http://sjta.net San Jacinto Teachers Association Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:25:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The District and the CSEA Negotiation Teams met today to continue discussions on furlough days. We are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement on 10 furlough days (8 for 180-day employees) over the next 16 months to avoid layoffs.  CSEA has tentatively agreed to three days ... http://sjta.net/?p=77 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELECTION  SJTA will be holding its election for the offices ofUnit President, Unit Vice-President, Unit Secretary, Unit Treasurer, Unit Membership Chair and Two San Gorgonio representatives.  The elections will be held May 5-7, 2010. Nominations are open (which means that anyone who is a unit member is eligible to nominate any ... http://sjta.net/?p=76 Last year, the physics students from San Jacinto High School were uncontested international champions. This year, much like the world of particle physics they are studying, things were uncertain. This was the third year in a row that a group of about 40 San Jacinto students traveled to UC Riverside for ... http://sjta.net/?p=75 What Is Negotiations Impasse? Impasse is when both parties (Association and District) have reached a point in negotiations where continued meetings would be futile. Either or both parties can declare impasse and the request is submitted to the Public Employer’s Relations Board (PERB). PERB looks at relevant facts and makes a ... http://sjta.net/?p=74 In the middle of August, Mountain View opened its newest addition of classrooms. The updated facility features 10 new classrooms and a multipurpose room/Gymnasium that is state of the art. With the new addition came the entrance of new programs to the site. We are now the Alternative Ed. School ... http://sjta.net/?p=73 1. Article 7.7—In addition elementary teachers in grades 1-5 shall have one minimum day per week for planning and professional development of which up to one Friday per month shall be designated for district or site purposes and an additional 90 minute day per quarter for professional development. Article 7.8—In addition ... http://sjta.net/?p=72 Teacher Salary Schedule Contract Days: 184   Taking 10 furlough days amounts to a 5.435% pay cut (This puts each salary essentially back 2 years!)The figures in bold below each yearly salary are the losses to each yearly salary   Row   BA   BA &15   BA & 30   BA & 45 or MA   BA & 60 or MA & ... http://sjta.net/?p=70   We Honor Ours "WHO" was celebrated on Friday, May 8th at the San Bernadino Fair Grounds. San Jacinto Teachers Association honored June McCullough of the Pre-School, Doug McCasey from SJHS, and Harry Ebeling from MVHS. We are all so thankful for the hard work they do for our association and ... http://sjta.net/?p=64 NEA/CTA BANK OF AMERICA CREDIT CARD UPDATE  As a result of the unprecedented challenges facing financial institutions in these difficult economic times, NEA and CTA were recently advised by Bank of America (BAC) of the need to modify certain aspects of the NEA/CTA Credit Card Program to ensure the Program remains ... http://sjta.net/?p=63 LA Galaxy vs. Columbus Crew Sunday, May 17th @ 12:00 p.m. General Admission TICKETS for $20 (At Gate $25) Sideline TICKETS for $40 (At Gate $75) Come support teachers across Southern California as the LA GALAXY and the CTA Institute for Teaching recognize award-winning teachers on the field prior to the match! Proceeds from each ticket sold ... http://sjta.net/?p=62