Committees
Want to serve on a committee? Please contact the MTEA Vice President at hernandezl@mtea.org.
MTEA committees address a wide range of membership issues and interests. Some are committees addressing professional concerns, while others help carry out the democratic processes of the union.
All MTEA members are invited to join one (or more) of our union’s committees. Committees usually meet once a month or every other month, with the meeting dates posted on our website.
Academics/Special Education Labor Management Committee
Purpose: Collaboratively solve academic issues with Milwaukee Public Schools Administration. This LMC (Labor Management Committee) includes all special education issues.
Time Commitment: 1-2 meetings monthly, one internal and one with Administration, October – June.
Balloting Committee
Purpose: Present the results of elections to the Executive Board
Time Commitment: 2-4 meetings throughout the year.
Bargaining/Meet & Confer Committee
Purpose: Meet and Confer with MPS Administration around priorities established by members.
Time Commitment: Approximately two meetings a month, January-May. Other meetings may be called throughout the year.
Joint Budget Committee
Purpose: The Executive Director develops a budget recommendation for review, modification, and action by the Joint Budget Committee, the Executive Board, and the Annual Delegate Assembly
Time Commitment: 3-4 meetings in spring
Joint Constitution Committee
Purpose: To read, clarify, and present submitted constitutional amendments to the Executive Board.
Time Commitment: 4-5 meetings, January-April.
Legislative Committee
Purpose: To monitor education legislation at the state and local level, testify or submit testimony at hearings, and mobilize members to contact legislators
Time Commitment: 4-5 meetings, October – June
Nominations Committee
Purpose: Review nominations for elections and ensure there is at least one candidate for positions.
Time Commitment: 2-3 meetings December-January.
Political Action Committee
Purpose: To recommend endorsement or non-endorsement of candidates in primary, general, and special elections and to encourage the active participation of MTEA members in the political process through volunteer work and funding.
Time Commitment: 5-6 meetings, October – June
Safety, Climate, and Culture Labor Management Committee
Purpose: Collaboratively solve safety, climate, and culture issues at the school and district level with Milwaukee Public Schools Administration
Time Commitment: Monthly meetings with MPS Administration.