What's Up Wednesday?

Are We Going to School in July?

KEA, along with other KSD labor partners, met with the District this morning to discuss the process for making up snow days. It is our understanding that the district will apply for a waiver for three of the cancelled days. OSPI could take up to a month to decide to waive the days or not. So, it will be some time before we know for sure when the last day of school will be.
KEA has received many suggestions on how to make up the days. At this point, all ideas are on the table. Now that discussions are occurring with the district, a communication should be coming out very soon.   Make-up days impact several contracts, and all labor leaders are very mindful on how to the get the best outcome for their members. KEA will keep you undated regularly. 
  
Elementary Conference Make-Ups?

KEA and KSD have entered into conversations about elementary conferences that were cancelled due to inclement weather. KEA floated many proposals, but it appears that the District would like to continue with a full week of scheduled conferences in March. KEA recognizes the high impact on workload regarding rescheduling parents, interpreters, and IEP staff. Discussions between KEA and KSD are continuing, and we will keep you updated!  
Calendar Vote Results:

The calendar ballots submitted by KEA members were counted, and the results are as follows:
 
Calendar #1 (w/ February break)                689 votes (64%)
Calendar #2 (w/o February break)              393 votes (36%)
 
Our results have been sent to KSD where they will be combined with the other labor union votes. The results will be tabulated and sent to the KSD School Board for final approval. Watch for a calendar announcement from KSD soon.   
KEA Officer Nominations Close Today...

If you would like to nominate a member for the KEA President, Vice President, or Secretary/Treasurer, please submit the name to Becky Babcock, bbabcock@washingtonea.org. Nominations close at  
4:00  pm today.
 
Culturally Responsive Strategies Trainings Rescheduled - space still available to register...

Due to inclement weather two weeks in a row, the Culturally Responsive Strategies Trainings have been rescheduled as follows: 

Classroom Communities - Tuesday, February 26th
Classroom Management - Tuesday, March 5th
Classroom Interactions - Tuesday, March 19th
Behavior Interventions - Tuesday, March 26th
 
All classes are 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the KEA Office (dinner served at 4:30 pm). Participants earn 3 clock hours for each class. There is still space in the remaining three classes and each class must be registered for individually:
 
 
 
 
 If you previously registered and cannot attend or have questions please email Becky at bbabcock@washingtonea.org 
  
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 download and complete the sick leave donation form and send it via district mail to the HR designee listed next to the person you wish to donate to. 
 
Jennifer Jones: Send via district mail to Katie Russell
Maryhelen Willert: Send via district mail to Felecia Harrell
Paola Cordero: Send via district mail to Felecia Harrell
LaKenya Moss: Send via district mail to Felecia Harrell
Jane Allen: Send via district mail to Felecia Harrell
Jason Hurley: Send via district mail to Felecia Harrell
Megan Bublitz: Send via district mail to Katie Russell
Robin Bender: Send via district mail to Katie Russell
Nanette Navarro: Send via district mail to Felecia Harrell
Theresa Turner: Send via district mail to Katie Russell

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. 
Upcoming Events
 
February 27
Exec Board Meeting
KEA Officer Nominations
Close 
 
March 5 
Culturally Responsive Classroom Management
 
March 6
Rep Council Meeing
 
March 13
Exec Board Meeting 
 
March 19 
Culturally Responsive
Classroom Interactions  
 
 
Be sure to check the KEA calendar for upcoming events
 
 
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Freestanding, stainless and black
4 years old in excellent condition



If you are interested in posting a listing here for FREE, please contact Becky Babcock

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