The AEA Bargaining Team met with the District this past Monday. The good news is that progress is still being made. Finances still seem to be the major sticking points, but we are hopeful that creative solutions can be found which address the needs of both the District and our Members. They are scheduled to meet again next Friday, October 27th.
Please click below to read the following current contract negotiations documents-
* AEA Initial Proposal
* ASD Initial Proposal
* Completed Contract Articles
Your bargaining team has spent countless volunteer hours of their evening, weekend, and summer time to accomplish this herculean task on your behalf.
It is VITAL that each one of our members - aka, YOU - support them when called upon to engage in the public process if we are going to have a contract which attracts and retains the high quality educators that Anchorage students deserve!
Come to the School Board meeting this Monday, October, 23rd, at 7pm, and #WEARPURPLE to show the District that you'd like a contract NOW!
AEA fall elections will open at 12 AM on October 23, and will close at 5 PM on October 27, 2017.
Place your votes for these very important positions that represent YOU! To view the biographies for the At-Large Directors (two seats open), click HERE
Join us in congratulating AEA's own, Ben Walker as Alaska's 2018 Teacher of the Year. I was honored to join the assembly celebration at Romig this morning where Ben teaches science to his lucky students. Ben graciously accepted the award , acknowledging all the educators at Romig, whom he said share in this honor.
New and experienced building representatives met on Saturday, October 7 at the AEA office for training, updates, and hands-on practice in organizing and leadership, with Uniserv Directors Val Bafone and Debbie Omstead. If you are a rep, or if you're thinking of becoming one, AEA has lots of great people, resources, and materials to support you. If you see your building rep, please take a moment to thank them for volunteering their time in support of YOUR union!
The next Building Rep Training is scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2017.
If you are a Building Rep who HAS NOT attended yet, please RSVP HERE
NEA-Alaska and AEA members and leadership came together on Saturday, September 30 at King Career Center to help each other to be informed about the different types of benefits and resources available to all AEA members at the AEA Member Benefits Fair.
Save the Date: November 18, 2017, 8:30am-1pm
Mark your calendars now for Building Rep training, which will be held in the Hank Harrison Conference Rm. at the AEA office. Breakfast and snacks provided. Childcare will also be available during the meeting. This training is vital for new Building Reps, but experienced Reps are asked to attend, as well.
Please RSVP on this google form: https://goo.gl/forms/e8RtZ0sYJ8Q4eJlp2
Thank you for all your work getting members to the School Board meeting last night - over four hundred members attended!
#StrongerTogether is only possible with active participation and engagement of our members!
Member Spotlight
Join us in congratulating AEA's own, Ben Walker as Alaska's 2018 Teacher of the Year.
The Counselors Committee reviews issues and concerns of counselors throughout the district. The committee consists of high school, middle school and elementary counselors and meets monthly. Meetings are open to ALL counselors. The committee holds follow-up meetings with ASD administration to address issues of mutual concern. They report to the AEA President and Negotiations Committee. This committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4:40pm in the NEA-Alaska/AEA Offices.
PACE is AEA's political arm. We only make recommendations in municipal elections (Mayor, Assembly and School Board), but will be working to keep members informed. We hold a candidate forum every year to help membership learn about their options in our municipal races. The committee meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:30pm.
