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ISEA
2020-2021 School Year –
  A special issue of the
  ISEA Communiqué
                           Resource GUIDE

                                    “Democracy” by Leslie Leavenworth

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Resource GUIDE ISEA 2020-2021 School Year - A special issue of the ISEA Communiqué
Mission/Core Values
     Our mission is to promote quality public education by placing our students
                           OUR CORE VALUES
   at the center of everything we do while advocating for education professionals.

                                                                                                       We value quality public education and are
                                                                                                       committed to the success of every student.

                                                                                             We value elevating the education profession because
                                                                                             we are most effective in an environment that respects
                                                                                             our rights and responsibilities and provides fair
                                                                                             compensation for all.

                                                                                        We value membership in the association because
                                                                                        it demonstrates collective care for the needs of
                                                                                        students, educators and the community.

                                                                                          We value strong public interaction because effective
                                                                                          schools require all of us to be held accountable
                                                                                          including students, educators, parents, communities
                                                                                          and public leaders.

                                                                                                  We value highly qualified and dedicated educators
                                                                                                  who engage in continuous improvement.

                                                                                                          We value a proactive organization with leaders who
                                                                                                          articulate vision, anticipate issues, seek full
                                                                                                          participation of members and take action.

 September 2020 – Vol. 57 No. 1                        Periodical postage is paid at Des Moines and         ISEA makes no representations regarding advertised      President: Mike Beranek
 The ISEA Communiqué (ISSN 0019-0624) is published     additional mailing offices.                          products or services that are not endorsed by ISEA or   Vice President: Joshua Brown
 seven times a year (monthly except July & August;     Postmaster:                                          NEA Member Benefits.                                    Treasurer: TBD
 plus combined in October/November, December/          Send address corrections to ISEA Membership          Duplicate mailings?                                     NEA Director: Rachella Dravis
 January, and April/May) by the Iowa State Education   Records, 777 Third St., Des Moines, IA 50309.        To stop duplicate mailings to the same household,       Executive Director: Mary Jane Cobb
 Association, 777 Third St., Des Moines, IA 50309,                                                          contact the membership department at                    Special Editor Resource Guide: Jean Hessburg
                                                       Advertising:                                                                                                 Editorial Assistant: Kimberly Knight
 515-471-8000 or 1-800-445-9358. $3.87 of              To advertise, contact Kimberly Knight at             515-471-8000 or email isea.membership@isea.org.
 membership dues is for a year’s subscription; for     515-471-8000 or email kknight@isea.org.                                                                      Visit us on the web at isea.org
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Constituency Groups
        K-12
        Iowa’s PreK-12 educators help students achieve academically
        and learn the skills they need to be successful and productive
        citizens. They are the foundation of public education and
                                                                                                Area Education Agency (AEA)
        through intensive preparation programs they acquire the
                                                                                                Area education agency members are a vital link in maintaining Iowa’s
        abilities and knowledge needed to meet the diverse needs of
                                                                                                top-quality public education system providing hundreds of services
        Iowa’s public schools. Our PreK-12 educators lead their school
                                                                                                each day for the students, teachers, administrators and families in Iowa
        communities in designing and implementing research-based
                                                                                                schools. Whether you’re a teacher, a consultant, a psychologist, a social
        policies and practices to increase student achievement.
                                                                                                worker, a speech and language pathologist—or whether you perform
                                                                                                one of the countless other services provided by Iowa’s area education
        Education Support                                                                       agencies—Iowa’s AEAs work as educational partners to help meet the
                                                                                                many challenges that exist in schools today.
        Professionals (ESP)                                                                     Staff Liaisons - Jeremy Kunz (Jeremy.Kunz@isea.org) and Kim Miller
                                                                                                (Kim.Miller@isea.org)
        Education support professionals are an important part of
        Iowa’s public education team. They foster positive learning
        environments, offer nutritious meals, provide reliable
        transportation, maintain safe and clean schools, and provide the                        Higher Education
        social and emotional support that all students need to be ready
        to learn. They include school secretaries, paraprofessionals,                           ISEA’s community college faculty members play an integral role in
        custodial staff, food service workers, bus drivers and more.                            preparing Iowans for the jobs of the future and in keeping Iowa’s
        Currently, there are more than 3 million education support                              economy vital and strong. Community colleges are essential pathways
        staff in the nation’s school systems. ESP members are critically                        for millions of students and are an important part of Iowa’s workforce.
        important to the health and well-being of our school                                    They are an integral part of bringing Iowa into the 21st century
        community.                                                                              workforce and giving our state a competitive edge. Today, NEA has
                                                                                                the largest college and university faculty and staff membership in
        Staff Liaison – Amy DeGroot Hammer (Amy.DegrootHammer@
                                                                                                the United States, representing more than 200,000 higher education
        isea.org) and Toby Paone (Toby.Paone@isea.org)
                                                                                                employees in public and private institutions nationwide.
                                                                                                Staff Liaisons – Suzy Card (Suzy.Card@isea.org), Ray Feuss
                                                                                                (Ray.Feuss@isea.org)
        ISEA Retired
        Retired education members represent a reservoir of knowledge,
        experience and talent that serves as a valuable resource for
        the NEA and the ISEA. Retired members are interested in and
                                                                                                ISEA Student Program (ISEA SP)
        committed to public education; they are informed about
                                                                                                The ISEA Student Program is a professional association for college
        educational issues; and they are willing to work with active
                                                                                                students preparing to enter the education profession. With members on
        members toward mutual goals. NEA ISEA Retired was created to
                                                                                                college campuses across the state, the ISEA SP offers member assistance,
        serve the needs that retired educators across the country have
                                                                                                benefits and professional resources designed to help smooth the
        identified and to work on their behalf.
                                                                                                transition from campus to classroom. The association gives students the
        Staff Liaisons – Doug Smith (Doug.Smith@isea.org) and Peri Van                          opportunity to learn, not only from each other, but also from a network
        Tassel (Peri.Vantassel@isea.org)                                                        of campus advisors and from the finest professionals in education.
                                                                                                Staff Liaisons – Pete Clancy (pete.clancy@isea.org) and Colleen Heinz
                                                                                                (colleen.heinz@isea.org)

       As a member of the ISEA you get the protection, benefits and peace of mind you deserve. We know how hard you work on behalf of Iowa’s students and for
       public education, and we know it’s a tough job and you are doing it well. We are here for you!
       When you join, you are also a part of the National Education Association (NEA), which is the largest union in the country and your voice, along with millions of
       others with shared opinions and concerns are heard at the national and state levels.

