Kevin Steele

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Vallejo hands out student supplies

Vallejo hands out student supplies                         by Sherry Posnick-Goodwin Many families can no longer afford to buy school supplies for their children in Vallejo, a community hard-hit by the economic downturn. So for the last three years, members of the Vallejo Education Association have stepped up to the plate and donated school supplies for district …

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NEA Foundation offers grants for innovative ideas to better the profession

NEA Foundation offers grants for innovative ideas to better the profession Nationwide, the NEA Foundation announced that it is awarding 42 grants totaling $159,000 to support educators’ efforts to improve teaching and learning. The NEA Foundation awards two levels of funding, $2,000 or $5,000, for two primary categories of grants to public education professionals: Student …

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Bargaining Brief – December 2013

December 12, 2013 The district presented an offer based on the 1st interim budget report. VEA made a counter-proposal.  We will meet again on Friday, December 20, 2013. December 8, 2013 The VEA Bargaining Team met with the District on Thursday, November 21st. The District presented comparative data on salaries and health benefits. VEA presented …

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Special Election

There will be a Special Election for VEA Vice Preseident and CTA State Council Representative. Voting will take place from Wednesday, December 11 through Thursday, December 19th at each school site. [notice]There will be a Special Election for VEA Vice Preseident and CTA State Council Representative.  Voting will take place from Wednesday, December 11 through …

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VEA’s Toys for Tots Drive

VEA’s Toys for Tots drive was a huge success!  Many thanks to all those who participated. The toys were delivered into the welcoming hands of our Armed Forces at Rep Council on December 5th.  Donations will continue to be accepted at many drop-off points including Toys ‘R’ Us in Vallejo and Solano Mall.  More information can be found …

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Congratulations Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations to one of VEA’s own teachers for being selected as a CaliforniaTeacher of the Year!  We are so proud of Angelo “Ang” Bracco, 6th to 8th grade special education teacher at Solano Middle School.  Congrats Mr. Bracco!

Members now pick up 50% of Health Care Costs!

Below are two documents from the Vallejo City Unified School District. The first is the certificated salary schedule and the second health benefits document showing VCUSD’s and employees share of health benefits. It’s important to keep in mind two things. First, VCUSD employees, both certificated & classified, have not received any pay raises since 2008. …

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Evaluations, Calendar Survey & Organizing Committee

Almost every year we have unit members raise valid issues and concerns regarding the evaluation process. We have around 70 new colleagues this year, so I really think it is important to makes sure that there is a clear understanding of this process. Attached you will find the CSTP’s quick guide. I’ve pulled the Standards …

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Updates on Calendar and Evaluations

VEA Calendar Survey Unit members should receive a hard copy of the calendar survey in their mailboxes within the next few days. For those to prefer to take it online, an online version has been created. As always, only do ONE survey – either the hard copy or the online version – do not do …

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Important VEA Updates

Class Sizes Per Article 10.2.1, site managers have 10 student days to adjust class sizes or caseloads. On the 11th student day, members start notifying their managers if they continue to be over. Payment for overages begin on the 11 student day, however, site managers have an additional five student days to bring class size …

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