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Statement of Mission

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of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the huma

dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society

OCTOBER 2014

Volume XXIII, Number 2

In this Issue

- NEA Representative Assembly Report

- Pittsburg Farmers Market Photos- Political Action Chair Report

- Grievance Report

- Teachers Rights

P r e s i d e n t s e s s a g e

Dear Colleagues,

How is your year going? Hasnt it beenB-U-S-Y? School has only been in

session for 8 weeks but quite a fewteachers Ive spoken with are feelingburned out! I know the sub shortage isputting an undue burden on many ofyou. We have brought this issue upwith Superintendent Schulze and sheis looking at ways to reduce thenumber of teachers out of theclassroom on a regular basis.

Unfortunately this is a larger issue thatrequires a greater solution. We havevacant positions at Heights, Black

Diamond, Rancho Medanos, andPHS. There are actually 233Certificated positions open in ContraCosta County (as of October 15). Thelatest coordinated bargaining datashows Pittsburg teachers maximumsalary is 19th out of 20 districts. Weare also in the bottom 25% across ourcareers, so from a beginning teacherto a veteran, Pittsburg salaries are atthe bottom. We cannot compete to

attract and retain highly-qualifiedteachers with our currentcompensation. Its time to takeaction. Join us on Wednesday,October 22 to show the school boardmembers you support our bargainingteam!

Common Core implementation hasbrought other challenges. Teacherswho started teaching before No ChildLeft Behind are familiar with some ofthe methods being suggested Integrated Thematic Instruction,project based learning, constructivism,Inquiry learning, cooperative groups,etc. and are eager to return to thecreative methods of the past.Teachers who have only taught thelast 10 years under NCLB may be

feeling lost. Many are used to havinscripted programs, direct instructioand strict pacing guides. Now yo

have a lot more flexibility to plainstruction that meets your diversstudents needs. There is no firm plawith the what to teach, when to teacand how to teach.You can use yoprofessional expertise!

While you are all quite preoccupiewe must not overlook the importancof voting November 4th and spreadinthe word about reelecting teach

Tom Torlakson for Superintendeof Public Instruction. He is a truadvocate of public schools, ostudents, and our profession all which are at stake in this electioSpeak to as many people as who wlisten starting today! Absentee balloare out and people are voting as wspeak. The community trusts teacheso feel empowered to speak up anshare why teachers support Tom!

Thank you for all the work you do!

In Solidarity,Dawn Cova

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PEA Leadership 2014-2015

President

Dawn Cova

Rancho Medanos/PEA Office

Elementary Vice President

Tammy Carr

Highlands Elementary

Secondary Vice President

Shelly BascombBTSA

Secretary

Chris Coan

Willow Cove Elementary

Treasurer

Gale Higgins

Stoneman Elementary

Committee Chairs:

Grievance Committee

John Kleinjans Pittsburg High

Chris Coan Willow Cove Elementary

Negotiations Team

Mark Maselli - Chair

Political Action Committee

Jim Vaughan - Chair

Elections Chair

Ruth Foster

Human Rights & Womens Issues Chairs

Yvonne Burton-Smith

Michell Redfoot

O-Team Chairs

Shelly Bascomb

Bertha RamosCTA State Council Representatives

Mark Maselli PEA

Sara Savacool, Robert Strickler - AEA

CTA Director District C

Terri Jackson

NEA Director for California, District 3

Greg Bonaccorsi

Technical Editor

Susan Harrison PEA Site Secretary

Focus on Educatorsis a publication of the

Pittsburg EducationAssociation CTA/NEA

159 East 4thStreet

Pittsburg, CA 94565

Phone: (925) 432-0199

fax: (925) 432-4854

email: [email protected]

website: www.peateachers.org

Rep. Council Meeting CalendarOctober 20

November 17

December 15

January 26

February 23

March 23

April 20

May 18June 1

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School Board Meeting CalendarOctober 8 & 22

November 12

December 10

January TBD

February TBD

March TBD

April TBD

May TBD

June TBD

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Are You Getting Your PEA Information?

Having our Site Reps collect your input, attend the

monthly Rep meeting and then report back to you is

vital in the communication chain of our Association.

