The following was written in response to the district's response so far to the safety concerns from the LFG teachers:
So it's my classroom instruction, is it? Yes, that's got to be it. I think instead of concentrating on my classroom instruction, I am being forced to concentrate on other things such as performing extra tasks: hallway duty, bus duty, breaking up student fighting, writing citations for tardies, serving detention, etc. I know what I can do to be a better teacher! I can stop doing non-instructional activities and focus on being the best classroom teacher that I can be. Yes, that's what I will spend my time on instead. In order to do that, I will have to say no to hallway duty and after school tutoring. I'm glad that parents were in agreement with our flyer, because that's exactly what what we are letting them know. I guess the district will also eventually make that connection. Teacher success = student success
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Parent Flyers at Leroy Greene Middle School
Parents received the flyer below today at Leroy Greene Middle School. Parents were so supportive and positive about the flyer and the reasons that teachers wanted to improve their school, that some parents asked for more information and let teachers know that they shared the teachers' concerns. http://cbs13.com/local/natomas.middle.school.2.884843.html
URGENT CONCERNS AT LFGMS FORCE TEACHER ACTION!
WE TEACHERS WANT YOUR CHILD TO SUCCEED.
IF YOU WANT CHANGE TOO, YOU CAN SUPPORT US BY LETTING YOUR VOICE BE HEARD HERE AND AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE
Please contact Dr. Farrar at 567-5400, sfarrar@natomas.k12.ca.us
URGENT CONCERNS AT LFGMS FORCE TEACHER ACTION!
WE TEACHERS WANT YOUR CHILD TO SUCCEED.
IF YOU WANT CHANGE TOO, YOU CAN SUPPORT US BY LETTING YOUR VOICE BE HEARD HERE AND AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE
Please contact Dr. Farrar at 567-5400, sfarrar@natomas.k12.ca.us
Friday, December 5, 2008
Natomas Teachers’ Association Newsletter
Natomas Teachers’ Association Newsletter
December 2008
Calendar of Events:
§ Rep Council Meeting – Thurs, Dec. 4th, 4:00 pm, LFG, Room 406
§ School Board Mtg. – Wed, Dec. 10th, D.O. 6:00 pm
Board Member Meetings:
§ Lisa Kaplan- Monday, Dec. 8th, 4:30
§ Sue Heredia and Jules Tran- Monday, Dec. 8th, 6:00 pm
§ Bruce Roberts- Tues., Dec. 9th, 4:00
§ Teri Burns – Tues., Dec. 9th , 5:30
Board member meetings will all be held at Giovanni’s Pizzeria (2701 Del Paso Rd) and are generally the Monday and Tuesday before board meetings each month.
Here are the school board members
e-mails. Feel free to contact them:
Bruce Roberts bruceroberts4natomas@yahoo.com
Jules Tran jules.tran@sbcglobal.net
Sue Heredia heredias@csus.edu
Teri Burns terib@sia-us.com
Lisa Kaplan kaplan4kids@yahoo.com
Don’t forget to check out the NTA blog:
http://natomasteachers.blogspot.com/
Congratulations to the winners of the school board election….
Bruce Roberts
Susan Heredia
Jules Tran
Thanks to Volunteers!
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the successful campaign. Many dedicated NTA members volunteered their time to help hang door hangers, attend campaign activities and hand out fliers at the polls the day of the election. NTA looks forward to a successful partnership with each the new board members.
Budget Update
The district office has released a proposal of budget cuts for the next 3 years. Site reps have received copies of the budget. Please be sure to look over the proposal and provide any input that you have to your site rep.
NTA Social a Success
On November 4th, NTA hosted a social at Malabar restaurant. Attendees enjoyed delicious appetizers while watching the results of the presidential election. Fun was had by all who attended. Keep your eyes posted for more NTA socials in the future.
Negotiations Update – from Nov. 7th notice:
The district has stated: “The district does not have a proposal to increase employee compensation or benefits at this time.” Although the district has stated that they will provide “More teacher collaboration and preparation time” they have not presented a collaboration time counter to NTA.
The atmosphere at the table has been cordial, but the bargaining team & NTA executive board have agreed that we will not resume negotiations until the district has put forth a compensation offer. The district is considering offering a retirement incentive. Contact Cynthia Bluewater with any questions.
