Colorado Education Association

“The executive committee shall be composed of the president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, all colorado nea directors, and the executive director, who will serve in an ex-officio capacity. The executive committee shall act as an advisory body to the board of directors with limited authority unless specifically directed by the board to do otherwise.”

“There are four classes of membership in the organization: active, student, retired, reserve, and community ally.”

“The right to nominate, vote, and hold elective office or appointive position is limited to active and retired members.”

“Members have the right to vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the membership, to vote for representative to the annual delegate assembly, to vote on any proposed change in the articles of incorporation, and to hold office.”

“A copy of form 990 is prepared by the organization's public accounting firm based on the information provided by management. The draft of the return is reviewed by the organization's president, vice-president and management. Any changes to the filing are incorporated into the return before filing with the irs. A copy of the final draft is made available to all board members before filing with the irs.”

“Cea does an annual training on conflict of interest with the board of directors at the beginning of each year and asks for disclosure of any conflicts. If a conflict is disclosed, a three-member neutral panel deliberates and decides if a conflict exists. All deliberation and decisions are documented in their meeting minutes. If a conflict is found, the interested person is required to abstain from voting on the matter.”

“The executive director is hired by the board and the compensation package is determined and approved by the executive committee and documented in the meeting minutes. Comparative data is gathered from other state associations similar to our membership size. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The organization will provide the copy of form 990, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements upon request.”

“Change in other postretirement plan benefits -39,770.”

“The process for oversight and selection of an independent accountant has not changed from the prior year.”