NSEA has already started our work of this school year! Our Exec Board and Building Reps have met to set our goals and begin our work...and we have a lot of work to do! Here are our major projects for the 2012-2013 school year, projects that will succeed with YOUR involvement:
- The General Election begins in mid-October: The future of our students, children, and grandchildren is at stake, the future of the middle class. Our collective bargaining rights are also in jeopardy. We've learned that it is easier to elect the right people than to deal with the aftermath of destructive legislation. This upcoming general election is crucial for us. Please see the Political Action tab of our website to learn more about candidates and issues we support and ways for you to get involved.
- We will construct and negotiate a new evaluation system: The state's requirements for a new evaluation system will greatly impact teachers and principals. The Instructional Quality Committee (IQC), a joint committee with the district formed out of our last contract negotiations, is working hard to understand the state's requirements, how they'll impact Northshore, and what types of support are needed prior to implementation. We will keep you updated on the IQC's work as the year progresses. The new evaluation system will also have bargaining implications that will need to be sorted out. The new system will begin implementation next year, 2013-2014, for many certificated staff.
- Collective Bargaining: This is the last year of our current Collective Bargaining Agreement (contract). Throughout the year, we'll be interviewing members, holding forums with the Bargaining Team/Exec Board, and sending out surveys so that we can better understand and address your concerns at the bargaining table.
- Increasing NSEA's Strength: NSEA is lucky to have dedicated, talented members who are actively involved in the Association. We aim to have Building Reps and U(nion) S(upport) Teams every work site. If you are interested in becoming a Building Rep, please see the Building Rep page of our website. To join your school's Union Support Team, please talk to your Building Rep.
Here are other ways to get involved:
- Like NSEA on facebook
- Attend your school's monthly Association meetings
- Read messages from Tim Brittell, Kraig Peck, Lydia King, and your Building Rep
- Volunteer for political action
- Join the Bargaining Support Team (contact Tim Brittell for details)
- Attend the General Membership meeting at the end of the year (Thursday, June 6, 2013 and/or Thursday, June 13, 2013 after school at Inglemoor High School
- Tim Brittell, NSEA President: tbrittell@washingtonea.org (425) 486-7101 ext 110
- Kraig Peck, WEA Staffperson: kpeck@washingtonea.org (425) 486-7101 ext 103
- Lydia King, Admin Assistant: lking@washingtonea.org (425) 486-7101 ext 111
- Location: 18704 Bothell Way NE, Suite 101 Bothell, WA 98011
