MEA Elections

DEADLINE: 11:59 pm on June 12, 2026

The following vacancy exists on the MEA Board of Directors for a one year term (until July 14, 2027). This position will be appointed and seated by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors at a virtual meeting to be held on June 22, 2026.

• Board District B

Interested candidates should complete the Notice of Intent by 11:59 pm on June 12, 2026.  If there is more than one candidate, interviews will be conducted by the Board of Directors on June 22, 2026. The appointed Board of Director will be expected to attend the joint Board/Staff Meeting and Board Retreat from July 20 – July 23.

The Board of Directors duties include:

• General interest of the Association
• Carry into effect all orders and resolutions of the Association not otherwise provided for
• Appoint and fix the salary of a full-time Executive Director
• Provide input to the preparation of the Association budget
• Manage the business and property affairs of this Association.
• Charter governance affiliates: censure, suspend, or expel a governance affiliate pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board; communicate with and report to their constituency policies and actions of the Board of Directors
• Decide questions arising as to the interpretation of the provisions of this Constitution, Bylaws, and Standing Rules
• Attend meetings and the annual Board of Directors Retreat, UniServ district-wide and Governance meetings within their district, MEA-sponsored conferences, the MEA Representative Assembly, and national governance meetings and training sessions as approved by the MEA President
• Act as liaison to or serve on various MEA and other committees as requested by the MEA President and shall attend meetings associated with those committees

Experience in Association leadership is recommended. All candidates should have flexible schedules for evening and weekend meetings and be available to travel occasionally on weekends and during the summer. Public speaking and meeting facilitation experience are highly recommended.

Interested candidates should complete the Notice of Intent and submit it by 11:59 pm on June 12, 2026.  If there is more than one candidate for each respective district, interviews will be conducted by the Board of Directors on June 22, 2026. The appointed Board of Director will be expected to attend the joint Board/Staff Meeting and Board Retreat from July 20 – July 23.