The RA is an exciting meeting where WEA members democratically decide on the course of our organization for the next year! It’s an opportunity to learn, to meet others who do similar work in other school districts and to meet WEA’s leaders, and to take part in what is one of the most democratic organizations in the world. Most people come back from the RA describing it as an incredible experience that leaves them energized and feeling powerful.
NESPA can send upto 8 delegates, elected by NESPA members. This year’s Representative Assembly will be in Spokane, from Thursday evening May 13 through Saturday, May 15. NESPA pays the cost of transportation, meals and hotel, and a substitute for Friday, May 14. If 8 or more people are nominated, an election will be held in February.
If you are interested in being a delegate, please email Barti Khandekar at khandekars@hotmail.com.
A brief statement (50 words or less) indicating why you are interested in being a delegate must be forwarded to Barti by by Friday February 12th.
Delegates must agree to attend all RA sessions, to attend a pre-RA meeting (called the mock RA on Thursday, April 29th at the Admin Center from 5 to 9 PM), and to report back to the NESPA members on the event and the decisions made there. Failure of the delegate to complete these duties may result in the delegate reimbursing NESPA for ALL expenses.
