Monday, November 15, 2010

DEA President Involved in UEA Activities

In addition to her duties in the DEA office and within the district, DEA President Susan Firmage is involved in activities throughout the state and nation. She was recently elected to serve as president of the Council of Local Presidents which meets several times a year on Saturday morning. This is a chance for local presidents from throughout the state to gather with UEA officers and staff to discuss current issues and activities. Susan is also asked to serve on many other committees and task forces by the UEA President. At the meeting on November 6, shown here, Susan directs the discussion of issues impacting teachers and education. One topic of discussion that day was the federal money now scheduled to be discusses at a special session of the Utah State Legislature this Wednesday, November 7.