PGCEA NEWSETTE
Information is Power
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New Video On Changes Coming To Your School
Prince George’s County Six Pillars of Community Schools
Prince George's County Community Schools:
A community school is a community hub — both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development and community engagement leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities. Community schools offer a personalized curriculum that emphasizes real-world learning and community problem-solving. Schools become centers of the community and are open to everyone — all day, every day, evenings and weekends.
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Educator Tips and Tools
In the weeks before winter/holiday break, we sometime
soft surf
emotionally between what we are doing as we prep for holiday; consider your students, their family, and colleagues may be doing the same or trying to cope.
Be mindful of the coincide and sometime collision of education and reality; those triggers that can bring positive and negative response from students and adults.
In a recent article I read, educators surveyed across the country were very concerned about social and emotional wellbeing of their students.
We also know that educator stress from the many daily demands of the profession can have a toll on physical and emotional health and lead unto trauma; trauma has implication for both children and adults.
Resource:
WHEN:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019
WHERE:
PGCEA CENTER
8008 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD
TIME:
4:45 – 6:45PM
Register online at www.pgcea.org/events
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No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change, become a better version of yourself.”― Madonna
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The
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Submission
Tuition Reimbursement”
Submission for PGCEA only
Pursuant to the PGCEA Negotiated Agreement, PGCEA employees that have completed qualified coursework are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement. Applications and payments will be processed online in the order in which they are received until all funds are depleted.
You may submit your request through the
online tuition reimbursement platform
beginning at
5:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 6, 2019, at 11:59 p.m.,
by clicking
here
.
The electronic submission reimbursement forms can also be found on the
staff portal
under the “Applications” tab by clicking on “Tuition Reimbursement Requests (PGCEA, ASASP, Local 2250)”.
Only courses that were taken between
July 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
are eligible for reimbursement.
Eligible employees must submit a
complete
application via electronic submission to the
(hand-delivered, faxed or emailed documents will
not
be accepted).
In preparation for electronic submission, secure the following required documentation in PDF format:
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Copy of Official transcript(s);and
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Proof of payment for each college credit/course indicating payment type; and
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Proof of the exact date the course ended.
Frequently Asked Questions
can be found by clicking
here
.
A Quick Guide
to the online submission process can be found by clicking
here
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PGCEA Center
WHEN:
TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 3
, 2019
WHERE:
8008 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
TIME:
5:00 PM
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WHEN:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019
WHERE:
PGCEA CENTER
8008 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD
TIME:
4:45 PM
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Bylaws Committee Meeting
Bylaws Committee meeting. Date
December 2, 2019 @4:30 pm at the PGCEA Center
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Social Committee Meeting
Social Committee meeting will be Wednesday
December 4, 2019 @4:30 pm at the PGCEA Center
email jharris@pgcea.org to RSVP
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FROM MSEA
1.
2020 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION
This year’s theme is
African and Latino American Experiences of Everyday People
. The celebration will feature student performances and keynote address that explores the everyday experiences of African and Latino American Experiences of Everyday People. The celebration will also be honoring the recipients of the Reginald F. Lewis Student Art Awards, MSEA sponsored awards like the Dot Lloyd, Human and Civil Rights, and Minority Recognition awards.
Click here
to register! The registration deadline is January 1, 2020 or when seats are filled.
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NOVEMBER NEA MEMBER BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS
This holiday season, NEA members can “spend smart” using the NEA Cash Rewards Credit Card. This card gives the flexibility to choose from among six spend categories and select which one will earn 3% cash back where it matters most. Plus, the spend category can be changed once per calendar month (see flyer and planner listed below for details). This time of year is also optimal for purchasing an end-of-model-year vehicle or making sure the one you already have is in top shape. And stay tuned at the beginning of December for an announcement about a new and exclusive deals platform for NEA members called
LTOs
(Limited Time Offers)!
· Monthly Hot Deals & Discounts article
· Featured Content on NEAMB.com beginning December 1, 2019
· NEA Cash Rewards Credit Card—Flyer
· NEA Cash Rewards Card—3% Cash Back Planner
· Tips to Help You Be a Smarter Car Buyer
· Get Your Vehicle Ready for Winter
· 10 Tips if You Have a Parking Lot Accident
· Social Media Posts for November 1 – 30, 2019 (New posts for the month of December will be uploaded December 1.)
