Governing Documents
Idaho Education Association members — as part of a democratic, grassroots-driven association — draft, debate and adopt positions on their union’s foundational principles, legislative priorities and organizational work prerogatives.
Each year, the elements of these foundational documents are debated and considered at IEA’s annual Delegate Assembly, the union’s primary legislative and policymaking body. Below you can find information about making proposals in any of these areas, as well as how to review these and the IEA’s other foundational governing documents.
As a member, you can submit proposals to influence your union’s posture, positions and practices in the following areas:
IEA Resolutions
Resolutions are the IEA’s “formal expressions of opinion, intent, belief, or position of the Association.” The IEA Resolutions Committee meets twice a year to review current resolutions make recommendations for revisions, deletions, and/or additions for consideration, debate and adoption at Delegate Assembly.
Legislative Guide
IEA’s Legislative Guide directs the union’s education policy work at the state level. The guide is structured around six principles ensuring excellence in public education: student achievement, professional development, school/community relations, new teacher support, professional advocacy, and adequate funding and compensation. Any IEA member may propose an amendment to the Legislative Guide, but must secure the sponsorship of a sitting delegate at IEA’s annual Delegate Assembly to put the proposal formally before the body.
New Business Items
New Business Items (or NBIs) address emerging concerns, opportunities for improvement, or new projects that require the union’s attention. NBIs should aim to enhance the union’s operations, advocate for members’ interests or help the union adapt to changing circumstances. Any member may propose an NBI, but must secure the support of 25 other IEA members (with signatures). Locals, region councils or the IEA Board of Directors can also propose NBIs. Each proposal is debated and voted on at Delegate Assembly.
Review Your Union’s Governing Documents
As an IEA member, you have the right and opportunity to review and understand your union’s foundational governing documents, which can be viewed at NEA360.org, the union’s online community for member collaboration.
By following the process below, you can join your union’s online member community and review present and past iterations of these governing documents:
- Constitution and Bylaws
- Board Policies
- Resolutions
- Legislative Guide
- New Business Items
Follow this easy three-step process to join the Idaho Education Association Member group on NEA360.org:
Join edCommunities
Visit myNEA360.org and follow the prompts to sign up.
Join IEA's Member Group
Click on the ‘Groups’ tab along the top of the page and search for the ‘Idaho Education Association Members’ group.
Click ‘Request to Join.’
Await Confirmation
Once your status as a union member is confirmed, your request will be approved as soon as possible and you will be notified.