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DSA Committees

We can use your ideas and talent for various DSA committees.  Please contact Cheryl Williams at (614) 738-8564, one of the other leaders, or attend a DSA membership meeting if you would like more information or are interested in participating.

 Audit – Checks accuracy of accounting procedures.

Budget – Prepares a budget giving estimates of income and expenditures (including a separate estimate for each committee) for the future fiscal year.

Communications – Membership newsletter, press releases, public relations, website, and social media.

Elections – Charged with the responsibility to protect the integrity of an election or vote and ensure that an election is conducted in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the OEA Election Manual and with local, state, and national guidelines.

Grievance – Maintenance of and membership advocacy in grievance procedure.

Human Relations – Promotion and understanding, unity, and communication among all groups in the school and school district communities.

Legislative – Candidate endorsement/campaigning, EPAC (FCPE) fund collections, levy/bond campaigning, seek membership involvement in relevant local, state, and national political affairs.

Negotiations – Assess membership concerns prior to bargaining, develop initial proposals of the Association, and provide additional advice and input, upon the request of the bargaining team, during active negotiations.

Organizing – Develop and implement a plan to listen to and engage members to build a unity of purpose.

Professional Development – Pre-service, continuing, and in-service educational opportunities.

2016 ESP Dinner Event

Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility

Monday Nov 14th
‧OSU Golf Club
‧5:00 PM Drinks & Hors D’oeuvres
‧6:00 PM Dinner

This event will prepare locals for National ESP Day on Wednesday, November 16th, which honors and recognizes the contributions Education Support Professionals (ESPs) make to public education. It is a time to strengthen support and show respect for ESPs, who are equal and essential partners in public education.

(This was really enjoyable!)

2016-2017 Welcome Letter

We, the officers of the Dublin Support Association (DSA), would like to welcome you to Dublin City School District! We are excited that you have accepted a job with the District and will be joining us as a fellow employee!

We represent the majority of non-teaching employees of the District in the following job categories/classifications: secretaries/clerical, custodial/ maintenance/grounds, food service employees/cooks employed by DCSD, transportation (drivers, mechanics, aides, clerks), paraprofessionals/aides (not including bi-lingual), clinic aides, library aides.

Providing great public schools for Ohio’s students takes the combined efforts of many dedicated individuals. This includes an impressive and essential team of support professionals who are truly indispensable. Whether you work directly with teachers, drive a bus, work in a school office, keep-up & maintain district facilities and grounds, provide technical services, or provide meals and health-related services for the school community, you are an essential part of making public schools great. As part of the DSA, it is our collective mission to provide the services and support we need to do our jobs well, and to fight for the fair treatment and dignity we deserve from our employer.

Please fill out the enclosed Membership Enrollment Form and return it to DSA Treasurer, Mark Parkey, either in-person (Transportation Building) or through the District’s internal mail system.

DSA membership comes with many cost-free benefits such as: up to $1,000,000 of Liability Insurance Coverage, Legal Services through OEA/NEA, up to $1,000 of free AD&D Life Insurance, plus many more discounts. See the enclosed brochure from NEA Member Benefits for more information.

Again, welcome to the team and remember, the union is only as strong as its members!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the DSA officers.

Please do not use the District’s email network when communicating about union business.
Your Dublin Support Association Officers,
Cheryl Williams: (614) 738-8564 or cherylwilliamsdsa@gmail.com
Asa Schreck: (614) 808-5589 or asa.schreck@gmail.com
Mark Parkey:
Krista Rybak: (614) 395-1427 or kgrybak@gmail.com