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How to Access KN95 Masks & Rapid Tests and DOH Guidance on Contact Tracing
SEA continues to monitor the supply of rapid tests and KN95 masks in schools as well as any updates from Public Health.
MASKS: Every school can submit a request for a one-week supply of rapid tests via a Microsoft Form. The form can be submitted by the COVID Site Supervisor, Protected Healthcare Room Attendant, Nurse or Administrative Secretary. SPS has been fulfilling requests within four business days of receiving the request. Staff with concerns about the number of tests should inquire with their COVID Site Supervisor.
COVID TESTS: According to SPS, they currently have enough KN95 masks to supply every staff member at each work site with three masks. This Monday, all schools will be provided twenty N-95 masks for each staff member. Middle and high schools will be provided enough so that any student who wants them can get ten N-95 masks. If your school did not receive three masks per staff member, please contact your school leader so they order additional masks and copy [email protected].
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Sign the Petition to OSPI - School Districts Need More Flexibility |
It is critical that SPS leadership and OSPI listen to and follow the lead of educators and students during this crisis. One thing both educators and students are calling for is OSPI to provide flexibility to school districts so that district leaders have the autonomy to make decisions that serve our local school communities best. We need to break free of the 20th century model that defines basic education by counting hours and days. Instead of focusing on how many hours students sit in their seats in a classroom, we should focus on how we meet students expressed needs, how we spend more quality time learning, and how we provide anti-racist instruction. Tell OSPI to give us flexibility and autonomy by signing this petition today and share the petition widely.
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Help Pass the Seattle School Levies
Here are four ways to support the Seattle Schools Levies to ensure they pass with a big margin on February 8. The Seattle Schools levies provide critical funding to support our school communities. Please share this information widely.
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Share our video: Check out this awesome video made by a 350 Seattle volunteer! The Dropbox link has files you can download and share on social media. This video is not for ads, so the only way people see it is if we share it. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j9omvu7wdj0as7m/AAC9ONo4KbnHVUKVSRYUZHtJa?dl=0
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Text bank: There are two virtual text banks next week to Get Out The Vote. Join labor and environmental groups text bank Tuesday, February 1, at 5:30 pm by clicking here. Join SEA’s text bank to contact Seattle educators in support of the levies next Thursday, February 3, at 5:00 pm. Sign up today by clicking HERE.
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Sign waving: Labor and environment groups will be waving signs on Monday, February 7, from 2:30-4:30 pm in SE Seattle. Meet at the Starbucks (South Graham St and MLK) to get signs and then we’ll go to various nearby schools and wave signs, encouraging people to vote yes on the levies.
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Vote YES and YES for the Levies: For Seattle voters, mark your ballots “YES” and “YES” on Props 1 & 2. Return your ballots today, don’t delay. Ballots must be received by 8:00pm on Tuesday, February 8, to be counted.
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Don’t Forget to Vote for SEA Delegates to the WEA RA and NEA RA
Voting for SEA delegates to the WEA RA and NEA RA will remain open until 7:00pm, Wednesday, February 2. Take time today to cast your vote! Information on the candidates and the election timeline are available on the SEA website election page.
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Interested in serving as a WEA Board Director, NEA State Delegate, or NEA State Director for 2022-24?
Nominations are now open for WEA Board Director, NEA State Delegate, and NEA State Director positions and will remain open until January 31, 2022, at 4:00pm. Click to learn more about being a WEA Board Director, NEA State Delegate, or NEA State Director. Nominations should be submitted online (no paper documents accepted). Please click here to fill out the nomination form. To be eligible for any position the nominee must be an active member in good standing.
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More Upcoming Engagement Opportunities
Thursday, January 27, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. SEA School Counselor Organizing Meeting. Join your school counseling colleagues to discuss the newly ratified Senate Bill 5030 which effectively requires all school districts to develop a comprehensive counseling program for the 2022-23 school year. This is an opportunity to share what you consider opportunities and challenges to a comprehensive counseling program and any other issues related to its implementation. Register in advance for this meeting: https://washingtonea.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udO2hqjktGtIAu1JZVPrt4c9JleCAy3vb
Thursday, January 27, 7:00 PM. WEA Caucus 2 Caucus Lobby Day. Members of WEA caucuses will meet with members of corresponding legislative caucuses to discuss the needs of our students and our communities. WEA members who identify with one of these communities (the Black Caucus, Latinx Caucus, Asian/Pacific Islander/Middle Eastern Caucus, Native American/Alaskan Native Caucus, and LGBTQIA+ Caucus) are invited to attend. Please register here.
Saturday, February 12. 2022 WEA HCR Leadership Conference. Save the date for our 2022 WEA Human and Civil Rights Leadership Conference – February 12, 2022, 8:30am-1:00pm. The HCR conference provides training and mentoring for our historically underrepresented women and members of color for the purpose of diversifying our governance leadership and that includes elected positions and appointed positions at the national, state, council and local levels. Register in advance for this meeting: Events | Washington Education Association (washingtonea.org)
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