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Leadership Team
ISEA President, Mike Beranek,                                                            Executive Director, Mary Jane Cobb
West Des Moines                                                                                                          Mary Jane Cobb has served as the Executive Director
                                                                                                                         of ISEA since 2008. Her work at ISEA is a continuation
                              Mike Beranek, a third-grade teacher on release from                                        of a career dedicated to advocating for others. As
                              Western Hills Elementary School in West Des Moines                                         the director of cooperative education at Douglas
                              was elected President of the Iowa State Education                                          MacArthur State Technical College she worked with
                              Association in April 2018 by member delegates who                                          students to find appropriate work-study placements
                              attended the ISEA’s annual Delegate Assembly. He                                           to help launch their careers. She also taught job
                              served as Vice-President of the ISEA from 2012-2015.                                       search skills and was active in the Alabama College
                              A 30-year veteran teacher, Mike has also served as the                                     and Co-op and Placement Association.
                              ISEA’s representative on the NEA Board of Directors
                              2009 to 2012 and has been active in the association                                         Mary Jane has worked for educators as an
                              as a member of the ISEA Executive Board. He is a                                            association staff member for more than 25 years.
                              member of the Commission on Educator Leadership                                             She worked as a UniServ Director with the Alabama
                              and Compensation, Iowa Department of Education             Education Association in both rural and urban school settings. She then joined the
State Assessment Committee, Iowa Department Teacher of the Year selection                staff of the National Education Association where she worked as an Organization
committee and serves on the Comprehensive Center Network Region 9 Board.                 Specialist in the Government Relations arena.

Mike was the proud recipient of the Disney American Teacher Award for 2001, being        She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with course work in education
cited for his innovative classroom projects and activities. Mike received his Bachelor   and human resources from Auburn University at Montgomery, in Alabama. Her
of Science in Early Childhood Education with Pre-school from Iowa State University       Bachelor of Arts in Government was awarded by Campbell University in North
in 1984, and a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education from Iowa State             Carolina. She earned a Certificate in Organization Development from the National
University in 1988. Mike.Beranek@isea.org                                                Training Laboratories Institute and the Certified Association Executive (CAE)
                                                                                         Commission of the American Society of Association Executives conferred the CAE
                                                                                         credentials on Mary Jane in 2013. The CAE is the highest professional credential in
Vice President – Joshua Brown,                                                           the association industry. maryjane.cobb@isea.org

Des Moines
                                Joshua Brown, a middle school teacher from Des           ISEA Treasurer – Kelly McMahon,
                                Moines Public Schools was elected Vice-President
                                of the Iowa State Education Association in April         Cedar Rapids
                                2018. Josh first became active in leadership within
                                ISEA as part of the student program while attending                                     Kelly McMahon, a kindergarten teacher at Hoover
                                Simpson College where he earned a Bachelor of                                           Elementary in Cedar Rapids was elected Treasurer
                                Arts in Political Science and Religion with minors in                                   of the ISEA at an Executive Board meeting in July,
                                Secondary Education, Religion and Philosophy. He                                        2020 to fill the vacancy left by Joe Judge. Prior to
                                continued his education at Morningside College                                          her election as Treasurer, Kelly was elected as one
                                where he earned his Master of Arts in Teaching                                          of Iowa’s two representatives on the NEA Board of
                                along with an endorsement in Special Education. In                                      Directors.
                                2009, Josh was awarded the Des Moines Education                                           Kelly first joined ISEA as a student member at the
                                Association Paul Mann Emerging Leader Award.                                              University of Northern Iowa. Upon graduating, she
Josh has served the association in many roles at the local, state and national                                            moved to Wisconsin to teach and was very involved
levels. Locally he is currently serving as the President of the Des Moines Education                                      in the Wisconsin Education Association. Kelly moved
Association. At the state level he served as ISEA’s representative on the NEA Board                                       back to Iowa more than ten years ago and has been
of Directors from 2013-2018 and as ISEA’s representative on the NEA Resolutions          an active member of ISEA at the local and state levels. She has been an educator for
Committee from 2011-2013. At the national level Josh was elected by local leaders        more than 18 years all of which as an active member of her association. Kelly has
from across the nation to be the National Council of Urban Education Associations        served as an ISEA organizer, as Treasurer for the Cedar Rapids Education Association
(NCUEA) Central Director from 2012-2018. He was also elected by members of the           and ISEA PAC.
NEA Board of Directors to serve on the NEA Strategic Plan and Budget Committee           Kelly received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University
from 2014-2018.                                                                          of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, IA, a Master of Arts in Reading and Language
In addition to serving the association, Josh enjoys spending time with his son and       from Cardinal Stritch University in Madison, WI, and Early Child/Special Education
wife, Anna, who is an ISEA member and science teacher at Baxter Community                Endorsements from Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Schools. ISEAVP@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/BrownatISEA/                               Kelly looks forward to working with members while advocating for students, ISEA
                                                                                         members and strong public schools. Kellymcmhn2@gmail.com

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Leadership Team
NEA Director – Rachella Dravis                                                          ISEA Executive Board
                                Rachella Dravis is the TLS Coordinator/K-12 Social      PRESIDENT / Mike Beranek, mike.beranek@isea.org
                                Emotional Learning Coach working within the
                                                                                        VICE PRESIDENT / Joshua Brown, iseavp@gmail.com
                                Teacher Leadership System, assisting teachers across
                                the district on improvement of instruction. Over        TREASURER / Kelly McMahon, kellymcmhn2@gmail.com
                                the course of nearly three decades of classroom
                                experience, Rachella has been a strong voice            EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / Mary Jane Cobb,
                                for public education working with educational           maryjane.cobb@isea.org
                                stakeholders. She has a deep commitment to bring
                                                                                        NEA DIRECTOR / Rachella Dravis, rachelladravis@gmail.com
                                Iowa’s message to the table to ensure it is heard.
                                Rachella’s students have empowered her to take          NEA DIRECTOR / vacant
                                their life challenges and experiences and fervently
                                advocate on their behalf.                               AEA / Judith Zeka, jazbags@gmail.com

She has always been involved in the local, state and national association’s work.       CEDAR WOOD / Breanna Oxley, breanna.oxley@gmail.com
The greatest accomplishment, over the last few years, has been developing a
                                                                                        CAPITOL CITY / Anne Cross, annecross419@gmail.com
new relationship between labor and management. Rachella holds a Master’s
Degree in Science Education from the University of Missouri of St. Louis.               EAST CENTRAL / Nathan Kelley, nate.icea@gmail.com
RachellaDravis@gmail.com
                                                                                        ESP / Elizabeth Harris, lizh662@gmail.com

                                                                                        GEODE / Amy Langr, amylangr@gmail.com

                                                                                        GREAT RIVER / Mary Heeringa, maryheeringa@gmail.com

        Leslie Leavenworth Fine Art -                                                   HAWKEYE / Kerri Mennenga, mennengakerri@gmail.com

        About the Artist                                                                HIGHER EDUCATION / Mark Zabawa, mark.zabawa@gmail.com

