MEMBERS ONLY: IMPORTANT: A Message to Members
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A Message from Karl
Members, I have sat down to write this message a few times, and each time I have struggled. (Despite multiple drafts it will still be kind of lame, even though I want it to be awesome.) For me putting something in writing makes it feel more real, and as I commit this to written words …
The Times They Are A Changin’ (and so are parent/teacher conferences)
As you are likely aware, there have been changes related to Parent/Teacher Conferences as a result of our most recent contract with the District. During bargaining, we spent significant time talking about issues related to conferences. We discussed the fact that growing class sizes made it nearly impossible to conduct conferences the way we had …
Welcome Back: Be Fearless, Be Proud, Be a Public Education Warrior
Remarks as prepared Good morning members of the Unit Five Education Association. Good morning members of the School Board and Administration. Good morning other members of the Unit 5 family. Those of you who have been here a while and have heard me speak — either here, publicly, or somewhere else less formally — know …
A Message to Members from President Karl Goeke
UFEA Members: As a follow-up to the opening day, please take a few moments to listen to this message from Karl.
Welcome Back: Let’s Be a Light in the Darkness. Together.
Good morning to the school board, administration and other members of the Unit 5 community. And good morning to the more than 900 members of the Unit Five Education Association. It is a privilege to speak to you today and it continues to be my pleasure to serve, alongside so many others, as your president, …
Hello, Operator?
Welcome back from Spring Break! If you’re like me, you’ve had some significant issues with the Unit 5 email system over the past couple weeks. You’ve sent messages that were bounced back — or messages that didn’t bounce back, but you have no idea if they got through. You’ve had people tell you they sent …
From the President: School Board Meeting
Last night the Board met from about 7pm until well after 9:00. I spoke on behalf of UFEA during the public comments. After I spoke, I was also able to listen to the personal opinions of many members of our organization. Some spoke in favor of adjusting the current schedule, some asking the district to carefully consider …