QACEA 2026 Bargaining Survey – Maryland State Education Association

Name *

First

Last

Email *

This verifies that you are a real person and cuts down on double entries.

Job Title

Work Site *

Comment or Message

QACEA Member *

*Only QACEA members can serve on the Bargaining Team, and vote on the Negotiated Agreement.

The Maryland State Education Association has Outlined several ESP Priorities in its ESP Bill of Rights. QACEA wants to know which priorities are most important to you! QACEA would like you to know that we will continue to work on salaries. They will be an ongoing concern.

In addition to a step, what is the minimum salary increase you are willing to accept. *

2%
4%
6%
Other

Other Amount

2. What is the most important issue to you, that should be addressed in contract negotiations this year?

3. How many years, including this year, have you been working in this district?

4. When do you plan to retire?

5. Do you live in the Queen Anne’s County District? *

Yes
No

6. Do you supplement your income with any other job outside of your contracted support staff work (including extended year, but excluding stipends)? *

Yes
No

7. Can you afford to pay for insurance offered though the school system? *

Yes
No

8. Do you have a manageable workload at your current work site/position? *

Yes
No

9. Do you hold more than one position at your job? *

Yes
No

10. Do you feel that you are working in a safe and healthy working environment? *

Yes
No

colleagues Do

11. Do you think the county offers you opportunities for career advancements? *

Yes
No

12. Do you think you have job security in your current position? *

Yes
No

13. Do you feel students are disciplined appropriately? *

Yes
No

14. Have you or someone you work with been attacked by a student with or without behavior issues? *

Yes
No

15. Do you have parents, children, foster kids etc. living in your home? *

Yes
No

16. Are you supporting/paying for yourself or someone else to get through college? *

Yes
No

17. Do you or have you had public assistance while you have been working for QACPS? *

Yes
No

18. What is your current long-term plans as a school system employee? *

Planning to stay in my position long term.
Pursing an internal school system transfer for more money.
If another job outside the school system came along that paid more, I would leave.
Actively looking to leave school system employment.

19. The ability to negotiate a better salary, benefits, and working conditions depends on the ability of QACEA to persuade and pressure the Board of Education and other public officials. Which of the following activities have you done in the past and what are you willing to do this year to support QACEA’s bargaining efforts? Mark all that apply. *

Attend a BOE or County budget hearing
Wear a specific color, button, or t-shirt as an expression of solidarity
Attend a bargaining session as a silent observer
Sign a petition
Speak at public hearing, events or bargaining sessions
Join a contract action team
Participate in demonstrations or other public actions in support
Participate in a job action
Attend a lobby night

20. One way we can win a good contract is to organize support from the community. The most effective way is to contact people and organizations you and your colleagues already know. *

List any community groups or organizations in which you or your family members are active (such as churches, PTAs, political advocacy groups, service organizations, etc.). Add your role as well (volunteer, members, officer, etc.)
Do you know any other community members who would be a good contact?
If needed, would you be willing to contact community members you have listed to explain our priorities and ask for support?

21. Are you interested in being on the Bargaining Team (at the table with management-mostly afternoons)? *

Yes, I am interested.
Not interested at this time.

22. Are you interested in being on the Bargaining Committee (QACEA members only-Creating and reviewing proposals-varied times with zoom options to participate)? *

Yes, I am interested.
Not interested at this time.