Roll call at last September 15thRep Council Meeting:

Adult Ed. present Stoneman absentFoothill present Willow Cove absent

Heights absent MLK Jr. present

Highlands present Hillview - absent

Los Medanos present Rancho Medanos present

Marina Vista present PHS- present

Parkside present Black Diamondpresent

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PEA now uses Constant Contact! If you

havent been receiving the email messages,

we might not have your personal email

address. If you gave

us your email address,

check your junk mail

for missed messages.


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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

This is a wonderful scholarship established by CTA in order

to address the shortage of ethnic minority teachers in

California. Active CTA/SCTA member or dependents of an

active or deceased CTA member or a CTA/NEA-Retired

member of a defined ethnic minority group pursing a

teaching-related career in public education can apply for the

scholarship. Online applications are available in mid-October

at www.cta.org/scholarships. The deadline to submit all

required application and materials is February 20, 2015. In

the past some applicants neglected to turn in the required

letters of recommendation dont forget

to do so! If you are eligible for this

scholarship, do not let this opportunity

pass you by! There are other CTA

scholarships listed at the CTA website

that you may pursue as well.

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CONGR TUL TIONS ON

SUCCESSFUL ENROLLMENT

C MP IGN FOR THE ST ND RD

DIS BILITY

Not only did we meet our goal of 10% enrollment, but weexceeded it by nearly double! That means all members who

enrolled for disability will receive coverage without answeringany medical questions. Newly hired employees have 120days from their hire date to enroll.

Thank you for your collective action to support your

colleagues AND to cover yourself in case of the unexpected!************************************

Every American deserves a fair shot at higher education. But

student loan debt has become a barrier to the Americandream. Raise your voice for college affordability. The#DegreesNotDebt Week of Action will be November 10th -

18th! Sign the Degrees Not Debt pledgeand get resourcesto support this movement at nea.org/degreesnotdebt

Pittsburg Farmers MarketCommunity Outreach

September 20 & 27, 2014

Thank you to our volunteers!Tammy Carr (Highlands), Tom Edwards (MLKJJHS), Cookie Freeman

(PHS), Kelly Klassen (Rancho Medanos), El Lingbaoan (Foothill),Michell Redfoot (Willow Cove), and Andrea Smith (Willow Cove)


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Who gets to Decide? Your Voice Your VOTE!

Respectfully Submitted,

Jim Vaughan, Political Action Chair

This November 4th, the voters of California will elect aGovernor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State

Superintendent of Public Instruction, the entire Assembly,

State Senators and many other important political offices thathave an enormous impact upon the quality of the education

your students receive and the rights you have as aprofessional. We need to be very certain that voters weinteract with, and as many others as we can contact,understand the significant differences between the

candidates for office and the impact they plan to have uponthe education that their children will receive. Exercise your

right and civic duty by voting on November 4th!

Specifically, in the State Superintendent of Public Instruction

race, teacher Tom Torlakson is facing a challenger whobelieves in privatizing public schools and eliminatingteachers rights. Torlakson supports smaller class sizes,

believes in increasing resources to public schools, and thinksteachers are part of the solution, not the problem. Opponent

Marshall Tuck has asked Governor Brown andSuperintendent Torlakson NOT to appeal the Vergara

Decision handed down by a judge in Southern California thateliminates permanent status AND due process for teachers.If this decision were allowed to stand, tenure or due

process rights would be eliminated, along with seniorityrights. Teachers could be fired at the whim of the District for

NO CAUSE and with NO FAIR HEARING. Just asimportantly, Tuck is backed by Wall Street and supports

increased privatization including opening more for-profitcharter schools. Tell Tuck OUR schools are not for sale!

Vote for Tom on Nov. 4!

(for more info and to Build Your Own Voter Guide go

to: cta.org/Campaign)

Help spread the word!We dont have the millions of dollarsin campaign financing, but we have the people power! Heres

where you come in! Do you want to phone bank or walkprecincts? EVERY ONE of US needs to participate in at least

one of these events between now and the election!

CTA Regional Resource Center, 2177 Diamond Blvd,

Concord, CA. RSVP to volunteer so they have enough foodand drink at (925) 676-2822.

