Rochester Education Association
2778 Commerce Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507)288-5409

President's Update 
​September 25
September 11

Did you know that you can vote early for the referendum on the ballot on November 7th? Be like these REA members and go to the Olmsted County Office. 

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Vision Statement
Empowering REA members to teach with Dignity, Purpose, and Pride.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to be a strong, dynamic, professional association that supports its
members in leading the pursuit of educational excellence.
Core Values
Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Leadership, Openness, Respect for Individuals

Downloadable Forms

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Frequently Asked Questions 
Who do I contact to become a member of REA?
- Please contact either Vince Wagner, our REA President, or Leah Ol, our membership chair. You may click on their names above to send an email.

How do I notify REA of a name or address change?
- Click on the "Name or Address Change" link on the left side of the screen under the Downloadable Forms heading

Where can I find a copy of the REA contract?
- Click on the "Contract and Negotiations" drop down menu under the REA heading at the top of the page. You will also find the Negotiations minutes on that page as well.

New to Rochester Public Schools?  Check out the slideshow below to learn about REA. 

ANegotiations Update 
March 28, 2023 
​April 24, 2023
May 8, 2023
May 22, 2023
​June 5, 2023 
June 23. 2023
July 14, 2023
July 28, 2023 
​August 11, 2023
​August 21, 2023
September 14, 2023
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​Upcoming Meeting Dates:
August 11 
​August 21
September 14

2023 Legislative Lobby Days

Thanks the the REA members that took the time to lobby all of our local legislators in St. Paul this year. 

Professional Development
PD/Relicensing Information and Links

Interested in an Education Minnesota Foundation Grant? Check out this video. 

Treasurer's Corner

REA Member Scholarships
These are available for the children of REA members who are within their first two years of pursuing a post-high school education.

Applications are due by the end of Spring Break - Fri, April 7th 

2023 form (Microsoft Word)
2023 form (PDF)

AFT Scholarships

Updated for 2023 
​AFT offers an $8000 Scholarship for dependents of members and $1000 grants to members themselves to pursue their own educational goals.

For more information and eligibility requirements, click HERE

AFL/CIO Scholarships

The AFL/CIO also offers a host of different scholarships, click HERE to take a look.
#5. How does joining the union benefit me as a member?
- Please look under the REA tab at the top to view the member benefits page, or click HERE.

#6. Where do my dues go?
- Click on the icon below for a PowerPoint of your dues payments and how they are used. Any specific questions may be directed to the REA Treasurer.


#7. Who are my Education Minnesota Representatives?
- President: Denise Specht
- VP: Monica Byron  
- Treasurer / Secretary: Rodney Rowe
- Field Staff: Curt Rock 
- District M Representative: Michelle Bacon