Pictured Above: Bill Clark, TAL Vice President/Negotiations Committee, and Gina Whipple, TAL President at the 2019 Leadership Conference
Click here to take TAL Survey #3 - Fall Return - June 2020
Scroll down to see the results of Survey #2 - May 2020
Scroll down to see the results of Survey #2 - May 2020
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Webinar Topic: Power building summer school for educators-CACS +UC Berkeley Labor Center Dates: JULY 20-24, 2020 Session Times: MON-FRI 9AM-11AM DAILY Register here |
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Edsource article: In California budget deal, no cuts for K-12 but billions in late payments to schools
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Topic: Dismantling White Supremacy from Within the Classroom, July 23, 2-3 pm EST (11 am - 12 pm PST) register here ----------------------------------------------- Topic: Tips & Tricks on How to Effectively Utilize Video Conferencing Platforms, Thursday, July 23, 2020, 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST (4-5 pm PST) register here (note: only Google Meet and Zoom will be discussed, not WebEx, but there still may be helpful tips and tricks) |
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CTA 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan: Did you know that you need a voluntary retirement savings plan to supplement your pension? CalSTRS/CalPERS will only cover about half of what you’ll need in retirement… There are many plans out there with high fees and commissioned salespeople, but there’s only one plan that CTA endorses. Watch this video with CTA President, E. Toby Boyd, that explains why the CTA Plan is a plan you can trust: vimeo.com/417385140
Tools & Resources: Voluntary retirement plans… investment options… fiduciary? What are these things and why are they important to me? Luckily, CTA did the homework for you. Visit CTAinvest.org for a fun and interactive website that has definitions, calculators, and even features real stories by CTA members.
Beware of high-fee vendors!
To enroll in the CTA Plan, go to https://enroll.ctaretirementplan.org/
Interested in a complimentary review of your current 403(b) plan? Click https://review.ctaretirementplan.org/
Tools & Resources: Voluntary retirement plans… investment options… fiduciary? What are these things and why are they important to me? Luckily, CTA did the homework for you. Visit CTAinvest.org for a fun and interactive website that has definitions, calculators, and even features real stories by CTA members.
Beware of high-fee vendors!
To enroll in the CTA Plan, go to https://enroll.ctaretirementplan.org/
Interested in a complimentary review of your current 403(b) plan? Click https://review.ctaretirementplan.org/
From Gina 06/01/2020:
As this extraordinary school year draws to a close, I want to take some time to thank you all for the various things you have done to support TAL as an organization, and me as your president and friend. It’s lonely sometimes, and I’m continually amazed by your generosity and willingness to help when I have needed it.
This is my favorite time of year because I reflect on all of our successes and recognize members for helping us stand together.
So many of you have stepped up and completed important work on behalf of your colleagues and the district. I wanted to honor and recognize all 102 teachers, coaches, and district office personnel for your efforts on the Remote Learning Team.
Several of you have taken brave steps to serve in leadership positions on behalf of TAL, the High Desert Service Center, and CTA. I believe we see the most personal growth when we immerse ourselves in new situations.
Although we are venturing into unknown territory, we will get through it— together.
I’m proud to serve as your president.
In Unity,
Whip✊🏻
As this extraordinary school year draws to a close, I want to take some time to thank you all for the various things you have done to support TAL as an organization, and me as your president and friend. It’s lonely sometimes, and I’m continually amazed by your generosity and willingness to help when I have needed it.
This is my favorite time of year because I reflect on all of our successes and recognize members for helping us stand together.
So many of you have stepped up and completed important work on behalf of your colleagues and the district. I wanted to honor and recognize all 102 teachers, coaches, and district office personnel for your efforts on the Remote Learning Team.
Several of you have taken brave steps to serve in leadership positions on behalf of TAL, the High Desert Service Center, and CTA. I believe we see the most personal growth when we immerse ourselves in new situations.
Although we are venturing into unknown territory, we will get through it— together.
I’m proud to serve as your president.
In Unity,
Whip✊🏻
TAL Members: Remember you have NO union protection during Summer School. Also, you should not be buying ANY supplies for school.
