MONROE WOODBURY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO WORK FOR THE WELFARE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL; TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SUCH ETHICAL PRACTICES AND STANDARDS OF PREPARATION AND PARTICIPATION; TO UNIFY AND STRENGTHEN THE TEACHING PROFESSION AND TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN THE SALARIES, RETIREMENT, TENURE, PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS, AND OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT TEACHING AS A PROFESSION; TO ENABLE MEMBERS TO SPEAK WITH A COMMON VOICE ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION AND TO PRESENT THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND COMMON INTERESTS BEFORE THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGAL AUTHORITIES; TO HOLD FUNDS AND EMPLOY A STAFF, WHEN NEEDED, FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF THESE PURPOSES.