· Professional Content Articles/Podcasts
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Are you in PTA or PTO?
Help us to identify people who are involved in Parent Teacher Associations and Organizations. Complete this
brief form
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION & ESSAY CONTEST
WHAT:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
WHERE:
Kingsford Elementary School
1401 Enterprise Rd, Woodmore, MD 20721
WHEN:
Thursday, January 17th
4:30 PM
On Thursday, January 17th at 4:30 pm at Kingsford Elementary School in Woodmore, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay and Poster contest winners will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The contest is open to all Prince George’s County Public School students in grades three through twelve (3rd-12th).
The contestants will write their essays on the following topic:
Essay: How would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lead a civil rights movement to humanize the Immigration crisis in the United States of America.
Art: Choose a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. Speeches and bring it to life. (The quote must be written on the poster)
Applications need to go out by October 15, 2019. Deadline is December 15th 2019.
Venue: Kingsford Elementary School Time:6:30 pm
Prizes will be for 1st, 2nd , 3rd places.
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What to do if you are accused of abusing a student?
Here is a
document
for your reference should you or a colleague be accused of abusing a student.
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Assault Leave
What is Assault Leave:
PGCEA/Unit I Members “may be entitled to receive paid leave time for employees for an assault occurring within the scope of employment. Employees of the Board of Education of Prince George’s County whose absence is due to a physical disability resulting from an unprovoked assault occurring within the scope of their employment, may be entitled to full pay status, instead of sick leave or Sick Leave Bank participation, provided they comply with all of the procedures cited hereafter.”
https://www.pgcps.org/risk-management/cards/Disability-and-Assault-Leave-(For-Employees)/
If you are assaulted while working by a student, parent, etc., you can apply for Assault Leave. In addition to contacting your principal or immediate supervisor immediately, please be certain to do the following:
• File a Workers Compensation Claim by contacting the Injured Employee Hotline / 1-800-774-2447 prior to seeking medical attention (if possible). Be certain to obtain a Workers Comp Claim Number.
• Seek medical attention within twenty-four (24) hours of the incident. Be certain to report it as a Workers Comp Injury and provide the Workers Comp Claim Number during intake.
• Complete a Security Incident Report Form (available at your school).
• Complete the Request for Assault Leave Form (available at your school). You have the option of stating “See Security Incident Report Form” in the fields that ask for duplicate information.
• Ensure the initial report of injury or physician’s statement has been sent to Risk Management/Workers Compensation (this will be done when you provide the Workers Comp Claim number when seeking medical attention).
When complete, submit the forms to your school for processing. The Assault Leave Administrative Procedure has changed, and it is no longer required to contact a law enforcement agency and file a complaint or warrant against the accused. If you have questions after completing these steps, please feel free to contact PGCEA and ask for a UniServ Director, and someone will provide assistance.
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GET INVOLVED
JOIN A COMMITTEE
This school year will be great for educators, students and communities but only with your support. The union is only great when you are involved. Take a moment to let us know what committees you are potentially interested in joining or share this quick survey with a colleague.
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Prince George’s County Six Pillars of Community Schools
Prince George's County Community Schools:
A community school is a community hub — both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development and community engagement leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities. Community schools offer a personalized curriculum that emphasizes real-world learning and community problem-solving. Schools become centers of the community and are open to everyone — all day, every day, evenings and weekends.
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Know Your Contract
We are excited to have a new contract, be sure that you know what the contract says:
Article 17.E1. – Authorized Leaves With Pay
Bereavement Leave: Unit 1 member shall be allowed four (4) work days of absence from school without loss of salary for those immediate family members or anyone who has lived regularly in the household of the unit member. One of the four (4) days must be the day of the observance, except when it is held on a weekend or a holiday. On the death of an aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew, Unit I members shall be allowed two work days of absence from work without loss of salary. Proof of death and/or relationship may be required if, in the opinion of the immediate supervisor, the Unit I member has abused the privilege
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Get involved! Join a committee.
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
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