SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS' E-MAILS

IF YOU WANT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO HEAR YOUR CONCERN ABOUT THE PROPOSED PAYCHECK SCHEDULE, CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY. For a history of NEA-SF's involvement with the issue, scroll down these postings back to January 28, 2006.

Martin Lujan, President District 3 - Alvord, Carlos Gilbert, Gonzales, Tesuque, BECC *Oath Taken: 3/1/05. Term Expires: 2009 mglujan1@yahoo.com

Carmichael Dominguez,Vice President District 4 - Agua Fria, Cesar Chavez,Sweeney, Ramirez Thomas, Ortiz, Capital High *Oath Taken: 03/04/03. Term Expires: 2007. pepito2k@msn.com

Mary Ellen Gonzales, Secretary District 1 - Chaparral, EJ Martinez, Kaune, Pinon, Capshaw, Santa Fe High *Oath Taken: 03/04/03. Term Expires: 2007. maryelle.gonzales@comcast.net

Marcy Litzenberg, Member District 2 - Acequia Madre, Atalaya, El Dorado, Wood Gormley *Oath Taken: 03/04/03. Term Expires: 2007 MLitzenberg@aol.com

Frank Montano, Member District 5 - Larragoite, Kearny, Nava, Turquoise Trail, DeVargas, Salazar, SER/SFPS Career Academy *Oath Taken: 03/01/05. Term Expires: 2009 frankmontano2@netzero.com

EDUCATION BLOGS

There are millions of blogs. The number is staggering. You might be interested in some other education blogs (BTW, these are not NEA blogs but they are of interest):

http://www.eduwonk.com
www.educationwonk.blogspot.com
www.wildwilliam.blogspot.com
www.firstyearteacher.blogspot.com

DATE OF AR MEETING MOVED

The date of the AR meeting has been moved from Thursday, March 9 to March 16 so there can be a quorum of the executive board present. Come and celebrate St. Patrick's Day at NEA-NM headquarters. Call 670-7220 if you are interested in being nominated for a position.

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FREE MONEY FOR SUMMER SCHOOL AT UNM

The University of New Mexico holds classes in Santa Fe as well as Albuquerque. The Keleher and McLeod Scholarship Fund makes funding available to NEA members to attend UNM each summer. Apply by April 15, 2006. The application form is in the next issue of The Advocate's Voice which will be published late this week and mailed to your home starting next week. Take advantage of this valuable resource.