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On educators
focus on educators is an award winning publication of the Pittsburg Education Association/CTA/NEA www.peateachers.org
Committee Chairs: meeting and then report back to you is vital in the
John Kleinjans Pittsburg High Roll call at last October 17th Rep Council Meeting:
Chris Coan Willow Cove
Negotiations Team Adult Ed. present MLK Jr. present
Mark Maselli Chair - Hillview Black Diamond present North Campus present
Political Action Chair Foothill present Parkside present
Jim Vaughan Black Diamond
Heights present PHS - present
Elections Chair
Highlands present Rancho Medanos absent
Sharie Chmura - Parkside
Hillview - present Stoneman present
Human Rights Chair
Andrea McKinney Black Diamond Los Medanos present Willow Cove present
Womens Issues Chair Marina Vista present
Alicia Puzak Pittsburg High
Organizing Chair
Laura Silva - Parkside
CTA State Council Representative
Mark Maselli Hillview
LGBTQ Chair
Marissa Young-Padilla - Parkside
Special Education Chairs
Michell Redfoot Willow Cove
Melonie Sauceda-Flemming Hillview/MLK
Technical Editor
Susan Harrison PEA Office Administrator
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GLBT Safety in Schools Grant & Scholarship Meet your PEA Treasurer Shelly Bascomb
Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa
This scholarship program will support self-identified
LGBTQ members enrolled in a teacher/counseling
credential or graduate program who are pursuing a
career in public education and who understand the
importance of LGBTQ educators as role models in our
public schools. Applications for grants and scholarships
must be received online by 11:59 p.m. on Friday,
December 15, 2017. For more information and
applications, please go to: www.cta.org/scholarships
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Hello fellow PEA members!
Pittsburg Teachers CARE!
I am a 20 year veteran of PUSD, starting my tenure teaching
English at Pittsburg High School and then working for the last
Hello PEA Teachers!
6 years as a full-release BTSA/TIP Mentor. In my off-time, I
Its almost winter and we as a union will be enjoy reading, scrapbooking, and hiking. Several years ago I
conducting our 7th annual Winter drive! was active in the Union as a Rep, then the Organizing Team
Chair, then for two years as the Secondary Vice-President. I
Its a great way to support Contra Costa
had to take a couple of years off for health reasons, but now
families in need during the holiday season. Im back, feeling better than ever! Im so proud to be your
Our donations will be going to Shelter, Inc., Treasurer. I pledge to serve with integrity and diligence.
a Contra Costa non-profit organization
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supporting homeless youth and famililies. Meet your PEA Elementary Vice President
Please donate what new items you can, Michell Redfoot
particularly:
November 29-December 19
Thank you so much for your support and Hello fellow PEA members from your friendly neighborhood
Elementary VP!
generosity!
In my 10 years as a teacher I've yet to experience an easy
year. But each year, with its highs and lows, I become a
better teacher, because of you. The advice, support,
collaboration and ideas of my fellow teachers always see me
through. Thank you for all your hard work. I will endeavor to
provide you with the support, representation and assistance
you need.
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Meet your PEA Secretary Nicole Glassel
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WHAT IF I CANT MAKE THE MEETING? Senate Bill 915
(Carol Liu, D-La Canada Flintridge)
The parent and district can agree in writing to Re-establishes the California Center on Teaching Careers
dismissal of an IEP member, however, the member still
(Cal Teach) to recruit qualified individuals into the profession.
needs to submit IEP feedback in writing prior to the
meeting. (CA Ed Code Sec. 56341(f)&(g)
Senate Bill 933
(Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica)
USEFUL RESOURCES: Creates a California Teacher Corps program that provides
BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS: www.pbisworld.com, matching grants to local school districts to create or expand
www.pbis.org residency programs.
ACCOMMODATIONS: www.pent.ca.gov;
www.udlcenter.org Senate Bill 62
ADVOCACY: www.disabilityrightsca.org (Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills)
Reinstates and improves a state program that offers students
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Know Your Contract
By, Chris Coan
Grievance Chair
Article 6.1.11 DUTY FREE LUNCH
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December 2017
5 PEA Executive Board PEA Office 159 East 4th St. 3:45 PM
12 Hanukkah begins at Sundown
13 PUSD School Board Meeting 2000 Railroad Ave. 6:30 PM
19 PEA Rep Council PEA Office 159 East 4th St. 3:45 PM
21 Winter begins
24 Christmas Eve
25 Christmas Day
25-5 Winter Recess
26 Kwanzaa begins
31 New Years Eve