Mississippi Bend Professional Staff Organization - PSO

05/01/2025

Hello, PSO!
Tomorrow, May 1, is an international day of recognition for labor and a national day of action. Feel free to Wear Red For Ed ❤️
Also, should you choose, there are several places holding "Walk Ins" tomorrow before school to show support and solidarity for educators. Follow this link to find a location near you:

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with The National Education Association.

01/23/2025

ISEA endorses Mike Zimmer for Iowa Senate in the special election to be held 1/28/25.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DEVzk21zn/

I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for receiving ISEA's endorsement.

Election Day is a week away, and we have an opportunity to have a pro-public education voice representing Senate District 35 in the Iowa Senate!

01/04/2025

Recording of the 12/9/2024 AEA Task Force meeting:

Area Education Agency Task Force Meeting – 12/09/2024

01/01/2025

We wish all our members the very best for 2025!

10/23/2024

Thank you to all of those that voted “YES.” Your support is appreciated. Collective bargaining benefits the schools and students we serve and your voice at the table is vital to their success. We are stronger together! If you are not yet a member, join us today so your voice can be heard. Thank you again for supporting Mississippi Bend PSO!

09/02/2024

We hope you all enjoy today with your friends and family!

06/30/2024

This summer, Iowa's nine Area Education Agencies must make big changes to comply with new state mandates

04/25/2024

The news shared today wasn't a win, but it also wasn't a loss. We're going to make it through this by staying strong, staying smart, and staying together. - Rebecca

02/14/2024

The amended Iowa Senate bill that was made public today.
A quick read reveals (1) there are still inaccuracies, (2) most of the authority would still rest with the state Director of Education, (3) the biggest change is pushing back the timeline for the bill to take effect in July 2025.

Read and judge for yourself. Please continue to reach out to legislators about your concerns over this bill following the guidance of the agency and ISEA.

Bill Text (2024-01-31) A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the number of area education agencies in this state, the duties and powers of area education agencies, area education agency boards of directors, the department of administrative services, the d