events
throughout the year.
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What are the 2008-2009 membership dues? |
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Membership dues for full-time staff (.6
or higher FTE) are $630. ($158 for NEA, $412 for
IEA, $60 for ATA)
Membership dues for part-time staff (between .26&
.5 FTE) are $360. ($84 for NEA, $216 for IEA, $60
for ATA)
Membership dues for quarter-time staff (.25 or less FTE) are $225.25.
($47.25 for NEA, $118 for IEA, $60 for ATA)
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IPACE versus FCPE: Where
do your political action donations go? |
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That question has been asked. As a clarification,
your total dues already include a $20 IPACE (Illinois Political Action
Committee for Education) donation that is used to fund political action
issues in Illinois. For example, the ATA received several thousand
dollars from IPACE a few years ago when we worked on passing our referendum.
All IEA members are entitled to have the $20 IPACE contribution refunded
to them by simply completing a written form available from the IEA.
Please note, the form must be submitted to the IEA by December 1st.
You can contact the IEA at 800-252-8076 if you would like further
info. Please note, there are no national FCPE (Fund for Children and
Public Education) political action donations included in the NEA association
dues we pay. The FCPE donation has always been on a voluntary basis,
including this year. Please contact
us if you would like to make an FCPE donation.
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| What are my TRS and THIS payroll deductions?
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TRS
(Teachers' Retirement System)
9.40% is paid by
the employee
0.58% is paid by the employer |
THIS
(Teachers' Health Insurance Security)
0.8% is paid by
the employee
0.6% is paid by the employer |
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| What are our insurance premium rates and
deductibles? |
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