Collective Bargaining – Patty Levingston (2028)
The Collective Bargaining and Member Advocacy Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the OEA Board of Directors and other appropriate entities, the creation of OEA strategies that ensure the
planning, implementation and assessment of a collective bargaining, contract enforcement and member
protection and advocacy program that meets the needs of local affiliates.
Human and Civil Rights – Rob Fetters (2026)
The Human and Civil Rights Committee shall be responsible for identifying current issues and trends
impacting the human and civil rights of students and members and recommending to the OEA Board of
Directors and other appropriate entities the creation of OEA strategies to promote social justice and
diversity within the Association and in the larger community.
Local Development & Training – Denise Jeffrey (2028)
The Local Development and Training Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the OEA Board of Directors and other appropriate entities, the creation of OEA strategies that ensure the planning,implementation and regular assessment of a Statewide local development and training program that meets the needs of and strengthens local affiliates.
Organizing Strategy – Shelly Barton (2028)
The Organizing Strategy Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the OEA Board of Directors and other appropriate entities, the creation of OEA strategies that ensure the planning, implementation and regular assessment of an internal and external organizing program that meets the needs of local affiliates and supports their development.
Professional Efficacy – Sherri Reese Vaught (2027)
The Professional Efficacy Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the OEA Board of
Directors and other appropriate entities, the creation of OEA strategies that ensure the planning,
implementation and regular assessment of a professional development program that assists local
affiliates to address professional development issues, promotes the OEA’s legislative agenda and meets
the needs of locals and supports the professional growth of members.
Convention Planning – Matt Clark (2027)
The Convention Planning Committee shall be responsible for planning OEA Representative Assemblies.
Subcommittees of this Committee are responsible for examining the credentials of all delegates;
recommending to the Assembly, for approval, the seating of all eligible delegates; conducting the
elections of the Representative Assembly; proposing the Standing Rules of the Representative Assembly.
The senior committee member from each District shall serve as chairperson of the Nominating
Committee(s) for the units in the respective District.
Resolutions – Pamela Lawless (2028)
The Resolutions Committee shall develop the OEA resolutions and platform for recommendation to the
Spring session of the Representative Assembly. Resolutions proposed by members shall be reviewed by
the Committee, which may reject them or refer them to the Representative Assembly for action.
Legislative – Sherri Bean (2028)
The Legislative Committee shall screen, evaluate, and recommend legislative proposals for the annual
session of the Fall Representative Assembly and shall be responsible for recommending to the OEA Board of Directors and other appropriate entities the creation of OEA strategies for lobbying and political action in order to implement the legislative priorities, goals and policies as adopted by the Representative Assembly.
Screening Committee – Sherri Bean (virtue of office)
The screening committee will meet in person or virtually to conduct screenings on applicants to positions to the OEA and/or NEA.
OEA Retired – Becky Radell (2028)
Women’s Caucus – Judy Novak
Doris L Allen Minority Caucus – Vacant
ONE (Ohio’s New Educators) – Sarah Beck
Web Site Report – Becky Cashell
Wellness Cadre – Jillian Kaufman