CTA sponsored phone bankingand neighborhood walksto the households of CTA members only from the CTA officeat 2177 Diamond Blvd, Concord:

Monday to Thursday: October 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th5-8 pm

GOTV weekendPrecinct Walking November 1 & 2 - TBD

Dont want to go to Concord?

Through the Central Labor Council, you can participate in

phone banking in one of two locations: The Boilermakersoffice inPittsburg at2191 Piedmont Way(off Leland

between Harbor and Loveridge), or the CLC officeinMartinezat 1333 Pine Street, Suite E (upstairs).

Phone banking Monday through Thursdayfrom 4-8 pm

For the Boilermakers office, call Richard Ramirez (510) 593-6675, email [email protected]

Phone banking Monday through Thursday from 4-8:30 pm

For the CLC office, call Joe at (925) 228-0161, e-mail

[email protected]

Precinct Walking:9am 2pm

Saturday, Oct 25thfor Antioch @ Boilermakers 549, 2191Piedmont Way, Pittsburg

Do you live in AD 16: Walnut Creek/Dublin/Pleasanton/San Ramon?

Teacher Tim Sbrantis campaign is conducting walking andphoning (note the location):

October 23rd, 5pm to 7:30pm from campaign headquarters at

6990 Village Parkway, suite 205, Dublin

October 25th, 5pm to 7:30pm from the Tri Valley UDC HQ at

5580A Springdale Avenue, Pleasanton

Please call to RSVP to confirm the location and time by

contacting Calvin Sherwood at (925) 212-7915.

We wil l stay out of polit ics when

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REALITY CHECKWhat does

teacher tenure

really mean?

Educate yourself, and then share with others who maybelieve these misconceptions.

MYTHS ABOUT DUE PROCESSCurrent misconceptions regarding the law have createdseveral myths about tenure, popularly held, but all false.Paramount among these is:

MYTH #1: There is a tenure law in California for K-14.

The truth is, California dismissal law doesnt refer to tenure.The concept of tenure as it developed in the medieval

university has no connection with current practice, whichprovides only dismissal procedures guaranteeing due

process rights and pertinent reasons for dismissalactions. Tenure has become a popular term used as ascapegoat for the real problems, which are ineffective

evaluation of instruction, poor administrative practices, andinadequate investment by the public schools in

experimentation, research and development, and in-serviceeducation.

MYTH #2: Tenure is a lifetime guarantee of employment.

The truth is that teachers receive permanent statusafter asuccessful two-year probationary period. Within permanent

status there is a procedure for dismissing teachers whichguarantees due process and impartial consideration of the

factswhen disagreement about the facts exists.

MYTH #3: You cant fire a tenured teacher in California.

The truth is that teachers are fired every year under the

dismissal laws in California. In addition, when difficulties indismissing teachers arise under the law, it is inadequate

application of the law by administrators, and not the lawitself, that is at fault.

MYTH #4:Tenure is designed to protect teachers.

The truth is that due process was developed and existsprimarily to protect pupils and schools from political,social and economic interference with pupils right to a

continuing program of quality education. The majorfunction of due process is to insist that decisions about the

quality of instruction in the schools be based on educationalreasons, rather than on prejudicial or inappropriate selfishreasons.

MYTH #5:Tenure protects the incompetent teacher.

The truth is that California Teachers Association policy formany years has insisted that Evaluation Is the Key toExcellence. Where sound evaluation practices exists, it is

the teacher whose inadequacies are identified and who ismost affected by the need to improve, or in the absence of

improvement, will be dismissed under due processprovisions. Therefore, due process is a mechanism forevaluation of instruction which exposes rather than protectsincompetence.

MYTH #6:A good teacher doesnt need tenure.

The truth is that teachers who perform satisfactorilyneed the protection of due process and it is the

competent teacher who is most needed to maintain andimprove the quality of education for pupils. Every

educational employee is entitled to due process. The broad

spectrum of instructional practices and differingmethodologies require equal protection guaranteed under

California laws. The competent teacher needs the dueprocess laws!

From CTAs Evaluation: Key to Excellence

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Know your Contract

Compensation for Class Coverage

Article 6.4 A bargaining unit member who volunteers or is

assigned to teach all or any part of a period during his/herpreparation time shall be compensated. Compensation for

class coverage shall be one-half (1/2) the Class Coveragehourly rate for the first fifteen (15) minutes of coverage.