Site Rep List:
If you have any association questions or issues please contact your site rep(s):
· American Lakes: Naomi Nakahara
· Bannon Creek: Linda Wells
· Discovery HS: Therese Collentine
· H. Allen Hight: Allyson Kirby
· Heron: Kou Moua, Peter Talbot, Cara Kruse
· Inderkum HS: Patricia Hite-Leach, Ken MacPherson, Scott MacMillan
· Jefferson: Maureen Ramos
· Leroy Green MS: Kristen Rocha, Justin Vorhauer
· Natomas HS: Joel Schwieger, Ruth Ward Ben Layne
· Natomas MS: Emilio Moran, Anthony Katsaris
· Natomas Park: Lauren Frazer
· Two Rivers: Phil Cox, Jerry Lovejoy
· Witter Ranch: Tanya Praest, Jim Clarke, Kim Chambers
Your Executive Board:
President: Brenda Borge, LFG
Vice-President: Jeanne Gute, TR
Treasurer: Carey Resch, LFG
Co-Secretary: Amber Allison, JF
Co-Secretary: Cora Victorine, HE, WR
Appointments:
Membership Chair: Cynthia Connell, LFG
Grievance Chair: Leslie Levine-McGhie, HE
Bargaining Chair: Cynthia Bluewater, D.O.
PAC Chair: Fred Lavell, AL
Conferences Announced
Natomas Teachers’ Association would like to sponsor some teachers to attend these CTA conferences. If you are interested in attending any of these conferences below, please email the executive board to be considered for a scholarship for registration, travel, and accommodations.
CTA Winter Conference Season!!
Good Teaching Conference-NorthJanuary 9-11, 2009 The Hyatt Regency San Francisco AirportBurlingame, CA
Region 2 Political Academy
Feb. 6-8 at Jackson Rancheria – Sierra Foothills
Urban Issues ConferenceFebruary 27-March 1, 2009The Fairmont HotelNewport Beach, CA
Equity and Human Rights ConferenceMarch 6-8, 2009The Fairmont HotelSan Jose, CA
Good Teaching Conference-SouthMarch 13-15, 2009The Hyatt Regency Orange County, AnaheimGarden Grove, CA
Summer Conferences in Asilomar and UCLA.
Each conference features outstanding keynote speakers, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and plenty of time to network and share experiences with other CTA members.
Contact the NTA Executive Board for a sponsored registration.
Have a terrific and relaxing holiday break!
December 2008
Calendar of Events:
§ Rep Council Meeting – Thurs, Dec. 4th, 4:00 pm, LFG, Room 406
§ School Board Mtg. – Wed, Dec. 10th, D.O. 6:00 pm
Board Member Meetings:
§ Lisa Kaplan- Monday, Dec. 8th, 4:30
§ Sue Heredia and Jules Tran- Monday, Dec. 8th, 6:00 pm
§ Bruce Roberts- Tues., Dec. 9th, 4:00
§ Teri Burns – Tues., Dec. 9th , 5:30
Board member meetings will all be held at Giovanni’s Pizzeria (2701 Del Paso Rd) and are generally the Monday and Tuesday before board meetings each month.
Here are the school board members
e-mails. Feel free to contact them:
Bruce Roberts bruceroberts4natomas@yahoo.com
Jules Tran jules.tran@sbcglobal.net
Sue Heredia heredias@csus.edu
Teri Burns terib@sia-us.com
Lisa Kaplan kaplan4kids@yahoo.com
Don’t forget to check out the NTA blog:
http://natomasteachers.blogspot.com/
Congratulations to the winners of the school board election….
Bruce Roberts
Susan Heredia
Jules Tran
Thanks to Volunteers!
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the successful campaign. Many dedicated NTA members volunteered their time to help hang door hangers, attend campaign activities and hand out fliers at the polls the day of the election. NTA looks forward to a successful partnership with each the new board members.
Budget Update
The district office has released a proposal of budget cuts for the next 3 years. Site reps have received copies of the budget. Please be sure to look over the proposal and provide any input that you have to your site rep.
NTA Social a Success
On November 4th, NTA hosted a social at Malabar restaurant. Attendees enjoyed delicious appetizers while watching the results of the presidential election. Fun was had by all who attended. Keep your eyes posted for more NTA socials in the future.
Negotiations Update – from Nov. 7th notice:
The district has stated: “The district does not have a proposal to increase employee compensation or benefits at this time.” Although the district has stated that they will provide “More teacher collaboration and preparation time” they have not presented a collaboration time counter to NTA.
