This is a historic time, and we are faced with huge challenges and great opportunity. As we work together to ensure that our collective voice and beliefs are aligned, WEA will need to continue advocating for compensation that recognizes the complexity and importance of our work.
In recent weeks, the governor, legislative Democrats and the Republican Senate each have put forward proposals that they believe will meet the McCleary mandate. Proposals vary, and locally bargained compensation may be enhanced, significantly reduced, or something in between.
WEA will be active in Olympia advocating for a new system of funding educator compensation that recognizes the professional status of educators, that is fair, and that is negotiated at the local level.
This is a critical time for members to make their voices heard.
Please take the WEA Statewide Survey. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
Mark Your Calendars for March 11 for a Town Hall Meeting with Pat Sullivan!
Pat Sullivan will be attending a Town Hall Meeting on March 11 at the KEA office from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
He will be addressing school funding and answering questions from the audience. During our February Pizza & Politics, we heard from Senator Joe Fain about what the Senate Republicans are proposing.
Come and join us to hear what the House Democrats are proposing as well.
Click here to RSVP and be sure to watch your home email for more information!
KEA Teacher's Rock: Tacoma Stars Soccer Game Night
Join your KEA family as we watch the Tacoma Stars take on the San Diego Sockers for their last home game of the season! Should be a fun night, as it's also Fan Appreciation Night. Tickets start at only $11.00!
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, March 4, 2017 @ 6 pm
Showare Center- Kent
It appears that the district has chosen to tag all three make-up days to the end of the year. We understand that several members have already booked flights, signed up for staff development classes, and have other commitments that were arranged before the snow days. We will be working with the HR department, and will get information to you soon regarding these circumstances.
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March 2nd
KEA Executive Board Mtg.
March 4th
Common Core- Math
March 6th
ProTeach Cohort
March 7th
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Will I Ever Get to Retire of Just Die at My Desk?
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KEA Teacher's Rock: Tacoma Stars Soccer Game Night
