Bill Clark, TAL Vice President and Negotiations Committee, and Gina Whipple, TAL President at the 2019 Leadership Conference
Download the current TAL contract:
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What's going on with our contract?
As of January 2020, we are still negotiating with the district. Negotiations Chair Kym Hickman sent out an email last week stating that they are meeting again Wednesday 1/29/20. Thank you to Kym and our Negotiations Committee Wendy Perry, Bill Clark, and Marshall Zaun #dreamteam
The new contract, once agreed and voted upon, will be sent to the board for approval. That information is then sent to payroll, who forwards the information to the County payroll department for retroactive checks (if applicable). The county calculates the amount of money to which each teacher is entitled. Finally, checks are issued and sent to the District's payroll, who will then advise members and distribute checks. DO NOT CALL GINA, KYM, OR PAYROLL. AS OF TODAY, WE HAVE NOT AGREED ON A CONTRACT WITH THE DISTRICT, AND WE DO NOT KNOW IF THERE WILL BE ANY RETROACTIVE CHECKS.
The new contract, once agreed and voted upon, will be sent to the board for approval. That information is then sent to payroll, who forwards the information to the County payroll department for retroactive checks (if applicable). The county calculates the amount of money to which each teacher is entitled. Finally, checks are issued and sent to the District's payroll, who will then advise members and distribute checks. DO NOT CALL GINA, KYM, OR PAYROLL. AS OF TODAY, WE HAVE NOT AGREED ON A CONTRACT WITH THE DISTRICT, AND WE DO NOT KNOW IF THERE WILL BE ANY RETROACTIVE CHECKS.
2020 Issues Conference in Las Vegas: Cheryl St. George (Elections Chair), Wendy Perry (Secretary), Kym Hickman (Negotiations/Grievance)
A big THANK YOU to our Negotiations Chair, Kym Hickman, for her willingness to fight for a fair contract!
Salary Schedules (current and past)
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Site Rep - SPED Cheat Sheet
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Family & Medical Leave
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2019 - 2020 Calendar
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Ed. Code - Suspensions & Assault on Employees
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Just for Teachers:
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What Makes a Work Environment Hostile?
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TAL Scholarship Form online
It's that time of year! Time to fill out and submit the application for your eligible child to be selected to receive a $500 scholarship from TAL. Click the link on the "Forms" page to download the form.
Board Meeting: 5/15/18
“Speaking-up” at tonight’s board meeting, after the students’ release that took place on Friday, May 11!
Meanwhile, all staff were forced to stay at their sites!
Halloween 2016
TAL Teachers @ Their Funniest
Congrats to . . .
Teachers of the Year 2016
Board Meeting 3/1/16
Teachers from ALL Lancaster School sites came out, IN FULL FORCE, packing the district's board room this past Tuesday night, March 1st to speak before the board. On the agenda? Concerns over the SAFETY ISSUES in ALL of the school sites.
We at Teacher's Association of Lancaster, TAL had planned and organized to ensure that we entered in an orderly fashion. As teachers, made sure that the students of New Vista came in and completed their curriculum highlights for the evening first. At which point, the meeting moved on to TAL time, in which Gina mentioned she would yield her time to several teachers, whom would be speaking on behalf of the group, in regards to SAFETY CONCERNS.
Christopher Yaussey, a New Vista Middle School teacher spoke so eloquently about the struggles he and his colleagues face, day in and day out. He shared stories of how his students no longer feel safe coming to school because of a few students, whom continuously hold the classes they are in, and by default, the students and teachers which occupy them, “hostages”! He shared a story of a student, whom after being returned from Crossroads only lasted three (3) days before causing major injury to another student. Mr. Yaussey went as far as outlining the problems that we as a school district face, as a whole. He then articulated a very detailed plan as to how we can start dealing with these SAFETY ISSUES. After Yaussey concluded his heartfelt speech, he was applauded by everyone in that room.
At this point, Dr. Chris Grado, the board president, informed the room and Gina in particular that TAL “has used up their time for the evening.” It was explained that we get 15 min per subject and that was it. Gina explained that as a unit, we have major concerns and that we ALL have come out to voice them. She again asked the board to listen to our concerns because they involved the SAFETY OF THE STUDENTS we serve. To which his reply was basically that some of the things Mr. Yaussey spoke about are already in play for the next school year.
Dr. Grado went on to say that all of the board members care about safety and he’s always vising his son’s class. Gina went on to say, “I have repeatedly invited you to visit our school sites and we don’t see any of you there!” Again, we were told that our time was up.
The bottom line is, we as teachers came out to speak to our BOARD and voice our concerns over the SAFETY of our school sites, which translates to the SAFETY of OUR STUDENTS! Unfortunately, they couldn’t be bothered to listen to those they entrust with the students’ safety! Shame on them!
We at Teacher's Association of Lancaster, TAL had planned and organized to ensure that we entered in an orderly fashion. As teachers, made sure that the students of New Vista came in and completed their curriculum highlights for the evening first. At which point, the meeting moved on to TAL time, in which Gina mentioned she would yield her time to several teachers, whom would be speaking on behalf of the group, in regards to SAFETY CONCERNS.
Christopher Yaussey, a New Vista Middle School teacher spoke so eloquently about the struggles he and his colleagues face, day in and day out. He shared stories of how his students no longer feel safe coming to school because of a few students, whom continuously hold the classes they are in, and by default, the students and teachers which occupy them, “hostages”! He shared a story of a student, whom after being returned from Crossroads only lasted three (3) days before causing major injury to another student. Mr. Yaussey went as far as outlining the problems that we as a school district face, as a whole. He then articulated a very detailed plan as to how we can start dealing with these SAFETY ISSUES. After Yaussey concluded his heartfelt speech, he was applauded by everyone in that room.
At this point, Dr. Chris Grado, the board president, informed the room and Gina in particular that TAL “has used up their time for the evening.” It was explained that we get 15 min per subject and that was it. Gina explained that as a unit, we have major concerns and that we ALL have come out to voice them. She again asked the board to listen to our concerns because they involved the SAFETY OF THE STUDENTS we serve. To which his reply was basically that some of the things Mr. Yaussey spoke about are already in play for the next school year.
Dr. Grado went on to say that all of the board members care about safety and he’s always vising his son’s class. Gina went on to say, “I have repeatedly invited you to visit our school sites and we don’t see any of you there!” Again, we were told that our time was up.
The bottom line is, we as teachers came out to speak to our BOARD and voice our concerns over the SAFETY of our school sites, which translates to the SAFETY of OUR STUDENTS! Unfortunately, they couldn’t be bothered to listen to those they entrust with the students’ safety! Shame on them!
Black Tuesdays
El Dorado is united for school safety and discipline!
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Mariposa STANDING strong, for school safety!
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Lincoln united for safety in OUR schools, for ALL!
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Sunnydale: we stand united today for teacher and student safety in all schools!
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Sunnydale showing our support for staff and student safety.
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Joshua kinder representing!
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Lancaster Holiday Parade 12/7/13