Compensation for class coverage above (15) minutes shallbe at the full Class Coverage hourly rate.

6.4.2 A period is defined at the secondary level, as the

length of a student period for the day during which thesubstitution takes place. At the elementary level, a period is

the length of teachers preparation period contained in this

Agreement. For Kindergarten, a period is defined by clockhours. If an absent classroom teachers class is dividedamong multiple teachers, then each unit member who takesor receives additional students for all or part of the day shall

be given credit for one period of coverage and shall be

compensated at the Class Coverage hourly rate of pay. Inaddition, bargaining unit members who substitute during theirregular work day (e.g. kindergarten teachers, teachers onspecial assignment, etc.) shall be given credit for one-half

(1/2) period for the first fifteen (15) minutes of substitutingand one full period for substituting that exceeds fifteen (15)

minutes.

6.4.3 Each site administrator shall compile a list ofbargaining unit members who wish to volunteer for class


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coverage. The volunteer list shall be posted at a centrallocation chosen by the site administrator. A second rostershall be compiled listing the remaining bargaining unit

members at that site. If no volunteers are available forsubstituting, substitutes are to be selected from the second

list. The second list shall be made available to anybargaining unit member to review upon request. Bargainingunit members shall be requested to substitute on a fair andequitable basis. A 120% contract is authorized only for unit

members teaching a class during their preparation period.

A note from the grievance chair about this language:Lost your prep? Covering anothers class because of no

sub?

If you volunteer or are assigned to teach during your prep

period because a sub was not available then you are due

financial compensation for prep time you have lost. Pleasekeep track of this time, but for the most part, the officesecretary will enter it into the systemthere has been areport of a principal informing the office secretary to not enter

the time to payroll unless the teacher asks for it. Watch yourback. Keep track and check your pay stub.

Do you get asked to sub more often than others?

The principal should have a list of volunteers who are willingto give up their preps and this list should be posted for all to

see. There should also be another roster with all of the novolunteers for giving up their preps. First the principal

chooses from the first list....no volunteers? then principalgoes to the second list and takes turns going down the list.

This must be done fairly and equitably.

Remember our contract was agreed upon between PUSDand PEAkeyword: agreed.

Respectfully submitted,Chris Coan,

Elementary Grievance Chair

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Can my principal give me a write-up?

Our Collective Bargaining Agreement has a process forProgressive Discipline. Administrators may not arbitrarily or

capriciously discipline you. Be familiar with the following

steps and note there is no such thing as a write-up.

Article 25.3Progressive DisciplineThe following progressive discipline procedures will beapplied except where the serious nature of the offense may

require the District to directly impose a written warning,

written reprimand, or suspension without pay.

25.3.1Verbal Counseling/WarningThe district shall first issue a verbal counseling/warningbefore imposing further discipline. Verbal counseling/warning

may result in a post-conference summary memorandum.Post-conference summary memorandum will not be placed inthe unit members Personnel File, but may be attached to a

subsequent Letter or Warning and/or Letter of Reprimandand included in the Personnel File.

25.3.2 Written WarningSubject to 25.2.1 above, written warnings will not be used

unless the unit member has been verbally warned aboutsimilar actions within the last four (4) years. A WrittenWarning will not be placed in the unit members Personnel

File at the time of delivery, but may be attached to asubsequent Letter of Reprimand and included in the

Personnel File.

25.3.3 Written ReprimandSubject to 25.2.1 above, written reprimands will not be usedunless the unit member has received a written warning about

similar actions within the last four (4) years. The unit member

will be provided with a copy of the reprimand and a copy willbe placed in the unit members Personnel File. The unit

member may attach a written response in a timely manner.Written Reprimands (the procedure) shall be grievable whennot brought to the attention of the unit member in a timely

manner and/or violates Article 24: Non-Discrimination.Content of Written Reprimands are not grievable.

25.3.4 Suspension without PaySubject to 25.2.1 above, suspensions will not be used unless

the unit member has received a written reprimand aboutsimilar actions within the last four (4) years twelve (12)

months. No unit member will be suspended more than (15)

working days during a school year. In all instances, however,

the length of a suspension will relate to the severity of theaction.

