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| Policy makers: national, state and Jeffco
All public schools are governed by citizens elected at many levels of government: national state and local. Together they determine funding, pass laws, and develop policies, which impact our schools. It is a highly political and politicized process. In our democratic society, all citizens are encouraged to exercise their Constitutional rights of free speech and assembly to impact the political process. Because JCEA believes that every educational decision is ultimately a political decision, we encourage member participation in the political process. We also seek to inform the voting public by making "recommendations" on candidates and issues we believe "measure up" in support of public schools and our organizational values. This is done through our bipartisan political action committee, JCEA-PAC. This program is supported by voluntary member contributions. No members dues dollars are ever used for partisan political activity. A similar process is also used by both CEA and NEA in making recommendations in state and national elections. You can read the Association's "measure up" issues by clicking here!
Please note: Election laws do not allow the Association to post our list of "recommended" candidates and issues on this "public" website. Members may get that information by visiting the "policy makers" page on our member-only site. We also publish that information in the Insight and through direct mail to our members. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. I Decide — '08 Election:
Public education in Jefferson County has a strong advocate in the Jeffco Schools Legislative Forum. Perhaps the only school district group of its kind in the nation, its members track proposed legislation and lobby state legislators from Jefferson County. It has a steering committee that meets weekly in a roundtable format to discuss pending legislation. Each group presents its position (support, oppose or monitor), and together the members try to reach consensus. The forum's liaison teams then meet several times with their assigned state legislators from Jefferson County during the legislative session to discuss and advocate for consensus positions. To find out the Forum's position on current legislation, click here!
CEA's 2008 Legislative Agenda The "CEA Capitol Connection" is a terrific, free member-only list-serve program providing automatic email updates on what's happening with public education at the Capitol. To join simply email with the following:
You will get an email confirmation. Please disregard any other messages from Lyris as its software doesn't recognize your name and local association, but we must have that information to confirm your membership and approve your subscription. In a few days you will receive a "Welcome" message and your weekly updates.
Colorado State Representatives representing Jeffco:
JCEA's Great Pumpkin Rally: A JCEA traditions!
These rallies are a powerful example of how Jeffco teachers work to promote pro-public education candidates and ballot issues. It's an example of what we can do by working together for a cause we believe in. It's about the Power of Us! Our Great Pumpkin is CEA staff member Joan Holden. On February 23, 2003, 'The People Spoke' On February 23, 2003, CEA hosted a rally in support of full funding for Colorado's public schools and Amendment 23, a constitutional amendment that sets annual school funding at a rate of the cost-of-living plus one percent for the next ten years. Colorado voters approved the amendment to make up for a decade ofuunderfunded, recognizing the state ranked 45th in education funding. Leaders of the state legislature indicated they did not agree with this constitutional mandate and were hesitant to fully fund the public schools. For more information about Amendment 23 and the rally, click here |
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Jeffco Schools Legislative Forum:
Great Education Colorado (formerly called Colorado Protectors of Public Schools), is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization of public school supporters, which advocates for adequate funding for K-12 education in Colorado. The organization's main focus is on informing public school supporters about critical issues in school funding through its web-site, newsletters, and events. Great Education Colorado, launched in 2005, also works with its supporters to empower them to be vocal advocates for Colorado's public schools. Phone: (303) 722-5901. For more information 
: Each year CEA adopts a "Legislative Agenda" that directs Association activities in the Colorado legislature. You can download a copy of that agenda by 
Colorado State Senators representing Jeffco:
It's a great polticial tradition! During election years--usually on a beautiful Saturday October morning--hundreds of JCEA campaign volunteers rally and walk precincts for Association recommended candidates and ballot issues.
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