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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

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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.

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.

LA County DPH - COVID updates
LA County DPH - 6/9/22 - guidance for quarantining/isolation/testing
LA County COVID Dashboard

CTA Conference Grants info here
NEA Learning and Leadership Grant info here.
NEA Awards for Teaching Excellence info here
Click here for CTA training/events
Click here for NEA training/events

TAL would like to extend its sincere condolences regarding our TAL sister, Sharon Garcia, who passed away in 2022.

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

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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

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.

Support from a team of nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals over the phone, via secure email or online
Get a second opinion from top doctors across the country, either in person or virtually for complex cases
Surgery Decision Support (SDS) is a program that helps you weigh the risks, benefits and alternative treatment options that could work best for you
If you’re already having discussions with your doctor about lower back surgery, hip or knee replacement, weight loss surgery or hysterectomy, you may qualify for a $400 prepaid card just for participating in our program.

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!

Congratulations
2021 Retirees!

Steps for Interactive Dialogue:

Get a doctor's note for a qualifying disability.
Turn in the note to HR.
The District will set up the meeting.
Bring a TAL Rep with you, preferably Gina.

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:

If an employee tests positive for COVID and believes it was contracted through the course of employment, they can file a workers' compensation claim if they wish. The district does not require a claim be filed.
If an employee is exposed to another employee that tested positive for COVID and is required to quarantine by the district, but has not tested positive themselves, no injury has occurred. No injury = no workers' compensation claim. Exposure is defined as being within 6 feet of another employee for more than 15 minutes within a 24-hour period, regardless if masks are worn. Exposure to another employee should be virtually non-existent given that employees should be following the districts health and safety protocols.
All COVID claims are delayed and investigated in order to determine if COVID was in fact contracted from the workplace. This means that an employee uses their own time until workers' comp determines their claim is accepted or denied. If it is accepted, their time is given back and charged to workers' comp. If it is denied, it remains their own time.
A properly completed Pre-Designation of Personal Physician form must be on file with Risk Management before the injury occurs in order for an employee to treat with a doctor other than ProActive.

Black Lives Matter Legal Advisory: