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November 20, 2025

Third Thursdays & Solidarity Days - 2025-2026

Join us for the 2025-2026* Third Thursdays and Solidarity Days at Bella Terra Vineyards in Hunker, PA. 

Wear your local association t-shirt or a PSEA Southwestern Region t-shirt to Third Thursdays. Take a photo (individual or group) and email it to Michelle at mstonebraker@psea.org. (Please include the names of all participants in the photo.)  Look for your photo on this website.

The next Third Thursday/Solidarity Day is:

  • Thursday, November 20, 2025

Future dates:

  • Thursday, December 18, 2025
  • Thursday, January 15, 2026
  • Thursday, February 19, 2026
  • Thursday, March 19, 2026
  • Thursday, April 16, 2026

*Subject to change/cancellation due to meeting conflicts and/or inclement weather.  Check this website for the latest information.

Important ACSHIC Information

The Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium (ACSHIC) renewal has been updated for the 2025-2026 Plan Year.

Please click the links below where you can find some important information regarding the plan changes and updates.

October 20, 2025

Executive Committee Board Meeting

The PSEA-Southwestern Region Executive Committee announces their board meetings for the 2025-2026 school year.  

NOTE:  If you are unable to attend, please go through the registration process and check "Unable to Attend" from the participation-type list.

  • Monday, September 15, 2025
    • Committee reports were due by Friday, September 5, 2025.
    • Registration is closed. 

  • Monday, October 20, 2025
    • Committee reports were due by Friday, October 10, 2024.
    • Registration is closed.  Contact Michelle at mstonebraker@psea.org or 724-696-3100 to register.

  • Monday, December 8, 2025
    • Committee reports are due by Monday, December 1, 2025.
    • Deadline to register for this meeting will be Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
    • Registration is currently closed.

  • Monday, March 23, 2026
    • Committee reports are due by Friday, March 13, 2026.
    • Deadline to register for this meeting will be Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
    • Registration is currently closed.

  • Monday, May 11, 2026
    • Committee reports are due by Friday, May 1, 2026.
    • Deadline to register for this meeting will be Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
    • Registration is currently closed. 

Meetings will be held at Bella Terra Vineyard, 121 Sunny Lane, Hunker, PA 15639.  Online registration is required.  Dinner will start at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. promptly.

Committee reports should be emailed to Michelle Stonebraker (mstonebraker@psea.org) no later than the deadline date which is listed above. If you have no report, kindly send Michelle an email stating such.

 

November 07, 2025

Southwestern Region Fall 2025 House of Delegates

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

The Southwestern Region Fall 2025 House of Delegates Meeting will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025.  This meeting is in-person.  Credentials may be picked up starting at 7:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m.  Online registration is required.

Meeting Location:

Hollywood Casino at the Meadows
210 Racetrack Road
Washington, PA  15301

Lodging:

Hyatt Place Hollywood Casino & Racetrack
Pittsburgh South
212 Racetrack Road
Washington, PA  15301

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COMMITTEE CHAIRS/CO-CHAIRS:

  • Region Committee Chairs:  Your reports are due to Michelle Stonebraker (mstonebraker@psea.org) by close of business on Friday, October 24, 2025, for inclusion in the e-book.  If you have no report, kindly send an email to Michelle stating that you have no report to submit.
  • State Committee Chairs:  Your reports, which should include any approved minutes from your March 2025 through October 2025 meetings, are due to Michelle Stonebraker (mstonebraker@psea.org) by close of business on Friday, October 24, 2025, for inclusion in the e-book.

LODGING:  If you need lodging, please select that option when you register online.  The room cost for Friday, November 7, 2025, is $188.70 including taxes.  DO NOT CONTACT THE HOTEL FOR LODGING RESERVATIONS.  All rooms are on a first-come/first-serve basis.  

If you need to cancel your room, please contact Michelle Stonebraker (724-696-3100) on or before 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2025, or you will be charged the full room rate of $188.70.  Again, DO NOT CONTACT THE HOTEL.

Registration for this meeting closes at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025.  If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Stonebraker at the PSEA-Southwestern Region Office (724-696-3100 or mstonebraker@psea.org).

Three ways to register:

  1. Click here;
  2. Click in the "Register Here" box below; or
  3. Scan this QR Code:

November 06, 2025

Membership & Treasurers Workshops

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Local Officers are encouraged to register for the 2025-2026 PSEA Membership & Treasurers Workshops presented by PSEA Financial Management Staff.

These workshops provide valuable information to help Treasurers and Membership Contacts/Chairpersons successfully complete their duties.  All local officers are welcome to attend.

Topics include everything from basic responsibilities, essential forms, and important deadlines to more advanced topics such as budgeting, record keeping, and reporting requirements.

THE 2025-2026 WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD AS ONLINE WEBINARS VIA ZOOM.

Upcoming Webinars:

  • November 6, 2025
    4:00-5:30 p.m.

    TREASURERS WEBINAR SERIES - PART 2:  This workshop will cover materials relevant to Treasurers. Part 2 of the Treasurers Webinar series will focus on audits, taxation, and Federal and State reporting. You can still sign up for Part 2, even if you missed Part 1. All local officers welcome.

  • March 10, 2026
    4:00-5:30 p.m.