        “I love art. Since I was a young girl, I have been interested in drawing and    JDC / Allison Drahozal, a_drahozal@yahoo.com
        painting. When I took lessons as a child from Allen Jones in Hampton,           LINCOLNWAY / John Casey, jscasey1986@gmail.com
        Virginia, I was introduced to painting outdoors. We could work at easels
        in the large yard that overflowed with gardens and paths. I think this gave     MID-IOWA / Sue Cahill, slcahill59@gmail.com
        me a taste for painting on location and expressing my love of nature. As
                                                                                        MISSISSIPPI BEND / Jamie Vircks, jlpayton1987@gmail.com
        I develop technical skills, I am using those tools to find my own voice,
        allowing me to grow as an artist. As I told a friend lately, I want to be a     MULTICULTURAL / Jamie Walker-Sallis,
        real artist.                                                                    jamieawalkersallis@gmail.com
        The course of my development has evolved out of small steps. Although           NORTHEAST IOWA / Jeff Orvis, orvis@cfu.net
        I majored in nursing in college and have worked in that profession, I have
        continued to develop my artistic interests. Over the years, I have taken        NORTHERN PRIDE / Jill Bomgaars, jill.bomgaars@gmail.com
        numerous classes in drawing, painting and figure drawing. Mentors like
                                                                                        POLK SUBURBAN / Joshua Baxter, Jdbaxter20@gmail.com
        Mary Muller have helped to ground me in the basics. I like to be in a
        learning posture, so I am continually challenging myself to do something        RETIRED / Randy Naber, rnaber@machlink.com
        new. I experiment with different mediums like pencil, charcoal, pastels, oils
        and acrylics.                                                                   SIOUXLAND / Lesa Banks, leftbank7@gmail.com

        The work itself teaches me. Each step I take builds on what I’ve                SOUTH CENTRAL / Ann Swenson, aswenson@hotmail.com
        learned before in art and life. I think my current work has a sense of
                                                                                        SOUTHWEST / Maria Jacobus, mdj199195@gmail.com
        playfulness. I’m paying attention to edges and leaving areas of mystery.
        I’m less concerned with perfection. Although much of my work is                 STUDENT PROGRAM / Ben Backes, ben.backes31@gmail.com
        representational, I have been experimenting with what I call “colorscapes”,
        studies in color relationships, texture and design. The more I paint, the       STATE UNIT NINE / Brooke Fishels, brooke.fischels@gmail.com
        more a dialogue develops between the canvas, my spirit and my Creator.          UNISERV UNIT TEN / Linda Harms, linda.harms@gmail.com
        A friend once told me that I paint out of my joy.”
                                                                                        UNISERV UNIT TWO / Beth Ades-Hanson,
        Go to www.leslieleavenworth.com for more information about Leslie and
                                                                                        badeshanson@gmail.com
        her paintings.

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Directory
ISEA Headquarters:                                  Headquarters Staff
Address:           777 Third Street                 777 Third Street
                   Des Moines, IA 50309             Des Moines, IA 50309
                                                    515-471-8000
Phone:             515-471-8000
                                                    1-800-445-9358
                   1-800-445-9358
Website:           www.isea.org
Social Media:      Facebook: facebook.com/IowaSEA             Executive Division                                     Communications
                   Twitter: @IowaSEA
                   Instagram: @IowaSEA              Mike Beranek, ISEA President,                          Jean Hessburg, Public Relations Specialist,
                                                    mike.beranek@isea.org                                  jean.hessburg@isea.org
UniServ Unit Phone Numbers:                         Mary Jane Cobb, Executive Director,                    Mike Wiser, Editor/Communications Specialist,
                                                    maryjane.cobb@isea.org                                 mike.wiser@isea.org
CAPITOL CITY                        515-471-8040    Janet Wilson, Administrative Assistant,                Kimberly Knight, Associate Staff,
CEDAR WOOD                          319-366-5585    janet.wilson@isea.org                                  kimberly.knight@isea.org
EAST CENTRAL                        319-366-3544
GEODE                               641-683-7895
GREAT RIVER                         563-355-3731              Advocacy Services                                      Field Services
HAWKEYE                             319-234-2349
                                                    Christy Hickman, Associate Executive Director          Coy Marquardt, Associate Executive Director,
JDC                                 563-556-1692                                                           coy.marquardt@isea.org
                                                    for Advocacy Services
LINCOLNWAY                          515-471-8060
                                                    Katie Schoolen, Staff Counsel                          Roni Swift, Director of Affiliate Services,
MID-IOWA                            515-471-8045                                                           roni.swift@isea.org
MISSISSIPPI BEND                    563-355-4092    Alana Anderson, Associate Staff,
                                                    alana.anderson@isea.org
NEIEU – Dubuque                     563-556-1692
NEIEU – Waterloo                    319-287-8021                                                                     Government Relations
NORTHERN PRIDE                      712-252-2428              Bargaining & Research                        Morgan Miller, Government Relations & Member
POLK SUBURBAN                       515-471-8050
                                                                                                           Engagement Specialist, morgan.miller@isea.org
SIOUXLAND                           712-252-2419    Adam McDermott, Database/Systems Analyst,
SOUTH CENTRAL                       515-471-8048    adam.mcdermott@isea.org                                Melissa Peterson, Government Relations
                                                                                                           Specialist, melissa.peterson@isea.org
SOUTHWEST                           712-623-5136    Jon Studer, Advocacy Specialist,
STATE UNIT NINE                     641-682-8281    jon.studer@isea.org                                    Alana Anderson, Associate Staff,
                                                                                                           alana.anderson@isea.org
UNISERV UNIT TEN                    641-357-1272    Kelly Clancy, Associate Staff, kelly.clancy@isea.org
UNISERV UNIT TWO                    641-357-1392
                                                                                                                     Professional
                                                              Business Office                                        Development
ISEA Regional Office Phone
Numbers:                                            Drew Gosselink, Associate Executive Director,          Colleen Heinz, Teaching and Learning Specialist,
                                                    drew.gosselink@isea.org                                colleen.heinz@isea.org
BETTENDORF                          563-355-3731    Khay Lo, Director of Accounting and                    Cindy Swanson, Teaching and Learning
CEDAR RAPIDS                        319-366-5585    Membership Systems, khay.lo@isea.org                   Specialist, cindy.swanson@isea.org
CLEAR LAKE                          641-357-1272    Corey Marquardt, Network Operations Manager,           Rhonda Plimmer, Associate Staff,
DES MOINES                          515-471-8000    corey.marquardt@isea.org                               rhonda.plimmer@isea.org
DUBUQUE                             563-556-1692    Lana Sohn, Director of Human Resources and
OTTUMWA                             641-683-7895    Facilities, lana.sohn@isea.org
RED OAK                             712-623-5136
                                                    Renee Brant, Associate Staff, renee.brant@isea.org
SIOUX CITY                          712-252-2428
                                                    Melissa Kopaska, Associate Staff,
WATERLOO                            319-234-2349
                                                    melissa.kopaska@isea.org

