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Jeannie Prins
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Gayle Malone
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Brendan Casey
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Don Caddle

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{ATA_Group_001.jpg} Some of your ATA leadership at the fall leadership conference.
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WHEN: Wednesday July 20, 2011
9AM AT Creekside
OR
Wednesday July 20, 2011
5PM at AES Room 21
We have vital information to share and a possible ratification vote!
If you can’t attend one of the meetings, the negotiator from your school will be contacting you to give you the information.
ATA Members Meeting 5-2-11
During our meeting the bulk of the discussion revolved around the topic of how to raise awareness among the commmunity members of Alpine as to what the current funding levels in education will do to our district next year. The conversation reinforced an action which was started last meeting. ATA and the district representation will be meeting with local politicians as well as sponsoring a letter campaign urging the citizens of Alpine to get involved in establishing a fair budget for education. The letter will encourage people to contact their local legislator with their feelings on the financial crisis. In addition, our political action chair, Gayle Malone, urged members to attend local rallies next week (flyers/e-mails are forthcoming). For more information contact your site representatives.
Jeanne Prins
ATA President
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1-3-11: During January's ATA meeting it was dikscussed that many new opportunities will be available to help the organization. Some of these jobs will require very little effort and others a bit more. As we finalize these many opportunities for you to get involved, pleaseconsider getting involved and look for a soon to be published list.
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Today, May 24th, 2010, the ATA negotiaing team once again supported your views at the table. Unfortunately, the district once again felt that they needed to reexamine the negotiating parameters set out by the school board. What does this men to you? It means that we still have not reached an agreement satisfactory to all parties, but I'm happy to let you know that we continue to draw closer to an agreement. All parties will return to the table next Friday on June 4th.
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ATA Members Meeting 5-2-11
During our meeting the bulk of the discussion revolved around the topic of how to raise awareness among the commmunity members of Alpine as to what the current funding levels in education will do to our district next year. The conversation reinforced an action which was started last meeting. ATA and the district representation will be meeting with local politicians as well as sponsoring a letter campaign urging the citizens of Alpine to get involved in establishing a fair budget for education. The letter will encourage people to contact their local legislator with their feelings on the financial crisis. In addition, our political action chair, Gayle Malone, urged members to attend local rallies next week (flyers/e-mails are forthcoming). For more information contact your site representatives.
Update 4-2-11
The situation continues to worsen as policticians on both sides refuse to find compromise which would put to rest the financial crisis in education. As of this point the special election will not happen, there is a possibility of further cuts, and very large class sizes. Looking farther out, law makers still have the ability to straighten this out on their own, but probably will not. Even further out, there is a high probability that some stabilization/compensation for education will happen in the November election. Everything at this point is very volatile.

{ATA_Group_001.jpg} Some of your ATA leadership at the fall leadership conference.
All commentary on this web page express the opinions of ATA membership and is meant only to inform its members. Use of any commentary outside of this website without written consent is forbidden.
Update 4-2-11
The situation continues to worsen as policticians on both sides refuse to find compromise which would put to rest the financial crisis in education. As of this point the special election will not happen, there is a possibility of further cuts, and very large class sizes. Looking farther out, law makers still have the ability to straighten this out on their own, but probably will not. Even further out, there is a high probability that some stabilization/compensation for education will happen in the November election. Everything at this point is very volatile.
Negotiations 3-29-11
The district representation has made clear their intent to create a financially solvent situation in the district within two years. Due to the fact a high percentage (85-90%) of the budget consists of personel, the district proposes doing this through layoffs. Your negotiating team is trying to work to find the best solution to a very tough situation that shows no signs of getting better any time soon. There are obviously MANY rules and details that have not been included here that will effect the final outcome, but I hope that each of you will please educate your friends, family, and neighbors on the importance of Governor Brown's proposed tax extension. If you have any questions about the process, or tax extension, please make contact with those who are immediately involved in the process so you can avoid rumors and half truths.

{ATA_Group_001.jpg} Some of your ATA leadership at the fall leadership conference.
All commentary on this web page express the opinions of ATA membership and is meant only to inform its members. Use of any commentary outside of this website without written consent is forbidden.
Negotiations 3-29-11
The district representation has made clear their intent to create a financially solvent situation in the district within two years. Due to the fact a high percentage (85-90%) of the budget consists of personel, the district proposes doing this through layoffs. Your negotiating team is trying to work to find the best solution to a very tough situation that shows no signs of getting better any time soon. There are obviously MANY rules and details that have not been included here that will effect the final outcome, but I hope that each of you will please educate your friends, family, and neighbors on the importance of Governor Brown's proposed tax extension. If you have any questions about the process, or tax extension, please make contact with those who are immediately involved in the process so you can avoid rumors and half truths.
Negotiations 2/1/11
At the conclusion of this meeting with the distrcit both parties realize that there are many outstanding factors that really prohibit either party from making wise decisions. In light of this the association has chosen to wait until those issues sort themselves out. Primary amongst the issue that could have profound effects is the tax extention package that Governor Brown is proposing. The outcome of that election could make a world of difference and so we'll wait. The district has been clear that they will exercise their right to pink slip teachers.

{ATA_Group_001.jpg} Some of your ATA leadership at the fall leadership conference.
All commentary on this web page express the opinions of ATA membership and is meant only to inform its members. Use of any commentary outside of this website without written consent is forbidden.
Negotiations 2/1/11
At the conclusion of this meeting with the distrcit both parties realize that there are many outstanding factors that really prohibit either party from making wise decisions. In light of this the association has chosen to wait until those issues sort themselves out. Primary amongst the issue that could have profound effects is the tax extention package that Governor Brown is proposing. The outcome of that election could make a world of difference and so we'll wait. The district has been clear that they will exercise their right to pink slip teachers.
NEGOTIATIONS 1/6/11
The negotiating team had its first meeting with the district on Thursday, Jan 6, 2011. During this meeting our new CTA representative assured our team that the district’s numbers appear to be legitimate. Whether we agree with how they are spent is another issue for discussion. We have not begun talking about any negotiable items but we are meeting again on the 1st of February. I will keep you informed as our negotiations progress. I just read that the governor has stated that the only area to be protected in the budget is K-12 education. I don’t know what that means exactly but maybe it won’t be as bad as predicted.