You Have a Right to Union Representation
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Lately, we have had several issues with students and parents making complaints against our members. Thankfully, the complaints have been unfounded. Sometimes people have a perception that they will only need representation if they do something wrong. Unfortunately, this is a misperception. Most of the members that we represent are completely exonerated based on the evidence that is presented. That is because the member has done nothing wrong, or the allegations are unfounded.
If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need representation,
you have the right to request who you would like to represent you. The principal and/or district administration does not have the right to pick your representative for you. We have had this happen a few times lately. It's important to keep in mind that the person whom you prefer may not be available. In that case, the meeting may still happen. But feel free to ask that the meeting be postponed until your preferred representative is available.
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We have been addressing concerns regarding the removal of disruptive students from classrooms. Information has been given to teachers that students can no longer be removed from classrooms because it's considered an "emergency removal." The state law has changed regarding emergency removal of students. However, simply sending a student to the ISS room for a class period, or having a student removed from an elementary classroom, is NOT considered an emergency removal. It is a "classroom exclusion" which is still permitted under the state law and is still aligned with our KEA Contract. If you have concerns regarding this issue, please contact
Christie Padilla.
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KEA Teachers Rock!
Member Engagement Events
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Join your KEA Family for a night of hockey! Tickets are only $10 each. The first 5,000 fans will get a
FREE
player magnet!
Seattle Thunderbirds v.
Tri-City Americans:
Tuesday, October 16 @ 7:05 pm
Deadline to register and get in payment is October 9 by noon.
Join your KEA Family for
Wine & Paint Night!
We provide everything you need to paint and take home your masterpiece. We will also provide wine coolers, beer, appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. This always makes for a fun time and is a great way to meet other teachers in the district!
Cost is only $25 per person
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KEA welcomes all newly hired teachers of the Kent School District to join us for cookies and conversation.
Do you have questions?
We've got answers!
Do you have concerns?
We are here to help!
Thursday, October 25
drop by between 4-6 pm
Kent Education Association
10427 SE 244th St
Kent 98030
Please let us know if you plan to drop by!
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Unlocking Your Member Benefits:
Student Loan Forgiveness Workshop
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The latest NEA Member Benefit research shows that recent graduates are leaving schools with greater and greater debt. This presentation will cover the basics of how a school employee qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness programs.
We will cover Teacher Loan Forgiveness, Teacher Loan Cancellation and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Kent Education Association
10427 SE 244th St
Kent, WA 98030
This workshop is FREE for KEA members and limited to only 50 participants. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Sick Leave Donation Requests :
Below are fellow KEA members in need of sick leave donations. 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.
If you are in need of sick leave donations please contact HR. They will notify us that you qualify and we can put your request here.
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Upcoming Events
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KEA Teachers Rock!
Seattle Thunderbirds Game
October 17
Rep Council Meeting
October 18
Student Loan Forgiveness
Cookies with Christie
October 31
Executive Board Meeting
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KEA Classifieds
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Nothing listed this week.
If you are interested in posting a listing here for FREE, please contact
Regina Redmond.
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Visit Our Website
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read your contract online
KEA Teachers Rock Events:
great events offered at discounted rates just for you- why? because you ROCK!
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