Troy NEA Newsletter

Your Troy NEA Executive Board recently met with central office leaders to discuss your concerns and share celebrations.

Concerns discussed include: W-2 Errors, Pay Freeze Concerns, After-School Events, Shortened Lunch Times, Interrupted Plan Times, and Data Sheets 9-12.

Celebrations shared include: new technology district wide, special education's focus on reduced case loads and increased support staff, and admin in particular buildings making staff feel valued and heard!

You will be excited to know we were able to...

1. Get changes to the data sheets for 9-12 made--no more converting percentages into 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s saving teachers a lot of valuable time! (This change occurred before we even made it to the meeting!)
2. Request a courtesy reminder for employees to make any name changes with the district before the district's cut-off date for W-2s.
1. A majority of errors this past year occurred due to a 403b savings plan; however, all other errors were due to mismatched names and social security numbers with the IRS.
3. Gain understanding on our districts budget and dispel the pay freeze concerns- Public funding is causing great concern for the future of education. (Learn more about Senate Bill 3 and its impact here.) Our district is proactively making wise spending decisions now to ensure our budget remains sustainable and allows us to continue to provide raises
1. See notes for an exciting change coming the the early retirement incentive!
4. Gain clarity on after-school events- After school events are a critical component of our districts goal to build trusting relationships; however, CO wants the opportunity for employee engagement with reasonable and mutual agreement.
1. Each grade level will come to a consensus on reasonable expectations for outside of school hours participation
2. Once consensus is arrived upon at each level, each school will define these expectations in their handbook for teachers.
5. Address reduced lunch times- Central office was unaware of the shortened lunch times teachers are getting at elementary and then for 5th lunch shifts at TBHS. They will work with administration to address this ASAP.
6. Bring attention to plan times being taken- Central office administration would like additional information on patterns of lost plan time.
1. Please complete the Plan Time Log any time your plan time is used for meetings, student supervision, or other non-instructional obligations.

Check out our Troy NEA Central Office Meeting Notes for their notes in the entirety!

Your presence at Board of Education meetings matters — it’s how we show the district that Troy NEA members are engaged, informed, and united.

Next LCR3 BOE Meeting:

• October 21st
• 6:00 PM
• LCR3 Board Room at Central Office

Even if you don’t speak, your presence sends a message: NEA members are active, informed, and united!

Stay informed with local happenings, current challenges, Troy NEA Wins, legislative updates, and more!

Virtual Meetings with two time options to best meet your availability...

Next Troy NEA Quarterly Meeting:

• December 2nd

• Early Option: 3:15 PM

• Later Option: 4:30 PM

• Via Google Meet (link will be sent before the meeting)

These meetings are your chance to speak up before we meet with Central Office.

Join us in celebrating Amy Clayman, Teacher at the Early Childhood Education Center, as our November Member of the Month!

Amy has been a powerhouse of support, actively representing the ECEC and Troy NEA at recent events, and we are so excited she's now stepping into the role of Building Representative. Her enthusiasm for growing our union and sharing its benefits is contagious!

A huge thank you to Amy for her dedication to the union and to our profession—it truly makes a difference!

• All shirts from the first round order should have been delivered to members via interoffice mail last week

• Shirts from the second round order are here and should be delivered this week

• Remember to wear your NEA gear on pay days

• Send us a photo in your NEA gear to be featured on Troy's NEA Facebook page! 📸
• Let's increase our visibility across the district!

Fall MNEA Professional Practice Conference- Missouri NEA members are invited to a member-led conference focused on practical strategies, collaboration, and professional growth. November 21-23, 2025 in Chesterfield, MO. Find more information and register before Oct. 30th MNEA Fall Conference

MNEA Pre-Retirement Seminars- Interested in learning more about life after retirement including insurance coverage through Marketplace, Medicare, PSRS benefits, and Social Security? Click the following link for additional information and to RSVP: 2025-2026 MNEA- Retirement Seminar

MNEA Tuition Grants- Are you a teacher in your first five years of teaching or an educational support professional who is looking to further their education, but know the budget is tight? Look no further! Your MNEA membership makes you eligible for a $500 tuition grant toward the cost of a three-hour course. This grant supports your academic growth and helps you become the best educator you can be. Check out the following link for additional information and to apply! MNEA Tuition Grant

The NEA Foundation Grants- Do you have an amazing idea for your school, students, or classroom but need additional funding to make it happen? The NEA Foundation is a national, philanthropic group who supports public school educators with Envision Equity, Student Success, and Learning and Leadership grants to fund classroom projects and professional development. Grants range from $1,500 to $5,000. Find out more at NEA Foundation Grants for Educators.

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