The atmosphere at the table has been cordial, but the bargaining team & NTA executive board have agreed that we will not resume negotiations until the district has put forth a compensation offer. The district is considering offering a retirement incentive. Contact Cynthia Bluewater with any questions.
Site Rep List:
If you have any association questions or issues please contact your site rep(s):
· American Lakes: Naomi Nakahara
· Bannon Creek: Linda Wells
· Discovery HS: Therese Collentine
· H. Allen Hight: Allyson Kirby
· Heron: Kou Moua, Peter Talbot, Cara Kruse
· Inderkum HS: Patricia Hite-Leach, Ken MacPherson, Scott MacMillan
· Jefferson: Maureen Ramos
· Leroy Green MS: Kristen Rocha, Justin Vorhauer
· Natomas HS: Joel Schwieger, Ruth Ward Ben Layne
· Natomas MS: Emilio Moran, Anthony Katsaris
· Natomas Park: Lauren Frazer
· Two Rivers: Phil Cox, Jerry Lovejoy
· Witter Ranch: Tanya Praest, Jim Clarke, Kim Chambers
Your Executive Board:
President: Brenda Borge, LFG
Vice-President: Jeanne Gute, TR
Treasurer: Carey Resch, LFG
Co-Secretary: Amber Allison, JF
Co-Secretary: Cora Victorine, HE, WR
Appointments:
Membership Chair: Cynthia Connell, LFG
Grievance Chair: Leslie Levine-McGhie, HE
Bargaining Chair: Cynthia Bluewater, D.O.
PAC Chair: Fred Lavell, AL
Conferences Announced
Natomas Teachers’ Association would like to sponsor some teachers to attend these CTA conferences. If you are interested in attending any of these conferences below, please email the executive board to be considered for a scholarship for registration, travel, and accommodations.
CTA Winter Conference Season!!
Good Teaching Conference-NorthJanuary 9-11, 2009 The Hyatt Regency San Francisco AirportBurlingame, CA
Region 2 Political Academy
Feb. 6-8 at Jackson Rancheria – Sierra Foothills
Urban Issues ConferenceFebruary 27-March 1, 2009The Fairmont HotelNewport Beach, CA
Equity and Human Rights ConferenceMarch 6-8, 2009The Fairmont HotelSan Jose, CA
Good Teaching Conference-SouthMarch 13-15, 2009The Hyatt Regency Orange County, AnaheimGarden Grove, CA
Summer Conferences in Asilomar and UCLA.
Each conference features outstanding keynote speakers, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and plenty of time to network and share experiences with other CTA members.
Contact the NTA Executive Board for a sponsored registration.
Have a terrific and relaxing holiday break!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
November Newsletter
Calendar of Events:
§ Rep Council Meeting – Thurs, Nov. 6th, 4:00 pm, LFG, Room 406
§ Meeting with Lisa Kaplan @ It’s a Grind, Mon Nov. 10th , 4:30
§ Meeting with Teri Burns – Tues., Nov. 11th, 5:30 @ Graziano's Pizza (near It's Grind)
§ School Board Mtg. – Wed, Nov. 12th, D.O. 6:00 pm
(Board Member meetings are generally the Monday and Tuesday before board meetings each month @ It’s a Grind. Please feel free to attend or send us items of interest to address with board members.)
CTA Scholarships Offered
Please ask your site reps about CTA scholarships.
Safety Survey
Please complete the safety survey and return to your site rep as soon as possible.
Communication Committee – as part of the board goals, the district is looking for teacher input – please contact your site rep for details
Updates from The Standard
Want help figuring out how much insurance you and your family need? We’ve made it simple! If you’re wondering how much Life Insurance to get for you and your family or your need for Disability Insurance, then the Insurance Needs Calculators can help! Simply login to MyCTA at www.cta.org and go to The Standard pages. There you’ll find links to the new calculators that will help you determine your need for Disability income protection and Life Insurance for you and your dependents. It’s a free tool to help you get one step closer to a complete financial plan. Newly hired CTA member, or new to your district? We have good news about coverage! If you’re a newly hired CTA member, or transferring to a new district, now’s the time to get coverage. During your first 120 days of new employment, you have a one-time opportunity to enroll in Disability Insurance and/or up to $200,000 of Life Insurance – without showing proof of good health! The Standard’s Member Enrollment Brochure has details and enrollment materials – or even easier, you can enroll online by visiting MyCTA at www.cta.org.
