A couple of Collective Bargaining Agreement reminders:
A final, summative evaluation must be completed by Monday, May 15 for all KEA members. Please let us know if you need assistance in this process. There have been a few instances where the correct procedures were not followed to finalize an evaluation. A letter stating that an evaluation was not completed will be placed in the employee's file in lieu of an evaluation. If you feel that you might fall in this category, please contact Christie Padilla.
For employees who are on provisional contracts, May 15 is also the deadline for the district to recommend renewal or non-renewal. New employees may be on a provisional contract for up to three years before being converted to a continuing contract. By now, notifications should have been given to employees being considered for non-renewal. For employees new to the Kent School District who have had a continuing contract in other Washington state districts, there is only one year of a provisional contract. If you are on a provisional contract and need more information, please email Alan Sutliff.
You can access a search PDF of the collective bargaining agreement at the link on the sidebar, or here.
Your KEA bargaining team has our next full bargaining session scheduled near the end of the month on May 25 and 26. In the meantime, we are talking with ELL teachers and continuing to work on proposals and counterproposals. We are in a bit of a holding pattern until the state legislature completes their budget to amply fund public education. We anticipate that the state salary model may change dramatically for 2018-2019, but it is very unclear what will happen for 2017-2018. We hope you are in contact with your legislators from your home email, or cell phone on a regular basis. For messages, always check www.washingtonea.org/ourvoice
Please Join Crestwood in celebrating Cindy Prescott's Retirement!
Monday, June 12th
4-7 pm
KEA Bldg.- 10427 SE 244th St. Kent 98030
2017 WEA Special Education Boot Camp
Interested in learning more about Special Education? WEA is holding its annual Special Education Boot Camp this summer from July 24th - 27th, 2017 at the Tulalip Resort near Marysville. Tuition for the four-day training is $270.00, which includes clock hours (24), morning refreshments, and lunch daily. Participants are responsible for their own lodging and WEA has negotiated discounted rates for a limited number of rooms. Contact the hotel directly to confirm rate and make lodging reservations.
Boot Camp will provide hand-on training emphasizing the responsibilities of all educators working with students with disabilities. Specific course offerings include:
Special Education Law
Developing Non-Transition IEPs
Developing Transition IEPs
Section 504
Behavior Interventions in Your School
Culturally Responsive Classrooms
Universal Design in Your School
Students with Autism in Your Classroom
True Colors
KEA has four (4) more scholarships for KEA members, who have not previously received a scholarship. Deadline to apply for a scholarship has been extended to Friday, May 19th. You must contact Becky in the KEA Office to apply for a scholarship prior to registration - click here to apply for a scholarship.
If you have more than 22 days of sick leave and would like to donate, please contact the HR designee listed in
blue next to the person you wish to donate to. All donations are appreciated.
