Sarah Personally Pledges

To Operate:

· In a mode of leadership, involving state, district, and local
  leaders along with staff in the planning and executing of the
  activities of the VEA

· From a position of service rather than power

To Work for:

· Great public schools in EVERY community in Virginia

· A united “member driven” VEA

· A VEA that is respectful and responsive to members and 
  staff

· Collaborative partnerships with all stake holders (parents, 
  community organizations, businesses, philanthropical
  groups, etc.)

· Development of a long range plan to ensure consistency 
  and adequate services to all members

· A VEA that is “issue driven, party blind”

· A comprehensive plan for increasing and retaining  
  membership

· Advocating for the salaries of Virginia educators to that 
  equal to our per capita income rank

· Establishing VEA mentors in every district for all new
  members in their first three years

To Ensure:

· That we honor diversity within our association

· That the VEA operates in an ethical and transparent 
  manner in all activities

· That all voices, even dissenting voices, are included and
  treated with civility in decision making

· VEA offers professional development opportunities for all 
  educators that are relevant to their needs

· That VEA presents a positive and identifiable image to the
  public

· That VEA is a force on every college campus in Virginia

· VEA works collaboratively to properly utilize all the support
  that NEA has to offer

· That every staff member has the support and resources 
  needed to complete their jobs

· That every staff member is evaluated and held accountable 
  for performing their duties