Results of TAL Survey #2 - Health and Safety, May 2020:
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Thank you for participating! We had about 2/3 of our members who took the survey.
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Retro checks and 1% off schedule checks were mailed out by Payroll today, 05/28/2020. Thank you everyone for your patience, and thank you again to our wonderful Negotiations Team and Exec Board for their perseverance.
IN UNITY!
IN UNITY!
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If you are asked to go to your site for NON-ESSENTIAL reasons, please let admin know that TAL has instructed you NOT to go to site except for essential business due to the Stay at Home order that is still in place. If you are on campus for essential work and see someone who is not wearing a mask, please ask them to wear a mask. If you have questions, please contact your TAL site rep.
Click here to see the CDC's guidance on opening schools (as of May 2020)
Click here for California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) Distance Learning Resources for SpecialEd
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELECTION
High Desert Service Center Council Secretary Treasurer, Vice Chairperson
The High Desert Service Center Council will be holding its election for the offices of Vice Chairperson, Secretary (for completion of term June 26, 2021) and Treasurer during the first and second week of July. Nominations are open (which means that anyone who is a High Desert Service Center Active member is eligible to nominate any other Service Center Active member, including himself/herself for office). The term for each office is from July 17, 2020, to June 26, 2022. Anyone wishing to run for office should file a declaration of candidacy form so that it is received at the Lancaster RRC via email @ svega-junge@gmail.com or mail; CTA Lancaster RRC, 1027 West Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93534 (during this time crisis the preferred method is email), no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. (Postmarked date not accepted.)
High Desert Service Center Council Secretary Treasurer, Vice Chairperson
The High Desert Service Center Council will be holding its election for the offices of Vice Chairperson, Secretary (for completion of term June 26, 2021) and Treasurer during the first and second week of July. Nominations are open (which means that anyone who is a High Desert Service Center Active member is eligible to nominate any other Service Center Active member, including himself/herself for office). The term for each office is from July 17, 2020, to June 26, 2022. Anyone wishing to run for office should file a declaration of candidacy form so that it is received at the Lancaster RRC via email @ svega-junge@gmail.com or mail; CTA Lancaster RRC, 1027 West Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93534 (during this time crisis the preferred method is email), no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. (Postmarked date not accepted.)
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Shout out to Jennifer Patterson - Endeavor's Teacher of the Year (and a TAL Site Rep). She always goes above and beyond - Thank You!
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TAL was part of the conversation regarding grades. We followed State guidelines and decided to continue as planned, allowing students to improve their grade; however, their grade would not be negatively impacted during the Stay at Home order.
CTA NEEDS YOUR HELP
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Contract update as of 05/11/2020: Contract has been ratified! Please do not call Payroll asking for checks. Here is the new salary schedule:
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TENTATIVE AGREEMENT AS OF MARCH 2020
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The CTA Auto & Home Insurance Program provided by California Casualty has enhanced their “Summer Skip” policy benefit to include two consecutive months between May and September. With an average savings of $423/year, each policy includes Educator specific benefits, free ID Theft Protection, Pet Injury Coverage and Exclusive member-only rates.
For a limited time, they are offering a $25 Amazon.com gift card for completing an auto quote via the link to the right. Get your quote today! |
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Interesting News:
CTA: How to Deal With the Current Financial Market (Webinar)
High School Students Say Covid-19 Shutdowns Will Hurt Low-Income Families, Communities Of Color
California ballot initiative campaigns are in the final weeks of their signature drives and face the effects of coronavirus
CTA: How to Deal With the Current Financial Market (Webinar)
High School Students Say Covid-19 Shutdowns Will Hurt Low-Income Families, Communities Of Color
California ballot initiative campaigns are in the final weeks of their signature drives and face the effects of coronavirus
03/31/20 Letter from Tony Thurmond:
Below: Joint letter from Lexy Conte and Gina Whipple 03/25/2020
2020
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Congratulations to Gina Whipple and Wendy Perry on being re-elected to the TAL Executive Board as President and Secretary respectively. Thank you members for the high voter turn out. TAL is better because of all of you!
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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
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Know your Weingarten Rights
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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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2020-2021 Calendar
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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: |
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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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