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Benefits
A special message from NEA Member Benefits during the COVID-19 crisis;
NEA Member Benefits wants you to know we are available to support you.                           our Member Advocacy Center by telephone or email. The neamb.com website will be
                                                                                                 updated with additional information as it is received.
Many of our benefit partners are offering special assistance to members in need.
                                                                                                 1-800-637-4636 (Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET, Sat: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET)
We hope that you and your families are safe. Please contact us if you have any
                                                                                                 neamb.com/contact-us
questions about your benefits and we will help you however we can. You can reach

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Regional Offices
Bettendorf Regional Office                Jane Elerding, Director
                                          jane.elerding@isea.org
                                                                                       Joe Judge, Director
                                                                                       joe.judge@isea.org
1035 Lincoln Road, Suite 301
Bettendorf, IA 52722                      Jeremy Kunz, Director                        Doug Smith, Director
                                          jeremy.kunz@isea.org                         doug.smith@isea.org
Great River UniServ Unit
Phone: 563-355-3731                       Bobbi Carver, Associate Staff                Kathleen Crouse, Associate Staff
1-800-378-6296                            bobbi.carver@isea.org                        kathleen.crouse@isea.org
Fax: 563-355-3961                         Erin Watts, President                        Sara Earleywine, President
Toby Paone, Director                      erinvmiller@hotmail.com                      sara.earleywine@gmail.com
toby.paone@Isea.org                       Nathan Kelley, ISEA Executive Board Rep      Anne Cross, ISEA Executive Board Rep
Heather Brown, Associate Staff            nate.icea@gmail.com                          annecross419@gmail.com
heather.brown@Isea.org
Michael Reinholdt, President
                                          Clear Lake Regional Office                   Lincolnway UniServ Unit
                                                                                       777 Third Street, Suite 112
                                          808 U.S. Highway 18 W.
mike.reinholdt@gmail.com                                                               Des Moines, IA 50309
                                          Clear Lake, IA 50428                         Phone: 515-471-8060
Mary Heeringa, ISEA Executive Board Rep
                                          UniServ Unit Ten                             1-800-378-9769
maryheeringa@gmail.com
                                          Phone: 641-357-1272                          Fax: 515-471-8049
Mississippi Bend UniServ Unit             1-800-378-6261                               Vacant, Director
Phone: 563-355-4092                       Fax: 641-357-1382
1-800-378-6850                                                                         Kathy Bosovich, Associate Staff
                                          Todd Louwagie, Director                      kathy.bosovich@isea.org
Fax: 563-355-3961
                                          todd.louwagie@isea.org
Lynette Claeys, Director                                                               Mike Mcdermott, President
                                          Jodi Erpelding, Associate Staff              michaelmcdermott1975@gmail.com
lynette.claeys@isea.org
                                          jodi.erpelding@isea.org
Heather Brown, Associate Staff                                                         John Casey, ISEA Executive Board Rep
                                          Craig Cadman, President                      jscasey@netins.net
heather.brown@isea.org
                                          cacadman@icloud.com
Tammy Ales, President                                                                  Mid-Iowa UniServ Unit
                                          Linda Harms, ISEA Executive Board Rep
tales@machlink.com                                                                     777 Third Street, Suite 116
                                          linda.harms@gmail.com
                                                                                       Des Moines, IA 50309
Jamie Vircks, ISEA Executive Board Rep
                                          UniServ Unit Two                             Phone: 515-471-8045
jlpayton1987@gmail.com
                                          Phone: 641-357-1392                          1-800-378-9801
                                                                                       Fax 515-471-8049
Cedar Rapids Regional Office              1-800-378-9821
                                          Fax: 641-357-1382                            Rick Moore, Director
4211 Glass Road NE, Suite E1
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402                    Jason Enke, Director                         rick.moore@isea.org
                                          jason.enke@isea.org                          Kelly Clancy, Associate Staff
Cedar Wood UniServ Unit                                                                kelly..clancy@isea.org
Phone: 319-366-5585                       Beth Myers, Director
1-800-378-9816                            beth.myers@isea.org                          Allison Grier, President
Fax: 319-366-3293                         Michele Nichols, Associate Staff             acgrier62@gmail.com

Kim Miller, Director                      michele.nichols@isea.org                     Sue Cahill, ISEA Executive Board Rep
kim.miller@isea.org                       Karen Koenig, President                      slcahill59@gmail.com

Amy Like, Associate Staff                 koenig_karen1964@msn.com
                                                                                       Polk Suburban UniServ Unit
amy.like@isea.org                         Beth Ades-Hanson, ISEA Executive Board Rep   777 Third Street, Suite 114
Eriece Colbert, President                 badeshanson@gmail.com                        Des Moines, IA 50309
col193@msn.com                                                                         Phone: 515-471-8050

Breanna Oxley, ISEA Executive Board Rep
                                          Des Moines Regional Office                   1-800-378-6304
                                                                                       Fax: 515-471-8049
breanna.oxley@gmail.com                   Capitol City UniServ Unit                    Suzy Card, Director
                                          206 Center Street                            suzanne.card@isea.org
East Central UniServ Unit
                                          Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 319-366-3544                                                                    Peri Van Tassel, Director
                                          Phone: 515-471-8040
1-800-378-6305                                                                         peri.vantassel@isea.org
                                          1-800-378-9820
Fax: 319-366-3293
                                          Fax: 515-471-8043

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Aubrey Atkin, Associate Staff
aubrey.atkin@isea.org
                                             Ottumwa Regional Office                           Amy Degroot-Hammer, Director
                                                                                               amy.degroothammer@isea.org
                                             109 North Court
Denise Blobaum, President                    Ottumwa, IA 52501                                 Denise Cook, Associate Staff
blobaum4@gmail.com                                                                             denise.cook@isea.org
                                             Geode Education Association
Joshua Baxter, ISEA Executive Board Rep      Phone: 641-683-7895                               Shane Peterson, President
jdbaxter20@gmail.com                         1-800-378-9817                                    shanepeterson88@gmail.com

South Central UniServ Unit                   Fax: 641-683-7904                                 Jill Bomgaars, ISEA Executive Board Rep
777 Third Street, Suite 110                  Kristen Septer, Director                          jill.bomgaars@gmail.com
Des Moines, Ia 50309                         kristen.septer@isea.org                           Siouxland UniServ Unit
Phone: 515-471-8048
                                             Shelley Bettis, Associate Staff                   Phone: 712-252-2419
1-800-378-6299
                                             shelley.bettis@isea.org                           1-800-378-9819
Fax: 515-471-8049
                                                                                               Fax: 712-252-0174
                                             Amy Langr, President & ISEA Executive Board Rep
Pete Clancy, Director
                                             amylangr@gmail.com                                Brenda Zahner, Director
pete.clancy@isea.org
                                                                                               brenda.zahner@isea.org
Kathy Bosovich, Associate Staff              State Unit Nine
                                             Phone: 641-682-8281                               Deann Smith, Associate Staff
kathy.bosovich@isea.org
                                             1-800-378-9815                                    deann.smith@isea.org
Jim Niles, President                         Fax: 641-683-7904                                 Flora Lee, President
jdnilesk@iowatelecom.net
                                             Carol Haupert, Director                           fleeconsults@aol.com
Ann Swenson, ISEA Executive Board Rep        carol.haupert@isea.org                            Lesa Banks, ISEA Executive Board Rep
aswenson@hotmail.com
                                             Shelley Bettis, Associate Staff                   leftbank7@gmail.com

