Above: Bill Clark, TAL VP/Negotiations Committee, and Gina Whipple, TAL President at the 2019 Leadership Conference
Anyone interested in joining the Election Committee, please let Brana Flynn know by August 17th (branaflynn@gmail.com). Thank you!
Please fill out the Independent Study Survey by Friday, August 19th at 6 pm. You must be logged in to your school email to complete the survey, but email addresses are NOT being collected. Click here for the survey.
TAL members:
Another first day of school! My 25th in LSD. Every year brings a new opportunity to positively influence the lives of others - students and adults. My hope is that we will continue to support one another and provide an unforgettable educational experience for our students and their families. And let’s not forget our own families - and ourselves. Take time every day to practice something you enjoy. We must afford ourselves the same grace and patience as students, families, and community. Lastly, remember that we are employees, not family. Let’s make this the year of US!✊🏻 In UNITY as always, Whip |
Members: Health Care Open Enrollment is from 7/26/22 and ends 8/23/22. Click here for information
CTA Enrollment:
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In response to the Department of Education’s proposed changes to Title IX, we have created an online platform so that members can easily and directly submit comments in support of the Department’s restoration of Title IX protections. We have followed up with the ~2,000 RA delegates who texted in "NINE" during the RA to be notified when the comment period opened and sent them the action. To date, the total number of comments submitted from our platform to date is 4,482 and we need to bring the full weight of NEA to bear, so please share widely with members between now and 9/12/22.
These proposed changes would make a huge difference in meeting the promises of Title IX. Specifically, the proposed changes clarify that sex discrimination includes discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, and gender identity and that schools have a responsibility to prevent and address all forms of sex-based harassment. Additionally, the proposed changes to Title IX clarify and strengthen protections for pregnant students and educators to ensure necessary accommodations are made on their behalf.
As we have learned, numbers do matter and opposition groups are working hard to make sure their comments are submitted in mass. These groups want these proposed changes to fail under the guise that the Departments’ interpretation of Title IX is an overreach in redefining sex and will be harmful for girls. We know that all students deserve protection under the law, and that is the promise of Title IX.
We will be increasing outreach to ensure that the Department receives the support it needs to move forward with these proposed changes, and we would appreciate your outreach to members across the country.
In addition to our member engagement activities, we are working diligently to draft comments on behalf of NEA which will be submitted on September 12. Our comments will be focused on supporting the proposed changes to Title IX, specifically as they work to restore the promises of Title IX and provide additional clarification for the education community. More information about Title IX can be found here, and here.
Should you have questions, please contact Bianca Singh at bsingh@nea.org.
These proposed changes would make a huge difference in meeting the promises of Title IX. Specifically, the proposed changes clarify that sex discrimination includes discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, and gender identity and that schools have a responsibility to prevent and address all forms of sex-based harassment. Additionally, the proposed changes to Title IX clarify and strengthen protections for pregnant students and educators to ensure necessary accommodations are made on their behalf.
As we have learned, numbers do matter and opposition groups are working hard to make sure their comments are submitted in mass. These groups want these proposed changes to fail under the guise that the Departments’ interpretation of Title IX is an overreach in redefining sex and will be harmful for girls. We know that all students deserve protection under the law, and that is the promise of Title IX.
We will be increasing outreach to ensure that the Department receives the support it needs to move forward with these proposed changes, and we would appreciate your outreach to members across the country.
In addition to our member engagement activities, we are working diligently to draft comments on behalf of NEA which will be submitted on September 12. Our comments will be focused on supporting the proposed changes to Title IX, specifically as they work to restore the promises of Title IX and provide additional clarification for the education community. More information about Title IX can be found here, and here.
Should you have questions, please contact Bianca Singh at bsingh@nea.org.
Deadline to declare is August 16, 2022
Summer 2022 Election: Multiple State Council Representatives and At-Large State Council Representatives Election
Please click here to CTA.org to view the Summer 2022 Election Announcement, Timeline, and Open Seats for the Multiple Electoral State Council Representatives and At-Large State Council Representatives.
