Bargaining Update
The Collective Bargaining Committee will be meeting with the board and administration this afternoon and next Monday (Aug. 31st). Until a new contract is ratified, we will use the language and salaries from the expired contract. This is typical and is required by the Labor Laws that govern educational employees. The district administration has also indicated that this means that members will be awarded their step and lane movements starting with the September 15th check.
We will also continue to offer video updates. Jon Butler will send a message when a new update has been posted to our website: www.ufea.org.
Drive and Plan Time
If you feel you do not have enough time allotted in your schedule to travel safely between assignments, please contact Mr. Pye or myself. You may request a schedule review within the first 15 days of the school year.
Preparation times for elementary, secondary, and area staff are described in Contract Section 6.4. The contract is available at www.ufea.org as well, in case you’re not sure where your paper copy is. Please check your schedule to make sure it complies with our contract. If you have questions about your particular situation, check with your building administrator.
Building Representatives, Officers, and Committee Chairs
Attached to this email is a list of UFEA Reps., Officers, and Committee Chairs for this school year. Feel free to contact them if you have a question. Also, if there is an opening that you would be interested in filling, let me know!
Sick Bank Forms
Sick Bank donation forms are due to Pat Chaddon in Payroll (Unit Office) by Tuesday, September 8th. If you need a form, your building administrator should be able to provide one for you. Please let me know if you have questions.
RtI Information
The IEA has updated and added to its web page devoted to RtI and PBIS. Please follow this link for resources and tools that you can use in your classroom. Here is the link: http://www.ieanea.org/rti_links.aspx
IEA Scholarship
Every year, IEA offers scholarships to the children of its members who are planning a career in education. Applications must be postmarked by December 4th. More information, including applications can be found at on the IEA website at: http://www.ieanea.org/ieaEducationScholarship.aspx.
Capitol Report
I strongly encourage you to sign up for IEA’s Capitol Report. It is an easy way to keep up on the legislative issues that are important to IEA members. Sign up here: http://www.ieanea.org/capitolReport.aspx.
NEA Member Benefits
Visit NEA Member Benefits at www.neamb.com to find giveaways, discounts, tips, and informational materials for members.
The Illinois version of Member Benefits is known as Access Saver if you have a membership card, you can sign up at http://www.ieanea.org/membershipcard.aspx.
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