Dubuque Regional Office                      shelley.bettis@isea.org
                                                                                               Waterloo Regional Office
3430 Dodge St., Suite 15                     Lynne Osing, President
                                                                                               203 E. Tower Park Drive, Suite A
Dubuque, IA 52003                            4osings@gmail.com
                                                                                               Waterloo, IA 50701
                                             Brooke Fischels, ISEA Executive Board Rep
JDC UniServ Unit
                                             brooke.fischels@gmail.com                         Hawkeye UniServ Unit
Phone: 563-556-1692
                                                                                               Phone: 319-234-2349
1-800-378-6297
Fax: 563-556-1693                            Red Oak Regional Office                           1-800-378-6298
                                                                                               Fax: 319-234-1740
                                             106 W. Washington Avenue
Bob Brown, Director
                                             Red Oak, IA 51566                                 Ray Feuss, Director
bob.brown@isea.org
                                                                                               ray.feuss@isea.org
Traci Massman, Associate Staff               Southwest UniServ Unit
                                             Phone: 712-623-5136                               Heather Hupke, Associate Staff
traci.massman@isea.org
                                             1-800-378-6260                                    heather.hupke@isea.org
Deb Richmann, President                      Fax: 712-623-5137                                 Susan Padget, President
43dmann@gmail.com
                                             Sara Dressel, Director                            jaspad@mchsi.com
Allison Drahozal, ISEA Executive Board Rep   sara.dressel@isea.org                             Kerri Mennenga, ISEA Executive Board Rep
a_drahozal@yahoo.com
                                             Marilyn Paul, Associate Staff                     mennengakerri@gmail.com
Northeast Iowa Education Unit                marilyn.paul@isea.org                             Northeast Iowa Education Unit
Phone: 563-556-1692
                                             Joett Cogdill, President                          Phone: 319-287-8021
1-800-378-6297
                                             joett.cogdill@hotmail.com                         1-800-378-6851
Fax: 563-556-1693
                                                                                               Fax: 319-234-1740
                                             Maria Jacobus ISEA Executive Board Rep
Kevin McDermott, Director
                                             mgj199195@gmail.com                               Shelly Staker, Director
kevin.mcdermott@isea.org
                                                                                               shelly.staker@isea.org
Vacant, Associate Staff                      Sioux City Regional Office                        Heather Hupke, Associate Staff
Janelle Meyer-Smith, President               1119 4th Street, Suite 213                        heather.hupke@isea.org
jlmswith4sons@gmail.com                      Sioux City, IA 51101
                                                                                               Janelle Meyer-Smith, President
Jeff Orvis, ISEA Executive Board Rep         Northern Pride UniServ Unit                       jlmswith4sons@gmail.com
orvis@cfu.net                                Phone: 712-252-2428                               Jeff Orvis, ISEA Executive Board Rep
                                             1-800-397-1074                                    orvis@cfu.net
                                             Fax: 712-252-0174

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Resource GUIDE ISEA 2020-2021 School Year - A special issue of the ISEA Communiqué
Awards Program
ISEA’s awards program offers an opportunity to generate good will for your         We celebrate many of our winners at special events, with media releases, at a banquet
local association and spotlight special accomplishments. ISEA awards recognize     in the summer and throughout the year. The ISEA Awards Program is a wonderful way
outstanding achievement by students, association members, school administrators,   to recognize so many who help build our strong public schools. Join us by nominating
and citizens.                                                                      an extraordinary individual or group in your area. Help us recognizie great work and
                                                                                   exceptional achievements. For more information or to fill out a nomination form go to
                                                                                   isea.org.

Beacon Award for Local
Association Excellence
This award is designed to honor local associations demonstrating
outstanding leadership and activity in the areas of communications,
community involvement, advocacy, and programs. Any local
association is eligible to be nominated. Deadline for nominations is                            Charles F. Martin Award for
January 15.
                                                                                                Association Leadership
                                                                                                The prestigious Charles F. Martin Award is ISEA’s top honor and has
                                                                                                been presented annually since 1972 to a member who has made a
                                                                                                significant contribution to the teaching profession through association
                                                                                                involvement. It is named in honor of the late Charles F. Martin who
                                                                                                served as ISEA president in 1945 and then as executive director from
Design-A-Decal                                                                                  1946-1961. Deadline for nominations is January 15.

The Design-a-Decal program helps give statewide recognition to
budding art students when their winning designs are printed on stickers
and teachers use them to give positive feedback to their students.
Students compete in three, grade-level categories: elementary (K-5);
junior high/middle school (6-8); and high school (9-12). The 24 winning                         Education Support Professional
designs are printed in full color on sheets of one-inch square stickers
and each design is featured twice. The Design-a-Decal contest is one of                         (ESP) Award
ISEA’s longest-standing programs and a wonderful way to encourage
creativity. Students who create the designs used on the decal sheets                            The ESP Award was established to recognize the contributions by a
receive two plaques from the ISEA, one they can keep and one to be                              support staff member for their efforts to advance the ISEA and ESP
displayed at their school. Deadline for entries is April 15.                                    activities within the association in the areas of: Professional Practice;
                                                                                                Advocacy and Association Involvement; Community Engagement;
                                                                                                Personal Achievement; and Enhancement of the ESP Image.
                                                                                                Nominations for the award demonstrate examples of leadership in all
Excellence in Education Award                                                                   four areas. Deadline for nomination is January 15.

The Excellence in Education Award is an annual award celebrating
educators across the state who touch the lives of their students every
day, but seldom get the recognition they so richly deserve. We’re proud
to be able to give people a chance to say thanks to the professional
educators who make a difference. Awardees are honored during
an awards banquet with invited friends and family. The Excellence
in Education Award winner is also the ISEA’s nominee for the NEA
                                                                                                Friend of Education Award
Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence where they travel to
                                                                                                Education is a total community effort. School employees must combine
Washington, DC for an all-expense paid trip to the Annual Salute to
                                                                                                their efforts to provide the quality of education children need for the
Excellence in Education Gala. Five awardees are selected for the Horace
                                                                                                world of today and tomorrow. Through the ISEA Friend of Education
Mann Awards for Teaching Excellence and receive $10,000 each. The NEA
                                                                                                Award, the ISEA honors citizens who give their time and energy, and this
Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, selected from
                                                                                                award pays special tribute to one individual or group which has made
the five, receives an additional $25,000 in cash! Nominations open from
                                                                                                a significant contribution to education. Deadline for nominations is
January 15 through April 1.
                                                                                                January 15.

