Welcome Back NCETA! I hope you are all enjoying your much deserved summer break! I don’t know about you, but I could have used two more weeks! But as they say, back to the grind. There’s some important information I’d like to share with you that occurred over the summer. Please take a few minutes to educate yourself about the new information which will be impacting our union.

Janus v. AFSCME

In case you missed it, a very important court case passed through the Supreme Court over the break, Janus v. AFSCME . Educators and union members in the nation were dealt a blow with the ruling from the justices. This case was brought forward by corporate-funded lobbyists who support privatization of public schools. In its ruling, the Court took away our union “fair share” protections. Please watch this very important 3-minute video from our colleague with the San Diego Educators Association for more info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn780-RKReQ&t=3s Maintaining our strength as a union is important.  So as a way to show your commitment to NCETA, we are asking all educators in NSD to sign a Commitment Card.  If you have not already signed your Commitment Card, please come by the NCETA table at our Welcome Back event.  Also- anyone who stops by our table will have a chance to win one of five - $20 gift cards to Lakeshore!

Special Ed Inclusion The association has been made aware that several General Ed teachers feel unprepared to meet the challenges of the district’s new model of SPED inclusion. We know that members want to do their best for students, and that this model will require additional training, professional development, and supports that thus far NSD has failed to provide. Please note of the following: We have filed an Unfair Labor Practice for the District’s refusal to bargain over inclusion NCETA has a proposal on the table addressing the issue The association needs your help to support the members’ needs during this SPED transition. Please note the following actions if they apply to you: If SPED Inclusion is a directive from admin, ask for the directive in writing and forward a copy to myself (ncetapresident@gmail.com) and Jean Howard our grievance chair (ncetagrievance@gmail.com). And in the meantime, teachers who are being impacted by inclusion should begin tracking data: How many students have you received? What, if any, training have you been provided by the district? What impact has inclusion had on your contractual rights- hours worked? Transfer? Other?

Let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Welcome Back! Christina Benson, NCETA President

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