    TREASURERS WEBINAR SERIES - PART 3:  Training to help local Treasurers successfully complete their duties.  Part 3 of the Treasurers Webinar series will focus on budget development, fiscal policy, and strike loans. You can still sign up for Part 3, even if you missed 1 and 2. All local officers welcome.

Participants may register for Membership, Treasurers, or all workshops.

For additional information or to register, visit www.psea.org/mtw

or scan this QR-Code with your cell phone's camera:

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November 18, 2025

Southwestern ESP Division Meetings

The Southwestern Education Support Professionals (ESP) Division announces the following meeting dates and topics* for the 2025-2026 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):

  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025:  Worker's Compensation/FMLA
    • Registration is closed.  

  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025:  Knowing Your Healthcare System
    • Registration is open.  Click here to register.
    • View the flyer here or click in the "November 2025 Flyer" in the box below.

  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026:  Promoting Your Local Association/Community Involvement
    • Registration is currently closed.

  • Tuesday, April 7, 2026:  Personality Differences/Dealing with Difficult Members
    • Registration is currently closed.

All meetings will be held at Bella Terra Vineyards.  Online registration will open shortly.

*Meeting dates and topics subject to change.

January 10, 2026

Southwestern Region Pre-Retirement Webinar

Save-the-Date!

Details will be posted shortly.

February 10, 2026

Fayette County Education Association Meeting

The Fayette County Education Association announces their meetings for the 2025-2026 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):

  • Tuesday, September 9, 2025
  • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026
  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026

All meetings will be held at Piccolomini's.  Watch your email for registration information.

February 17, 2026

Westmoreland Education Council (WEC) Meeting

The Westmoreland Education Council (WEC) announces their meetings for the 2025-2026 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):

  • Tuesday, September 2, 2025
  • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
  • Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  • Tuesday, April 21, 2026

All meetings will be held at Bella Terra Vineyards.  Watch your email for registration information.

February 23, 2026

Washington County Education Association Meeting

The Washington County Education Association announces their meetings for the 2025-2026 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):

  • Monday, September 8, 2025
  • Monday, October 13, 2025
  • Monday, February 23, 2026
  • Monday, May 4, 2026

All meetings will be held at the Union Grill.  Watch your email for registration information.

March 19, 2026

Greene County Coordinated Bargaining Council Meetings

The Greene County Coordinated Bargaining Council announces their meetings for the 2025-2026 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):

  • Thursday, September 11, 2025
  • Thursday, October 16, 2025
  • Thursday, March 19, 2026
  • Thursday, April 30, 2026

All meetings will be held at Carmichaels Grange.  Watch your email for registration information.

March 27, 2026

Southwestern Region Spring 2026 House of Delegates

SAVE THE DATE!

The Southwestern Region Spring 2026 House of Delegates Meeting will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026. Details will be posted shortly.

March 28, 2026

Leadership Development Committee (LDC) Conference

COMING SOON!

The PSEA-Southwestern Region Development Committee (LDC) Conference will hold it's annual LDC Conference on Saturday, March 28, 2026.  Details will be posted shortly.

September 24, 2026

New Member Kickoff Event

SAVE THE DATE!

Join your PSEA Southwestern Region Governance and Staff at our New Member Kickoff.

  • Thursday, September 24, 2026
  • Social/Registration begins at 5:15 p.m.; Event begins at 5:45 p.m.

This event is for new Southwestern Region PSEA members (3 years or fewer).  

  • Meet other New Members!
  • Gather valuable information about your union!
  • Dinner included!
  • FREE!

Details will be posted soon!

Southwestern Region Officers

Southwestern Region Officers for the 2025-2027 term are:

President:  Missy Brant
Vice President:  Joe Steeves
Secretary:  Daneen Watson
Treasurer:  Christopher Huff

Southwestern ESP Division Officers

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Southwestern ESP Division Officers for the 2025-2028 term are:

President: Brian Tantlinger
Vice President:  Meranda Mullins
Secretary/Treasurer:  Brandon Tantlinger

Know Your Weingarten Rights

Region Directory

The online Southwestern Region Directory has been revised and is located at the top of this website in the "Region Information" block (login required).  This online Directory is revised throughout the school year as updates occur.

If you have updates, please contact the Southwestern Region Office at: SW-HunkerAssociates@psea.org

Member Spotlight

If you have an interesting story about a PSEA Southwestern Region Member, please contact Matt Edgell, Region Advocacy Coordinator, at the Southwestern Region (medgell@psea.org or 724-696-3100).

Local Leader Tools - Local Email Utility

Local Association Presidents:

The Local Email Utility, available to you and your designees, is a useful tool for you to quickly email all your members without the need to create and maintain a separate database of member email addresses.

Your access carried over on September 1 (as long as you remained president).  After September 1, your designees from the prior year were deleted and you need to log in to Local Leader Tools to set up your designee(s) for the current membership year.

If you have any questions about this tool, please contact PSEA-Financial Management at 800-944-7732.

Southwestern Region Resources

For Local Officers

Information for local leaders in the PSEA-Southwestern Region (login required). 

 

Executive Committee

Information for members of the PSEA-Southwestern Region Executive Committee (login required).  

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