The Seattle Education Association is the voice for educators standing with our students united to address the needs of our community and to transform our district into an anti-racist school system where every student thrives. |
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM GOVERNOR INSLEE ON MASKING |
This afternoon Governor Inslee announced the end of the state masking requirement in schools after March 21. The State Department of Health is set to release updated guidance for schools in early March. We are looking into what this means for Seattle Public Schools. We are meeting with King County public health officials this Friday to discuss the impact of the change in the state mask mandate and will provide an update as soon as we learn more. |
As a member-driven organization, we need your input to inform our collective advocacy and priorities in the face of this change. Please complete this brief survey by Monday, February 21, 5:00 PM. As you take the survey, consider how those who are at higher risk from COVID (immunocompromised, living with elders, under-resourced communities of color, living with unvaccinated children, etc…) will be impacted.
The more member input we have, the stronger we are in our collective action and solidarity!
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Act Now! Contact Legislators Today about Student Mental Health Supports |
Contact your state legislators today about student mental health supports. Ask legislators to take action and support Senate Bill 5595 and House Bill 1664, to increase ESA staffing in our schools.
Read more on the WEA Student Mental Health Crisis Fact Sheet HERE.
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WA-Cares Long Term Care Insurance Program is Delayed
On January 27, Governor Inslee signed the bill to delay the Long Term Care Insurance program (WA Cares). The new law postponed the collection of premiums until July 2023 and refunds anyone who began paying premiums as a paycheck deduction starting January 1, 2022. The law also expanded partial benefits to those who pay in but do not fully meet the vesting requirement. To learn more about WA Cares, click here.
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Vote for Seattle’s WEA Board of Directors!
Voting for Seattle’s WEA Board of Directors is now open and closes at midnight on March 1. You should have received additional information from BallotPoint by Monday, February 7. If not, send an email to [email protected] from your personal/home email. Subject: VOTE
Please do not include anything but VOTE in the subject line, and there is no need to include any message text in the email. After sending the email, you should receive an email from BallotPoint, usually in less than 30 seconds (you may need to refresh your email program). Click the link in that email to display your ballot.
Candidates were given the opportunity to submit biographical statements. It was not required. If you'd like to have more information about candidates, please read about the candidates for WEA Board of Directors.
Further, although Seattle could have elected up to four NEA State Delegates, there was only one nominee to serve as NEA State Delegate. For that reason, this one nominee has been deemed elected. There were no nominees for state delegate positions.
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More Upcoming Engagement Opportunities
Friday, February 18, 11:00-12:30pm. SEA Governance Office Hours. SEA Governance is hosting Office Hours every Tuesday and Friday in February in order to connect with SEA Members directly. Please drop in to the Zoom room during your 30-minute duty-free lunch period to ask questions, share concerns, or provide input on the issues that matter most to you.
Wednesday, February 23, 5:00-6:30pm. Solidarity Rally with IUOE 302. Show your support for our SPS colleagues represented by Operating Engineers Local 302 by joining their Solidarity Rally at the John Stanford Center on February 23.
Saturdays in MARCH. SEA Blueprinting Meeting for Upcoming 2022 Bargain. SEA is heading into an open bargain this spring. It is critical we hear from as many members as possible to determine our collective priorities for the bargain.
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Please register HERE to join the Priority Schools in the morning session from 9AM – 12PM.
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Please register HERE to join Educational Staff Associates in the afternoon session from 1PM – 4PM.
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Saturday, March 12:
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Please register HERE to join the Librarians and Visual & Performing Arts in the morning session from 9AM – 12PM.
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Please register HERE to join Zones 7, 8, 9 Schools in the afternoon session from 1PM – 4PM.
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Saturday, March 19:
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Please register HERE to join the Alternative Learning Experience, CTE, and Athletic Coordinators in the morning session from 9AM – 12PM.
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Please register HERE to join Multilingual Department in the afternoon session from 1PM – 4PM.
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Saturday, March 19, Saturday, March 26 8:30 - 11:30am. Taking Charge of Your Future: A WEA Pre-Retirement Seminar. Developed and presented by WEA-Retired members, this training is designed to give information on preparing for retirement, the paperwork process and what to expect from four educators who are living it now. Come learn how to prepare for life after school and negotiate the path to retirement. Cost: FREE, but you MUST be a SEA Member to register. Registration and more information: https://www.seattlewea.org/retirement-info/
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