Bow Education Association

We are the professional organization for the teachers in the Bow School District. We are made up of the teachers, nurses, and guidance counselors who take care of your children.  Over 80% of all the professionals in our district belong to this organization and we have represented the teachers of this district since the early 1980's.  We are proud of our history, our teachers, and our role in the development of the Bow School System.

 

 Year-at-a-glance

 

Our by-laws state the following:

The purposes of the Bow Education Association (NEA, NEA-NH, BEA) shall be:

1.      to work for the welfare of school children, the advancement of education and the improvement of the instructional opportunities for all;

2.     to develop and promote the professional interests and concerns of the members;

3.     to promote professional attitudes and ethical conduct among teachers;

4.     to encourage teachers to exercise their rights and privileges as citizens and to provide leadership in civil affairs;

5.     to represent its members in their relations with their employer;

6.     to enable members to speak with a common voice on matters pertaining to the teaching profession and to present their individual and common interests before the Bow School Board and other legal authorities; and

7.     to hold property and funds for the attainment of NEA, NEA-NH, BEA purposes.

How this translates:

• we represent teachers in negotiating for a collective bargaining agreement and support them when they need help or have questions concerning the agreement
• we run a yearly blood drive, collect for a community holiday basket, give scholarships to college-bound seniors, celebrate Read Across America and American Education Week, and sponsor professional workshops, such as the "I can do it" classroom managment program for new teachers
• we make sure our members have the information they need to be productive and valuable members of the Bow Community.