Declaration of Candidacy forms are to be filed online only.
Please click here (under Summer 2022 Elections) to file a Declaration of Candidacy form online.
Questions - please contact your local Service Center Council or email ctaelections@cta.org.
Summer 2022 Election: Multiple State Council Representatives and At-Large State Council Representatives Election
Please click here to CTA.org to view the Summer 2022 Election Announcement, Timeline, and Open Seats for the Multiple Electoral State Council Representatives and At-Large State Council Representatives.
Declaration of Candidacy forms are to be filed online only.
Please click here (under Summer 2022 Elections) to file a Declaration of Candidacy form online.
Questions - please contact your local Service Center Council or email ctaelections@cta.org.
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News regarding COVID sick leave:
Lancaster School District Board Meeting Info. here
Upcoming Meetings, typically open session @ 6 pm: 0719/22 08/02/22 08/16/22 09/06/22 09/20/22 Promise Academy 10/04/22 Fulton and Alsbury 10/18/22 11/01/22 Mariposa 11/15/22 12/13/22 01/10/23 Special Board Meeting – Governance 01/17/23 Lincoln 02/07/23 02/21/23 Endeavour 03/07/23 Nancy Cory 03/21/23 04/04/23 Piute 04/18/23 05/02/23 West Wind 05/09/23 Employee Recognition 05/16/23 06/06/23 06/13/23 Special Meeting - Facilities Visit 06/20/23 |
Members - your site's TAL representative is responsible for informing you each month of what we discussed at TAL Rep meetings. TAL Reps - please fill out this monthly meeting form.
2022-23 TAL Rep Meetings (via WebEx) @ 3 pm: 8/30/22 9/27/22 10/25/22 11/29/22 12/13/22 1/31/23 2/28/23 3/28/23 4/25/23 5/30/23 |
California Casualty - For a limited time... get a FREE $25 AMAZON.COM GIFT CARD when you get a new auto insurance quote! *Restrictions apply.
Start your quote by filling out this form or calling: 1-833-989-3585 |
www.calcasathletics.com - $1,000 athletics grant for middle schools and high schools
www.calcasmusicartsgrant.com - $250 grant for all grades
www.calcasmusicartsgrant.com - $250 grant for all grades
Your 2021-22 CTA card is attached to the back of your Educator magazine; you can also download your card from the email that was sent to you September 16th. If you have trouble, please email membership@cta.org
ConsumerMedical Program is available to all PPO members and their eligible dependents. ConsumerMedical provides support to help members understand any medical condition and all available treatment options.
ConsumerMedical Virtual Information Event starts August 31st through September 15th, visit the link below from any phone, tablet or computer to access a virtual information session, where you can learn more about all the ways ConsumerMedical can help you and your family. You can also enter the raffle for a chance to win a $50 gift card by simply clicking on the link below! Ready to begin? Start here: https://app.airbo.com/ard/cvt |
Sign the Petition for the Elimination of the Unfair GPO and WEP Provisions of the Social Security Act here
Congratulations to all the 2020-21 Teachers of the Year! |
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COVID / Workers' Comp
URGENT: IF YOU HAVE NOT DESIGNATED YOUR OWN DOCTOR FOR WORKER'S COMP, YOU NEED TO DO IT IMMEDIATELY.
RISK MANAGEMENT EMAILED US THE FORM ON 02/25/2021. IT IS TAL'S UNDERSTANDING THAT YOU ONLY NEED TO FILL OUT THIS PAPERWORK ONCE, NOT YEARLY. CHECK WITH THE D.O. TO SEE IF YOUR FORM IS UP TO DATE |
From Danielle Gates at Risk Management on 2/26/21:
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Black Lives Matter Legal Advisory:
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Know your Weingarten Rights
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Site Rep - SPED Cheat Sheet
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Click here for California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) Distance Learning Resources for SpecialEd
Ed. Code - Suspensions & Assault on Employees
48910 & 44014
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What Makes a Work Environment Hostile?
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Social Networking and how it can affect your life: |