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Awards Program

H.O. Maxey Community
Spirit Award
The H.O. Maxey Community Spirit Award is given to local associations
who participate in community service activities in their area. H.O.
Maxey was an educator and long-time leader in the ISEA who
believed the association should give back to the communities we
serve. To demonstrate this belief H.O. started food bank drives at
the NEA Representative and ISEA Delegate Assemblies. Many locals
sponsor projects or activities such as food drives, collecting coats
and mittens for needy children, participating in telethons or other              ISEA Communications Award
charitable drives. Deadline for nominations is June 1.
                                                                                 Consistent and relevant communication is the infrastructure of a strong
                                                                                 local association. Doing it well takes time. That’s why we recognize local
                                                                                 associations that do an exceptional job keeping members informed and
                                                                                 engaged. Maybe you have an outstanding newsletter or keep active and
                                                                                 interesting social media accounts. Perhaps you started a local website
The Paul Mann Memorial                                                           or designed outstanding graphics. Whatever your communications
Human Relations Award                                                            program entails, send us your three best examples (or links) from the
                                                                                 previous year up to the January 15 deadline to enter. Deadline for
                                                                                 submission is January 15.
The ISEA Paul Mann Memorial Human Relations Award honors
an individual or group for exemplary contributions toward the
advancement of human and civil rights. It is named in honor of the
late Paul Mann, a long-time associate activist from Des Moines who
championed civil and human rights causes. The award recognizes
contributions of individuals and/or groups, while encouraging others
in their human and civil rights efforts, and fosters development of
programs for the advancement and protection of human and civil rights            Scholarship for Future Teachers
among ISEA members. Deadline for nominations is January 15.
                                                                                 The ISEA offers scholarships to help relatives of association members
                                                                                 become teachers. Applicants must have completed 60 semester hours
                                                                                 (or equivalent) or they must be considered a junior at the college or
                                                                                 university in which they are enrolled. A statement of enrollment in
Roland and Dorothy Ross Scholarship                                              the teacher education program is required. Deadline for application is
                                                                                 January 15.
for secondary guidance counselors
The Roland and Dorothy Ross Trust supports ISEA members who are
school counselors and their ongoing professional learning efforts in
helping students focus on academic, career and social/emotional
development in school in preparing them to lead fulfilling lives. In light
of issues related to the traumatic effects on both students and adults in
the school environments due to the COVID 19 pandemic and the need
for racial equity and social justice in education, ISEA is focusing Ross Trust   TEAM Award
funding on solutions to opportunities where adults can connect, heal
and build their capacity to support students. ISEA is also collaborating         The TEAM Award was established in 1990 and means Together,
with Iowa education partners to supplement and support training that             Educators and Administrators Make It Happen. The award is designed to
increases the knowledge and skills of school counselors and provides             honor a school administrator who has worked to create a collaborative,
system supports related to social, emotional and behavioral health for           collegial working environment for all staff in a school building or district.
students. Please check the ISEA website for updates related to training          Any school administrator, current or retired, is eligible for the award.
opportunities.                                                                   Local associations or individuals working within their organization may
                                                                                 submit nominations. Deadline for nominations is January 15.

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Mr. B’s Resources
                Dial 211 for Essential                                                  Mental Health Resources for
                Community Services                                                      School Systems
                211 provides individuals and families in need with a shortcut           COVID-19 has had a significant impact on people with mental
                through what can be a maze of health and human service agency           illness. Go to the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center
                phone numbers. By simply dialing 211, those in need of assistance       Network web site at mhttcnetwork.org for more information.
                can be referred and sometimes connected to appropriate
                                                                                        Toolkits and national guidelines for behavioral health crisis care
                agencies and community organizations. It is not 911.
                                                                                        can be found at the U.S. Department of Health and Human
                For the latest official information and guidance from the               Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration
                State of Iowa regarding COVID-19 go to                                  (SAMHSA) at samhsa.gov
                coronavirus.iowa.gov and testiowa.com.
                                                                                        Find COVID-19 resources on school support, stress management,
                                                                                        resources for families and telehealth at the University of

                NEA Guidance on back-to-school                                          Maryland’s School of Medicine at schoolmentalhealth.org

                The National Education Association issued a guide to intentionally
                planning for school success during COVID-19 and beyond with
                                                                                        Social-emotional learning
                health, safety and equity at the forefront. Please support your local   (SEL) resources
                union leadership and continue engaging with administration
                on these topics. Download the NEA’s report and up-to-date               Social and emotional learning (SEL) provides a foundation for safe
                information and resources on COVID-19 from the ISEA’s website at        and positive learning, and enhances students’ ability to succeed in
                www.isea.org                                                            school, careers and life.
                                                                                        • The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning

                Mental Health Resources                                                   (CASEL) Cares is a national expert on SEL. Go to casel.org for
                                                                                          resources.
                for Educators and Other                                                 • Find activities and games at Common Sense Learning. Go to
                Professionals                                                             commonsense.org.
                                                                                        • Second Step has SEL lesson plans and activities. Go to
                A public health emergency like COVID-19 has a significant                 secondstep.org.
                impact on students, families and educators. It’s important to have      • Find collections of learning content for all ages at Kahoot. Go to
                resources that can be useful when coping with the effects.                kahoot.com.
                Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, Columbia and       • Leader in Me helps schools create well-rounded learners. Go to
                the University of Pennsylvania offer over 450 free online courses         leaderinme.org.
                related to mental health. Go to classcentral.com and search the
                title of the course you would like to take.                             • Action for Healthy Kids Blog offers resources on school closures
                                                                                          and food access. Go to actionforhealthkids.org.
                • Leading the Life You Want, from the University of Pennsylvania
                                                                                        • SEL and self-care resources for educators, schools and parents.
                • The Power of Team Culture, from the University of Pennsylvania          Go to panoramaed.com.
                • Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 from          • Free social and emotional learning activities at Centervention.
                  Harvard University                                                      Go to centervention.com.
                • The Science of Well-Being, from Yale University
                • Introduction to Family Engagement in Education, from Harvard
                  University
                                                                                        Mindfulness
                • The Science of Learning – What Every Teacher Should Know,             Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness
                  from Columbia University                                              of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding
                • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills, from the University of        environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens. Mindfulness takes
                  Pennsylvania                                                          practice. Here are some ways to help in our schools.

                Go to Mr. B’s room at isea.org under Member Resource’s where            • Created by a kid for other kids, the Wuf Shanti Children’s
                you can find more resources from ISEA members, NEA experts,               Wellness Foundation teaches mindfulness and social and
                state and national advocates and others to help support you.              emotional learning. Go to wufshanti.com for information and
                                                                                          resources including yoga online.

