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FMEA Observer Fall Has Arrived!
In this issue... • President's Letter
• Grievances
• Contract Issues
• FMEA Calendar
• Other Bits and Pieces
• Contact Information
• And More!
A letter from the president, Scott Shulimson
Hello Franklin-McKinley Education Association, As you have probably heard, the old CTA building that housed FMEA, and most teachers’ associations on the East side, had a very serious fire in May. As a result, FMEA and the other teachers’ unions that were housed at the old building now have a new home at 1333 Piedmont Rd. It’s a little further than the old building, but will be an effective location to meet members’ needs once we have completed the move-in process. The move has been long and challenging, but we are now up and running. Feel free to stop by and check out FMEA’s new home!
FMEA Happy Hour 10/4
Fall Break 10/8-10/14
Winter Break! 12/17-1/6 Safe and happy holidays!
V O L U M E 5 0 , I S S U E 2 O C T O B E R 2 , 2 0 1 8
3:30 pm at Stanley's Sports Bar
FMEA Track Meet 10/27
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last spring, is running. She is being challenged by Sylvia Ornelas-Wise. FMEA Rep Council voted to endorse Maimona, who is an RSP teacher in Alum Rock, and is very active with special ed and labor issues. The long-awaited Supreme Court ruling on the Janus case is starting to have an impact statewide, but so far that impact has been very limited within FMEA. That may change. There are hundreds of people being hired and trained by groups connected to the wealthiest people and corporations in this country. They are attacking unions by attempting to reduce union membership because we remain one of the only obstacles between these wealthiest individuals and their goal of further weakening the middle class in this country. You may be contacted by these union-busters in the near future, and I hope you will not forget who is funding them and why. Thank you for all you do, and as always, don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions, ideas or concerns. Sincerely, Scott Shulimson
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Though we just settled our contract in June, it’s time to return to the bargaining table. I’m frequently asked why we bargain every year instead of the three-year deals that were more common in past decades. The answer is that in districts like ours with severe declining enrollment, it’s difficult to get the district to commit to salary increases in future years that hold major uncertainties. It’s less challenging when those uncertainties become obvious facts of the current year. It’s hard work bargaining every year, but I’m confident that we ultimately have reached much better settlements by bargaining every year. This year, any article in the contract can be opened. You should now have the FMEA bargaining survey. Make sure to include any needed improvements to our contract when you take the survey. Charlie Nave and Lyn Irvine are leaving the bargaining team after a decade of successful contract negotiations. They will be missed, but this does open some spots for anyone interested in joining the team. FMEA and the district will release our initial “sunshine” proposals in November, and begin bargaining later that month. It’s too early in the process to make any predictions, but I’m hopeful that we will once again receive a retroactive raise for the current year. Our salary is fairly competitive, but benefits is where our district lags behind. Luckily, it appears that there will be no increase for Kaiser or Anthem in the coming year. We always have school board elections in even-numbered years. Omar Torres has decided not to run for re-election, but two other incumbents, Than Tran and Rudy Rodriguez, will continue. Parent and newcomer to the board, Kerry Rosado, entered the race. Because there are exactly three candidates for three spots, there will not be an election for these seats. Than, Rudy, and Kerry will all be on the school board. There will, however, be an election for the spot vacated by John Lindner. Maimona Afzal-Berta, who was appointed to fill Lindner’s spot
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Other FMEA/CTA Bits and Pieces
There are spots open on FMEA’s bargaining team. If you are interested in joining or want more information contact Scott Shulimson
FMEA Bargaining Team
All important FMEA documents and more can be found at our website: www.fmea.mobi
Website
If you do not receive FMEA emails please send email [email protected] from your non-district email. Join the FMEA Facebook group! Just search “FMEA” and request to join. Don’t be left out of the FMEA text blast list. Just text “@FMEAmember” to 81010.
