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SEA 2025 Executive Board Election Results & Vote Summary
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 SEA Executive Board election.
Your engagement and commitment to our union help ensure that we remain a strong and representative voice for all our members.
We are pleased to announce the official and final results of the election:
President
Mark Janick – 75 votes
Carl Casinghino – 47 votes
Elected: Mark Janick
Vice President
Samantha Schrager – 83 votes
Anthony Ferreira – 39 votes
Elected: Samantha Schrager
Treasurer
Heather Bergeron – 109 votes
Elected: Heather Bergeron
Vote Certification Signatures Ballot Counter 1: Michelle Killam
Ballot Counter 2: Shannon Picard
SEA Oversight Members: Carl Casinghino and Mark Janick
Date: Monday, May 19, 2025
Please join us in congratulating our newly elected Executive Board members! We look forward to the leadership, dedication, and collaboration they will bring to their roles in the year ahead.
On behalf of the SEA Election Co-Chairs, thank you once again for your participation and continued support.
Shannon and Michelle
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 SEA Executive Board election.
Your engagement and commitment to our union help ensure that we remain a strong and representative voice for all our members.
We are pleased to announce the official and final results of the election:
President
Mark Janick – 75 votes
Carl Casinghino – 47 votes
Elected: Mark Janick
Vice President
Samantha Schrager – 83 votes
Anthony Ferreira – 39 votes
Elected: Samantha Schrager
Treasurer
Heather Bergeron – 109 votes
Elected: Heather Bergeron
Vote Certification Signatures Ballot Counter 1: Michelle Killam
Ballot Counter 2: Shannon Picard
SEA Oversight Members: Carl Casinghino and Mark Janick
Date: Monday, May 19, 2025
Please join us in congratulating our newly elected Executive Board members! We look forward to the leadership, dedication, and collaboration they will bring to their roles in the year ahead.
On behalf of the SEA Election Co-Chairs, thank you once again for your participation and continued support.
Shannon and Michelle
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ICE Update
Click here for article, "What schools should know about ICE enforcement actions in schools".
CEA NEWS
Please read the attached documents:
Statement on Gov. Lamont's budget proposal.
Statement on Trump's expected executive order to abolish the US Dept. of Education.
Statement on Gov. Lamont's special education proposal.
Legal Bulletin about legal rights regarding newest Executive Orders.
Four Links to Channel 3's Panel on Teachers in CT (including Mark Janick)
1) Teacher Burnout: www.wfsb.com/2024/08/26/teacher-stress-burnout-all-time-high-heading-into-new-school-year/
2) Student Behavior: www.wfsb.com/2024/08/27/teacher-survey-reveals-rising-concerns-over-student-behavior-connecticut-schools/
3) Cell Phones: www.wfsb.com/video/2024/08/29/78-teachers-believe-districts-should-prohibit-cell-phone-use-during-class-time/
4) Students Stress: https://www.wfsb.com/2024/08/30/90-teachers-see-increase-stress-anxiety-students/
HUGE new DCF laws. Click here for the latest update.
Click here for CEA's 2024 Legislative Actions & Victories
Statement on Gov. Lamont's budget proposal.
Statement on Trump's expected executive order to abolish the US Dept. of Education.
Statement on Gov. Lamont's special education proposal.
Legal Bulletin about legal rights regarding newest Executive Orders.
Four Links to Channel 3's Panel on Teachers in CT (including Mark Janick)
1) Teacher Burnout: www.wfsb.com/2024/08/26/teacher-stress-burnout-all-time-high-heading-into-new-school-year/
2) Student Behavior: www.wfsb.com/2024/08/27/teacher-survey-reveals-rising-concerns-over-student-behavior-connecticut-schools/
3) Cell Phones: www.wfsb.com/video/2024/08/29/78-teachers-believe-districts-should-prohibit-cell-phone-use-during-class-time/
4) Students Stress: https://www.wfsb.com/2024/08/30/90-teachers-see-increase-stress-anxiety-students/
HUGE new DCF laws. Click here for the latest update.
Click here for CEA's 2024 Legislative Actions & Victories
TEACHER TIMES FOR 25/26 School YEar
School Times for teachers. This includes wraparound time.
Time before student day is not PREP and must be in class with students.
o HS: 7:15 - 2:25 (3:20 Tuesdays) MS: 7:10 – 2:20 (3:20 Tuesdays)
o MIS: 8:20 – 3:30 (4:30 Tuesdays) S: 8:20 – 3:30 (4:30 Tuesdays)
Time before student day is not PREP and must be in class with students.
o HS: 7:15 - 2:25 (3:20 Tuesdays) MS: 7:10 – 2:20 (3:20 Tuesdays)
o MIS: 8:20 – 3:30 (4:30 Tuesdays) S: 8:20 – 3:30 (4:30 Tuesdays)
NEA/CEA/SEA Dues for 2024/25
Membership Dues have been established for 2024-25
Click here to open the announcement from the Director of Finance.
Click here to open the announcement from the Director of Finance.
Health insurance benefit costs for 24/25 & 25/26
2024/25 Click here to view the Health Insurance benefit costs.
2025/26 Click here to view the Health Insurance benefit costs.
2025/26 Click here to view the Health Insurance benefit costs.
2025/2026, 2026/2027 District Calendars
Click Here to open the approved BoE District Calendar for 2025/2026 school year.
Click Here to open the approved BoE District Calendar for 2026/2027 school year.
Click Here to open the approved BoE District Calendar for 2026/2027 school year.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)
Click here for a Summary of Benefits
cea member renewal
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This link will allow for digital renewal for existing and new members.
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CEA TEACHER DISCOUNTS
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