• New MESSA Insurance program that saves members $1000 $3000/yr
• Duty Free lunch or $27/hr payment for working during lunch
• $1000 in off-scheduled payments for each BEA member in the 2011-2013 contract
• $350,000 Merit Pay program for all effective teachers
• Adequate Prep Time to be the best teachers for your students
• $1 million Liability Insurance (if sued on the job)
• Supplemental Pay for after school, coaching, and extra duties beyond the school day

• $10,000/yr increase in salary for obtaining a Master’s Degree in your education field
• Days By Arrangement (Take a vacation day when you need it)
• $1600 xtra pay for working 25 years in BPS
• 9 Sick days, 3 Personal Business days, and 2 Religious days each year
• $27/hr for PD meetings during your prep time
• MEA Legal Representation on reprimands, evaluations, and grievances
• School Calendar with holidays breaks, snow days, compensation days, and record days
• Paid maternity Leave (with sick days) and Leaves of Absence to care for your children

MEA President, Steve Cook, discusses the substantial loss of benefits for those who may choose to become non-members.