FMEA Communication
CTA State Council meets four times a year on weekends to formally determine the policies and platform of CTA. Due to a resignation, there is a 9 month opening. If you are interested in more information contact Scott Shulimson
CTA State Council Opening
The FMEA track meet will take place Saturday October 27th at Sylvandale at 9am. We are still looking for Coordinating Teachers from a number of schools so if you are interested in helping students from you school participate contact Scott Shulimson. The event is open to all teachers, parents, administrators and students, even if not participating.
FMEA Track Meet
There are currently no grievances or arbitrations.
Grievances
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CTA Conferences CTA is offering a number of conferences this school year, and grants are available. Note: our CTA Regional Resource Center (RRC) will be offering grants to the Good Teaching Conference, though these go mostly to first year, and occasionally second year teachers.
GLBT Issues Conference Application Deadline: October 8, 2018 Location: Riviera, Palm Springs Conference Date: December 7-9, 2018 Issues Conference Application Deadline: November 5, 2018 Location: Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV Conference Date: January 18-20, 2019 Good Teaching Conference - North Application Deadline: November 5, 2018 Location: Fairmont Hotel, San Jose Conference Date: February 1-3, 2019 Equity & Human Rights Conference Application Deadline: January 7, 2019 Location: Fairmont Hotel, San Jose Conference Date: March 1-3, 2019 To apply for an incentive grant online visit www.CTAGo.org/grants. New Member Grants will be awarded to applicants who are within their first 5 years of CTA membership. Minority Incentive Grants – Minority members are defined as belonging to one of the following racial-ethnic groups: African American; American Indian/Alaska Native; Asian; Hispanic; Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander or Multi-ethnic. These grants are offered to encourage minority leadership within the Association. Special Under-Represented Groups (White Male, and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender) Grants will be offered for Equity and Human Rights Conference participants. Grants cover conference registration and transportation. For full details and to apply for a grant, go to www.CTAGo.org/grants. Should you have any questions regarding the online application process for the incentive grants, please call the CTA Conference Coordination Center at 650-552-5355.
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Fall/Winter Calendar
October 4th FMEA Hppay Hour Meeting at 3:30 p.m. at Stanley's Sports Bar
October 8th-14th Fall Break
October 22nd FMEA Rep Council
October 23rd Board Meeting at 8 p.m.
October 27th FMEA Track Meet
November 12th Veterans Day
November 13th Board Meeting at 8 p.m.
November 19th FMEA Rep Council
December 11th Board Meeting at 7 p.m.
December 17th- January 6th Winter Break
When:Thursday,October4th3:30-6pm
Where:“Stanley’sSportsBar”AboveSharksIce1500S10thSt.SanJose95112
What:Friends,Food,Fun,BeerandBeverages
FREEfoodanddrinkswhiletheylast!!!
Newteachers:Beourspecialguest!
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Until next time! Please email any articles, suggestions, and advertisements for the next issue of The Observer to [email protected]
The Observer is a publication of FMEA/CTA/NEA. Ideas presented by the editors are those of the editors and not of FMEA/CTA/NEA. Articles submitted by individuals solely represent the views of those individuals and not of FMEA/CTA/NEA.
New FMEA Site: fmea.mobi
FMEA Contacts
FMSD Contacts
Name Position School Site Email & Phone Number
Scott Shulimson President [email protected] 831-325-0465
Kelly Bond Vice President Windmill Springs [email protected] 408-250-9871
Kristi Billings Treasurer Meadows [email protected] 650-387-1435
Paul Ward Secretary Bridges Avademy [email protected] 626-222-1636
Erik Whitaker Director (SPED) Bridges Academy [email protected] 831-595-2679
Imelda Murillo Director Santee [email protected] 408-460-9566
Karen Orozco Director Santee [email protected] 408-768-0447
Name Email Rudy Rodriguez [email protected]
Maimona Afzal-Berta [email protected] Omar Torres [email protected]
George Sanchez [email protected] Thanh Tran [email protected]
