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PSEA House of Delegates

May 13-14, 2022 - Philadelphia, PA

To make sure we observe important rules on gatherings and social distancing and to keep everyone safe and healthy, PSEA is conducting the May 2022 House of Delegates in a hybrid (virtual and limited in-person) format. 

This page will serve as the main portal to the House of Delegates for those registered to attend online. It will go live with this content just prior to convening on Friday, May 13, 2022. 

Find pre-mailing and other conference information here

Members in the Spotlight - Hear their stories

New Business Items (NBIs) and Related Materials

NBIs introduced on May 4:
1 NBI was introduced. 

NBIs introduced on May 6:
3 NBIs were introduced. 

NBIs introducted on May 9:
7 NBIs were introduced.

View PSEA Executive Director Jim Vaughan's annual report to the membership

May House of Delegates Program

View the entire program for the May 2022 House of Delegates here or find sections of the program below. 

Region Caucus Meeting Info

Region caucuses will be held on Saturday, May 14 before the House of Delegates begins.

The virtual caucus link will be emailed to you by your region president. 

Featured Speakers: Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise - Musicians

The duo of Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise will play their unique combination of hip-hop, soul, and classical music on Friday, May 13 prior to the convening of the House of Delegates. Later Friday they will address delegates and talk about their music and their work offering motivational creative arts workshops and performances.

First Session – Business - May 13

Richard W. Askey, presiding
In-person and Virtual Meeting
Friday, May 13, 2022 – 8:00 p.m.

Event Link: Virtual House of Delegates Business Session - Friday, May 13, 8:00 p.m.

INVOCATION                         
Deacon Troy L. Harris
Kennett EA (SER)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                            
Emily Hannum
Octorara Primary Learning Center
Octorara Area School District (SER)
Second Grade

NATIONAL ANTHEM            
Oxford Area High School Concert Choir
Oxford Area High School
Oxford Area School District (SER)

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Ronni Miller
Rose Tree Media EA (SER)

INTRODUCTIONS                  
Executive Officers
Executive Director
Board of Directors
Parliamentarian and Timekeeper
Guests

ORDER OF BUSINESS 

  1. Report of the Committee on Credentials and Elections – Erica Y. DeVose, Chair,
    North Penn EA
  2. Adoption of Order of Business – David W. Taylor, Chair, Constitution, Bylaws and Rules Committee, South Fayette EA
  3. Adoption of Standing Rules of Procedure – David W. Taylor, Chair, Constitution, Bylaws and Rules Committee, South Fayette EA
  4. Adoption of Election Procedures – David W. Taylor, Chair, Constitution, Bylaws and Rules Committee, South Fayette EA
  5. Adoption of Minutes of the December 2021 House of Delegates
  6. Report of the President – Richard W. Askey
  7. Status Report on December 2021 House of Delegates New Business Items – Richard W. Askey, President
  8. Racial Justice and Equity Taskforce (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement) Update – Aaron F. Chapin, Vice President
  9. IPD Innovative Teaching Grants, 2022 Awards
  10. Nominations of PSEA Pension Plan Director (Three-year term) One Position
  11. Nominations of NEA State Director (Three-year term) Two Positions
  12. Nominations of NEA Alternate State Director (One-year term) Six Positions
  13. Report of the Resolutions Committee – Robert T. Guzik, Chair, Colonial EA
  14. Report of the Public School Employees’ Retirement System Board – Chris SantaMaria, Pocono PSEA-Retired
  15. Written Report of the President - Richard W. Askey
  16. Written Reports to the House of Delegates
    • Administration and Supervision – Elizabeth Brill, President, Admin-at-Large
    • Collective Bargaining/Disparity – Melissa M. Statman, Chair, Penncrest EA
    • Communications – Elysa P. Farrell, Chair, Millcreek EA
    • Department of Career and Technical Studies – David C. Namey, President, Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
    • Educational Justice Committee – Theresa L. Flood, Chair, Norristown EA
    • Pennsylvania Higher Education (PAHE) – Michael J. Hricik, President, Westmoreland County Community College AHE
    • Instruction and Professional Development – Amy B. Lightner, Chair, Central Dauphin EA
    • Leadership Development – Chad E. Murray, Chair, Colonial EA
    • Member Benefits – Josh M. Hvizdos, Chair, Laurel Highlands EA
    • Minority Affairs – Giselle M. Bey, Chair, McKeesport EA
    • NEA Directors – Kevin T. Deely, Senior Director, Easton Area EA
    • Professional Rights and Responsibilities – George R. Kahler, Chair, Mifflinburg EA
    • PSEA-PACE Board – Joseph V. Scheuermann, Chair, Hempfield Area EA
    • Pupil Services – Louise M. Tharp, Chair, Warren County EA
    • Resolutions – Robert T. Guzik, Chair, Colonial EA
    • Retirement and Welfare – Cherie L. Freeman, Chair, Penn Delco EA
    • Special Education – Victoria Rice Campbell, Chair, Allegheny IU EA
    • Strategic Planning – Aaron F. Chapin, Chair, PSEA Vice President
    • Student Organizations – Elice Morelock, Chair, Brookville EA
    • PSEA-Retired – Mary Moran, President, PSEA-Retired
    • Pension Plan Directors – Richard W. Askey, Chair, PSEA President
  17. Government Relations Update – Daniel Wiedemer, PSEA Government Relations

