February 2013 archive

District set to audit benefits

The District through CalPers needs to audit benefits that are received by employees. This process will start on February 25th and will run until March 15th. Appointments will be provided to employees. In order to accommodate certificated staff, roving subs are being provided to school sites. Office managers will provide employees with their appointment time/date. …

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VEA provides a “Day of Learning”

VEA is pleased to provide a day of learning and professional development for our members. This training will be on March 16, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The location will be at the CTA Office in Cordelia. Those participating in the training will be provided with lunch and at the end of the …

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NEA-RA Election

The NEA Representative Assembly is scheduled to be in Atlanta, Georgia this summer from July 1st  through July 6th. VEA covers the cost of this trip if you are elected to represent your colleagues in Vallejo. If you are interested in going to the NEA-RA, you will need to complete the “Declaration of Candidacy” form …

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VEA adopts resolution in support of the Seattle Teachers

In unanimous support of solidarity, the Vallejo Education Association adopted the following resolution in support of our Seattle union brothers and sisters who have taken a courageous step. Teachers in Seattle are refusing to give the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), their states standardized test. Ask a Vallejo teacher how many tests they are required …

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