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Union Representation

If you are asked to attend a meeting with an administrator,you have a right to know the purpose of the meeting. If you

believe the meeting may be part of an investigation, is

disciplinary in nature, or that discipline might flow from it, youhave a right to take a Union Representative with you. If theDistrict does not allow your Union Rep to attend, you mayrefuse to answer any questions. And, if your Union Rep is

with you, she or he may not be barred from speaking. Theseare known as "Weingarten rights," named after a 1975 U.S.

Supreme Court decision that secured representation rights

for Union members.

However, the District is not required to inform you of yourright to bring a Union Rep. So, be sure to make it clear,preferably in writing, that you want a Union Rep to be

present. Otherwise, you may be deemed to have waivedyour right to Union Representation.


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Do employees have a dress code?

PUSD Board Policy 4119.22:

The Board of Education believes that appropriate dress andgrooming by district employees contribute to a productivelearning environment and model positive behavior. Duringschool hours and at school activities, employees shall

maintain professional standards of dress and grooming thatdemonstrate their high regard for education, present animage consistent with their job responsibilities and

assignment, and not endanger the health or safety ofemployees or students. All employees shall be held to thesame standards unless their assignment provides for

modified dress as approved by their supervisor.

PEA encourages you to please use your professional

judgment. Also know that PEA has the right to negotiate aspecific dress code and your principals may not tell you what

you can and cannot wear.

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NEA Representative Assembly 2014

I had the most fortunate opportunity to attend the NEA RA

Assembly this July as a local rep for PEA under CTA. It washeld in the beautiful city of Denver, Colorado. I had no real

understanding of what I would be in for, but I knew it wouldbe a great experience.

I was not disappointed in what I discovered! The real processof how NEA as an organization works in concert with all

teacher associations around the United States to createpolicy for education was finally revealed to me. I saw

firsthand the process of forming new business items andamendments that would be brought to the entire assembly tobe voted on by members. There were many humbling

moments as I watched, listened, voted, and helped to shapewhat other educators would know as NEA policy and

potential legislation intended to be presented to lawmakers.

Respectfully submitted,Tammy Carr

PEA Vice President, Elementary

Region I Leadership Conference

Fairmont Hotel, San Jose

September 12-14

(L to R) Miren Doolittle (Los Medanos), Superintendent of PublicInstruction Tom Torlakson, and Lisa Gunderson (Los Medanos)

The Region I CTA conference weekend was amazing!!! So

enlightening, inspirational, and informative. We truly learnedthe importance of staying together as ONE; staying united tomake our district a better place for our teachers and ourstudents. We learned about tons of teaching resources that

we can access through the CTA and NEA websites. It was

great!!!Miren Doolittle

Attending the CTA leadership conference reminded me why

we have a union. I was reminded that our union not onlyworks hard to protect teachers, our union works hard toprotect our students and teachers ability to advocate forstudents. I met and listened to so many passionate and

dedicated teachers. It was an amazing experience, and anaffirmation of why I became a teacher. "It's all about the

kids!"Michell Redfoot

It was an honor to attend the CTA Leadership Conference as

a representative of PEA. The conference provided me withthe opportunity to learn greatly about my rights as an

educator. I thought I knew all there was to know, but I wasquite wrong. Thankfully, I learned about our Weingarten

Rights and the benefits of being a PEA member.

Additionally, the conference gave me the experience ofseeing that PEA is part of an even bigger organization that is

willing and able to help educators. Our PEA is not alone. Iam willing to share specific information for all thoseinterested. Just ask!

Andrea Smith


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(L to R) Lisa Gunderson (Los Medanos), Dawn Cova (PEAPresident / Rancho Medanos), Dean Vogel (CTA President),

Andrea Smith (Willow Cove) and Miren Doolittle (Los Medanos)

Attending the CTA Leadership Conference was a truly eye-opening experience. I was one of those who believed

teachers unions only exist to protect bad teachers whenthey get in trouble (good teachers too, but you know thehype). My weekend at the conference showed me the real

meaning of being part of a union having a group that cancome together for the betterment of the whole. I now see thevalue of one voice and the power it can have whenteachers are being tromped on or unheard by the powers

that be. I was able to hear testimonies from a district that

used their collective voice to defeat an essentially corruptboard. Additionally, I was able to learn about the vast

resources and tools available to us as members of the CTAand NEA. I used to resent those membership dues being

taken every month, but I now recognize their full value. Theyrepresent the knowledge that we always have the strength ofour union behind us when we work together. Locally, I hope

to see the PEA moving forward in a way that pulls in moremembers to ensure we have our collective voice ready sothat we can be proactive and work as a whole to make sure

Pittsburgs teachers are heard.Lisa Gunderson

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Dont Agonize

Congratulations to ContraCosta County Teacher of the

Year Elizabeth Lanfranki!

