On February 2nd, 2023, the NCOEA Executive Committee passed a motion to create a special one-time grant to locals to reimburse up to $2 per member in their local in order to encourage member participation in the STRS Board of Directors election in April 2023. This grant may NOT be used for the following: any release time, office equipment or supplies, website or webmasters, alcoholic beverages, or stipends. Applicants will be informed of the status of their application by March 31st.