The Independence National Education Association (INEA) is the union that represents teachers, librarians, counselors, paraprofessionals, and others who work in the Independence School District. INEA was elected as the exclusive representative by a vote of the employees to negotiate on their behalf on matters such as salary, benefits, and working conditions. INEA is proud to serve the employees of the Independence School District.
Start off Right with Your Union... INEA!
INEA Leaders are looking forward to welcoming all new teachers at the ISD New Teacher Academy on August 10 - 12, 2026!
INEA will be providing a complimentary breakfast & lunch on August 11th as well as providing gift bags and chances to win select prizes to start your year off right!
INEA representatives will be available throughout NTA to answer your questions about joining the union!
Welcome to ISD and to INEA!
Jorjana Pohlman - INEA President
INEA Union Meetings are open to all INEA members. Union Building Representatives are expected to attend.
MEETING DETAILS: All meetings are held at the MNEA-KC Office located at 4224 S. Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64055 @ 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted:
August 18, 2026 - Union Rep Training - @ 4-6 pm
September 16, 2026
October 14, 2026
November 18, 2026
January 20, 2027
February 17, 2027
March 10, 2027
April 21, 2027
May 19, 2027
MEETING DETAILS: All meetings are held at the ISD Central Office located at 201 N. Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64050 @ 6:00 p.m.:
August 11, 2026
September 8, 2026
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
January 12, 2027
February 9, 2027
March 9, 2027
April 13, 2027
May 11, 2027
For additional information CLICK HERE
August 14, 2026 - INEA Start Strong Social Event
3 - 5 pm @ Summit Pizza - 3010 Route 291, Independence, MO 64057
November 18, 2026 - Union Rep Meeting & Social Event
TBD
May 19, 2027 - INEA End of Year Celebration
TBD