PSEA Officers/Executive Director

PSEA President
Rich Askey
Music teacher
Harrisburg Education Association
raskey@psea.org

PSEA Vice President
Aaron Chapin
Middle school social studies and reading teacher 
Stroudsburg Area Middle School
achapin@psea.org

PSEA Treasurer
Jeff Ney
Elementary teacher
Wilkes-Barre Area Education Association
jney@psea.org

PSEA Executive Director
Jim Vaughan 
Manheim, PA
jvaughan@psea.org

PSEA Board of Directors

Featured Speaker: Josh Shapiro - PA Attorney General

Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Attorney General and PSEA-recommended candidate in the Democratic primary for governor, will address delegates on Saturday, May 14 and discuss his vision for the future of Pennsylvania and for public education. (He’ll also shoot some hoops with two lucky delegates.)

Second Session – Business - May 14, 10:30 a.m.

Richard W. Askey, presiding
In-person and Virtual Meeting

Event link: Virtual House of Delegates Business Session - Saturday, May 14, 10:30 a.m.

  1. Remarks – The Honorable Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Attorney General
  2. Report of the Executive Director – James G. Vaughan
  3. PSEA Board of Directors Service Awards – Richard W. Askey, President
  4. Remarks – Elizabeth Raff – 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year
  5. Remarks – Sheryl Lee Ralph – actor, singer, author, activist
  6. Report of the Treasurer – Jeffrey D. Ney
  7. Report of the Resolutions Committee - Robert T. Guzik, Chair, Colonial EA
  8. Final Report of the Committee on Credentials and Elections – Erica Y.
    DeVose, Chair, North Penn EA
  9. Unfinished Business
  10. New Business

REMARKS FROM CANDIDATES DECLARED ELECTED

ADJOURNMENT

Featured Speaker: Elizabeth Raff - 2022 PA TOY

Pennsylvania’s 2022 Teacher of the Year, a sixth-grade teacher and member of Penn Manor EA, will speak to delegates on Saturday, May 14.

Featured Speaker: Sheryl Lee Ralph - Actor, Singer, Author, Activist

Sheryl Lee Ralph, an award-winning actor, star of the television show “Abbott Elementary,” and longtime advocate and activist for public education will share her experiences and energy with delegates on Saturday, May 14.

Committee Reports to the May 2022 House of Delegates

Resolutions Committee Report

View the Proposed Resolutions Committee Report for the May 2022 House of Delegates.

Standing Rules of Procedure

Credentials Procedures

View the credentials procedures for the May 2022 Virtual House of Delegates.

Elections Procedures

View the elections procedures for the May 2022 Virtual House of Delegates.

Interim Rules of Procedure

View the interim rules of procedures as adopted by the PSEA Board of Directors for the May 2022 House of Delegates.

PSEA Past Presidents

Honoring the following PSEA member who is in active military service

Region Member Local Name
Western Melissa DeGeorge South Fayette ESP
Southwestern Bethany Eutsey Southmoreland EA

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