Are you enrolled in a non CTA-endorsed plan? If you have enrolled in non CTA-endorsed coverage and would like to switch into the only CTA-endorsed Life and Disability plans, The Standard will offer special enrollment periods from October 1 through November 30, 2008 and from April 1 through May 31, 2009. You’ll be able to transfer without providing proof of good health! You can transfer to an equal amount of coverage. If an equal amount is not available, you can choose the next closest option — higher or lower! Has your family status changed? Within 31 days of a Family Status Change, you can add or increase Life coverage up to $200,000 and/or add Disability coverage, all without providing proof of good health! A Family Status Change includes birth/adoption, marriage/domestic partnership, divorce/dissolution or other qualifying events. Questions? The Standard is there to help! Call The Standard’s dedicated CTA Customer Service Department at 800.522.0406 (TTY). Or, email ctaservice@standard.com. And if you haven’t taken a look at CTA’s Web site, visit MyCTA at http://www.cta.org/.
You are invited to a NTA Social Event!!
DATE: November 4th
TIME: 5-9pm
PLACE: Malabar Restaurant
(2960 Del Paso Rd. Natomas)
Watch the election results while hanging out with your fellow colleagues
hors d'oeuvres will be provided
No Host Bar
NTA is proud to endorse the following slate in the Natomas School Board Elections:
*Jules Tran
*Susan Heredia
*Bruce Roberts
Be sure to vote November 4th
(Please contact your site rep if you can help hold a sign at polling places on Tuesday)
Events around Natomas
NTA executive board assisted 150 REI employees and the arbor foundation in planting trees on the Regional Park behind Inderkum on Oct. 18th
On October 19th, NTA hosted a booth at the Creekside community festival. The booth helped get the word out about the Natomas School board candidates.
New employees are invited to attend the new employee party in December -date and time TBD.
CTA Winter Conference Season!!
Good Teaching Conference-North
January 9-11, 2009
The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport,Burlingame, CA
Rural Issues Conference
January 16-18, 2009
The Orleans Hotel and Casino,Las Vegas, NV
Urban Issues Conference
February 27-March 1, 2009
The Fairmont Hotel,Newport Beach, CA
Equity and Human Rights Conference
March 6-8, 2009
The Fairmont Hotel,San Jose, CA
Good Teaching Conference-South
March 13-15, 2009
The Hyatt Regency Orange County, Anaheim,Garden Grove, CA
Each conference features outstanding keynote speakers, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and plenty of time to network and share experiences with other CTA members.
Register at: http://cta.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5bee87be6102a8bb0cb7c97dc&id=7a11d1605c&e=9322a213b7.
Did you know that NTA has a blog? Stop by and add your thoughts or comments!
http://natomasteachers.blogspot.com
§ Rep Council Meeting – Thurs, Nov. 6th, 4:00 pm, LFG, Room 406
§ Meeting with Lisa Kaplan @ It’s a Grind, Mon Nov. 10th , 4:30
§ Meeting with Teri Burns – Tues., Nov. 11th, 5:30 @ Graziano's Pizza (near It's Grind)
§ School Board Mtg. – Wed, Nov. 12th, D.O. 6:00 pm
(Board Member meetings are generally the Monday and Tuesday before board meetings each month @ It’s a Grind. Please feel free to attend or send us items of interest to address with board members.)
CTA Scholarships Offered
Please ask your site reps about CTA scholarships.
Safety Survey
Please complete the safety survey and return to your site rep as soon as possible.
Communication Committee – as part of the board goals, the district is looking for teacher input – please contact your site rep for details
Updates from The Standard
Want help figuring out how much insurance you and your family need? We’ve made it simple! If you’re wondering how much Life Insurance to get for you and your family or your need for Disability Insurance, then the Insurance Needs Calculators can help! Simply login to MyCTA at www.cta.org and go to The Standard pages. There you’ll find links to the new calculators that will help you determine your need for Disability income protection and Life Insurance for you and your dependents. It’s a free tool to help you get one step closer to a complete financial plan. Newly hired CTA member, or new to your district? We have good news about coverage! If you’re a newly hired CTA member, or transferring to a new district, now’s the time to get coverage. During your first 120 days of new employment, you have a one-time opportunity to enroll in Disability Insurance and/or up to $200,000 of Life Insurance – without showing proof of good health! The Standard’s Member Enrollment Brochure has details and enrollment materials – or even easier, you can enroll online by visiting MyCTA at www.cta.org.
