Teachers Saving Children® Inc. of Ohio

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Volume 1, Number 3
August 1991

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FROM THE COORDINATOR

Connie Bancroft

August is here. The summer is almost over and school is about to begin. So much has happened this summer. There were sixteen of us at the demonstration on July 6th. I have also received good response from people requesting more information about TSC.

I have included in this newsletter much information that I hope will help you make some important decisions regarding NEA. I would encourage you to read this newsletter carefully.

I also want to encourage those of you who have not renewed your membership or who have not yet joined us to do so this month. The TSC Ad Hoc Committee will be meeting in early September and decisions that we make will be based on the number of members and the amount of money that we have available.

I hope that you too can get excited and join us in rescuing our professional educators' organizations. The impact we will have within our professional educators' organizations will be partially dependent upon the number of people we represent. You do NOT have to be a member of NEA or AFT to join TSC. We need all of you who agree with our purpose to join us and help us fight for the lives of the unborn.

Let's work together to save both the lives of the unborn and America's schools.


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SHOULD I JOIN NEA?

As I have talked with persons interested in TSC over the past months, the one question that is often asked is should one stay in the union or not? Let me share a few thoughts with you on this important question.

First of all, Bob Pawson, national executive director of TSC, does NOT recommend resigning from NEA. He encourages all educators and school employees who are alarmed or offended by the NEA leadership's reprehensible practices to stay in NEA - even re-join if you have quit - and take back control of the union.

However, there are teachers like Doug Shamp, who just recently won a legal battle with NEA regarding payment of dues, who feels that the loudest, clearest "vote" one will ever cast on the issues is by becoming a "Fair Share" payer and writing your objection letter.

As I talk with teachers, I always say that one must become informed by getting all the facts, know what your local contract states, and then follow your conscience. Some feel that they must stay in and try to change from within, while others feel differently and resign. However you feel, your feelings are respected and you can still join us in fighting the battle for a respect for life in education.


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WHAT IS FAIR SHARE?

According to the OEA, Fair Share gives each local Association the right to collect from each non-member a fee equivalent to the costs incurred by the Association for bargaining and grievance processing. They state that each year they go through an extensive mediation process to determine the exact dollar amount which can be assessed. Usually this dollar amount is approximately 95% of the total dues amount. To become a fair share fee payer all one needs to do is check the box on your NEA form in the fall at membership time. The NEA, OEA, and local associations will mail to your home a letter explaining what you must do to file an objection and receive your rebate check. They will return the portion of your paid dues that is determined to have been used to support those issues, which one deems in disagreement. It's simple, but there are deadlines that must be followed. What risk do you take by becoming a "fair share" fee payer as opposed to being a member? You are paying for and are entitled to ALL privileges that members enjoy except three: Only NEA members can 1) vote for officers; 2) hold office; and 3) receive strike benefits.


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MAKING YOUR VOICE HEARD!

One way to make your voice heard when decisions are made is to serve in an elected or appointed position. Most local officers are elected in the spring. However, sometimes there are building representative or committee positions still available in the fall.

The ultimate ruling body of the Ohio Education Association is the Representative Assembly made up of approximately 1,3000 delegates who meet twice a year. The OEA Executive Committee interprets policy set by the Rep Assembly and conducts the business of the OEA on a monthly basis. There are also nine district associations, which have regional assemblies twice a year. Representatives to the regional and OEA representative assemblies are elected in the fall. The number of representatives that are allowed to represent your district to the regional assemblies are determined by regional bylaws. However at the OEA level, there is a ratio of one delegate and one alternate for each 50 active members or fraction thereof from each local association. Elections must be held no later than October 10 of each year. Check with your local president if you are interested in being considered as a representative either to your regional assembly or to the OEA representative assembly.

If you do not wish to serve in an elected or appointed position, you can still express your opinion. Just contact the person who represents your OEA or regional district. Your local association president will have a listing of these persons. Also read your August issue of Ohio Schools. This is one of the best issues that I have seen that explains how the OEA is organized. Let's take advantage of the information that they have sent us! Get involved and/or express your opinion! Let's make our voices heard!


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NON-DIRECTIVE EDUCATION

Are you aware of non-directive education curricula? Do you have these programs disguised under various names already in your schools? Although our organization's current purpose is a concern about NEA's pro-abortion stand, we also want to keep you informed about other issues that are effecting our students and our schools.

In non-directive education, a teacher cannot impose their opinions on the students by moralizing, lecturing, preaching, or intimidating. Anyone can express an opinion, whether this opinion is right or wrong, good or bad. This kind of education is especially being seen in sex and drug education curricula. Planned Parenthood uses this type of teaching consistently.

Some of the programs to watch out for are: Project Link, Changes & Choices, Quest Drug Program, Tribes, Project Charlie, Meology, S.O.A.R., D.U.S.O., & Magic Circle. These programs are often sponsored by outside community organizations. Many times these programs are being supported through grant money - sometimes even illegally.

Non-directive teachings are dangerous and we are now feeling the effects of it. It's time to stop these immoral teachings. What we are aiming for is directive education curricula that teach morals and values on subjects such as sex, drugs, and alcohol. Children need clear guidance about these subjects. Get involved and get informed about these non-directive education programs. Our children's lives depend on it!


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MEMBERSHIP

TSC membership is open to all pro-life/pro-family educators and concerned citizens. Annual dues are $25.00 and will be used for administrative expenses and the printing and mailing of materials. When joining TSC of Ohio you will automatically be a member of the national organization.

College students are given the opportunity to join TSC at a reduced rate. If you are presently enrolled in a college or university undergraduate degree program, you may join TSC for only $10.00.

To join TSC of Ohio, simply fill out the membership form and send it in with your $25.00. Memberships will be good until August 31, 1992. Contributions and memberships are NOT tax deductible.


For more information contact: tsc-life@juno.com
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