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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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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
nonmembers, the annual subscription is $10.
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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.
ISEA Communiqué • isea.org September 2020 5
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
INSURANCE Financial Services
NEA Life Insurance Programs – NEA Members Insurance Trust As an MIT NEA Student Loan Forgiveness Navigator Powered by Savi Have
participating member we recognize that individuals may experience difficulty you seen a disruption to your income as a result of the COVID-19
paying premiums on time during this pandemic. While premiums should be crisis? You may be eligible for reduced student loan payments.
paid on time and as billed, we are willing to provide extensions, upon request. NEA Member Benefits and Savi have a free tool to help you file the
If a participating member expresses difficultly with paying premiums due to paperwork. Click here to get started.
COVID-19, there is a premium grace period available for up to 90 days. If you have
NEA Credit Card Program – Bank of America If you have
any questions about the grace period, please contact us and one of our Member
questions or need assistance with your Bank of America® credit card
Advocacy Center Representatives will assist you.
account, please visit bankofamerica.com or the Bank of America®
The NEA Members Insurance Trust is waiving premium for all participating Mobile App.
members who have been laid off as long as written documentation is provided.
First National Bank of Omaha Home Loan Program If you
Participating members will also have the option to reduce their coverage to lower
currently have a mortgage through our First National Bank of
their premiums. Coverage can be increased back to the original amount without
Omaha Home Mortgage Program and you have been impacted
going through the underwriting process again as long as it is done within 2 years
by COVID-19, your service provider, DMI, has a range of hardship
of the reduction of coverage. If you have any questions about the waiver, please
programs to help you with your payments. To request assistance,
contact us and one of our Member Advocacy Center Representatives will assist
visit loansolutioncenter.com or call 1-855-290-9359 (Mon-Fri 7:00
you.
am - 7:00pm CT).
NEA Income Protection Insurance Plan – American Fidelity Assurance
NEA Personal Loan – First National Bank of Omaha If you’ve
Company A member who had disability income insurance prior to being laid off
been directly impacted by the COVID-19 situation, please call us at
can reapply for the same level of coverage once they are re-employed (assuming
1-855-682-9377. As always, your financial wellness is important to
they qualify by salary). Members who are rehired by their former employer or
us and we may have financial relief options that can help or may be
hired by a new employer can reapply for the coverage without undergoing the
able to connect you to local services that can help you with other
underwriting process again. Members in need of assistance should call
basic needs.
1-800-637-4636.
NEA Student Loan Programs (Undergraduate, Graduate
NEA Auto & Home Insurance Program – California Casualty If you are a
& Parent) – College Ave. Any borrower who contacts us and
policyholder experiencing a financial hardship as a result of COVID-19, a California
has been financially impacted by the virus will be granted a
Casualty Customer Care representative will work with you to help based on
temporary repayment forbearance on their loan for up to 90 days.
your unique individual circumstance. California Casualty, the NEA Auto & Home
This is in accordance with our Natural Disaster Policy. As this is
Insurance Program provider, is helping members in several ways by:
an unprecedented situation and rapidly evolving landscape, we
• Adjusting mileage to reduce premiums temporarily for those who are currently will continue to monitor impacts to our customers and adjust as
driving less; average savings per policyholder are approaching 15% appropriate.
• Deferring 100% of premium payments for two months when a policyholder’s
NEA Savings Program – Discover Bank
income is affected with a “skip” payment option
• Covering insured vehicles when they are used for delivering meals, goods or As an NEA member, you can reach Discover Bank for assistance 24
educational materials for their “essential services” employer hours a day, seven days a week toll-free at 1-800-347-7032.
• Continuing to provide free Identity Defense services, which are even more
important while at greater risk with more online shopping
Investments
Members in need of assistance should call 1-800-877-7345 or visit
NEA Retirement Program – Security Benefit Security Benefit has
www.calcas.com/coronavirus to learn more about ways to save on premium
prepared a special web page, https://securitybenefit.com/cares-act,
and additional help that may be available.
that explains the details of the CARES Act and helps its retirement
NEA Pet Insurance Program – Pets Best plan customers make critical decisions. If you have questions, please
Pets Best is regulated by each State Department of Insurance, which includes call 1-800-632-8258.
following emergency notices for premium payments and cancellations. If Security Benefit is waiving certain fees on its NEA 403(b) Retirement
members have questions, or need additional assistance with policies, they can Program’s mutual fund custodial products until further notice.
contact Pets Best here: www.petsbest.com/forms/customer-care These transaction fee waivers apply to those requesting special
distributions and loans under the CARES Act.
ISEA Communiqué • isea.org September 2020 7
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
ISEA Communiqué • isea.org September 2020 9
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.
10 September 2020 isea.org • ISEA CommuniquéAwards 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.
ISEA Communiqué • isea.org September 2020 11Mr. 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.
12 September 2020 isea.org • ISEA Communiqué• 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
ISEA Communiqué • isea.org September 2020 13Educators 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.
14 September 2020 isea.org • ISEA CommuniquéLegal 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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