Are you enrolled in a non CTA-endorsed plan? If you have enrolled in non CTA-endorsed coverage and would like to switch into the only CTA-endorsed Life and Disability plans, The Standard will offer special enrollment periods from October 1 through November 30, 2008 and from April 1 through May 31, 2009. You’ll be able to transfer without providing proof of good health! You can transfer to an equal amount of coverage. If an equal amount is not available, you can choose the next closest option — higher or lower! Has your family status changed? Within 31 days of a Family Status Change, you can add or increase Life coverage up to $200,000 and/or add Disability coverage, all without providing proof of good health! A Family Status Change includes birth/adoption, marriage/domestic partnership, divorce/dissolution or other qualifying events. Questions? The Standard is there to help! Call The Standard’s dedicated CTA Customer Service Department at 800.522.0406 (TTY). Or, email ctaservice@standard.com. And if you haven’t taken a look at CTA’s Web site, visit MyCTA at http://www.cta.org/.
You are invited to a NTA Social Event!!
DATE: November 4th
TIME: 5-9pm
PLACE: Malabar Restaurant
(2960 Del Paso Rd. Natomas)
Watch the election results while hanging out with your fellow colleagues
hors d'oeuvres will be provided
No Host Bar
NTA is proud to endorse the following slate in the Natomas School Board Elections:
*Jules Tran
*Susan Heredia
*Bruce Roberts
Be sure to vote November 4th
(Please contact your site rep if you can help hold a sign at polling places on Tuesday)
Events around Natomas
NTA executive board assisted 150 REI employees and the arbor foundation in planting trees on the Regional Park behind Inderkum on Oct. 18th
On October 19th, NTA hosted a booth at the Creekside community festival. The booth helped get the word out about the Natomas School board candidates.
New employees are invited to attend the new employee party in December -date and time TBD.
CTA Winter Conference Season!!
Good Teaching Conference-North
January 9-11, 2009
The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport,Burlingame, CA
Rural Issues Conference
January 16-18, 2009
The Orleans Hotel and Casino,Las Vegas, NV
Urban Issues Conference
February 27-March 1, 2009
The Fairmont Hotel,Newport Beach, CA
Equity and Human Rights Conference
March 6-8, 2009
The Fairmont Hotel,San Jose, CA
Good Teaching Conference-South
March 13-15, 2009
The Hyatt Regency Orange County, Anaheim,Garden Grove, CA
Each conference features outstanding keynote speakers, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and plenty of time to network and share experiences with other CTA members.
Register at: http://cta.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5bee87be6102a8bb0cb7c97dc&id=7a11d1605c&e=9322a213b7.
Did you know that NTA has a blog? Stop by and add your thoughts or comments!
http://natomasteachers.blogspot.com
Close School Board Election in Natomas USD
The Sacramento County Board of Elections has reported these results this morning:
Governing Board Member NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Vote for 3 (WITH 50 OF 50 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
SUSAN M. HEREDIA . . . . . . . . 7,675 29.54
BRUCE ROBERTS . . . . . . . . . 6,095 23.46
JULES A. TRAN . . . . . . . . . 4,029 15.51
PATRICIA A. ADAMS. . . . . . . . 3,031 11.67
BRIZA TRUJILLO CARDENAS. . . .2,610 10.05
FREDRICK S. (RICK) COHEN . . . . 2,477 9.53
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 61 .23
Over Votes . . . . . . . . . 9 Under Votes . . . . . . . . . 26,414
NTA wants to thank every teacher who helped in the elections for local offices, city, state and national. Thank you for all of your precious time volunteered, your civic-minded efforts, and your willingness to be part of history in the making. Yes, it was that important. Our students will benefit from your generosity.
Governing Board Member NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Vote for 3 (WITH 50 OF 50 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
SUSAN M. HEREDIA . . . . . . . . 7,675 29.54
BRUCE ROBERTS . . . . . . . . . 6,095 23.46
JULES A. TRAN . . . . . . . . . 4,029 15.51
PATRICIA A. ADAMS. . . . . . . . 3,031 11.67
BRIZA TRUJILLO CARDENAS. . . .2,610 10.05
FREDRICK S. (RICK) COHEN . . . . 2,477 9.53
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 61 .23
Over Votes . . . . . . . . . 9 Under Votes . . . . . . . . . 26,414
NTA wants to thank every teacher who helped in the elections for local offices, city, state and national. Thank you for all of your precious time volunteered, your civic-minded efforts, and your willingness to be part of history in the making. Yes, it was that important. Our students will benefit from your generosity.
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