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Jeremy Kunz

Mount Vernon,IA

Summary

Results-driven Labor Organizer of 20 years. Successful at optimizing membership recruitment in current and newly organized locals. Experienced in building positive relationships with community, members and district management. Proven bargainer and advocate for education, both as a teacher and board member. Successful in multiple local recertification elections and twice elected to the MVCSD school board. People-person with good listening skills who considers compromise a good aspect of any bargain. Dedicated to ISEA and the future of our organization and the future of education in Iowa.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

UniServ Director - Cedar Rapids Region

Iowa State Education Association
Cedar Rapids, IA
09.2007 - Current
  • Represented the ISEA as a staff liaison with the Area Education Agency and Strengthening Local Associations committees and councils.
  • Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
  • Assisted local unions with communications campaigns related to collective bargaining agreements.
  • Provided training for member recruitment, bargaining, and special education law interpretation.
  • Organized and facilitated meetings with local unions, school board members, administrators, and other stakeholders.
  • Mediated problem solving sessions between members and school districts regarding grievances or disputes.
  • Provided technical assistance to local unions regarding contract language interpretation or implementation.
  • Assisted members in need in regard to their contractual and legal rights. Assisted in resignations or transfer on request.

UniServ Director - Waterloo Region

Iowa State Education Association
Waterloo, IA
09.2004 - 09.2007
  • Worked with several districts in Northeast Iowa ranging in size.
  • Attended many training in regards to Mediation and Arbitration skills during first years of employment.
  • Worked on committee to implement and train members on the Iowa Teaching Standards when the legislature adopted the standards.

School Board Member

Mount Vernon Community School District
Mount Vernon, IA
11.2017 - Current
  • Consulted on negotiations between teachers' unions, support staff and administrators concerning salary increases and retaining/attracting staff.
  • Monitored budget allocations of the school district and worked with finance personnel to ensure funds were allocated appropriately.
  • Developed school district policies and procedures related to student safety, health, and wellness. Review policy changes from IASB.
  • Represented school board on Labor Management Committees specializing in Health Insurance and Staff Handbooks.

Special Education Teacher

Des Moines Public Schools, Smouse Elementary
Des Moines, IA
06.1999 - 06.2004
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - Strategist II

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05-1999

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
05-1996

Skills

  • Labor Relations and Organizing
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Budget Management
  • Membership Recruitment
  • Self-Directed
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Partnership Development
  • Human Resources Management

Affiliations

  • Archery Coach for Mount Vernon Archery Club
  • Avid fisherman
  • Competitive Boardgames enthusiast
  • Married to a career teacher of High School Spanish (Karry)
  • Former foster parent and Current adoptive father of 2 children (Emilee 17 and Jackson 15)

Accomplishments

  • 20 years of Service to the members of ISEA - I view this as my highest accomplishment
  • Mount Vernon School Board Vice-President 2021-2022
  • NEA UniServ Pre-Employment Program Graduate 2004

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

School Board Member

Mount Vernon Community School District
11.2017 - Current

UniServ Director - Cedar Rapids Region

Iowa State Education Association
09.2007 - Current

UniServ Director - Waterloo Region

Iowa State Education Association
09.2004 - 09.2007

Special Education Teacher

Des Moines Public Schools, Smouse Elementary
06.1999 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - Strategist II

University of Northern Iowa

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Des Moines Area Community College

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