Top Ten Association Wins!

Thanks to our bargaining efforts-Mapleton has the 3rd highest starting salary-$57K- and one of the highest ending salaries-$118K- in the Denver Metro Area!

Mapleton also has one of the most compressed salary schedules with equitable increases between steps and lanes. This means you can reach your highest potential salary faster!

MEA has a METS scholarship program. It is for members only to apply for scholarships up to $250 to attend a conference or continue their professional education. Last year we awarded 14 members a combined total of $3500. This year we have already awarded 5 scholarships to members for a combined total of $1145.

MEA has over 355 members-82% of the certified staff in Mapleton belongs to MEA. The current state average for education association membership is under 72%. Our members know that we have a seat at the table with our district Administration.

MEA is also one of only 55 out of the 215 local associations in Colorado recognized as a bargaining unit and has a negotiated agreement with the district. We are dedicated to protecting and preserving and expanding your rights.

MEA bargained and won a third trade day for certified staff to be able to attend community and building events around the district just last year. We also bargained and won a third workday for certified staff recently.

MEA has a robust communication system for members to access current information and keep updated on current events and issues around the district. We have a monthly newsletter and website (www.mapletonea.org) that has links to resources, minutes, and calendar of events.

MEA and district leadership were able to work collaboratively to pass a mill levy override in November 2022 that dedicated money to attract and retain staff, provide increased security to schools, and help replace 4 outdated schools in our district.

We have created 4 councils/teams that represent our membership and their interests! We have an Equity Council for Race and Culture; an LGBTQ+ Council and a Political Action Team that all meet regularly and have exciting opportunities for members to connect, advocate and support one another. MEA also has a Bargaining Support Team that consists of members from membership, the MEA Executive Board and MEA Councils. This team helps coordinate with MEA in surveying members about critical issues needing to be addressed, observing the negotiation meetings and process in person, and sharing updated information back out to members about the status and outcomes of negotiations and bargaining sessions. We are about empowering our members to be leaders in our association and our profession.

MEA values each member. Exec Board members conduct regular monthly meetings with Building ARs, attends building listening tours with members, sponsors social events for members to connect with one another and enjoy food and drinks, and sends regular snap surveys to ensure that members’ voices are heard and tangible solutions are brought to Central Administration and building administration so that teachers can teach and students can learn! Ask a Skyview Campus member about HVAC! Ask a Special Services Provider about the SpEd task force! Ask a Council member about how their goals become plans of action! Ask a building AR about how they are supported!