Lima Education Association Who We Are
We are the teachers, counselors, nurses, and therapists of the Lima City Schools. We established this association to ensure that school faculty are represented in a united manner and that they receive fair wages, working conditions, and treatment. In addition to faculty rights, we advocate for the enhancement of student learning for all students. The LEA is dedicated to advancing the cause of public education and collaborates with the Ohio Education Association and the NEA.
How We Represent You
- Addressing general concerns with the administration
- Representing individuals in disciplinary meetings
- Ensure the contract language is being followed
- Send representatives to district committees to ensure our voice is heard
- Stay up to date on legislative concerns to public education and public employees
- Send representatives to the OEA, NEA, and NWOEA Representative Assemblies
- Showing appreciation for our members and the excellent work they do
Local Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Members | 268 |
| Service Region | Region 3 |
| State District | NWOEA |
| UniServ Office | AlWyDin |
| Labor Relations Consultant | April Mild |
| County | Allen |
Current Leadership
Board of Directors
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| President | Paulette Boes – South Sci-Tech |
| Vice President | Tom Ellenwood – Lima Senior |
| Secretary | Jessica Jacobs – South Sci-Tech |
| Treasurer | Lyn Sellati – South Alternative |
| Treasurer-Elect | VACANT |
| Membership Chair | VACANT |
| Elementary Representative | Meghan McKinney – Heritage |
| Elementary Representative | Jessica Hall – Heritage |
| Intermediate Representative | Joseph MacBeen – North/West |
| Intermediate Representative | Tawnie Keen – West |
| Secondary Representative | John Sunderhaus – Lima Senior |
| Secondary Representative | VACANT |
Building Representatives
| School | Representative |
|---|---|
| Lima Senior | Bruce Rellinger |
| West Middle | Open |
| North Middle | Denise Kruse |
| Liberty Arts Magnet | Open |
| South Sci & Tech/Alt School | Open |
| Freedom | Kristen Stager |
| Heritage | John Engberg |
| Independence | Joyce Utendorf |
| Unity | Erin Carver |