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• The Child Mind Institute offers resources for families who          Broadlawns Psychiatric Urgent Care: (515) 282-2200
                     are struggling during COVID-19. Go to childmind.org for
                                                                                         Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to be connected to crisis
                     information and resources.
                                                                                         counseling
                   Free mindfulness resources to find calm and nourish resilience. Go
                                                                                         Online Mental Health Crisis Chat: iowacrisischat.org
                   to mindful.org.
                                                                                         MercyOne Des Moines Behavioral Health Clinic: 515-643-9030.
                   Here are some ways to help you practice mindfulness.
                                                                                         Prelude Behavioral Services (substance treatment): 515-262-0349
                   Created by ISEA members for ISEA members, go to Mr. B’s
                   Resource Room at isea.org and watch Gratitude, Grace and
                   Humor, Food and Habits, and Water and Sleep among other
                   short videos. The short videos are designed to help you live in the
                                                                                         Food Insecurity
                   present moment and help you stay focused and relaxed.
                                                                                         The Food Bank of Iowa has links to find food assistance programs
                                                                                         closest to your area. Go to foodbankiowa.org to find a location

                   Educator professional                                                 near you.
                                                                                         Additional food assistance resources are available via the Iowa
                   development                                                           Department of Human Services website at dhs.iowa.gov. Iowa
                                                                                         State University Extension and Outreach also provides pantry
                   The ISEA Academy identifies student, school, community and            picks to help families learn how to prepare meals from foods often
                   educator needs addressing them with teaching and learning             provided from food banks. Go to iastate.edu for information.
                   programs. Below are some of the new Microcredential online
                   courses available for free:
                   • Culturally Responsive Art Instruction                               Racism in our communities
                   • Examining the Intersections of Race, Gender and Sexual
                                                                                         Recent events in our nation have once again put a spotlight
                     Orientation
                                                                                         on a long legacy of racism, violence and white supremacy in
                   • Exploring Restorative Practices                                     our communities. ISEA/NEA is committed to working with
                   • Creating A Classroom Community                                      educators toward eradicating racist systems that keep students
                                                                                         from attaining the best public education possible. The following
                   • Challenging Inequity                                                resources can help promote deeper understanding around the
                   • Cultivating Socially Just Environments                              issues of racism and violence with colleagues, students and
                                                                                         families.
                   Go to isea.org under the Professional Development tab to find
                   additional online learning opportunities from the ISEA Academy        NEA Racial Justice in Education Resource Guide –tools for
                   for license renewal, graduate credit and more.                        assessment, strategic planning and action.
                                                                                         Black Lives Matter at School Week - resources to help facilitate
                                                                                         conversations about race any time of the year including
                   If you or someone you know                                            classroom appropriate lesson plans, guides on how to have tough
                   needs help, you can use one of                                        conversations with peers and students and more.

                   these resources:                                                      Read Across America Book Recommendations – selected
                                                                                         by educators, this list includes books that students can see
                                                                                         themselves reflected in as well as books that allow readers to see a
                   NAMI: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org                          world or a character that might be different than them.
                   United Way 211: Dial 211, text ZIP code to 898211 or visit            Video “Primers” for Anti-racist White Educators - inspired by their
                   211iowa.org                                                           own experiences working with students, teachers Luke Michener
                   CICIL: #CICILServes COVID-19 Hotline: (866) 44-CICIL                  and Terry Jess offer advice to other white educators who are
                                                                                         committed to racial equity in education but may not know where
                   Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
                                                                                         to begin.
                   LGBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743
                                                                                         For additional resources and information go to neaedjustice.org.
                   LGBT National Talkline: (888) 843-4564
                   Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center: dmpcc.org
                   Broadlawns 24/7 Crisis Team: (515) 282-5752
                   Your Life Iowa Help Line: (855) 581-8111
                   Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

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Educators Employment Liability Program (EEL)
What is the NEA Educators Employment Liability EEL Program?
The NEA EEL Program is a professional liability insurance program provided by the NEA as a benefit of membership and is underwritten by the Nautilus Insurance Company. The
entire premium for the program is paid by the NEA.

Frequently Asked Questions                                             What’s covered by EEL Program?
Why do I need coverage?                                                             Educators Liability Benefit
In your work as an educator, coach or in any capacity working                       Payment of the legal costs of defending civil proceedings (other than proceedings
in public school and higher education systems, you are                              concerning civil rights) brought against you in the course of your work as an educator
frequently exposed to situations that may give rise to legal                        and up to a $1 million limit in damages assessed against you as a result of such
actions which can involve your personal liability. If a student                     proceedings. The policy provides (up to a $300,000 limit) defense, settlements or
or a student’s parent files suit against you, the EEL Program                       judgements and other supplementary payments for proceedings concerning civil rights.
will provide you with insurance protection for most cases. The                      Coverage is subject to a $3 million occurrence limit regardless of the number of members
program also reimburses you for damage to your personal                             involved in the occurrence.
property in assault-related incidences.
                                                                                    Attorney Fees for the Defense of Criminal Proceedings
What is an “occurrence” policy?
                                                                                    Reimbursement for attorney fees and other legal costs up to $35,000 is available if you
The EEL Program policy covers claims arising out of your                            are charged with violating a criminal statute in the course of your employment as an
covered acts which occur during the contract period, no                             educator and you are exonerated from the charges.
matter when the claim is later made. Claims arising out of your
                                                                                    Bail Bond
covered acts which occurred prior to September 1, 2020 would
be covered by that prior year’s “occurrence” policy.                                Reimbursement up to $1,000 of bail bond premiums if you must post a bond as the
                                                                                    result of an occurrence arising out of your employment as an educator. (The insurance
How do I obtain coverage?
                                                                                    company is not obligated to furnish the bond.)
If you are an NEA active, education support, life, student,
                                                                                    Assault-Related Personal Property Benefit
substitute or retired member who is employed by an education
unit, you are automatically covered by the EEL Program.                             Payment of up to $500 for damage to personal property when caused by an assault upon
                                                                                    you in the course of your employment. (Vehicles and school property are excluded.)
How do I make a claim for benefits?
If you are involved in any situation that you believe is covered
by the EEL Program notify your UniServ Director. The UniServ
Director will contact ISEA’s EEL Program Coordinator. The
coordinator will confirm your eligibility and forward your claim
to representatives of the Nautilus Insurance Company for
handling.

Questions?
                   If you would like to obtain a copy of the NEA/
                   ISEA EEL Certificate of Insurance or have any
                   questions about the program, please contact
                   Alana Anderson at Alana.Anderson@isea.org at
                   the ISEA headquarters at 515-471-8000.
                   The information contained herein is general
                   description of coverage under the EEL Program
                   and is not a statement of contract. All coverages
                   are subject to the exclusions and conditions.

