Friday Facts


Save the Date: General Membership Meeting- April 6th!

We will be holding our first General Membership Meeting on April 6 at 4:30 at Kent-Meridian High School in the East Wing Gym. We will be sharing the following information: 
  • Bargaining priorities - survey results
  • District budgeting trends
  • Changes being made to the WEA health insurance plans - this is important for everyone who is currently a Premera subscriber!
We realize that it is difficult for some people - especially athletic coaches to attend afternoon meetings. We will be sharing information with all building reps, and we will be communicating through Friday Facts (soon to be "What's Up Wednesday?") every week to keep everyone updated on this information.

Bargaining Update

The bargaining team met with the district on March 3 simply to schedule dates and to discuss how we will work together this year as a joint bargaining team. The teams then met this week on Tuesday and Friday to exchange proposals. There are a number of issues that will be held by both parties until it is clear what will happen in Olympia. Any detailed bargaining updates will not be sent to school email accounts, so if you are not sure if we have a good home email address for you, please send that information to Regina Redmond.

KEA Teachers Rock: Wine & Paint Night!


Join your KEA family for a Wine & Paint Night! 

Friday, April 21, 2017 @ 5:00 p.m.
Kent Education Association
10427 SE 244th St. Kent 98030

The cost is $20 per member and includes everything you need to paint your take home masterpiece as well as wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers. 

Space is limited to 40 people and you must be a KEA member to attend.  Click here to sign-up


Friday Facts will Become "What's Up Wednesday" In the Next Few Weeks 

We will be moving the KEA weekly update to a Wednesday delivery date starting in April. Our hope is that this will be a better time for KEA members to read the update.

Occasionally we will need to send this to home email addresses if there is political content. Since we are in the legislative session, that is often an issue. For this issue, please check on your own personal devices, and on your own time, the WEA website for state legislative updates.
Upcoming Events 
  
March 27th
ProTeach Cohort

March 28th
Pizza & Politics

March 29th
Mock RA  
 

Visit KEA website calendar for more information on these events.
Have you Visited Our New Website? 

In the Loop: up-to-date info on issues that affect you

  Unlock Your Benefits: take advantage of your member benefits! 

read your contract online

check out PD classes

  KEA Classifieds: buying, selling, renting? Look here, post here!

KEA Teachers Rock Events:  lots of great events offered at discounted rates just for you- why? because you ROCK! 


Have Questions?
Phone: 253.852.1350
Email Webmaster 


WEA Pre-Retirement Seminar


It's never too early to start planning for retirement! 

Kent Education Association is sponsoring a 2-day pre-retirement seminar designed for union members planning for retirement. The seminar will be presented by qualified
WEA-Retired representatives.

Location: Kent Education Association- 10427 SE 244th St. 
Day One: Friday, April 28, 2017, 5 pm to 8:00 pm
dinner will be provided
Day Two: Saturday, April 29, 2017, 8 am to 3:30 pm-  continental style breakfast & lunch provided