PEA is proud that the Contra Costa County Teacher of theYear is one of our colleagues Liz Lanfranki! Liz wasrecognized for being an outstanding educator who

challenges her students and makes learning FUN! Herdedication and enthusiasm are admired by all who know her!

Liz, who teaches English Language Arts at Martin LutherKing, Jr. JHS, was joined by over a dozen of her colleagues,school board members, and site and district administrators at

the County Teacher of the Year Dinner on Thursday,September 11 where she gave an inspiring speech about her

students and her teaching practice. Congratulations, Liz!

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell

where his influence stops. Henry Adams


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Labor 2 Labor Dinner

On September 19 we had the pleasure of attending the

annual Labor 2 Labor dinner in Richmond where we

celebrated with other union activists and elected officialsfrom around the county.The highlight of the evening was theleadership and activism award presented to Betty ReidSoskin, Betty at 92 years old is the oldest Park Ranger in the

National Park Service. She works at the Rosie theRiveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park inRichmond. It was a lovely evening with a beautiful view and

great company.

Respectfully submitted,

Tammy Carr and Dawn Cova

Sara Savacool (Antioch), State Senator Mark DeSaulnier, andTammy Carr

Tammy Carr and Dawn Cova outside the Craneway Pavilion inRichmond

Did you know?

PEA is an affiliate of the Contra Costa County Central LaborCouncil. We are proud to be part of an organization thathonors labor and supports working people throughout the

county. Together we are a strong voice for middle classfamilies.

AESOP SUBSTITUTE SYSTEM UPDATE

There were several problems with the new sub system thathave been addressed by HR. If you have additional

concerns, please let us know.

Problem: Teachers couldnt enter increments of sick leave

less than 1/2 day.Solution: Teachers can now enter custom time including

increments of less than 1/2 day.

Problem: Teachers couldnt enter their preferred sub, onlyhave a list of favorites

Solution: Teachers are now able to enter a substitute thathas accepted the position. (The system will not call out, so

you must speak to the sub beforehand.)

Problem: Teachers couldnt enter No sub required

Solution: Teachers are now able to select no sub required

as of 10/10/2014.

Problem: Subs cannot see what the assignment until afterthey accept the job; if they dont like the assignment, theycancel

Response: This is being addressed through an added

enhancement that will be added to Aesop in the near future(hopefully soon).

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COMMON CORE RESOURCES

How would you like to see the California Common Core State

Standards in an easy-to-follow format, beginning with

kindergarten and continuing to 12th grade, that shows whatstudents should know at their current grade level, whichspecific skills should already be mastered, and where theskills they are learning in their class will lead in subsequent

grades?Youve got it at www.cta.org/IPDSpirals


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a l endar

OCTOBER 2014

3 Yom Kippur begins at sundown

6 PEA Executive Board PEA Office 159 East 4thSt. 3:45 PM

8 PUSD School Board Meeting 2000 Railroad Ave. 7:00 PM

13 Columbus Day No School Staff Development Day

20 PEA Rep Council PEA Office 159 East 4thSt. 3:45 PM

22 PEA Tailgate & Rally 4:45-6:15 p.m.

PUSD School Board Meeting 2000 Railroad Ave. 7:00 PM

31 Halloween

NOVEMBER 2014

2 Daylight Savings Time ends

3 PEA Executive Board PEA Office 159 East 4thSt. 3:45 PM

4 Election Day

11 Veterans Day No School

12 PUSD School Board Meeting 2000 Railroad Ave. 7:00 PM

17 PEA Rep Council PEA Office 159 East 4thSt. 3:45 PM

24-28 Thanksgiving Recess

27 Thanksgiving Day

Next Deadline for Articles is Friday, November 7, 2014

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