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Legal Services
About the NEA Attorney Referral                                                      What is covered?
Program                                                                              The NEA has identified five core areas of personal legal service for coverage under
                                                                                     the NEA Attorney Program.
As an ISEA member, you can count on us for help in employment-related matters,
but did you know we can also provide help with several personal legal problems?                        Wills and Estates

Through the National Education Association (NEA) Attorney Referral Program,                            Assistance with will preparation, estate planning and legal
eligible members are entitled to two separate, 30-minute consultation sessions                         assistance if you are named the executor or administrator of an
free of charge during each membership year from September 1 to August 31.                              estate or legal counsel in guardianship proceedings.
During these sessions, you may discuss any of the covered matters listed below.                        Real Estate
If you need additional legal help, the program may let you get that help at rates
                                                                                                       Purchase or sale of residential property, disputes with landlords,
below participating attorneys’ usual fees.
                                                                                                       property line controversies and problems with zoning laws or
The Attorney Referral Program is open to all ISEA members, their spouses and                           land-use regulations.
dependent children.
                                                                                                       Domestic Relations
The NEA is committed to making sure only qualified and competent attorneys
                                                                                                       Proceedings for annulment, divorces, separation, alimony,
participate in the NEA Attorney Referral Program. Before any attorneys can
                                                                                                       custody, child support, guardianship, adoption, paternity or name
participate in the program, they must first be approved by both the NEA and the
                                                                                                       changes.
ISEA. They must also agree to provide service to members at convenient times,
including times outside the normal working day.                                                        Consumer Protection
ISEA members must discuss the fees with the participating attorneys before                             Disputes with creditors or finance agencies and proceedings with
they render services so there is no misunderstanding about the payment for                             retailers concerning defective merchandise.
services. Participating attorneys must be willing to accept payment by installment                     Traffic Violations
payment plan or by credit card.
                                                                                                       Charges of operating under the influence, reckless driving
                                                                                                       or other offenses involving the potential loss of license, a jail
How to use the program                                                                                 sentence or financial liability in excess of $50.

                   Contact one of our participating attorneys directly. Identify
                   yourself as an NEA/ISEA member taking part in the NEA             What isn’t covered?
                   Attorney Referral Program for your free consultation and to
                   investigate your need for additional legal services.                                Some examples of problems not covered under the discount
                   Although each participating attorney has agreed to provide                          include business dealings, bankruptcies, preparation in defense
                   two separate 30-minute consultation sessions, you should                            in Internal Revenue Service income tax matters and defense of
                   discuss with the attorney the fees you will be charged before                       criminal violations other than the traffic violations covered by the
                   any consultation session begins. That will help you avoid any                       program.
                   misunderstandings.                                                                  Participating attorneys are not permitted to represent a member
                                                                                                       in any matter in which the adverse party is the NEA, and NEA
                                                                                                       affiliate or another NEA member – except in separation or divorce
Questions?                                                                                             proceedings.
                                                                                                       Court costs, filing and service fees and attorney out-of-pocket
If you would like further information or if you know of any attorneys who would                        expenses are not ordinarily discounted. If you obtain your own
like to participate in the NEA Attorney Referral Program, please contact your                          attorney, you won’t receive the discount rate, even if that attorney
UniServ Unit office or email Alana Anderson at Alana.Anderson@isea.org at the                          later becomes a participant in the NEA Attorney Referral Program.
ISEA headquarters or call 515-471-8000.

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1. Herrick, Ary, Cook, Cook, Cook & Cook
   209 West Willow St.
   P.O. Box 209
                                           6. Stuart Tinley Law Firm, LLP             NORTHEAST                                   17. Robert Tappa
                                              310 W. Kanesville Blvd                                                                  *licensed in both IA and IL
   Cherokee, IA 51012                                                                 11. Paul W. Demro
                                              P.O. Box 398                                                                            Spector, Tappa & Nathan
   712-225-5175                                                                           P.O. Box 842
                                              Council Bluffs, IA 51502                                                                100 17th St., Suite 400
   info@cooklawcherokee.com                                                               Cedar Falls, IA 50613
                                              (712) 322-4033                                                                          Rock Island, IL 61201
2. Smith & McElwain Law Office                rml@stuarttinley.com                        (319) 277-4102                              (309) 794-1476
   505 5th St., Suite 530                                                                 bengel@cedarvalleylaw.com
                                           7. David L. Wiederstein                                                                18. O’Brien & Marquard, PLC
   P.O. Box 1194                                                                      12. Matthew F. Berry
                                              520 Chestnut St.                                                                        Kelsey A. W. Marquard
   Sioux City, IA 51102                                                                   P.O. Box 187
                                              Atlantic, IA 50022                                                                      2322 Kimberly Rd., Suite 140S
   712-255-8094                                                                           Clear Lake, IA 50428
                                              (712) 243-5406                                                                          Davenport, IA 52807
   smitmcel@aol.com                                                                       (641) 357-7296
                                              lawyers@southwestiowalaw.com                                                            563-355-6060
3. Sandy Law Firm, P.C.                                                                   berrylaw@cltel.net                          kawm@emprights.com
   304 18th St.                            CENTRAL                                    13. Drake Law Firm, PC
   P.O. Box 445
                                           8. Davis, Brown Law Firm                       *does not practice family law           SOUTHEAST
   Spirit Lake, IA 51360                                                                  300 Main St., Suite 323
                                              215 10th St., Suite 1300                                                            19. Johnson & Skewes
   712-336-5588                                                                           Dubuque, IA 52001
                                              Des Moines, IA 50309                                                                    516 7th St.
   erica@sandylawpractice.com                                                             (563) 582-2000
                                              (515) 288-2500                                                                          P.O. Box 405
4. E. James Rosendahl                         info@davisbrownlaw.com                  14. Timothy Lapointe                            Ft. Madison, IA 52627
   Forsyth Law Office                                                                     23 Third St. NW                             (319) 372-2532
                                           9. James L. Sayre, P.C.
   121 North 6th Street                                                                   Mason City, IA 50401                        tom.skewes@johnsonandskewes.com
                                              13375 University Ave. Suite 101
   Esterville, IA 51334                                                                   (641) 424-4333                              greg.johnson@johnsonandskewes.com
                                              Clive, IA 50325
   712-362-2637                                                                           lapointelaw@timlapointelaw.com
                                              515-457-7086                                                                        20. Robert N. Johnson III Law Offices
   James.Rosendahl@forsythlawiowa.com
                                              jimsr@sayrepc.com                       15. Yunek Law Firm PLC                          627 Ave. G, Suite 2
                                                                                                                                      Ft. Madison, IA 52627
SOUTHWEST                                  10. Kreamer Law Firm, P.C.                     10 N. Washington Ave, Suite 204
                                                                                          Mason City, IA 50401                        (319) 372-3773
                                               7155 Lake Dr., Suite 200
5. J. Joseph Narmi                                                                        (641) 424-1933                              amber@rjohnsonlawoffice.com
                                               West Des Moines, IA 50266
   Narmi Law
                                               (515) 727-0900                         16. Klinkenborg, Hansmann & Petersen        21. Weijing Wu
   535 West Broadway, Suite 202
                                                julie@kreamerlaw.com                      1201 Highway 57                             Hayek, Moreland, Smith & Bergus, LLP
   Council Bluffs, IA 51503
                                                                                          Parkersburg, IA 50665                       120 East Washington St.
   (712) 323-8000
                                                                                          (319) 346-1133                              Iowa City, IA 52240
   JNarmi@iabar.org
                                                                                          khplaw@qwestoflce.net                       (319) 337-9606

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