Negotiations Committee Gearing Up for 2012-2013

Posted on May 18, 2012 by MEK

Negotiations Chairperson, Mike Kaminski, has called for a meeting of the Negotiations Committee on Thursday May 31st in the HS library at 4:00 PM.

If you are a member who is interested in participating in the Negotiations Committee, the DEA continues to ask two things of committee members:  1)  That you be a member of rep council, which demonstrates your commitment to adovcacy for all DEA members  2)  That you receive training either through Summer Leadership (during the week Aug 6-10)  or through other oportunities during the school year.

If you are interested in negotiations ESPECIALLY if you have interest in Summer Leadership training, please contact Mike Kaminski ASAP. (mike@coachk.net)  There is already a small group of people registered for Summer Leadership…but those spots fill up quickly.

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DEA President Retires – Thank you Marge for your many years of service

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Webmaster
Dear DEA Colleagues,
After 38 years as a teacher in this District, and having taught hundreds of wonderful first graders, I have reached the point in my life when it is time to retire. I have loved being a part of this profession, but there are “other things to do and places to see.”  I want to leave myself time to see and do other things, while I am still healthy enough to do so. I am also at the point where financially I can do what I want, and go where I want, whenever I want. And…I have a wonderful husband, who is also retiring, who is ready to play and play hard! So the time for me to announce my retirement has come.
Thank you for electing me as your president over the past 23 years. The Association has meant a great deal to me. I have taken my responsibility to heart and have done my best to represent your interests over these many years of service. I have worked hard to improve your salaries and benefits during my involvement with the union. I know you are in good hands with the next generation of leadership.
I have made a lot of good friends on this staff over the years. I will miss you and I know I’ll often think fondly of you; just as I think of my former colleagues who have retired.
Thank you for the wonderful support you have always given me. Though I will no longer be a part of the daily Delran school life, which I will deeply miss, a part of me will always be here.
Thanks for the memories!!
With love and gratitude,
Marge

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DEA Meeting

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Webmaster

There will be an Exec Council Meeting on Monday, May 14 @ 3:45 at the Millbridge Library.  The meeting has been moved to the teachers room at Millbridge because the library and the DELTA center are being used.  Also because there is no BOE meeting, dinner will not be served at the meeting but there will be snacks and drinks.  Head Reps please collect for the 50/50 scholarship.  Committee Chairs please send any reports to Judy Kraft by Friday, May 11.

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Could it happen in NJ?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Webmaster

This is a brief video provided by NJEA in which Wisconsin teachers tell the grim facts about the assault on organized labor by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker – and the impact of that assault on teachers and school employees.
Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o25FNIwQD0A&feature=bf_prev&list=UUH9UQg7Fl8b2UzHlHWgjwIA

Given that both Walker and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie are supported by the right-wing billionaire Koch brothers, who are leading the anti-public employee union assault in America, this video is important viewing for every NJEA member.

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Poll

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Webmaster

On April 12, the Daily Caller, http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/12/chris-christie-vows-to-push-education-reform-even-if-it-sacrifices-his-career/ published an article explaining how the Governor of New Jersey promises to fight for changes to education, even if it costs him a future term.  Please take a moment to participate in the following poll.

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Tell your Senators to Pass a Budget that Supports Children and Working Families

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Webmaster

The Senate Budget Committee is expected to begin consideration next week of a budget resolution for fiscal year 2013.  The House has already passed a budget that attacks working families while  protecting millionaires.  The Senate has  a chance to pass a budget that doesn’t shortchange our children and makes education a top priority.

Take Action  Today:  Tell your Senators to support  a budget that protects children, seniors, and working families.

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Special Education Survey

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Webmaster

NEA is collecting information from both general and special education members about  changes (if any) in how students with disabilities are being provided special education instruction and services.  This information will be useful in preparation for the upcoming reauthorization of  the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Please take a few moments to complete a brief  survey.

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Make your voice heard!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Webmaster

The NEA is Urging members to Take Action!

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DEA Meeting – Date Changed

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Webmaster

The DEA Rep. Council Meeting originally scheduled for April 16 has been moved to Monday, April 30.  The meeting will be held in the Delta Center at 3:45.  Please RSVP to your building Head Representative by Wednesday, April 25th and remember to bring all Scholarship 50/50 contributions.  All Committee Chairs please send any reports to Judy Kraft by Friday, April 27.

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Unused Snow Days

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Webmaster

On March 12, the BOE approved returning the unused snow days on May 25 and May 29.  So we will have off from school on those two days, unless it snows between now and those dates.

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