2024-11-10T14:35:33-07:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 060867892 CONNECTICUT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CONN 2038692864 522 East Putnam Avenue OS 10 Greenwich CT 06830 Lori Mulligan Treasurer 2038692894 2024-11-08 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Lillian Perone 17 Amber Court Prospect CT 06712 265760 0 1499 X https://www.greenwicheducationassociation.org/ X 1960 CT To promote strong educational practices, encourage member participation in educational issues, to inform members of educational issues at the state, local and national levels, run workshops and training sessions, and encourage members to take part in local, state, regional and national programs. 6 6 0 875 0 0 0 0 250935 265162 0 598 0 0 250935 265760 0 0 0 0 183188 196739 0 0 0 61708 56786 244896 253525 6039 12235 432849 445084 0 0 432849 445084 We keep members informed about educational issues at the local, state and national level. We promote the use of sound educational practices and encourage members to take part in training and workshops that encourage these activities. We fund attendance at workshops, conferences, and meetings related to education. 0 0 23073 6996 State and National Conventions, Training Workshops, Meetings: National Convention (3 attending = $4600) State Convention (3 attending = $167) 3 County Council Meetings (complimentary attendance) Summer Leadership Conference (complimentary attendance). We provided funding to the expenses required to hold the following meetings and membership services: 9 General Monthly Meetings (40-65 attending each meeting); Meetings held with PTA Council, Board of Education, and Community members; Programs for Retirees; Membership Annual Meeting; Teacher Recognition Program; contract negotiation meetings; meetings to inform members of educational issues and initiatives. 9457 0 We maintain an office space for our Association. The expenses include occupancy, insurance, office supplies, and information technology. 18650 Donations to Barnard Memorial Fund to aid CEA retirees in the state = $1800. $3750 donated to the GEA Scholarship Fund by the GEA. $100 donated to the CEF Scholarship provided by the State Affiliate (CEA). $3850 donated to pay for memberships for 7 newly retired members to the State (CEA) and National (NEA) Affiliates. $6600 donated to to GEA Scholarship Fund in the name of 12 newly retired members. 24 merit scholarships of $500 each were given to college-bound students of the Board of Education and/or the membership-at-large. 196739 Total compensation of officers. 5606 Public Relations 202345 0 0 253525 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CT X Lillian Perone 2038565648 522 East Putnam Avenue Office Suite 10 Greenwich CT 06830 Lillian Perone President 40 40.00 X X X 29660 130817 0 Lori Mulligan Vice President - Secondary Schools/Co-Treasurer 12 0 X 8177 0 0 Christine Distel Vice President - Communications 8 0 X 6127 0 0 Melissa D'Amato Vice President - Elementary Schools 8 0 X 5951 0 0 Charles Costello PR&R Grievance Chairperson 8 0 X 5212 0 0 Jessica Punchatz Vice President - Membership 8 0 X 4860 0 0 Courtney Powers Secretary 6 0 X 4609 0 0 Margaret Jackins High School Representative 3 0 X 810 0 0 Maria Jukic Middle School Representative 2 0 X 516 0 0 65922 130817 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Membership Dues 900099 258166 258166 0 0 CEA Support 900099 6996 6996 0 0 0 0 0 0 265162 598 598 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 265760 265760 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 196739 196739 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5606 5606 0 0 3472 3472 0 0 7168 7168 0 0 0 0 0 0 8605 8605 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4767 4767 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 518 518 0 0 Donations 26650 26650 0 0 0 0 0 0 253525 253525 0 0 240419 217139 192430 227945 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 432849 445084 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 432849 445084 0 0 432849 445084 432849 445084 12235 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 1 1 X 0 0 0 Lillian Perone President 29660 130817 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29660 130817 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a The President of the Greenwich Education Association is reimbursed for business mileage according to the IRS mileage rate and for the use of a personal mobile phone for Association business at $62/month. The reimbursement rates were voted by the Association's executive board. Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Members vote annually on the budget, which includes the compensation of all officers of the Greenwich Education Association, including the president. The budget and the compensation of officers must be ratified by a majority of a quorum of the membership. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 The Greenwich Education Association adopted by unanimous vote by the Board of Directors a Document Retention Policy and a Whistleblower Protection Policy. The Greenwich Education Association amended its bylaws and constitution by a majority quorum of the membership to include the regulation of these documents, provide clarity to voting concerning alternate representatives to the Board of Directors, establish new committees including special education, and provide clarity of language on conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The Connecticut Education Association, and its locally-affiliated Greenwich Education Association, consists of dues-paying members who are certified teaching professionals of the Greenwich Board of Education. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Active members of the Greenwich Education Association may nominate candidates or self-nominate for Executive Office, including President, Vice President Elementary/PreK, Vice President Communications, Vice President Membership, Secretary, Treasurer, Building Representatives, and CEA and NEA Representative Assembly delegates. Nominations of officers shall be brought forth to the Election Committee 45 days prior to the annual vote. The Election Committee shall prepare official ballots and set the voting procedures for the election of all officers and Building Representatives. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes for each office shall be declared the winner. In the event of an uncontested election, the Secretary shall cast one ballot for the candidate, and the President shall declare the candidate elected. Any unfilled positions are appointed by the President and/or Executive Board per the Constitution & By-Laws. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b Amendments to the Greenwich Education Association Constitution shall be introduced and discussed at regular Board of Directors' meetings. Copies of revision proposals shall be made available to the general membership at least thirty (30) days prior to a vote to amend. Amendments shall be voted upon by a secret ballot of the general membership. Amendment shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of those voting. All monthly meeting minutes and financial documents are accepted by a majority vote of the quorum of Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of Form 990 is reviewed by the Association's Executive Board before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Whether a Director has an Interest in an entity shall be determined by whether that Director would derive an individual economic benefit, either directly or indirectly, from any transaction or relationship involving such entity or any decision on a matter involving such entity by the Executive Board, Board of Directors or a committee. Officers, Directors, or committee members of the Greenwich Education Association shall not attempt to influence other Officers, Directors, or committee members regarding matters in which they have a Conflict of Interest, without first disclosing that Conflict of Interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Treasurer chairs the annual budget review and proposes the next year's budget at the Annual Meeting to the membership. The budget includes officer compensation, funding for committees, operational expenses, and professional development, and donations to charities. The budget for the following year shall be presented at the Annual Meeting. Approval of the budget shall require a majority vote of those members present. The approved budget will be funded by the annual dues of the membership. Dues payments shall be collected by members of the Executive Board and/or Board of Directors or by payroll deduction. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Greenwich Education Association presents and emails the membership a copy of its governing documents and conflicts of interest policies annually, and then posts to the association's website for members' reference. Financial statements are presented monthly to the Board of Directors who share with the members at their school location; an annual financial statement is presented electronically in May to the membership at the Annual General Membership Meeting.